Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	12951
Country	Italy

Received	2014-07-29 20:53
Peer-Review Started	2014-07-30 18:21
To Make the First Decision	2014-10-28 14:29
Return for Revision	2014-10-31 16:54
Revised	2014-11-02 19:54
Second Decision	2014-11-21 08:39
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief	2014-11-26 05:59
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2014-12-01 14:05
Articles in Press	2014-12-01 14:06
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Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Current status of minimally invasive endoscopic management for Zenker diverticulum
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Alberto Aiolfi, Federica Scolari, Greta Saino and Luigi Bonavina
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Corresponding Author	Luigi Bonavina, Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Division of General Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan, Piazza E. Malan 2, 20097 San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy. luigi.bonavina@unimi.it
Key Words	Zenker diverticulum; Endoscopic stapling; Cricopharyngeal myotomy; Diverticulectomy; Interven¬tional flexible endoscopy
Core Tip	Developments in minimally invasive surgery and interventional endoscopic techniques have led to profound changes in the management of Zenker’s diverticula. Transoral techniques, either through a rigid or flexible endoscopic device, have gained popularity due to the low morbidity, fast recovery time and safe repeatability. However, the choice of treatment is still based on phisician’s expertise, personal preferences, and area of specialty. Endostapling through rigid endoscopy remains the most frequently performed approach. Interventional flexible endoscopy is an attractive minimally-invasive treatment option. However, due to heterogeneity of data and lack of standardized protocols, a direct comparison of the various techniques is difficult. Prospective clinical studies are required to establish treatment guidelines for Zenker diverticulum.
Publish Date	2015-02-12 10:27
Citation	Aiolfi A, Scolari F, Saino G, Bonavina L. Current status of minimally invasive endoscopic management for Zenker diverticulum. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2015; 7(2): 87-93
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v7/i2/87.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v7.i2.87

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