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Gottumukkala S. Raju, M.D. FRCP, FACG, FASGE

Present Title & Affiliation

Primary Appointment

Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepat,& Nutr, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Bio Statement

Appreciate your time surfing my website for details about my bio. www.gsraju.com 

Watch this recording of institutional grandrounds on colon cancer screening by David Vining, G.S.Raju, and Susan Peterson. My talk on what is a good colonoscopy is the second talk?   Please click here to see it.

Watch this recording of institutional grandrounds on colon perforation closure by G.S.Raju. Please click here to see it.

Research Interests

Our laboratory developed endoscopic techniques for closure of colon perforations and colon resections at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. I am trying to identify new areas of research in the colon cancer prevention arena.

Office Address

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1400 Pressler
Unit Number: 1466
Houston, TX 77230-1402
Room Number: FCT13.6000
Phone: (713) 794-5073
Fax: (713) 694-5398
Email: gsraju@mdanderson.org; Web site: http://www.gsraju.com

Education & Training

Degree-Granting Education

1992 Royal College of Physicians, London, United Kingdom, MRCP, Medicine
1989 Delhi University, New Delhi, India, DM, Gastroenterology
1986 PGIMER, Chandigarh, India, MD, Internal Medicine
1982 Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, India, MBBS, Medicine

Postgraduate Training

7/1997-6/1998 Interventional Endoscopy, Beth Israel & Deaconess Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
7/1995-6/1997 GI Fellowship, University of Iowa, Iowa, IA
7/1993-6/1995 Internal Medicine Residency, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Board Certifications

2005 Gastroenterology (ABIM) - Top 10 decile

Experience/Service

Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

Associate Program Director for GI Subspeciality Fellowship, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepat,& Nutr, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2009-present
Director of Endoscopic Data Processing & Editing, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepat,& Nutr, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2009-present

Other Appointments/Responsibilities

Associate Editor, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Chicago, IL, 7/2009-present
Editor, CME Section, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Chicago, IL, 7/2009-present
Managing Editor, Digital Atlas of Video Endoscopy (DAVE PROJECT), Boston, MA, 2009-present
Vice-Chairman, Web Education Committee, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Chicago, IL, 2007-present

Institutional Committee Activities

Strategic Planning Committee Member, Comprehensive Colon Cancer Prevention Center, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 2009-present

Honors and Awards

2008-present Alfa Omega Alfa Society, AOA of the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
2006 Physician of the year honoree, Mardi Gras, Galveston, TX, Galveston, Texas
2004-present Best Doctors of America

Professional Memberships

American College of Gastroenterology
Fellow, 2002-present
American Soceity of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Fellow, 2007-present
American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Chicago
Co-Director / Director for the Hands on Course on Endoscopic Closure of Perforations, 2007-2009
American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Chicago
Co-director for the Video Editing Course for Advanced Endoscopy Fellows, 2007-2009
Royal College of Physicians, UK
Fellow, 2004-present

Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Original Research Articles
1. Raju GS, Malhotra A, Ahmed I. Colonoscopic full-thickness resection of the colon in a porcine model as a prelude to endoscopic surgery of difficult colon polyps: a novel technique (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 70(1):159-65, 7/2009. PMID: 19559838.
2. Nealon WH, Bhutani M, Riall TS, Raju G, Ozkan O, Neilan R. A unifying concept: pancreatic ductal anatomy both predicts and determines the major complications resulting from pancreatitis. J Am Coll Surg 208(5):790-9; discussion 799-801, 5/2009. PMID: 19476839.
3. Raju GS, Fritscher-Ravens A, Rothstein RI, Swain P, Gelrud A, Ahmed I, Gomez G, Winny M, Sonnanstine T, Bergström M, Park PO. Endoscopic closure of colon perforation compared to surgery in a porcine model: a randomized controlled trial (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 68(2). e-Pub 6/2008. PMID: 18561931.
4. Mummadi RR, Groce JR, Raju GS, Gomez G. Endoscopic management of colocutaneous fistula in a morbidly obese woman (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 67(7). e-Pub 3/4/2008. PMID: 18291390.
5. Singh A, Alperin JB, Gomez GA, Loop K, Hudnall SD, Cass AR, Raju GS. Mucosal associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the colon presenting as autoimmune hemolytic anemia (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 67(7). e-Pub 3/19/2008. PMID: 18355818.
6. Jaganmohan S, Raju GS. Tissue ingrowth in a fully covered self-expandable metallic stent (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 68(3). e-Pub 3/2008. PMID: 18331738.
7. Fan X, Scott L, Qiu S, Raju GS, Shabot M. Colonic coinfection of histoplasma and cytomegalovirus mimicking carcinoma in a patient with HIV/AIDS. Gastrointest Endosc 67:977-8, 2008.
8. Gomez V, Groce JR, Xaio SY, Bhutani MS, Raju GS. Band ligation resection of duodenal carcinoid (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 66(2):397; discussion 398, 8/2007. PMID: 17643721.
9. Neilan RE, Groce JR, Jalil S, Raju GS. White bile (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 66(1):180-1; discussion 181, 7/2007. PMID: 17591495.
10. Raju GS, Shibukawa G, Ahmed I, Brining D, Poussard A, Xiao SY, Coe J, Cropper M, Martin D, Hull J. Endoluminal suturing may overcome the limitations of clip closure of a gaping wide colon perforation (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 65(6):906-11, 5/2007. e-Pub 3/9/2007. PMID: 17350009.
11. Raju GS, Ahmed I, Shibukawa G, Poussard A, Brining D. Endoluminal clip closure of a circular full-thickness colon resection in a porcine model (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 65(3):503-9, 3/2007. PMID: 17321256.
12. Groce JR, Raju GS, Hewlett A, Zwischenberger JB. Endoscopic clip closure of a gastric staple-line dehiscence (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 65(2):321-322, 2007. e-Pub 11/13/2006. PMID: 17258993.
13. Ahmed I, Shibukawa G, Groce R, Pussard A, Brining D, Raju GS. Study of full-thickness endoluminal segmental resection of colon in a porcine colon model (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 65(4):696-702, 2007. PMID: 17383466.
14. Artifon EL, Sakai P, Ishioka S, Hondo FY Raju GS. Suprapapillary puncture of the common bile duct for selective biliary access: a novel technique (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 65(1):124-31, 2007. PMID: 17185091.
15. Moparty B, Lograno R, Nealon WH, Wasman I, Raju GS, Pasricha PJ, Bhutani MS. The role of endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration in distinguishing pancreatic cystic lesions. Diagn Cytopathol 35(1):18-25, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17173300.
16. Artifon EL, Sakai P, Cunha JE, Dupont A, Filho FM, Hondo FY, Ishioka S, Raju GS. Surgery or endoscopy for palliation of biliary obstruction due to metastatic pancreatic cancer. Am J Gastroenterol 101(9):2031-7, 9/2006. PMID: 16968509.
17. Pham BV, Raju GS, Ahmed I, Brining D, Chung S, Cotton P, Gostout CJ, Hawes RH, Kalloo AN, Kantsevoy SV, Pasricha PJ. Immediate endoscopic closure of colon perforation by using a prototype endoscopic suturing device: feasibility and outcome in a porcine model (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 64(1):113-9, 7/2006. PMID: 16813815.
18. Raju GS, Gomez G, Xiao SY, Ahmed I, Brining D, Bhutani MS, Kalloo AN, Pasricha PJ. Effect of a novel pancreatic stent design on short-term pancreatic injury in a canine model. Endoscopy 38(3):260-5, 3/2006. PMID: 16528653.
19. Raju GS, Sud R, Elfert AA, Enaba M, Kalloo A, Pasricha PJ. Biliary drainage by using stents without a central lumen: a pilot study. Gastrointest Endosc 63(2):317-20, 2/2006. PMID: 16427942.
20. Raju GS, Ahmed I, Xiao SY, Brining D, Poussard A, Tarcin O, Shibukawa G, Dawon K, Knight G, Tanguay R, Hull J. Controlled trial of immediate endoluminal closure of colon perforations in a porcine model by use of a novel clip device (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 64(6):989-997, 2006. PMID: 17140911.
21. Raju GS, Ahmed I, Brining D, Xiao SY. Endoluminal closure of large perforations of colon with clips in a porcine model (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 64(4):640-646, 2006. e-Pub 6/12/2006. PMID: 16996362.
22. Waxman I, Raju GS, Critchlow J, Antonioli DA, Spechler SJ. High-frequency probe ultrasonography has limited accuracy for detecting invasive adenocarcinoma in patients with Barrett's esophagus and high-grade dysplasia or intramucosal carcinoma: a case series. Am J Gastroenterol 101(8):1773-1779, 2006. e-Pub 6/16/2006. PMID: 16780561.
23. Raju GS, Gomez G. Endoloop ligation of a large colonic lipoma: a novel technique. Gastrointest Endosc 62(6):988-90, 12/2005. PMID: 16301055.
24. Raju GS, Pham B, Xiao SY, Brining D, Ahmed I. A pilot study of endoscopic closure of colonic perforations with endoclips in a swine model. Gastrointest Endosc 62(5):791-5, 11/2005. PMID: 16246701.
25. Moparty B, Raju GS. Role of hemoclips in a patient with cecal angiodysplasia at high risk of recurrent bleeding from antithrombotic therapy to maintain coronary stent patency: a case report. Gastrointest Endosc 62(3):468-9, 9/2005. PMID: 16111979.
26. Raju GS, Ahmed I, Xiao SY, Brining D, Bhutani MS, Pasricha PJ. Graded esophageal mucosal ablation with cryotherapy, and the protective effects of submucosal saline. Endoscopy 37(6):523-6, 6/2005. PMID: 15933923.
27. Raju GS, Pasricha PJ. ShapeLock: a rapid access port for redeployment of a colonoscope into the proximal colon to facilitate multiple polypectomies in a single session. Gastrointest Endosc 61(6):768-70, 5/2005. PMID: 15855992.
28. Rex DK, Khashab M, Raju GS, Pasricha J, Kozarek R. Insertability and safety of a shape-locking device for colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol 100(4):817-20, 4/2005. PMID: 15784024.
29. Raju GS, Faruqi S, Bhutani MS, Soloway R. Catheter probe EUS-assisted treatment with hemoclips of a colonic Dieulafoy's lesion with recurrent bleeding. Gastrointest Endosc 60(5):851-4, 11/2004. PMID: 15557977.
30. Warneke RM, Walser E, Faruqi S, Jafri S, Bhutani MS, Raju GS. Cap-assisted endoclip placement for recurrent ulcer hemorrhage after repeatedly unsuccessful endoscopic treatment and angiographic embolization: case report. Gastrointest Endosc 60(2):309-12, 8/2004. PMID: 15278071.
31. Raju GS, Rex DK, Kozarek RA, Ahmed I, Brining D, Pasricha PJ. A novel shape-locking guide for prevention of sigmoid looping during colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc 59(3):416-9, 3/2004. PMID: 14997146.
32. Raju GS, Morris K, Boening S, Carpenter D, Gomez G. Capillary refilling sign demonstrated by capsule endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc 58(6):936-7, 12/2003. PMID: 14652571.
33. Faruqi S, Ahmed I, Membreno FE, Molina CP, Raju GS. Pinworms. Gastrointest Endosc 57(4):566, 4/2003. PMID: 12665774.
34. Raju GS, Ahmed I, Daaboul B, Merati A. Endoscopic correction of a buried tracheo-esophageal prosthesis. Gastrointest Endosc 57(2):276-8, 2/2003. PMID: 12556807.
35. Raju GS, Nath S, Zhao X, Jafri S, Gomez G, Luthra G. Duodenal diverticular hemostasis with hemoclip placement on the bleeding and feeder vessels: A case report. Gastrointest Endosc 57(1):116-7, 1/2003. PMID: 12518148.
36. Raju GS, Olyaee M, Jafri SF, Hershberger J, May D. Stridor: a complication of PEG placement. Gastrointest Endosc 56(1):145-7, 7/2002. PMID: 12085057.
37. Raju GS, Forster J, Sarosiek I, Rosenthal SJ, Lin Z, McCallum R. EUS guidance in gastric pacemaker implantation. Gastrointest Endosc 55(6):728-30, 5/2002. PMID: 11979260.
38. Raju GS, Hershberger J, Crawford G, Girod D, Tsue T, Merati A. Laryngeal jack-assisted retrograde esophageal membranotomy through a gastrostomy. Gastrointest Endosc 53(2):239-41, 2/2001. PMID: 11174306.
39. Smith MJ, Cherian P, Raju GS, Dawson BF, Mahon S, Bardhan KD. Bile acid malabsorption in persistent diarrhoea. J R Coll Physicians Lond 34(5):448-51, Sep-Oct, 9/2000. PMID: 11077656.
40. Raju GS, Ahmed I, Bunting E, Tsue TT. A novel approach to radiation-induced post-cricoid esophageal stricture: the "Laryngeal Jack" to facilitate dilatation. Gastrointest Endosc 52(2):282-5, 8/2000. PMID: 10922113.
41. Raju GS, Bardhan KD, Royston C, Beresford J. Giant gastric ulcer: its natural history and outcome in the H2RA era. Am J Gastroenterol 94(12):3478-86, 12/1999. PMID: 10606307.
42. Raju GS, Bendixen BH, Khan J, Summers RW. Cerebrovascular accident during endoscopy: consider cerebral air embolism, a rapidly reversible event with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Gastrointest Endosc 47(1):70-3, 1/1998. PMID: 9468427.
43. Raju GS, Rao SS, Lu C. Pneumoperitoneum and ascites secondary to bacterial overgrowth. J Clin Gastroenterol 25(4):688-90, 12/1997. PMID: 9451689.
44. Raju GS, Bardhan KD, Royston C, Beresford J. The management of refractory gastric ulcer using H2-receptor antagonists. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 10(3):387-96, 6/1996. PMID: 8791968.
45. Raju GS, Felver M, Olin JW, Satti SD. Thrombolysis for acute Budd-Chiari syndrome: case report and literature review. Am J Gastroenterol 91(6):1262-3, 6/1996. PMID: 8651186.
46. Broor SL, Lahoti D, Bose PP, Ramesh GN, Raju GS, Kumar A. Benign esophageal strictures in children and adolescents: etiology, clinical profile, and results of endoscopic dilation. Gastrointest Endosc 43(5):474-7, 5/1996. PMID: 8726761.
47. Raju GS, Dawson B, Bardhan KD. Bile acid malabsorption associated with Graves' disease. J Clin Gastroenterol 19(1):54-6, 7/1994. PMID: 7930435.
48. Raju GS, Smith MJ, Morton D, Bardhan KD. Mini-dose (1-microCi) 14C-urea breath test for the detection of Helicobacter pylori. Am J Gastroenterol 89(7):1027-31, 7/1994. PMID: 8017360.
49. Raju GS, Bardhan KD, Taylor PC, Harvey L, Rigby CC, Manasewitz S. Atypical presentation of Crohn's disease: severe, recurrent iron deficiency anemia dependent on blood transfusions. Am J Gastroenterol 89(1):113-5, 1/1994. PMID: 8273777.
50. Broor SL, Raju GS, Bose PP, Lahoti D, Ramesh GN, Kumar A, Sood GK. Long term results of endoscopic dilatation for corrosive oesophageal strictures. Gut 34(11):1498-501, 11/1993. PMCID: PMC1374409.
51. Ramesh GN, Malla N, Raju GS, Sehgal R, Ganguly NK, Mahajan RC, Dilawari JB. Epidemiological study of parasitic infestations in lower socio-economic group in Chandigarh (north India). Indian J Med Res 93:47-50, 1/1991. PMID: 2022402.
52. Dilawari JB, Chawla YK, Raju GS, Kaur U, Bambery P. Splenoportovenography in portal hypertension: a safe outpatient procedure. Can Assoc Radiol J 41(3):146-8, 6/1990. PMID: 2354389.
53. Broor SL, Thorat VK, Chari ST, Misra SP, Raju GS. Gastric acid response to modified sham feeding in patients with duodenal ulcer: is increased vagal tone the cause of basal acid hypersecretion? J Gastroenterol Hepatol 5(2):116-20, Mar-Apr, 3/1990. PMID: 2103391.
54. Misra SP, Mahapatra J, Raju GS, Sood G, Anand BS. Endoscopic sphincterotomy--experience with 110 patients. Indian J Gastroenterol 8(4):253-5, 10/1989. PMID: 2599564.
55. Dilawari JB, Raju GS, Chawla YK. Development of large spleno-adreno-renal shunt after endoscopic sclerotherapy. Gastroenterology 97(2):421-6, 8/1989. PMID: 2787257.
56. Raju GS, Broor S, Singh V, Mehta SK. Fulminant viral hepatitis-Indian experience. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 4(4):161-165, Mar-Apr, 1989. PMID: 2518791.
57. Dilawari JB, Raju GS, Chawla Y, Kataria S, Kataria RN. Endoscopic sphincterotomy in the management of choledocholithiasis. J Assoc Physicians India 35(3):221-2, 3/1987. PMID: 3611005.

Invited Articles
1. Raju GS. Endoscopic closure of gastrointestinal leaks. Am J Gastroenterol 104(5). e-Pub 4/2009. PMID: 19367272.
2. Raju GS, Gerson L, Das A, Lewis B, Lewis B. American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute medical position statement on obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. Gastroenterology 133(5):1694-6, 11/2007. PMID: 17983811.
3. Raju GS, Kaltenbach T, Soetikno R. Endoscopic mechanical hemostasis of GI arterial bleeding (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 66(4):774-85, 10/2007. PMID: 17905022.
4. Raju GS, Gerson L, Das A, Lewis B. American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute technical review on obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. Gastroenterology 133(5):1697-1717, 2007. PMID: 17983812.
5. Raju GS. Endoscopic management of gastrointestinal leaks. Gastrointest Endoscopy Clin N Am 17:487-503, 2007.
6. Raju GS, Thompson C, Zwischenberger JB. Emerging endoscopic options in the management of esophageal leaks (videos). Gastrointest Endosc 62(2):278-86, 8/2005. PMID: 16046996.
7. Raju GS, Nath S. Capsule endoscopy. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 7(5):358-365, 2005. PMID: 16168233.
8. Raju GS. Role of capsule endoscopy in the evaluation of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. PGI Bulletin 39:101-105, 2005.
9. Raju GS, Gajula L. Endoclips for GI endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc 59(2):267-79, 2/2004. PMID: 14745407.
10. Raju GS, Gajula L. Endoclips for gastrointestinal endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc 59:267-279, 2004.
11. Raju GS. Postoperative Bile Duct Strictures. Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol 5(2):113-121, 4/2002. PMID: 11879591.
12. Raju GS, Waxman I. High-frequency US probe sonography-assisted endoscopic mucosal resection. Gastrointest Endosc 52(6 Suppl):S39-49, 12/2000. PMID: 11115947.
Other Articles
1. Mummadi R, Raju GS. Is the histologic quality of polyps affected by the type of electrosurgical generator used in resection? Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol 4(4):194-195, 2007. e-Pub 2/27/2007. PMID: 17325723.
2. Raju GS. How good is stent therapy for esophagorespiratory fistula? Gastroenterology 128(5):1518-9, 5/2005. PMID: 15887134.
3. Vittal H, Raju GS. Endoscopic bubble: Can it bust the obesity bubble? Gastroenterology 129(3):1130-1132, 2005. PMID: 16143154.
4. Raju GS. Value of screening the laryngopharyngeal area during routine upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol 2(1):22-23, 2005. PMID: 16265096.
5. Raju GS. Tissue glue for the endoscopist: healing by sealing. Gastroenterology 127(6):1852-3, 12/2004. PMID: 15578526.
6. Gottumukkala SR. Cutlery for the endoscopists--know your knife! Gastroenterology 127(4):1264-6, 10/2004. PMID: 15481006.
7. Raju GS. Lessons from lightning and electrocution of the Barrett's esophagus. Gastroenterology 126(3):921-3, 3/2004. PMID: 14988848.
8. Raju GS. Prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis - are there any pearls for SALE? Gastroenterology 127(1):348-350, 2004. PMID: 15236209.
9. Raju GS. Hello, Mr. Clips--could you chip in please? Gastroenterology 125(6):1896-7; discussion 1898, 12/2003. PMID: 14724845.
10. Arantes V, Raju GS. Combo cap takes a big bite, yet a smoothie to swallow. Gastroenterology 125(2):621-2, 8/2003. PMID: 12891570.
11. Raju GS. Endoscopic blockade to prevent resurfacing of esophageal varices. Gastroenterology 124(5):1545-6, 5/2003. PMID: 15534981.
12. Raju GS. Barraging the biliary tree. Gastroenterology 122(5):1533-5, 5/2002. PMID: 12008676.
13. Raju GS, Yusuf T. Fantastic voyage through the gut. Gastroenterology 122(3):828-30, 3/2002. PMID: 11875019.

Abstracts
1. Raju GS, Ahmed I, Bordelon P. Colonoscopic Full-Thickness Resection of Colon in a Porcine Model As a Prelude to Endoscopic Surgery of Difficult Colon Polyps - A Novel Technique. Gastrointest Endosc(67):AB137, 2008.
2. Raju GS, Ahmed I, Bordelon P. Colonoscopic Full-Thickness Resection of Colon in a Porcine Model as a Prelude to Endoscopic Surgery of Difficult Colon Polyps- A Novel Technique. Gastrointest Endosc 67:AB137, 2008.
3. Singh A, Freeman DH, Riall TS, Raju GS. Delay in Colonoscopy Diagnosis of Colon Cancer. Gastrointest Endosc 67:AB311, 2008.
4. Bergstrom M, Raju GS, Swain P, Rothstein RI, Park PO. Randomized Multicenter Controlled Study of Endoscopic and Surgical Closure of a Gastric NOTES Access Perforation in a Porcine Model. Gastrointest Endosc 67:AB105, 2008.
5. Bergström M, Raju GS, Swain P, Rothstein RI, Park PO. Randomized Multicenter Controlled Study of Endoscopic and Surgical Closure of a Gastric NOTES Access Perforation in a Porcine Model. Gastrointest Endosc(67):AB137, 2008.
6. Raju GS, Malhotra A, Ahmed I. . Colonoscopic full-thickness resection followed by tissue apposition – An option for recurrent colon polyps tethered to the colon wall with scar tissue, 5/2007.
7. Mummadi RR, Lee GH, Amar NK, Raju GS. Diagnostic Yield of Endoscopy in Patients with Unexplained Weight Loss. Gastrointest Endosc 65:AB357, 2007.
8. Shibukawa G, ahmed I, Raju GS. New Method of Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of Esophagus Using Balloon Submucosal Dissection Technique. Gastrointest Endosc 65:AB289, 2007.
9. Raju GS, Ahmed I, Xiao SY, Shibukawa G, Brining D, Poussard A, Orhan T, Dawson K, Knight G, Tanguay R, Hull J. Colon perforation closure using a novel multi-clip applicator: A controlled trial. Gastrointest Endosc, 2006.
10. Raju GS, Ahmed I, Brining D, Xiao S-Y. Endoluminal closure of a larger perforation of colon in a porcine model. Gastrointest endosc, 2006.
11. Raju GS, Ahmed I, Shibukawa G, Poussard A, Brining D, Cropper M, Martin D, Coe J, Hull J. Endoluminal closure of large perforations of colon in a porcine model using novel clip and sulturing devices. SAGES ET 004, 2006.
12. Srinivasan R, Gill AS, Bhutani MS, Riall TS, Raju GS. Endoscopic clips as markers to target angiographic therapy of massive GI bleeding. Am J Gastroenterol 101:AB892, 2006.
13. Jalil S, Groce JR, Srinivasan R, Gill AS, Kathuyria M, Raju GS. Endoscopic management of duodenal obstruction due to migrated biliary stents. Am J Gastroenterol 101:AB805, 2006.
14. Raju GS, Ahmed I, Shibukawa G, Poussard A, Brining D. is it possible for the endoscopists to create a leak proof sealing of circular perforations of colon. Am J Gastroenterol 101:AB569, 2006.
15. Moparty B, Luthra G, Raju GS, Bhutani MS. Novel use of doppler and high frequency ultrasound probe for non-ulcer gastrointestinal bleeding. Am J Gastroenterol 101:AB569, 2006.
16. Artifon EL, Sakai P, Ishioka S, Hondo FY, Raju GS. Suprapapillary Puncture of CBD for Selective Biliary Access-A Novel Technique. Gastrointest Endosc 63:AB295, 2006.
17. Pasricha P, Kozarek R, Swain P, Swanstrom L, Raju GS, Gross S, Saadat V, Rothe C, Birkett D. A next generation therapeutic endoscopic development of a novel endoluminal surgery system with "Birds-Eye" visualization and triangulating instruments. Gastrointest Endosc 61:AB24, 2005.
18. Groce JR, Raju GS. Acute abdomen in elderly women with mitral valve replacement: Is it intestinal ischemia or intestinal hematoma. Am J Gastroenterol 100:AB607, 2005.
19. Moparty B, Szauter K, Bhutani MS, Raju GS. Band ligation of supra-anal rectal polyp close to the dentate line - an alternative to EMR in patients who refuse surgery. AM J Gastroenterol 100:AB574, 2005.
20. Nath SK, Raju GS. Capsule endoscopic diagnosis of extra0intestinal bleeding. Gastrointest Endosc 61:AB179, 2005.
21. Harvey AM, Nath SK, Raju GS. Capsule endoscopic imaging of the colon is not ready for prime time: lookout for a better prep. Gastrointest Endosc 61:AB179, 2005.
22. Pham BV, Brinning D, Raju GS, The Appollo Group, Pasricha P. Endoscopic full thickness repair using the eagle claw: a pilot study. Gastrointest Endosc 61:AB235, 2005.
23. Wong RF, Raju GS, NealonWH, Pasricha PJ, Bhutani M. EUS in evaluation of dilated biliary and/or pancreatic ducts of unclear etiology. Am J Gastroenterol 100:AB178, 2005.
24. Kozarek R, Schembre D, Spaulding W, Swanstrom L, Rex D, Raju GS, Pasricha J. Initial application of the ShapeLock endoscopic guide for small bowel enteroscopy. Gastrointest Endosc 61:AB172, 2005.
25. Singh P, Deng X, Rengifo W, Ragu GS. Reduced levels of gastrin and Cck2r-RNA in fresh biopsies of hyper-proliferative and adenomatous polyps from the colon of patients. Gastroenterology, 2005.
26. Moparty B, Logrono R, Nealon WH, Waxman I, Raju GS, Pasricha PJ, Bhutani MS. The role of EUS guided FNA in distinguishing pancreatic cystic lesions. An academic institution's experience. Am J Gastroenterol 100:AB159, 2005.
27. Pham BV, Raju GS. Palliation of polypoid esophageal cancer by endolooping-A New Technique, 11/2004.
28. Finlay D, Szauter K, Raju GS, Snyder N. Tuberculous peritonitis in a patient treated with infiximab, 11/2004.
29. Balbastro J, Harvey AM, Boening S, Raju GS. A prospective study of quality of preparation for colonoscopy in a large tertiary referral center. Am J Gastroenterol, 2004.
30. Hewlett A, Hoogerwerf WA, Nealon W, Darrell F, Raju GS, Nath S. Capsule endoscopic diagnosis of small bowel cancer missed by enteroclysis in a patient with HNPCC. Am J Gastroenterol, 2004.
31. Hewlett A, Luthra G, Raju GS, Vittal H, Nath SK. Capsule endoscopy prevented blind surgical resection. Am J Gastroenterol, 2004.
32. Raju GS, Abraham B, Boening S, Nath S. Capsule endoscopy signs of overlooked lesions of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Capsule Endoscopy:175, 2004.
33. Raju GS, Gomez G, Xiao S-Y, Ahmed I, Brining D, Bhutani MS, Kaloo AN, Pasricha PJ. Determinants of pancreatic injury induced by short-term indwelling stents & modulation of the same by a novel stent design. Gastrointest Endosc, 2004.
34. Moparty B, Raju GS. Endoclipping of a large feeding vessel to cecal AVM to prevent rebleeding during anticoagulation to maintain coronary stent patency. Am J Gastroenterol, 2004.
35. Dinter TGV, Faruqi S, Raju GS, Pasricha PJ, Nealon WH, Bhutani MS. Evaluation of the impact of endoscopic ultrasound on clinical decision making in patients with pancreaticobiliary disorders. Am J Gastroenterol, 2004.
36. Raju GS, Ahmed I, Xiao S-Y, Brining D, Bhutani MS, Pasricha PJ. Graded esophageal mucosal ablation with cryotherapy and protective effects of submucosal saline. Gastrointest Endosc, 2004.
37. Phan BV, Raju GS. Palliation of polypoid esophageal cancer by endolooping - A New Technique. Am J Gastroenterol, 2004.
38. Raju GS, Copeland K, Garza C, Pasricha PJ. Shapelock as rapid access port for colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol, 2004.
39. Raju GS, Abraham B, Boening S, Nath S, Pasrich PJ. Therapy based on capsule endoscopy findings improves the outocme of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding - a pilot study. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Capsule Endoscopy:p173, 2004.
40. Finlay D, Raju GS. Tuberculous peritonitis in a patient treated with Infliximab. Am J Gastroenterol, 2004.
41. Raju GS, Abraham B, Schreiber MH, Gomez G, Boening S, Morris K, Jafri SF, Bhutani M, Luthra G, Nath S, Faruqi S, Shabot M, Pasricha PJ. A prospective comparison of enteroclysis and capsule endoscopy in the diagnosis of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. Am J Gastroenterol(98):AB112, 2003.
42. Raju GS, Rex DK, Bhutani MS, Kozarek RA, Pasricha PJ. A prospective multi-center trial to Evaluate Performance of a Novel Shape Locking Endoscopic Guide to Facilitate colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol(98):AB843, 2003.
43. Singh A, Raju GS. Aspiration from retrograde migration of a PEG-PEJ tube into hypopharynx: An unusual complication of PEG-PEJ. Am J Gastroenterol(98):AB405, 2003.
44. Pasricha PJ, Raju GS, Kalloo AN, Sud R. Biliary drainage using a plastic stent without a lumen (the winged stent): Results of in vitro testing and early clinical experience. Gastrointest Endosc(57):AB205, 2003.
45. Warnecke R, Jafri S, Bhutani M, Raju GS. Cap-assisted endoclipping of refractory bleeding from peptic ulcer. Am J Gastroenterol(98):AB407, 2003.
46. Faruqi SA, Raju GS, Bhutani MS. Choledocholithiasis with a dilated CBD masquerading as a cystic pancreatic mass: Importance of real-time EUS imaging in the evaluation of pancreatico-biliary lesions. Am J Gastroenterol(98):AB493, 2003.
47. Raju GS, Keith M, Bincy A, Boening S, Carpenter D, Gomez, G. Demonstration of capillary refilling sign by capsule endoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol(98):AB409, 2003.
48. Raju GS, Bincy A, Warnecke R, Boening S, Morris K, Ojo O, Gomez G. Diagnosis of cecal bleeding by capsule endoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol(98):AB406, 2003.
49. Ahmed I, Brinning D, Bhutani M, Pasricha P, Raju GS. Easy prep to clean the colon of pigs for experimental endoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol(98):A845, 2003.
50. Faruqi SA, Logorono R, Arantes V, Nealon W, Waxman I, Raju GS, Pasrich PJ, Bhutani MS. EUS-guided FNA of cystic lesions of pancreas: Is there a role for tumor markers? Am J Gastroenterol(98):AB190, 2003.
51. Faruqi SA, Bhutani MS, Soloway R, Raju GS. High frequency ultrasound probe-guided hemoclipping of colonic Dielaufoy’s lesion. Am J Gastroenterol(98):AB521, 2003.
52. Hussain Nasir, Carlo MD, Raju GS. Implementation of colorectal cancer screening guidelines by residents in training is poor: Need for an educational intervention. Am J Gastroenterol(98):AB668, 2003.
53. Pasricha PJ, Kozarek RA, Douglas K. Rex, Ahmed I, Bhutani M, Raju GS. Loop stabilizing with a novel rigidizing scope guide: Towards a kinder, gentler and quicker colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc(57):AB182, 2003.
54. Pham B, Yusuf T, Morris K Raju GS. Pangastric stenting for linitis plastica. Am J Gastroenterol(98):AB844, 2003.
55. Raju GS, Boening S, Mielsch EJ, Jafri SF, Bhutani MS, Szauter K, Shabot M, Snyder N, Nath SK, Faruqi S, Pasricha PJ. Patient compliance is key to the success of an open access colonoscopy program. Gastrointest Endosc(57):AB112, 2003.
56. Warnecke R, Raju GS, Xiao S, Nath S. Primary amyloidosis presenting with hematochezia and colon ulcers. Am J Gastroenterol(98):AB482, 2003.
57. Raju GS, Gomez G, Xiao S, Ahmed I, Brining DL, Morris KE, Bhutani MS, Pasricha PJ. Short-term pancreatic stenting leads to a rapid onset of inflammation, fibrosis, and acinar loss. Gastrointest Endosc(57):AB88, 2003.
58. Singh A, Kuo YF, Freeman JL, Riall TS, Raju GS, Goodwin JS. Colon cancer miss rates in medicare population. Submitted.
59. Singh A, Kuo YF, Freeman JL, Riall TS, Raju GS, Goodwin JS. Colon cancer miss rates in medicare population. Submitted.
60. Raju GS. Colon cancer miss rates in medicare population. Technical Success and Outcome of Double Balloon Endoscopy after Failed Cecal Intubation with a Colonoscope. Submitted.
61. Sagi, S, Raju GS, Abraham T, Burschfield DL, Cooper K. Electronic time keeper to improve operational efficiency in an endoscopy unit. Submitted.

Book Chapters
1. Raju GS, Pasricha PJ. Flat and Depressed Colorectal Neoplasia in the Western Hemisphere. In: Colonoscopy Principles and Practice. Ed(s) Wayne Rex, Williams. Blackwell, 2003.
2. Raju GS. Parasitic diseases of the small bowel. In: Textbook of Clinical Gastroenterology. Ed(s) Lawrence Brandt. Current Science Group, 1998.

Letters to the Editor
1. Raju GS. Laryngeal jack assisted-endoscopic management of post-cricoid esophageal obstruction. Gastrointest Endosc 62(3):473; author reply 473-4, 9/2005. PMID: 16111983.
2. Finlay DG, Szauter K, Raju GS, Snyder N. Tuberculous peritonitis. Am J Gastroenterol 100(7):1624-5, 7/2005. PMID: 15984997.
3. Finlay D, Szauter K, Raju GS, Snyder N. Tuberculous peritonitis in a patient treated with infliximab. Am J Gastroenterol(100):1624-1625, 2005.
4. Raju GS. What is new in tattooing? "Custom Tattooing". Gastrointest Endosc 59(59):328-329, 2004. PMID: 14989232.

Manuals, Teaching Aids, Other Teaching Publications
1. Raju GS. Video Submissions. The DAVE PROJECT (Free Web Based Video Education to Anyone From Anywhere on the Planet, http://daveproject.org/citations.cfm?u=raju, 2009.
2. Raju, GS. Colonoscopic Full-thickness Resection Before Endoluminal Colon Surgery.The DAVE Project. The DAVE Project, 2279, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=778, May 19, 2008, 9/2008.
3. Dave, B.S., O. & Raju, GS.. Retention of Resolution Clips on Colorectal Polypectomy Sites. The DAVE Project, 1154, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=751, September 21, 2008, 5/2008.
4. Dave, B.S., O & Raju, GS.. Balloon Sphincteroplasty in the Removal of Difficult Bile Duct Stones. The DAVE Project, 2569, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=749, September 21, 2008, 4/2008.
5. Dave, B.S., O. & Raju, GS.. Epinephrine Volume Reduction of Sigmoid Colon Polyp. The DAVE Project, 1759, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=750, 4/2008.
6. Sagi, S. & Raju, GS.. Flat and Depressed Colonic Lesions. The DAVE Project, 1001, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=748, 4/2008.
7. Mittal, S. & Hawari, R. & Raju, GS.. Esophageal Squamous Papilloma. The DAVE Project, 1277, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=704, 3/2008.
8. O'Shea, D.O., CN & Raju, GS.. Minor Duct Pancreatic Sphincterotomy. The DAVE Project, 3869, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=705, 3/2008.
9. Singh, A. & Raju, GS.. Endoloop Ligation of Gastric Polyp. The DAVE Project, 2641, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=699, 1/2008.
10. Kasturi, KS & Mummadi, R. & Raju, GS.. Upper GI Endoscopic Findings in Scleroderma. The DAVE Project, 2211, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=695 
, 1/2008.
11. Kasturi, KS & Mummadi, R. & Gorman, BK & Raju, GS.. NSAID Colopathy. The DAVE Project, 4156, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=689, 11/2007.
12. ES & Woosley, J. & Kelsey, PB & Bounds, BC & Raju, GS.. Helicobacter Pylori Inflammation. The DAVE Project, 2873, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=679, 10/2007.
13. Dellon, ES & Kelsey, PB & Bounds, BC & Raju, GS.. Mallory-Weiss Tears of the Gastric Cardia. The DAVE Project, 1344, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=678, 10/2007.
14. O'Shea, D.O., CN & Raju, GS.. Anastomotic Ulcer Bleeding, Mechanical Hemostasis. The DAVE Project, 3298, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=654, 8/2007.
15. Case, B.A., DJ & Case, BSN, R. & Mummadi, R. & Raju, GS.. Downhill Esophageal Varices. The DAVE Project, 3991, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=655, 8/2007.
16. Dellon, ES & Willingham, F. & Soupir, CP & Abdallah, HY & Barancin, CE & Buscaglia, JM & Castillo-Roth, AI & DiMaio, CJ & Mullady, DK & Raju, GS.. MALT Lymphoma of Colon. The DAVE Project, 3786, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=653, 8/2007.
17. Srinivasan, R. & Trang, T. & Raju, GS & DuPont, AW.. Endoclip Assisted Snare Polypectomy of Large Pedunculated Colon Polyp. The DAVE Project, 3477, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=638, 7/2007.
18. Srinivasan, R. & Luthra, G. & Raju, GS.. Endoscopic Hemostasis of Diverticular Bleed. The DAVE Project, 2156, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=637, 7/2007.
19. Groce, JR & Jalil, S. & Gomez, G. & Kollace, A. & Zwischen-Berger, J. & Raju, GS.. Emerging Options in the Management of Post-Operative Leaks. The DAVE Project, 5636, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=603, 5/2007.
20. Raju, GS & Balbastro, J. & Newlands, SD.. Endoscopic Management of Post Cricoid Esophageal Obstruction. The DAVE Project, 4977, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=605, 5/2007.
21. Trang, T. & Xiao, S. & Raju, GS.. Role of APC in the Management of Colon Polyps. The DAVE Project, 4111, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=589 
, 4/2007.
22. Agarwal, S. & Mummadi, R. & Scott, LD & Raju, GS.. Food Impaction Removal via Push Technique. The DAVE Project, 3927, http://daveproject.org/ViewFilms.cfm?Film_id=584, 3/2007.
23. Srinivasan, R. & DuPont, AW & Raju, GS.. Acid Injury of the Esophagus and Stomach. The DAVE Project, 6332, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=490, 4/2006.
24. Balbastro, J. & Raju, GS.. Celiac Sprue, example 2. The DAVE Project, 6403, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=487, 4/2006.
25. Groce, JR & Eyzaguirre, EJ & Raju, GS.. HIV Induced esophageal ulcer. The DAVE Project, 4049, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=489, 4/2006.
26. Raju, GS.. Endoscopic Management of High Esophageal Stricture. The DAVE Project: Boston, 5082, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=331, 2/2006.
27. Raju, GS.. Esophageal Variceal Sclerotherapy. The DAVE Project, 4762, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=332, 2/2006.
28. Raju, GS.. Gastric Adenoma, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection. The DAVE Project, 2611, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=344, 2/2006.
29. Albuquerque, W. & Moreira, EF & Vilas, CE & Arantes, VN & Raju, GS.. Gastric Variceal Bleeding, Cyanoacrylate Injection. The DAVE Project, 3759, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=345, 2/2006.
30. Raju, GS. Palliation of Esophageal Cancer with the Insertion of a Metal Stent. The DAVE Project, 6376, http://dave1.mgh.harvard.edu/ViewFilms.cfm?film_id=330, 2/2006.
31. . Endoscopic Accessories. 8, 1. Ed(s) Raju, GS, 1/2006.

Last updated: 10/20/2009