ESGE Guidelines
Guidelines
The ESGE Guidelines Committee is consistently involved in monitoring state-of-the-art procedures and techniques in various endoscopy related areas and, as a result, publishing relevant guidelines and recommendations.
ESGE guidelines represent a consensus of best practice based on the available evidence at the time of preparation. They may not apply in all situations and should be interpreted in the light of specific clinical situations and resource availability.
Latest Guidelines
ESGE Guidelines per topic
Upper GI
- Management of epithelial precancerous conditions and lesions in the stomach (MAPS II): ESGE, EHMSG, ESP, and SPED guideline update 2019 DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0859-1883 | Endoscopy 2019; 51: 365–388
- Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Cascade Guideline DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0677-2084 | Endoscopy International Open 2018; 06: E1256–E1263
- Endoscopic management of Barrett’s esophagus: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-122140 | Endoscopy 2017; 49(02): 191-198
- Esophageal stenting for benign and malignant disease: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Clinical Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-114210 | Published online: 2016 Endoscopy
- Removal of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract in adults: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Clinical Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-100456 | Endoscopy 2016; 48: 1–8
- Diagnosis and management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1393172 | Endoscopy 2015; 47: 1–46
- Combined endobronchial and esophageal endosonography for the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline, in cooperation with the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1392040 | Endoscopy 2015; 47: 545–559
- Management of precancerous conditions and lesions in the stomach (MAPS): an ESGE/EHSG/ESP/SPED Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1291491 | Endoscopy 2012; 44: 74–94
HPB/duodenal
- Endoscopic management of common bile duct stones: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) guideline DOI: 10.1055/a-0862-0346 | Endoscopy 2019; 51(05): 472-491
- Endoscopic treatment of chronic pancreatitis: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline – Updated August 2018 DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0822-0832 | Endoscopy 2019; 51: 179-193
- Endoscopic biliary stenting: indications, choice of stents and results: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) clinical Guideline – Updated October 2017 DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0659-9864 | Endoscopy 2018; 50: 910–930
- Endoscopic management of acute necrotizing pancreatitis: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) evidence-based multidisciplinary guideline https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0588-5365 | Endoscopy 2018; 50: 524–546
- Technical aspects of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided sampling in gastroenterology: ESGE Technical Guideline – March 2017 DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-119219 | Endoscopy 2017; 49: 989–1006
- Indications, results, and clinical impact of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided sampling in gastroenterology: ESGE Clinical Guideline – Update January 2017 DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-109021 | Endoscopy 2017
- Role of endoscopy in primary sclerosing cholangitis: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Clinical Guideline DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-107029 | Endoscopy 2017; 49(06): 588-608
- Papillary cannulation and sphincterotomy techniques at ERCP: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Clinical Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-108641 | Published online: 2016 Endoscopy
- Intraductal biliopancreatic imaging: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) technology review DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1392584 | Endoscopy 2015; 47: 1–46
- Small-bowel capsule endoscopy and device-assisted enteroscopy for diagnosis and treatment of smallbowel disorders: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Clinical Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1055/s-0034-1391855 | Endoscopy 2015; 47: 352–376
- Prophylaxis of post-ERCP pancreatitis: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline – Updated June 2014 DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1377875 | Endoscopy 2014; 46: 799–815
- Endoscopic treatment of chronic pancreatitis: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Clinical Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1309840 | Endoscopy 2012; 44: 784–796
- Learning, techniques, and complications of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided sampling in gastroenterology: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Technical Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1291543 | Endoscopy 2012; 44: 190–205
- Biliary stenting: Indications, choice of stents and results: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) clinical guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1291633 | Endoscopy 2012; 44: 277–292
- Indications, results, and clinical impact of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided sampling in gastroenterology: ESGE Clinical Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0030-1256754 | Endoscopy 2011; 43: 897–909
Lower GI
- Bowel preparation for colonoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline – Update 2019 DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0959-0505 | Published online: 2019 | Endoscopy
- Endoscopic surveillance after surgical or endoscopic resection for colorectal cancer: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and European Society of Digestive Oncology (ESDO) Guideline DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0831-2522 | Endoscopy 2019; 51: 266–277
- Small-bowel capsule endoscopy and device-assisted enteroscopy for diagnosis and treatment of small-bowel disorders: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Technical Review https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0576-0566 | Endoscopy 2018; 50: 423–446
- Colorectal polypectomy and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR): European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Clinical Guideline DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-102569 | Endoscopy 2017; 49(03): 270-297
- Self-expandable metal stents for obstructing colonic and extracolonic cancer: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Clinical Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1055/s-0034-1390700 | Endoscopy 2014; 46: 990–1002
- Advanced imaging for detection and differentiation of colorectal neoplasia: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1055/s-0034-1365348 | Endoscopy 2014; 46: 435–449
- Post-polypectomy colonoscopy surveillance: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0033-1344548 | Endoscopy 2013; 45: 842–851
- Bowel preparation for colonoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1326186 | Endoscopy 2013; 45: 142–150
- Colon capsule endoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1291717 | Endoscopy 2012; 44: 527–536
Endoscopic service
- Reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and endoscopic accessories used in gastrointestinal endoscopy: ESGE – ESGENA Position Statement – Update 2018 DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0759-1629 | Endoscopy 2018; 50: 1205–1234
- ESGE-ESGENA technical specification for process validation and routine testing of endoscope reprocessing in washer-disinfectors according to EN ISO 15883, parts 1, 4 and ISO/TS 15883-5 DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-122073 I Endoscopy 2017; 49:1262-1275
- Prevention of multidrug-resistant infections from contaminated duodenoscopes: ESGE-ESGENA Position Statement DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-120523 | Endoscopy
- Endoscopy in patients on antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy, including direct oral anticoagulants: British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) and European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) guidelines http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-102652 | Endoscopy 2016; 48: 1–18
- Non-anesthesiologist administration of propofol for gastrointestinal endoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates Guideline – Updated June 2015 DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1393414 | Endoscopy 2015; 47: 1175–1189
- Live endoscopy events (LEEs): European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Position Statement – Update 2014 DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1390705 | Endoscopy 2015; 47: 1–7
- European Curriculum for Sedation Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: ESGE – ESGENA Position Statement DOI http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1055/s-0033-1344142 | Endoscopy 2013; 45: 496–504
- Radiation protection in digestive endoscopy: European Society of Digestive Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1291791 | Endoscopy 2012; 44: 408–424
Miscellaneous
- European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline Development Policy DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1291747 | Endoscopy 2012; 44: 626–629
- Partnership with African Countries: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) – Position Statement DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0677-2026 | Endoscopy International Open 2018; 06: E1247–E1255
- Pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Guideline Executive summary DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-111002 | Published online: 2016 Endoscopy
- Advanced endoscopic imaging: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Technology Review DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-118087 | Published online: 2016 Endoscopy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1055/s-0034-1392882 | Endoscopy 2015; 47(09): 829-854
- Clinical indications for computed tomographic colonography: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR) Guideline DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1378092 | Endoscopy 2014; 46: 897–908
- Diagnosis and management of iatrogenic endoscopic perforations: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1377531 | Endoscopy 2014; 46: 693–711
QiC
- Performance measures for small-bowel endoscopy: a European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Quality Improvement Initiative DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0889-9586 | Endoscopy 2019; 51: 574–598
- Performance measures for endoscopy services: a European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Quality Improvement Initiative DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0755-7515 | Endoscopy 2018; 50: 1–19
- Performance measures for ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound: a European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Quality Improvement Initiative DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0749-8767 | Endoscopy 2018; 50: 1116–1127
- Performance measures for lower gastrointestinal endoscopy: a European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Quality Improvement Initiative DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-103411 | Endoscopy 2017; 49: 1–20
- Performance measures for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: a European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Quality Improvement Initiative DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-113128 | Published online: 22.8.2016 | Endoscopy 2016; 48: 843–864
- The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Quality Improvement Initiative: developing performance measures DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1569580 | Published online: 2015, Endoscopy 2016; 48
- Requirements and standards facilitating quality improvement for reporting systems in gastrointestinal endoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-100186 | Endoscopy 2016; 48: 1–4
- Quality in screening colonoscopy: position statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1325686 | Endoscopy 2012; 44: 957–968