AIGO

Oct 12, 2018

AIGO
Italian Association of Hospital Gastroenterologists and Digestive Endoscopists

5 recommendations on GREEN ENDOSCOPY


released: 1 March 2023
last updated: 1 March 2023

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How this list was created

AIGO identified a working group formed by the Youth AIGO Commission and by the Committee for the Quality of Professional Medical Services. The review of the most recent international literature on Green Endoscopy allowed to select a list of good clinical practice recommendations. Following an internal survey, the most voted recommendations were identified. The working group then proceeded to elaborate the proposals of this document, sharing them with AIGO Executive Board and with all the society’s members.

Second list


released: 1 July 2022
last updated: 1 July 2022

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How this list was created

AIGO established a working group, coordinated by components of the National Directory and composed of members of the Youth Commission; a survey was proposed to all the regular members of the society to solicit proposals. The working group then considered the most relevant arguments and elaborated the five recommendations, according to guidelines and best clinical practices.

First list


released: 1 March 2017
last updated: 1 October 2024

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How this list was created

In 2017, AIGO issued its first clinical best practice recommendations in the field of gastroenterology for Choosing Wisely Italy, based on a survey among its members and the work of the Young Committee in collaboration with the Committee for the Quality of Medical Professional Services. Following the CW program guidelines, it was decided to conduct a review and to update the five recommendations after reassessing literature and the most recent scientific studies.

About this society:

AIGO (Italian Association of Hospital Gastroenterologists and Digestive Endoscopists) was established in Rome in 1969; it was established in response to the high incidence, prevalence, and social impact of diseases on the digestive system; its goal is the continued development of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy; it proposes and supports both a network of hospitals and territory capable of providing answers regarding appropriateness and adequate distribution of resources. It is articulated in regional sections, committees and study groups. Its goal is to develop understanding of the pathologies and preventative techniques, as well as to promote progress in the field of prevention, curing and rehabilitation of gastrointestinal diseases. It strives to further education and empowerment for science, technology, and organization of Gastroenterology, also in collaboration with regulatory authorities. www.webaigo.it