SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

G-POEM Improves Quality of Life in Patients With Gastroparesis for Extended Periods

CHICAGO—Gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy provided durable quality-of-life improvements to patients with gastroparesis up to four years after the procedure in a new prospective study.

Although only about half of patients achieved a substantial initial response—meaning patient selection is important—the improvements remained superior to baseline among responders.

“In a selective group, G-POEM is associated with sustained efficacy. We are still trying to identify who are