Endoscopic submucosal dissection in a European setting. A multi-institutional report of a technique in development.

Background And Study Aims: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a technique for "en bloc" resection of superficial tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. In France, experience with this technique is still limited. We wanted to assess the development of ESD in France, with special attention to short term outcomes.