Prospective single-arm trial on feasibility and safety of an endoscopic robotic system for colonic endoscopic submucosal dissection.

Background: The development of the EndoMaster "Endoluminal Access Surgical Efficacy" (EASE) system aims to enhance the safety and efficacy of colonic endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) through two flexible robotic arms. This is the first clinical trial to evaluate the performance of colorectal ESD using EndoMaster.

Method: Patients with early mucosal colorectal neoplasia that was not suitable for en bloc resection with snare-based techniques were recruited.

High prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase organisms and the COVID-19 pandemic impact on donor recruitment for fecal microbiota transplantation in Hong Kong.

Background: With increasing number of clinical trials relating to fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), it is crucial to identify and recruit long-term, healthy, and regular fecal donors.

Objective: We aimed to report the outcomes of screening and recruitment of fecal donors for FMT.

Methods: Potential donors were recruited via advertisement through internal mass emails at a university.