Advanced endoscopic procedures included in survey, by percentage of surgeons performing in small, mid-sized, and large centres
| Procedure | Small (%) | Mid (%) | Large (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERCP | 18.2 | 8.8 | 3.0 |
| Stenting | 27.3 | 17.1 | 17.9 |
| Variceal banding | 81.8 | 64.7 | 21.2 |
| Esophageal dilations | 100 | 82.4 | 69.2 |
| EMR | 54.5 | 50.0 | 36.4 |
| Piecemeal polyp | 90.9 | 85.3 | 72.7 |
| PEG tube placement | 100 | 94.1 | 91.0 |
| EUS | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
EMR = endoscopic mucosal resection; ERCP = endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography;
EUS = endoscopic ultrasonography; PEG = percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.