Curative endoscopic resection of early esophageal adenocarcinomas (Barrett's cancer).

Background: In view of the increasing incidence of adenocarcinoma in Barrett's esophagus and the mortality and high morbidity rates associated with surgical therapy for this condition, safe and effective but less invasive methods of treatment are needed.

Objective: To evaluate efficacy and safety of endoscopic resection in these patients.

Design: Single-center prospective study.