The design and evaluation of the opportunistic endoscopic screening (OpENS) program for upper gastrointestinal tract cancers: a real-world study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effectiveness of endoscopic screening for upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract cancers in high-risk areas of China has been well-established. However, the practicality of extending this screening to a wider geographical area remains uncertain. To bridge this gap, we have conducted a hospital-based opportunistic endoscopic screening (OpENS) program for UGI cancers since 2018. Our objectives were to elucidate the implementation process of the OpENS program and assess its effectiveness.

Methods

875 hospitals from 710 districts/counties have participated in the OpENS program during 2019-2023. The endoscopic specialists and pathologists participating in the program were mandated to take annual training programs to acquire the fundamentals of screening techniques. Eli

SUBMITTER: Sun K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12448018 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature