Effective and Secure Closure after Duodenal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: Combination of Endoscopic Ligation with O-Ring Closure and Over-the-Scope Clip.

Duodenal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is associated with high incidences of intraoperative complications and delayed adverse events (AEs). Delayed AEs can be reduced by closing the post-ESD defects. We developed a new method of closure after duodenal ESD, combining endoscopic ligation with O-ring closure (E-LOC) with an over-the-scope clip (OTSC) (Band OTSC; B-OTSC).

Acceptability of Hybrid Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Using Multifunctional Snare for Small-sized Gastric Neoplasms: A Prospective Observational Study.

Background And Aims: The most suitable procedure for resecting small-sized gastric neoplasms remains unclear. Endoscopic mucosal resection leads to non-curative resection owing to slippage of the snare, and technically difficult endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is instrumentally uneconomical. A novel, cost-effective, multifunctional snare called SOUTEN is available as a hybrid ESD (h-ESD) device developed for facilitating ESD.

White Spot, a Novel Endoscopic Finding, May Be Associated with Acid-Suppressing Agents and Hypergastrinemia.

White globe appearance (WGA) is defined as a microendoscopic white lesion with a globular shape underlying the gastric epithelium and is considered a marker of gastric cancer. We recently reported that endoscopically visualized white spot (WS) corresponding to WGA appeared on the nonatrophic mucosa of patients with acid-suppressing agents (A-SA) use. We evaluated patients undergoing routine esophagogastroduodenoscopy and divided the patients into an A-SA group ( = 112) and a control group ( = 158).

Pocket Creation and Ring-thread Traction Facilitates Colorectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Non-experts.

Background/aim: Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a difficult technique. Counter-traction may facilitate the procedure but its efficacy in non-experts remains unclear. We determined the safety and efficacy of pocket creation and ring-thread traction (PRM) for non-expert colorectal ESD.

Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Neoplasia of the Greater Curvature of the Upper and Middle Stomach: J-shaped Superficial Cutting and Splashed Dissection.

Background And Aims: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has become a standard treatment for early gastric neoplasia. However, as the upper and middle body of the greater curvature has a rich vasculature and submucosal fibrosis, ESD of neoplasia in these locations requires a specific strategy. We aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of the J-shaped superficial cutting and splashed submucosal dissection (JSCS) technique for neoplasia of the greater curvature by comparing ESD using JSCS with conventional ESD.