Recommendations of the ESGE Workshop on Ethical, Clinical, and Economic Dilemmas Arising from the Implementation of New Techniques

Introduction

In this workshop, certain diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures were discussed regarding their current status, risks involved, ethical concerns, and recommendations.

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