Safety and Efficacy of GPOEM in the Treatment of Gastroparesis

Safety and Efficacy of GPOEM in the Treatment of Gastroparesis

The purpose of this study is to assess the clinical efficacy and safety in the treatment of gastroparesis.

After being informed about the data collected, all the patients affected with gastroparesis undergoing Gastric Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (GPOEM) will be included in the observational protocol.

Data concerning pre-operative symptoms and results of the imaging studies will be recorded together with operative time and operative complications.

Patients will undergo periodical clinical consults and gastric emptying scintigraphy to assess the improvement in the symptoms and gastric motility.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Gastroparesis (GCSI > 2 OR Gastric emptying half-time > 180 min OR gastric retention at 120 min > 60% OR good response to botulinum if former criteria not met)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age < 18 years
• Inability to understand protocol