Book excerpt: In this issue of Gastroenterology Clinics, guest editor Dr. John A. Martin brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Endoscopy. Endoscopy has forever changed the fundamental nature of the clinical gastroenterologist's practice, from one that was originally predominantly clinic-based, to one that, today, is largely driven by endoscopy. In this issue, top experts explore and celebrate the now numerous facets of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy that markedly benefit patients today and continually advance to empower the gastrointestinal endoscopist more and more, year by year. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including pediatric endoscopy; ERCP: biliary and pancreatic endoscopy; endoscopic ultrasound; advanced esophageal endoscopy; artificial intelligence in endoscopy; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on endoscopy, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.