scholarly journals Resectability of Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumors Using Endoscopic Mucosal Resection with a Ligation Band Device and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Hong Kyu Lim ◽  
Seong Jun Lee ◽  
Dong Hoon Baek ◽  
Do Youn Park ◽  
Bong Eun Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection ◽  
Neuroendocrine Tumors ◽  
En Bloc Resection ◽  
Bloc Resection ◽  
Complete Resection ◽  
Procedure Time ◽  
En Bloc ◽  
Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Therapeutic Outcomes

Background. Rectal neuroendocrine tumors NETs<10 mm in diameter, limited to the submucosa without local or distant metastasis, can be treated endoscopically. Endoscopic mucosal resection with a ligation band device (EMR-L) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) have been employed to resect rectal NETs. We evaluated and compared the clinical outcomes of EMR-L and ESD for endoscopic resection of rectal NETs G1<10 mm in diameter. Methods. We conducted a retrospective study of 82 rectal NETs in 82 patients who underwent either EMR-L or ESD. Therapeutic outcomes (en bloc resection and complete resection rates), procedure time, and procedure-related adverse events were evaluated. Additionally, we measured the distance of the lateral and vertical margins from the border of the tumor in pathologic specimens and compared the resectability between EMR-L and ESD. Results. Sixty-six lesions were treated using EMR-L and 16 using ESD. En bloc resection was achieved in all patients. The complete resection rate with EMR-L was significantly higher than that with ESD (95.5% vs.75.0%, p=0.025). The prevalence of vertical margin involvement was significantly higher in the ESD group than in the EMR-L group (12.5% vs. 0%, p=0.036), and ESD was more time consuming than EMR-L (24.21±12.18 vs. 7.05±4.53 min, p<0.001). The lateral and vertical margins were more distant in the EMR-L group than in the ESD group (lateral margin distance, 1661±849 vs. 1514±948 μm; vertical margin distance, 277±308 vs. 202±171 μm). Conclusions. EMR-L is more favorable for small rectal NETs with respect to therapeutic outcomes, procedure time, and technical difficulties. Additionally, EMR-L enables achievement of sufficient vertical margin distances.

scholarly journals Prevention and Management of Complications and Education in Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2511
Author(s):  
Yoshitsugu Misumi ◽  
Kouichi Nonaka
Keyword(s):  
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection ◽  
Endoscopic Resection ◽  
En Bloc Resection ◽  
Bloc Resection ◽  
Resection Rate ◽  
En Bloc ◽  
Educational Methods ◽  
Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Management Of Complications

Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is considered superior to endoscopic mucosal resection as an endoscopic resection because of its higher en bloc resection rate, but it is more difficult to perform. As ESD techniques have become more common, and the range of treatment by ESD has expanded, the number of possible complications has also increased, and endoscopists need to manage them. In this report, we will review the management of critical complications, such as hemorrhage, perforation, and stenosis, and we will also discuss educational methods for acquiring and improving ESD skills.

scholarly journals Outcomes of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Subepithelial Lesions Localized Within the Submucosa, Including Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Multicenter Prospective Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hideki Kobara ◽  
Yoichi Miyaoka ◽  
Yoshio Ikeda ◽  
Takayoshi Yamada ◽  
Masashi Takata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Neuroendocrine Tumors ◽  
Curative Resection ◽  
En Bloc Resection ◽  
Bloc Resection ◽  
En Bloc ◽  
Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Organ Specific ◽  
Multicenter Prospective Study ◽  
Subepithelial Lesions

Background and Aims: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) seems to be a reasonable option for gastrointestinal subepithelial lesions (SELs) localized within the submucosa. Indications for ESD include small neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and indeterminate SELs. However, the prospective data regarding ESD and surveillance remain unclear. This study was performed to prospectively investigate the outcomes of ESD, including organ-specific outcomes and the mid-term prognosis. Methods: This prospective multicenter study included 57 patients who underwent ESD for SELs localized within the submucosa [definite NETs (n = 42) and indeterminate SELs (n = 15)]. The efficacy and safety of ESD were evaluated in the whole cohort and in subgroups (NETs and indeterminate SELs). All patients were followed up. Results: The rates of en bloc resection, curative resection, and complications were 98.2%, 66.7%, and 7.7% for the overall population (n=57); 100%, 61.9%, and 2.4% for NETs (n=42); and 93.3%, 80.0%, and 20.0% for indeterminate SELs (n=15), respectively. The rates of curative resection for NETs were poorer in the stomach (20%, n=5) and duodenum (33%, n=3) than in the rectum (71%, n=34). Including 11 of 16 patients with NETs who underwent a conservative approach resulting in non-curative resection, no patients developed tumor recurrence during the follow-up period (median, 24.5 months; range, 1–60 months). ESD followed by surveillance demonstrated acceptable mid-term outcomes for non-curative NETs. Conclusions: ESD can be an efficient therapy for SELs localized within the submucosa. However, gastric and duodenal ESD for NETs may be limited in terms of its curative and technical aspects. Clinicians should be aware of the potential complications of ESD for indeterminate SELs.

Efficacy of precutting endoscopic mucosal resection with full or partial circumferential incision using a snare tip for difficult colorectal lesions

Endoscopy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (09) ◽  
pp. 871-876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naohisa Yoshida ◽  
Ken Inoue ◽  
Osamu Dohi ◽  
Ritsu Yasuda ◽  
Ryohei Hirose ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection ◽  
En Bloc Resection ◽  
Bloc Resection ◽  
Complete Resection ◽  
Benign Lesions ◽  
Resection Rate ◽  
En Bloc ◽  
Mucosal Resection ◽  
Therapeutic Outcomes ◽  
Mucosal Incision

Abstract Background We analyzed the efficacy of precutting endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), which is a method of making a full or partial circumferential mucosal incision around a tumor with a snare tip for en bloc resection. Methods We reviewed cases from 2011 to 2018 in which precutting EMR (n = 167) and standard EMR (n = 557) were performed for lesions of 10 – 30 mm. Precutting EMR was indicated for benign lesions of 20 – 30 mm or lesions of < 20 mm for which standard EMR was difficult. Through propensity score matching of the two groups, the therapeutic outcomes for 35 lesions of ≥ 20 mm and 98 lesions of < 20 mm in each group were analyzed. Results In the two sizes of lesion, there were significant differences between the precutting and standard groups in the en bloc resection rate (≥ 20 mm 88.6 % vs. 48.5 %, P < 0.001; < 20 mm 98.0 % vs. 85.7 %, P = 0.004) and the histological complete resection rate (≥ 20 mm 71.4 % vs. 42.9 %, P = 0.02; < 20 mm 87.8 % vs. 67.3 %, P < 0.001). Conclusion Precutting EMR enabled high en bloc resection rates in cases involving difficult lesions.

scholarly journals Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Papillary Gastric Adenocarcinoma; Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1465
Author(s):  
Chang Seok Bang ◽  
Jae Jun Lee ◽  
Gwang Ho Baik
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Curative Resection ◽  
En Bloc Resection ◽  
Bloc Resection ◽  
Complete Resection ◽  
Submucosal Invasion ◽  
High Rate ◽  
En Bloc ◽  
Submucosal Dissection

This study evaluated the possibility of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early gastric cancer with papillary adenocarcinoma (EGC-PAC). PAC, an uncommon pathologic type of stomach cancer, is classified into differentiated-type histology. However, aggressive features, including a high rate of submucosal invasion, lymphovascular invasion (LVI), and lymph node metastasis (LNM), have been reported in studies with surgical specimens. Treatment outcomes of ESD for EGC-PAC have not been precisely demonstrated. Core databases were sought for the following inclusion criteria: studies of endoscopic resection or surgery of EGC-PAC presenting the following therapeutic indicators; en bloc resection, complete resection, curative resection, recurrence, complications associated with procedures, LVI, or LNM that enabled an analysis of ESD possibility. Overall, 15 studies were included for systematic review. Frequent submucosal invasion and high LVI were noted in EGC-PAC. However, PAC was not significantly associated with LNM. Pooled en bloc resection, complete resection, and curative resection rates were 89.7% (95% confidence interval: 55.3%–98.4%), 85.3% (67.7%–94.2%), and 67% (43%–84.5%), respectively. No LNM was observed if EGC-PAC satisfied the curative resection criteria. ESD seems technically feasible, although a high LVI rate results in a lower rate of curative resection.

Short-term outcomes following endoscopic submucosal dissection of large protruding colorectal neoplasms

Endoscopy ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (06) ◽  
pp. 606-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taku Sakamoto ◽  
Yutaka Saito ◽  
Fumihiko Nakamura ◽  
Seiichiro Abe ◽  
Hiroyuki Takamaru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Colorectal Neoplasms ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Technical Difficulty ◽  
En Bloc Resection ◽  
Bloc Resection ◽  
Procedure Time ◽  
Short Term ◽  
En Bloc ◽  
Submucosal Dissection

Abstract Background Although submucosal dissection is useful for treating laterally spreading colorectal tumors, there is little information regarding the endoscopic treatment of large protruding colorectal neoplasms. Here, we aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection for protruding colorectal neoplasms ≥ 20 mm in diameter. Methods In total, 112 consecutive patients undergoing treatment between January 2005 and June 2017 were enrolled retrospectively. The study period was divided into six periods to evaluate any changes in outcomes over time. We reviewed all short-term clinical outcomes, including lesion characteristics, procedure time, and percentages of en bloc resection, curative resection, adverse events, and treatment discontinuation. Results The percentages of en bloc, en bloc R0, and en bloc curative resections were 88 %, 82 %, and 59 %, respectively. Perforation occurred in 11 patients (10 %), and the endoscopic procedure was discontinued in five patients (4 %) because of technical difficulty. For lesions ≥ 40 mm in diameter, the procedure time showed a statistically significant decreasing trend in the latter half of the study period. However, the rate of cure did not improve along with enhancements to the procedure’s technological aspects. Conclusions Although endoscopic submucosal dissection for large protruding lesions has advanced in terms of its technical aspects, its ability to cure large protruding neoplasms has not shown gratifying results.

scholarly journals Scissor-type knife improves the safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) among endoscopists without experience in ESD: a randomized ex vivo study

2021 ◽  
Vol 09 (08) ◽  
pp. E1207-E1213
Author(s):  
Kavel Visrodia ◽  
Tarek Sawas ◽  
Liam Zakko ◽  
Juan Reyes Genere ◽  
Cadman Leggett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Muscle Injury ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
En Bloc Resection ◽  
Bloc Resection ◽  
Lower Proportion ◽  
Procedure Time ◽  
En Bloc ◽  
Submucosal Dissection

Abstract Background and study aims Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is technically challenging, difficult to learn, and carries a substantial risk of perforation, all of which remain significant barriers to its adoptability. We aimed to determine whether use of a novel scissor-type knife improved efficacy and safety among novice performers of ESD. Materials and methods Following a brief didactic session on ESD, participants performed ESD of two lesions (2 cm diameter) in an ex vivo porcine gastric model. One resection was performed with a conventional knife and the other with the scissor knife (order of knife randomized). We recorded procedure time, successful en bloc resection, and adverse events (including full-thickness perforation and muscle injury) for each dissection. Participants completed a post-study survey. Results 10 endoscopists (8 trainees, 2 staff) considered novices in ESD participated. Compared with the conventional knife, use of the scissor knife was associated with a significantly shorter time to completion of submucosal dissection (mean 6.2 [SD 5.6] vs. 15.6 [SD 15.6] minutes; P = 0.04) and total procedure time was not significantly different (22.1 [SD 13.3] vs. 24.9 [SD 26.5] minutes; P = 0.65). Scissor knife use was also associated with a significantly lower proportion of perforation and/or muscle injury (10.0 % vs. 70.0 %; P < 0.01) and proportion of muscle injury alone (10.0 % vs. 60.0 %; P  = 0.02). Conclusions Among novices performing ESD on an ex vivo animal model, use of a scissor knife was associated with a significantly lower proportion of adverse events without prolonging procedure time. Scissor-type knives may improve ESD safety, at least among novices.

scholarly journals Usefulness of epinephrine-added injection solution to reduce procedure time for gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection

2020 ◽  
Vol 08 (08) ◽  
pp. E1044-E1051
Author(s):  
Shuntaro Inoue ◽  
Noriya Uedo ◽  
Takahiro Tabuchi ◽  
Kentaro Nakagawa ◽  
Masayasu Ohmori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ◽  
En Bloc Resection ◽  
Bloc Resection ◽  
Tumor Type ◽  
Procedure Time ◽  
Injection Solution ◽  
En Bloc ◽  
Delayed Bleeding ◽  
Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background and study aims Epinephrine-added submucosal injection solution is used to facilitate hemostasis of non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding and to prevent delayed bleeding of large pedunculated colorectal lesions. However, its benefit in gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early gastric cancer (EGC) is unclear. The effectiveness of epinephrine-added injection solution for outcomes of gastric ESD was examined using propensity score matching analysis. Patients and methods A total of 1,599 patients with solitary EGC (83 with non-epinephrine-added solution and 1,516 with epinephrine-added solution) between 2011 and 2018 were enrolled. Propensity scores were calculated to balance the distribution of baseline characteristics: age, sex, tumor location, specimen size, presence of ulcer scar, tumor depth, histological tumor type, and operators’ experience, and 1:3 matching was performed. En bloc resection rate, mean procedure time, delayed bleeding rate, and perforation rate were compared between the non-epinephrine (n = 79) and epinephrine (n = 237) groups. Results Mean procedure time was significantly shorter in the epinephrine group than in the non-epinephrine group (60 vs. 78 min, P < 0.001). No significant difference was found in the rate of en bloc resection (both 99 %), incidence of delayed bleeding (both 6 %), or perforation (0 vs. 0.8 %) between the two groups. In multiple linear regression analysis, use of epinephrine-added solution was independently associated with short procedure time (P < 0.001) after adjustment for other covariates. Conclusion The results suggest that epinephrine-added injection solution is useful for reduction of gastric ESD procedure time, warranting validation in a randomized controlled trial.

scholarly journals The efficacy of the pocket-creation method for cases with severe fibrosis in colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection

2018 ◽  
Vol 06 (08) ◽  
pp. E975-E983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naohisa Yoshida ◽  
Yuji Naito ◽  
Ritsu Yasuda ◽  
Takaaki Murakami ◽  
Ryohei Hirose ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ◽  
En Bloc Resection ◽  
Bloc Resection ◽  
Procedure Time ◽  
Resection Rate ◽  
En Bloc ◽  
Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Intramucosal Cancer ◽  
Colorectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Severe Fibrosis

Abstract Background and study aims Severe fibrosis poses a challenge in colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Recently, the pocket-creation method (PCM) has been developed for overcoming various difficulties of ESD. A specific tapered hood is used for adequate traction in the PCM, and endoscopic operability becomes stable in the pocket. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of the PCM in ESD for cases with severe fibrosis. Patients and methods We retrospectively reviewed 1000 consecutive colorectal ESD cases (April 2006 to January 2017). Since 2016, the PCM was performed in 58 cases. The indications for ESD included (1) tumors ≥ 20 mm in size diagnosed as intramucosal cancer or high-grade dysplasia and part of T1a cancer using magnifying endoscopic examinations and (2) tumors that appeared impossible to resect with endoscopic mucosal resection because of suspected fibrosis. We identified 120 cases with severe fibrosis and compared them to cases without severe fibrosis. Additionally, the 120 severe fibrosis cases were divided into the PCM and non-PCM groups. En bloc resection, procedure time, discontinuation, and complications were analyzed between these 2 groups. Results Among all 1000 ESDs, severe fibrosis and discontinuation rates were 12.0 % (120 cases) and 1.8 % (18 cases), respectively. Regarding the comparison between cases with severe fibrosis and with no severe fibrosis, there were significant differences about en bloc resection rate (78.3 % vs. 95.7 %, P < 0.001), discontinuance rate (12.5 % vs. 0.3 %, P < 0.001), and perforation rate (8.3 % vs. 2.6 %, P = 0.001). Among the 120 cases with severe fibrosis, 21 and 99 cases were in the PCM and non-PCM groups, respectively. The PCM group had a higher en bloc resection rate (95.2 vs. 74.7, P =  0.03), a shorter mean procedure time (min) (79.6 ± 26.5 vs. 118.8 ± 71.0, P = 0.001), and no cases of discontinuation. An analysis of the interobserver agreement for the diagnosis of severe fibrosis among the 3 endoscopists showed kappa values of > 0.6. Conclusions In cases with severe fibrosis, the PCM with ESD improved en bloc resection rates and shortened the procedure time compared to the conventional non-PCM method. Additionally, the PCM reduced the discontinuation rate.

scholarly journals Feasibility of ultrathin endoscope for esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection

2021 ◽  
Vol 09 (04) ◽  
pp. E606-E609
Author(s):  
Daisuke Kikuchi ◽  
Masami Tanaka ◽  
Satoshi Nakamura ◽  
Kosuke Nomura ◽  
Junnosuke Hayasaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Clinical Problem ◽  
En Bloc Resection ◽  
Bloc Resection ◽  
Procedure Time ◽  
En Bloc ◽  
Extensive Resection ◽  
Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Transparent Hood ◽  
Major Clinical Problem

Abstract Background and study aims Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is widely performed for superficial esophageal cancer, but stricture after extensive resection is a major clinical problem. Using an ultrathin endoscope would enable endoscopists to approach lesions beyond the stricture. We evaluated the feasibility of an ultrathin endoscope for esophageal ESD. Methods To perform ESD with an ultrathin endoscope, we developed a transparent hood and ESD knife. A total of 24 esophageal ESDs were performed by two endoscopists with excised and live porcine esophaguses. A GIF-Q260 J and Dual knife were used in the conventional group and the GIF-XP260NS and a newly developed knife were used in the ultrathin group. En bloc resection rates, perforation rates, and procedure times were compared. Results All 24 lesions were resected en bloc without perforation. The mean procedure time was longer in the ultrathin group, although not significantly so (274.3 ± 81.8 s vs 435.8 ± 313.9 s, respectively; P = 0.22). Conclusion Although the procedure time was longer in the ultrathin group, en bloc resection was performed without any perforation. The findings indicate that esophageal ESD with an ultrathin endoscope is feasible.

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