Professional
Technical
IVT
endoscopic leak repair
Non-surgical treatment of staple line leaks using endoscopic techniques such as stenting or clipping.
Full Definition
Endoscopic leak repair encompasses various minimally invasive techniques used to manage staple line leaks following bariatric surgery. These procedures include placement of covered stents, endoscopic clipping, tissue sealants, and over-the-scope clips (OTSC). Endoscopic management has become the preferred first-line treatment for many leak scenarios, potentially avoiding the need for reoperation and reducing morbidity compared to surgical revision.
In Context
- "Endoscopic leak repair with covered stent placement successfully sealed the proximal staple line defect." — procedure note
- "The patient avoided reoperation through successful endoscopic leak repair using tissue adhesive." — case report
Also known as
endoscopic leak management
non-surgical leak repair
Contrasted with
surgical leak revision
Don't confuse with
endoscopic revision
leak stenting