Safety Of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Research Articles

Sa1891 THE COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ROBOT ASSISTED ENDOSCOPIC SUBMUCOSAL DISSECTION : ANIMAL MODEL STUDY

Endoscopic submucosal dissection has become as effective treatment for the early gastrointestinal neoplasm. But Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a difficult procedure. Recently, auxiliary devices have been developed to alleviate the difficulties of ESD. We also developed new endoscopic robotic manipulator. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of new endoscopic robot manipulator in vitro animal study A novel robotic manipulator is composed of a control panel and a working arm, which grasp and move objects at the end of endoscope. A total of 40 porcine stomachs were used for the test and an in-vitro test bed was developed to simulate the endoscopic surgical environment for this study. Endoscopists were classified as expert or novice. As a preliminary work, operation time and perforation rate of the experts and novices were recorded when ESD was performed by the conventional method. (C-Expert group, C-Novice group). The same experiment was performed using robotic manipulator (R-Expert group, R-Novice group). The average operation time of the four groups was 11.3±4.7(R-E group), 11.3±4.7(C-E group), 26.4±12.2(R-N group) and 26.7±10.9(C-N group). There was no significant difference in operation time between conventional ESD method and proposed method by using robotic manipulator in both groups. But experimental ESDs using the robotic manipulator showed a short learning curve in novice group. When robotic assisted method was used, one case of perforation occurred during the preocedure. Perforation rate of the robot manipulator assisted method was significantly lower than that of the conventional method in the novice group. (10% vs 60%, P=0.057) The robotic manipulator, which can perform ESD showed feasible result comparing with conventional ESD. The robotic manipulator improved the safety of ESD in the case of the novice endoscopist.

Efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection for gastric neoplasms in patients with compensated liver cirrhosis: a propensity score–matched case-control study

The clinical outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for gastric neoplasms in liver cirrhosis patients have not been adequately reported, leading to clinician concerns about adverse events, including bleeding and the deterioration of liver function. We compared the efficacy and safety of ESD between cirrhosis and noncirrhosis patients. Between January 2005 and December 2014, 158 cirrhosis patients underwent ESD for gastric neoplasms at a tertiary medical institution. Their clinical outcomes were compared with those of a propensity score-matched control group (158 patients) selected from noncirrhosis patients, using age, sex, histology, tumor location, and lesion size as variables. En bloc resection (96.8%), curative resection (89.9%), and adverse event (bleeding [10.1%] and perforation [1.9%]) rates in the cirrhosis group did not differ significantly from those in the noncirrhosis group. The median procedure time (25.0 vs 23.0 minutes) was also comparable between the groups. In a survival analysis cirrhosis patients exhibited a significantly higher mortality risk than noncirrhosis patients (hazard ratio [HR], 3.52; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.35-9.23; P= .01). Cirrhosis patients without hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) showed no statistically significant difference in mortality compared with the noncirrhosis group (HR, 2.14; 95% CI, .72-6.39; P= .171). Three of 153 patients (2%) exhibited a deterioration of prognosis from Child-Pugh class A to B. In compensated cirrhosis patients, especially those without HCC, ESD for gastric epithelial neoplasms can be performed with safety and efficacy comparable with that in noncirrhosis patients, without deterioration in liver function.

Long-term outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection for high-grade dysplasia and early-stage carcinoma in the colorectum

BackgroundColorectal carcinomas (CRCs) arise from premalignant precursors in an adenoma-carcinoma sequence, in which adenoma with high-grade dysplasia (HGD) and early-stage carcinoma are defined as advanced neoplasia. A limited number of studies have evaluated the long-term outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for advanced colorectal neoplasia. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of ESD for advanced colorectal neoplasia as well as the long-term outcomes, including local recurrence and metastasis.MethodsWe analyzed data collected from 610 consecutive patients with 616 advanced colorectal neoplasia lesions treated with ESD between January 2007 and December 2013. Clinical, endoscopic, and histological data were collected over a median follow-up period of 58 months to determine tumor stage and type, resection status, complications, tumor recurrence, and distant metastasis.ResultsThe overall rates of en bloc resection, histological complete resection, and major complications were 94.3%, 89.4%, and 2.3%, respectively. Hybrid ESD was an independent factor of piecemeal resection. Tumor location in the colon was associated with increased risk of ESD-related complications. During the follow-up period, all patients remained free of metastasis. However, local recurrence occurred in 4 patients (0.8%); piecemeal resection was a risk factor.ConclusionsESD is effective and safe for resection of advanced colorectal neoplasia, with a high en bloc resection rate and favorable long-term outcomes. ESD is indicated for the treatment of HGD and early-stage CRC to obtain curative resection and reduce local recurrence rate.

Clinical outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection for large colorectal laterally spreading tumors in older adults.

The colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) remains technically challenging, especially for older patients who frequently encounter complex chronic diseases and have a loose colon. However, only limited number of studies are available for the safety of ESD in older patients with especially large laterally spreading tumors. Therefore, in this retrospective study, we compared the outcomes of ESD for laterally spreading tumors (LST) ≥3cm(cm) in older patients to that in younger patients. Consecutive patients with LSTs 3cm or larger were enrolled for from May 2010-2016. These patients were divided into two groups: the younger group (<65years) and the older group (≥65years). The clinicopathologic findings and the outcomes of ESD procedures were compared between the two groups. A total of 70 patients in the younger group and 73 patients in the older group were treated by ESD for colorectal LSTs larger than 3cm. No significant differences were observed in the gender ratio, tumor morphological type, tumor location, and tumor size between the two groups. The en bloc resection rates were 85.7 and 89.0%, respectively, without a significant difference. The procedural time was similar between the younger and older patients (71.8±34.7min vs. 70.6±29.5min). The duration of hospital stay was not significantly different between the two groups (4.1±2.2days vs. 4.4±2.5days). No significant differences were observed between the two groups with respect to ESD-related complications including delayed bleeding, perforation, and stricture. ESD appears to be an effective and safe method for LSTs larger than 3cm in older patients.

Long-Term Clinical Efficacy and Perioperative Safety of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection versus Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Early Gastric Cancer: An Updated Meta-Analysis.

Background To systematically evaluate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) versus endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for early gastric cancer (EGC). Methods We searched the databases of PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library from January 2000 to April 2017 and included studies that compared the outcomes of ESD with EMR for EGC. These eligible studies that met the inclusion criteria were screened out and were assessed by two independent investigators. Result In total, 18 retrospective cohort studies were eligible for analysis. Our results indicated that ESD is more beneficial than EMR in increasing the complete resection rate and en bloc resection rate and decreasing the local recurrence rate. However, ESD prolonged operative time and increased incidence of gastric perforation than EMR. No differences were found in postoperative bleeding rate between the two approaches. Conclusion Compared with EMR, ESD offers higher complete resection rate, higher en bloc resection rate, and lower local recurrence rate but has prolonged operative time and increased incidence of gastric perfusion. There is no statistical difference in the rate of postoperative bleeding between the two groups. However, the above conclusion needs further verification by well-designed, randomized trials with larger samples and long follow-up periods.

Clinical efficacy of endoscopic submucosal dissection in the treatment of early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions

The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical value of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) in the treatment of early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions. We retrospectively analyzed 58 patients who suffered from early esophageal and precancerous lesions and received ESD in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from February 2012 to January 2016. The clinical efficacy and safety of ESD in treating the early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions was evaluated by analyzing the operation successful rate, postoperative pathology, complications, and follow-up data of patients who received ESD. For the 58 patients, ESD was successfully completed in 56 cases with a success rate of 96.6%, whereas ESD was unsuccessful in 2 cases. Invasive lesions were observed in the esophageal muscular layer of 1 patient. Consequently, surgery was terminated and this patient was transferred to thoracotomy surgical intervention involving radical resection of esophageal cancer. Esophageal perforation was observed during the annular incision of the esophageal mucosa in another patient with early-stage cancer. This perforation was occluded with an endoscopic titanium clip and surgery was terminated. Intraoperative blood loss in 56 patients was ranged from 10 to 90 mL with an average of 28.3 ± 17.2 mL. The diameter of ESD resection lesion was varied from 2 to 6.0 cm with an average of 3.4 ± 1.1 cm. For the 56 patients, enbloc resection was performed in 50 patients, with an enbloc resection rate of 89.3%. Complete lesion resection was performed in 49 patients, with a complete resection rate of 87.5%. For all patients, 36 manifested with severe atypical hyperplasia confirmed by postoperative pathology, 11 showed moderate atypical hyperplasia, 2 showed carcinoma insitu, and 7 presented with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. In these 7 patients, 6 patients whose lesions limited to their mucosa were in the early stage of cancer while 1 patient with esophageal cancer involving the incisal edge, and the submucosal layer was subjected to additional surgical treatment. In addition, 1 patient experienced postoperative delayed hemorrhage (1.79%), 6 patients suffered from fever (10.71%), 33 patients reported substernal burning pain (58.93%) that mostly lasted 1-2 days before spontaneous remission, 1 patient was observed intraoperative perforation (1.79%), and 3 patients showed postoperative esophageal stenosis (5.36%), received multiple balloon dilatations, and consumed fluids afterward. Follow-up visits were facilitated for 49 patients for more than 1 year, and their median follow-up time was 36 months. Of these patients, recurrence was observed in 3 patients, with a recurrence rate of 6.1% (3/49). Of these 3 patients, 2 received surgical treatment and 1 underwent another endoscopic lesion resection. No patient died of esophageal cancer during follow-up. ESD was safe and reliable for the treatment of early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions, and its recurrence and complication rates were low. Complete pathological information could be obtained after operation, which could be applied to assess patients' condition accurately.

Short-term outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial cecal tumors: a comparison between extension and nonextension into the appendiceal orifice.

Background:Few studies have investigated the use of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for cecal tumors extending into the appendiceal orifice. Herein, we assessed the feasibility and safety of ESD for cecal tumors extending into the appendiceal orifice.Methods:We retrospectively examined the outcomes of ESD for 78 patients with 78 cecal tumors (male/female ratio, 40/38; mean [standard deviation, SD] age, 67 [9] years; mean [SD] tumor size, 32 [15] mm), who underwent ESD at the Hiroshima University Hospital between October 2008 and March 2016. The indication for ESD in cecal tumors extending into the appendiceal orifice was recognition of the distal edge of the lesion in the appendix. They were classified into two groups: patients with cecal tumors extending (Group A: 29 patients, 29 tumors) and not extending (Group B: 49 patients, 49 tumors) into the appendiceal orifice. We compared the outcomes of ESD between both groups.Results:No significant differences in clinicopathological characteristics were observed between both groups. The rate of severe submucosal fibrosis in Group A (48%) was significantly higher than that in Group B (24%) (p < 0.05). The mean (SD) procedure speed in Group A (14 [10] mm2/min) was significantly slower than that in Group B (23 [16] mm2/min) (p < 0.01). The en bloc resection rates in Groups A and B were 90% and 96%, respectively. There were no significant differences in adverse events reported between both groups.Conclusions:ESD for cecal tumors with extension into the appendiceal orifice is effective and safe.

Clinical outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial esophageal neoplasms extending to the cervical esophagus.

The feasibility and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for superficial esophageal neoplasms extending to the cervical esophagus currently remain unknown because of the limited number of cases. We aimed to clarify the clinical outcomes of these cases. This was a case series study conducted at a single institution that enrolled 26 consecutive patients with superficial esophageal neoplasms extending to the cervical esophagus who underwent ESD between July 2003 and December 2015. En bloc and complete resection rates were both 100 % and no major intraprocedural complications occurred. Thirteen patients were treated with prophylactic steroid therapy. The incidence of postoperative stricture in patients with a circumferential mucosal defect of more than three-quarters was 72.7 %. Four patients required entire circumferential resection, with perforation occurring after endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) in two and EBD being required for more than 1 year in the other two. ESD including the cervical esophagus is technically feasible. Circumferential resection may cause refractory postoperative stricture or post-EBD perforation, so needs to be avoided where possible.

Clinical effectiveness of the pocket-creation method for colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection.

Background and study aims Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a technically advanced procedure for colorectal tumors. Hayashi et al. invented the “pocket-creation method (PCM),” and reported that Is-type lesions with fibrosis could be efficaciously and safely resected. However, only case studies have been published, and there are no previous reports on the usefulness of PCM in colorectal ESD for all lesions, as compared with the conventional method. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of PCM in colorectal ESD. Patients and methods Ninety-six colorectal tumors were treated: 47 using the PCM and the other 49, considered the control group, using the conventional method. Therapeutic effectiveness and safety were retrospectively assessed. Results The comparison between the PCM and control groups revealed higher rates of en bloc resection (100 % vs. 88 %, P = 0.015) and curative endoscopic resection (100 % vs. 84 %, P = 0.0030) with PCM. There was no significant difference in perforation as an adverse event (AE) between the two groups, though perforation was observed in only 6 % of the control group and none of the PCM group. Compared with the control group, the PCM group had lower incidences of perforation and post-ESD coagulation syndrome, and both AEs were associated with excessive thermal denaturation of the muscle layer (2 % vs. 16 %, P = 0.018). Conclusions This study demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of ESD with PCM for colorectal tumors. Although there is a possible learning curve, PCM enables the endoscopist to safely perform ESD in most cases without encountering the difficulties associated with conventional ESD.

Efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection vs surgery for treatment of early gastric cancer and high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia in elderly patients

Efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection <i>vs</i> surgery for treatment of early gastric cancer and high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia in elderly patients

Efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection for colorectal submucosal tumors

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for colorectal SMTs. Methods In this retrospective study, 412 consecutive patients with colorectal SMTs who underwent ESD at Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University from January 2008 to July 2014 were enrolled. Tumor histopathology, resection rate and complications were analyzed. Results Complete resection was achieved in 358 (86.9%) lesions. Adverse events occurred in 13 (3.2%) patients including bleeding and perforation. Multivariate analysis showed that the SMTs in the colon(OR=0.460, 95%CI: 0.232-0.911, P=0.014) and number of ESD procedures for colorectal SMTs(OR=0.421, 95%CI: 0.211-0.837, P=0.026)were independent risk factors for non-complete resection. Moreover, SMTs in the colon (OR=0.253, 95%CI: 0.067-0.957, P=0.043), tumors in the muscularis propria (OR=5.459, 95%CI: 1.162-25.638, P=0.032)and number of ESD procedures for colorectal SMTs(OR=0.198, 95%CI: 0.058-0.674, P=0.010)were independent risk factors for adverse events. Conclusion ESD is safe and effective for resection of colorectal SMTs. Tumor location and the experience of endoscopists may influence the complete resection rate and the development of adverse events. Key words: Endoscopic therapy; Endoscopic submucosal dissection; Colorectal submucosal tumors; Complications

Efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection for submucosal tumors of the colon and rectum

Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of colorectal submucosal tumors (SMTs) is becoming increasingly common; however, there have been few large consecutive studies analyzing its therapeutic efficacy and safety. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and long-term outcomes of ESD for colorectal SMTs. This retrospective study included 412 consecutive patients with colorectal SMTs who underwent ESD at the Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University from January 2008 to July 2014. Tumor histopathology, completeness of resection, adverse events, tumor recurrence, and distant metastasis were analyzed. Complete resection was achieved for 358 lesions (86.9%). Thirteen patients had serious adverse events (3.2%) including bleeding and perforation, and 28 patients (6.8%) had post-ESD electrocoagulation syndrome (PEECS). Because more ESDs for colorectal SMTs were performed by endoscopists, the rate of complete resection increased (78.5% vs 88.5%), and the rate of serious adverse events decreased (9.2% vs 2.0%). SMTs in the colon increased the risk of incomplete resection (19.6% vs 11.3%), serious adverse events (8.7% vs 1.6%), and PEECS (16.3% vs 4.1%). SMTs originating from the muscularis propria and sized≥20mm increased the rate of PEECS (22.7% vs 5.9% and 31.3% vs 5.8%, respectively). ESD is effective for resection of colorectal SMTs and rarely causes serious adverse events. Tumor location and the experience of endoscopists influence the complete resection rate and the development of serious adverse events. ESD is feasible for large tumors and tumors in the muscularis propria, but this is associated with relatively high risks of adverse events.

Efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial cancer of the cervical esophagus.

Background and study aims Cervical esophageal cancer (CEC) is a less common form of cancer and often locally advanced at the time of diagnosis; thus, survival rates for patients with CEC remain poor. However, no reports exist on results of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for superficial cancer at the cervical esophagus. The aim of this retrospective study was to elucidate the clinicopathological features and clinical outcomes of ESD for superficial CEC. Patients and methods ESD was performed on 891 lesions (in 662 patients) for superficial esophageal cancer from January 2008 to December 2015. Of these, 45 lesions (45 patients) were enrolled in the case group (CEC), and 405 lesions (375 patients) were enrolled in the control group (superficial cancer in the middle thoracic esophagus). The safety of ESD, including R0 resection rate and adverse events, and the efficacy, such as the local recurrence rate and overall survival rate, were evaluated. Results The R0 resection rate was 91.1 % in the case group and 96 % in the control group. The rate of esophageal stricture was significantly higher in the case group (20 %) than in the control group (6.6 %). There was no local recurrence, and the 3-year survival rate was 88.4 % in the case group and 96.7 % in the control group. Conclusions ESD for superficial cancer in the cervical esophagus was achieved safely, and successful local control was also confirmed. However, the esophageal stricture after ESD was more frequent.

Safety and efficacy of endoscopic submucosal dissection using IT knife nano with clip traction method for early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Although endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is an accepted and established treatment for early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (EESCC), it is technically difficult, time consuming, and less safe than endoscopic mucosal resection. To perform ESD safely and more efficiently, we proposed a new technique of esophageal ESD using an IT knife nano with the clip traction method. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ESD using this new technique. We retrospectively reviewed all consecutive cases of esophageal ESD performed using an IT knife nano with the clip traction method at our hospital between March 2013 and January 2017. Therapeutic efficacy and safety were also assessed. A total of 103 patients underwent esophageal ESD using the IT knife nano with the clip traction method. In all cases, we performed en bloc resection. Complete resection was achieved in 100 cases (97.1%). The median operating time was 40 (range 13-230) min. No cases of perforation or delayed bleeding occurred. Although two cases (2.0%) of mediastinal emphysema occurred without visible perforation at endoscopy, all were successfully managed conservatively. The new technique of esophageal ESD using the IT knife nano with the clip traction method appears to be feasible, effective, and safe for EESCC treatment.

Sa1085 A Prospective Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Using an Overtube With a Leak-Proof Adapter for Early Gastric Cancer: A Multicenter Study

Sa1085 A Prospective Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Using an Overtube With a Leak-Proof Adapter for Early Gastric Cancer: A Multicenter Study

Sa1034 Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Submucosal Tumors of Colon and Rectum

Sa1034 Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Submucosal Tumors of Colon and Rectum

Endoscopic submucosal dissection for gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors: a retrospective cohort study.

Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been used to remove submucosal tumors. However, with regard to the potential malignant behavior of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), whether ESD can be recommended for treatment is still controversial. Therefore, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of ESD for removal of GISTs in the muscularis propria (MP) layer and to assess the possible risk factors for a gastric-wall defect (GWD). For 168 GISTs located in the MP layer from 168 consecutive patients, the baseline information, complications, and therapeutic outcomes were recorded. Subsequently, risk factors for a GWD were analyzed. Most GISTs (106/168) were located in the fundus of the stomach. Tumor shapes in 154 patients (91.7%) were regular, and the median size of the tumor was 1.5 (range 0.5-6.0)cm. The en bloc resection rate was 100% and the median procedure time was 46.5 (33-181)min. A GWD was observed in 71 patients (42.3%) and delayed bleeding occurred in 2 patients (1.2%), and they were treated by clips. A total of 117 patients with a GIST were at very low risk, 37 patients were at low risk, and 14 patients were at mild risk. No local recurrences or distant metastases were observed during a median follow-up of 25 (6-67) months. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses identified the tumor type to be an independent risk factor for a GWD during ESD (odds ratio 29.82, 95% confidence interval 10.87-81.80, P < 0.001). ESD is a safe and feasible method for gastric GISTs, especially for tumor types A and B. Endoscopic ultrasound can aid evaluation of the tumor type before ESD, which is an independent risk factor correlated with a GWD upon ESD.

Endoscopic submucosal dissection for papillary adenocarcinoma of the stomach: is it really safe?

Papillary adenocarcinoma of the stomach has been treated according to the same endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) indication criteria as other differentiated-type adenocarcinomas. We aimed to compare lymph node metastasis (LNM) in patients with early gastric cancer (EGC) with papillary adenocarcinoma (EGC-P) with that in patients with EGC with nonpapillary adenocarcinoma (EGC-NP) and to consider the potential limitation of current ESD indication criteria in the treatment of EGC-P. In total, 1583 patients who underwent gastrectomy for EGC from 2005 to 2014 were included. Clinicopathologic characteristics of 56 patients with EGC-P were compared with those of 1527 patients with EGC-NP. The safety of ESD was evaluated, by application of current ESD indication criteria to EGC-P. The frequency of submucosal invasion was significantly higher in EGC-P than in both EGC-NP with differentiated-type histologic appearance and EGC-NP with undifferentiated-type histologic appearance (71.4% vs 50.8% and 37.6%, respectively). In addition, the frequency of LNM in EGC-P was 17.9%, higher than that in both EGC-NP with differentiated-type histologic appearance and EGC-NP with undifferentiated-type histologic appearance (9.7% and 11.1%, respectively). When the current ESD indication criteria were applied to the 56 patients with EGC-P, 17 patients met the current indications. Of these patients, two (11.8%) had LNM and three (17.6%) had lymphovascular invasion (LVI). When LNM and LVI were combined, one of seven patients (16.7%) meeting the absolute ESD indications and three of ten patients (30.0%) meeting the expanded ESD indications would not be cured after ESD. The use of ESD should be more carefully applied in patients with EGC-P meeting the ESD indication criteria, especially the expanded indication criteria, after pretreatment workup compared with other differentiated-type adenocarcinomas, owing to the higher frequencies of submucosal invasion, LNM, and LVI in EGC-P.

Endoscopic submucosal dissection for gastric adenomyoma: A rare entity of 15 cases among 571 patients with gastric submucosal eminence lesions.

Gastric adenomyoma (GA) is a kind of rare gastric submucosal eminence lesions. As the malignant transformation cannot be ruled out, surgery and laparoscopic resection are usually considered. The aim of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic effect and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for GA.All of the patients with gastric submucosal eminence lesions who underwent ESD from June 2008 to June 2015 in General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, China, were identified, and patients with GA, which was confirmed by pathological evaluation, were enrolled for further analysis.Among the 571 patients who received ESD, 15 cases with uncertain diagnosis before the procedure were finally confirmed as GA. The mean age of these 15 patients was 46.93 ± 15.56 years (range: 18–73). Most of the lesions were located in antrum (12/15 patients), with 2 in the body of stomach and 1 in cardia, respectively. The mean size of the lesions was 1.47 ± 0.67 cm (range: 0.4–3.0). According to the endoscopic ultrasonography, the lesions of 14 patients originated from submucosa and 1 originated from superficial muscularis, totally with mixed echoes changes. En bloc complete resection was achieved in all of the lesions. No perforation, intraoperative bleeding, delayed bleeding, and mortalities occurred. No recurrence or metastasis was found during 1 to 67 months.ESD appears to be a feasible, safe, and effective treatment for GA with clinical presentation of gastric submucosal eminence lesions.

Efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection in elderly patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

182 Background: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been widely applied to superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) as a minimally invasive treatment, which has advantages over surgery especially in the elderly who are at high risk of surgery. This study elucidated the efficacy and safety of ESD for superficial esophageal SCC in the elderly. Methods: Between April 2007 and June 2016, a total of 176 patients with superficial esophageal SCC were studied. The short-term outcomes including En bloc resection, complete resection, and curative resection rate and procedure-related complication rates were compared between elderly group ( n = 20, ≥ 75 years of age) and non-elderly group ( n = 156, &lt; 75 years of age). Results: The mean age of elderly group was 76.9 ± 1.5 years and that of non-elderly group was 62.9 ± 6.9 years ( p &lt; 0.001). Sex, past medical history (hypertension and diabetes), body mass index, tumor characteristics (number, location, shape, maximal and circumferential size of tumor and resected specimen, and depth), and presence of stricture prevention did not differ between two groups. En bloc resection (95% vs 93.6%, p &gt; 0.999), complete resection (85% vs 73.1%, p = 0.292), and curative resection rates (75% vs 56.4%, p = 0.149) did not differ significantly between two groups. Procedure time and hospital stay were also similar. Complications of ESD such as stricture (10% vs 12.8%, p &gt; 0.999) and perforation (10% vs 7.7%, p = 0.587) occurred similarly. Conclusions: ESD for superficial esophageal SCC is effective and safe in elderly patients like in non-elderly patients.