robert verdonk
@rcverdonk
Gastroenterologist. St Antonius Hospital. Dutch Pancreatitis Study Group. HPB and Hepatology.
CIRROXABAN Study is finally here! 🔬 First DB RCT evaluating rivaroxaban in cirrhosis 💡 Complication-free survival benefit in Child‑Pugh B7 (HR 0.26 [95 % CI 0.07–0.90]). ⚠️ Mild bleeding ↑, but no increase in severe events. 📄 journal-of-hepatology.eu/article/S0168-…
#GUTOnline paper by Miyakawa et al on "Prophylactic clip closure after endoscopic submucosal dissection of large flat and sessile colorectal polyps: a multicentre randomised controlled trial (EPOC trial)" via bit.ly/3FLT33B #ColorectalPolyps
PPI after variceal banding does nothing good, in this study that confirms my bias
Comparison of endoscopic and surgical gastrojejunostomy in patients with malignant gastric outlet obstruction: a national cohort analysis (2016-2020) - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy giejournal.org/article/S0016-…
Outcomes of interval cholecystectomy after EUS-guided gallbladder drainage: a systematic review and meta-analysis - ScienceDirect sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
Hot of the press!!!! 👏 International Association of Pancreatology Revised Guidelines on Acute Pancreatitis 2025 - ScienceDirect sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
Effectiveness of Plastic Stent for the Treatment of Incomplete Clearance of Common Bile Duct Stone: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis | Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases jgld.ro/jgld/index.php…
🔥 #Burnout affects ~45% of #gastroenterologists & #endoscopists globally 📉 A meta-analysis of 8,100+ professionals across 29 studies highlights urgent need for systemic change — with women at higher risk 📖 #OpenAccess 👉 bit.ly/45Mu36X @my_ueg
Projected Lifetime Cancer Risks From Current Computed Tomography Imaging: think twice before you order a 'routine' CT scan buff.ly/ghRY38R
🚨 New #ReadOfTheWeek on the prognostic value of residual ascites post-TIPS 👉Cohort: 292 patients with cirrhosis, stratified by #ascites grade at 3 months (36% none; 28% minimal; 36% mod/sev) 👉 Minimal ascites independently predicted: 🔎further decompensation (aSHR 1.76;…
The authors in today’s #readoftheweek📚 evaluated the prognostic relevance of residual ascites grades in patients with advanced chronic liver disease after #TIPS placement. Read here this @JHEP_Reports article: jhep-reports.eu/article/S2589-… 🙏 @hartl_md, @mathiasjachs, @tiede_anja,…
New techniques come with new challenges! 🩸👉🏻 Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage complicated by ruptured pseudoaneurysm in the gallbladder ijgii.org/journal/view.h…
🩻🩺 #IBUS-SAS, an intestinal ultrasound score, correlates with endoscopic, histologic & biomarker activity in #UlcerativeColitis With 100% sensitivity & performance similar to the Nancy index, it’s a promising non-invasive biomarker 📖 #OpenAccess 👉 bit.ly/3HVpz3Q
🎉 Time to celebrate! Our new Impact Factor is here, and it's a game-changer! 🚀 Cutting-edge science at its peak! 🌟 A massive thank you to our past editors and editor-in-chief for your dedication. my_ueg 🙌 Follow us on LinkedIn: bit.ly/3G2Uvyz
🔬Immune & epithelial features distinguish microscopic colitis subtypes Lymphocytic and collagenous colitis differ in histology, genetics & immune profiles—supporting stratification as distinct entities for precision medicine 📖 #OpenAccess👉 bit.ly/440Upzt @my_ueg
Serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 greater than 100 and risk of invasive carcinoma in pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms surgjournal.com/article/S0039-… superb @SurgJournal study by @motazqadan @servinrojasmd @rajarnarayan @ZhiVenFongMD @MGHSurgery @harvardmed @Harvard
💪🦴 62% of #GI endoscopists report #musculoskeletal injuries — mostly hand, back & neck pain ⚠️Despite symptoms, few seek treatment or adjust practice 🛠️ #Ergonomic training & workplace redesign are urgently needed 📖 #OpenAccess 👉 bit.ly/43DfqBg @my_ueg
Such a complex relationship: pain and quality of life in chronic pancreatitis 👉🏻 The impact of pancreatic endotherapy on quality of life in chronic pancreatitis - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy giejournal.org/article/S0016-…
Moral injury in surgery isn't just burnout—it’s a deep sense of self-blame after adverse events. Surgeons need structured support systems to weather these inevitable moments. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…
Clinical Trial: The Optimal Timing of the Endoscope Insertion After Oral Lidocaine Spray. A Randomized Controlled Trial - Chiang - 2025 - Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jg…
Long‐Term Efficacy and Safety of Digital‐Single‐Operator‐Video‐Pancreatoscopy Guided Lithotripsy for Pancreatic Duct Stones - Conrad - United European Gastroenterology Journal - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10… @UEGJournal
