Abstract

Interventional endoscopy seems to be one of the majör landmarks of tvventieth century medicine. This manuscript represents an attempt to critically evaluate the role of interventional endoscopy in the management of gastrointestinal disease. In terms of the tubular gastrointestinal tract interventional endoscopy has provided substantial contributions to the management of patients with gastrointestinal hemorrhage however, attempts to replace conventional surgery in various disease states do not seem to have achieved significant and standardized advancements, except in the case of endoscopic polypectomy for large bowel polyps.