Clinical Endoscopy

Current status and trends of green endoscopy: Kihyun Ryu, Won Jae Yoon, Sang Hoon Kim, Da Hee Park, Jin Hwa Park, Ki Bae Bang, Tae Joo Jeon, Da Hyun Jung, Young Sin Cho; Clin Endosc 2025;58(4):493-502. Published online May 21, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.332

The increasing global emphasis on sustainability has extended its influence to the field of medicine, including endoscopy. Green endoscopy aims to minimize the environmental footprint of endoscopic practices while maintaining high standards of patient care. This review examines the current status of green endoscopy, focusing on its environmental impact, strategies for waste reduction, and adoption of sustainable practices. The key topics include the environmental challenges posed by single-use devices, the role of sterilization and recycling, and innovations in energy-efficient endoscopic equipment. Furthermore, we highlight policy recommendations and actionable strategies for healthcare systems to transition toward green practices. By integrating these approaches, the field of endoscopy can meaningfully contribute to global sustainability efforts without compromising clinical outcomes.

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Survey results from the participants of the Asian Young Endoscopist Award and International Young Endoscopist Award as part of the International Digestive Endoscopy Network: Tae-Geun Gweon, Sang Hoon Kim, Ki Bae Bang, Seung Wook Hong, Won Jae Yoon, Sung Noh Hong, Jae Jun Park, Jimin Han, Ja Seol Koo, Oh Young Lee, on behalf of the Public Affairs Committee of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; Clin Endosc 2023;56(5):674-676. Published online August 24, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2023.100

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The area of endoscopic application has been continuously expanded since its introduction in the last century and the frequency of its use also increased stiffly in the last decades. Because gastrointestinal endoscopy is naturally exposed to diseased internal organs and contact with pathogenic materials, endoscopy mediated infection or disease transmission becomes a major concern in this field. Gastrointestinal endoscopy is not for single use and the proper reprocessing process is a critical factor for safe and reliable endoscopy procedures. What needed in these circumstances is a practical guideline for reprocessing the endoscope and its accessories which is feasible in the real clinical field to guarantee acceptable prevention of pathogen transmission. This guideline contains principles and instructions of the reprocessing procedure according to the step by step. And it newly includes general information and updated knowledge about endoscopy-mediated infection and disinfection. Multiple societies and working groups participated to revise; Korean Association for the Study of the Liver, the Korean Society of Infectious Diseases, Korean College of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research, the Korean Society of Gastroenterology, Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases, Korean Pancreatobiliary Association, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Nurses and Associates and Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Through this cooperation, we enhanced communication and established a better concordance. We still need more researches in this field and fill up the unproven area. And our guidelines will be renewed accordingly.

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Meeting Report and Special Issue Preface: The 54th Seminar of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Won Jae Yoon, Jong Kyun Lee; Clin Endosc 2016;49(4):311-311. Published online July 29, 2016; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2016.p1

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