Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection in special locations

Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD) is considered one of the most challenging endoscopic procedures for novice endoscopists. When compared with the stomach, the colon and rectum have a narrower tubular lumen, greater angulation at the flexures, and a thinner muscle layer. These factors make endoscopic control and maneuverability difficult. ESD of the colorectum was considered more difficult than gastric and esophageal ESD. However, with learning from the experts, practicing, and selecting an appropriate technique,most of colorectal ESD could be performed successfully. Nevertheless, some colorectal locations are extremely specialized either from unique anatomy or given unstable scope position. Accordingly, the objective of this review was to provide endoscopists with an overview of the techniques and outcomes associated with ESD at these special colorectal locations. ESD at the discussed special locations of the ileo-colo-rectum was found to be feasible, and outcomes were comparable to those of ESD performed in non-special locations of the ileocolo-rectum. Practice for skill improvement and awareness of the unique characteristics of each special location is the key to performing successful ESD.     

Recent traction methods for endoscopic submucosal dissection

Endoscopic mucosal resection(EMR) is problematic with regard to en bloc and curable resection rates.Advancements in endoscopic techniques have enabled novel endoscopic approaches such as endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD), which has overcome some EMR problems, and has become the standard treatment for gastrointestinal tumors. However, ESD is technically difficult. Procedure time is longer and complications such as intraoperative perforation and bleeding occur more frequently than in EMR. Recently various traction methods have been introduced to facilitate ESD procedures, such as clip with line, external forceps, clip and snare, internal traction, double scope, and magnetic anchor. Each method must be used appropriately according to the anatomical characteristics. In this review we discuss recently proposed traction methods for ESD based on the characteristics of various anatomical sites.     

Secondary endoscopic submucosal dissection for locally recurrent or incompletely resected gastric neoplasms

AIM To investigate the feasibility and safety of secondary endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD) for residual or locally recurrent gastric tumors. METHODS Between 2010 and 2017, 1623 consecutive patients underwent ESD for gastric neoplasms at a single tertiary referral center. Among these, 28 patients underwent secondary ESD for a residual or locally recurrent tumor. Our analysis compared clinicopathologic factors between primary ESD and secondary ESD groups. RESULTS The en bloc resection and curative rate of resection of secondary ESD were 92.9% and 89.3%, respectively. The average procedure time of secondary ESD was significantly longer than primary ESD(78.2 min vs 55.1 min, P = 0.004), and the adverse events rate was not significantly different but trended slightly higher in the secondary ESD group compared to the primary ESD group(10.7% vs 3.8%, P = 0.095). Patients who received secondary ESD had favorable outcomes without severe adverse events. During a mean follow-up period, no local recurrence occurred in patients who received secondary ESD. CONCLUSION Secondary ESD of residual or locally recurrent gastric tumors appears to be a feasible and curative treatment though it requires greater technical efficiency and longer procedure time.     

内镜黏膜下剥离术治疗结直肠侧向发育型息肉的疗效分析

目的探讨采用内镜黏膜下剥离术(ESD)治疗结直肠侧向发育型息肉的应用价值。 方法回顾性分析2018年1月至2019年12月经内蒙古消化病研究所内镜中心行肠镜检查发现的45例结直肠侧向发育型息肉患者,应用IT刀、Hook刀行ESD治疗。将ESD成功率、剥离病变大小、手术时间、手术并发症及复发率等纳入观察范围。 结果45例结直肠病变接受ESD,其中,2例病变黏膜下注射后病变托举差,术中剥离困难且容易出血转外科手术。术后病理证实,3例癌变且基底仍有肿瘤残留,行外科手术扩大切除。ESD成功率88.9%(40/45)。病变直径为1.5～6.3 cm,平均3.6 cm;ESD手术时间为31～125 min,平均67 min。3例术后有便血,其中1例保守治疗失败,内镜下成功电凝止血,ESD术后出血发生率7%(3/43)。4例在ESD治疗中有小穿孔,应用软组织夹成功缝合穿孔,未转开腹手术,ESD穿孔发生率为9.3%(4/43)。术后40例患者均随访,创面基本愈合,无病变残留和复发。 结论ESD治疗结直肠侧向发育型息肉疗效可靠,能完整切除较大的病变,提供完整的病理学资料且复发率低。出血和穿孔是其主要的短期并发症。     

How to establish endoscopic submucosal dissection in Western countries

Endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD) has been invented in Japan to provide resection for cure of early cancer in the gastrointestinal tract. Professional level of ESD requires excellent staging of early neoplasias with image enhanced endoscopy(IEE) to make correct indications for ESD,and high skills in endoscopic electrosurgical dissection. In Japan,endodiagnostic and endosurgical excellence spread through personal tutoring of skilled endoscopists by the inventors and experts in IEE and ESD. To translocate this expertise to other continents must overcome two fundamental obstacles:(1) inadequate expectations as to the complexity of IEE and ESD; and(2) lack of suitable lesions and master-mentors for ESD trainees. Leading endoscopic mucosal resection-proficient endoscopists must pioneer themselves through the long learning curve to proficient ESD experts. Major referral centers for ESD must arise in Western countries on comparable professional level as in Japan. In the second stage,the upcoming Western experts must commit themselves to teach skilled endoscopists from other referral centers,in order to spread ESD in Western countries. Respect for patients with early gastrointestinal cancer asks for best efforts to learn endoscopic categorization of early neoplasias and skills for ESD based on sustained cooperation with the masters in Japan. The strategy is discussed here.     

Efficacy of mucosa-submucosa clip closure method after gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection

BACKGROUND We recently developed a new endoscopic closure technique using only conventional endo-clips for colorectal lesions.Little is known about the feasibility of the endoscopic mucosa-submucosa clip closure method for gastric lesions.AIM To elucidate the efficacy of the endoscopic mucosa-submucosa clip closure method after gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD).METHODS Twenty-two patients who underwent gastric ESD and mucosa-submucosa clip closure were included in this study.In this method,endo-clips are placed at the edges of a mucosal defect.Additional endo-clips are then applied in the same way to facilitate reduction of the defect size.Additional endo-clips are applied to both sides of the mucosal defect.Complete closure can be achieved.We have also developed a "location score" and "closure difficulty index" for assessment purposes.RESULTS Complete closure was achieved in 68.2% of the patients(15/22).The location score in the failure group was significantly larger than that in the complete closure group(P = 0.023).The closure difficulty index in the failure group was significantly higher than that in the complete closure group(P = 0.007).When the cutoff value of the closure difficulty index was set at 99,the high closure difficulty index predicted failure with a sensitivity of 57.1%,specificity of 100%,and accuracy of 86.3%.CONCLUSION The endoscopic mucosa-submucosa clip closure method was unreliable after gastric ESD,especially in cases with a high closure difficulty index.     

Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection from a Western perspective: Today’s promises and future challenges

Over the last few years, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has shown to be effective in the management of early colorectal neoplasms, particularly in Asian countries where the technique was born. In the Western world, its implementation has been slow and laborious. In this paper, the indications for ESD, its learning model, the available methods to predict the presence of deep submucosal invasion before the procedure and the published outcomes from Asia and Europe will be reviewed. Since ESD has several limitations in terms of learning achievement in the West, and completion of the procedure for the first cases is difficult in our part of the world, a short review on colorectal assisted ESD has been included. Finally, other endoscopic and surgical treatment modalities that are in competition with colorectal ESD will be summarized.     

Dehiscence following successful endoscopic closure of gastric perforation during endoscopic submucosal dissection

Gastric perforation is one of the most serious complications that can occur during endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). In terms of the treatment of such perforations, we previously reported that perforations immediately observed and successfully closed with endoclips during endoscopic resection could be managed conservatively. We now report the first case in our medical facility of a gastric perforation during ESD that was ineffectively treated conservatively even after successful endoscopic closure. In December 2006, we performed ESD on a recurrent early gastric cancer in an 81-year-old man with a medical history of laparotomy for cholelithiasis. A perforation occurred during ESD that was immediately observed and successfully closed with endoclips so that ESD could be continued resulting in an en-bloc resection. Intensive conservative management was conducted following ESD, however, an endoscopic examination five days after ESD revealed dehiscence of the perforation requiring an emergency laparotomy.     

橡皮圈腔内牵拉法在内镜黏膜下剥离术中辅助价值研究

目的　评价橡皮圈腔内牵拉法用于内镜黏膜下剥离术（endoscopic submucosal dissection,ESD） 中的有效性及安全性。方法　纳入2016年1月—2019年12月因直肠内分泌瘤就诊于首都医科大学附属北京友谊医院的49例患者,其中2016年1月—2018年5月行常规ESD的患者32例（非牵拉组）,2018年6月—2019年12月行橡皮圈腔内牵拉ESD的患者17例（牵拉组）,比较2组患者基本信息、ESD手术时间、并发症等指标。结果　牵拉组和非牵拉组在年龄、性别及病变大小方面差异均无统计学意义（P均>0.05）。牵拉组ESD操作时间为（13.76±5.71） min,非牵拉组ESD操作时间为（22.99±10.32） min,两者差异有统计学意义（t=-3.408,P=0.001）。牵拉组未发生术后并发症,非牵拉组有3例出现穿孔,但穿孔发生率差异无统计学意义（P=0.542）。结论　橡皮圈腔内牵拉法辅助ESD,可以安全完成ESD操作并有效提高剥离效率。     

Two traction methods that can facilitate esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection

Different traction devices that can provide a visual field and attain appropriate tension at the dissection plane during endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD) have been developed. Clip-with-line(CWL) is a classic traction device that can offer per-oral traction toward the direction where the line is drawn. A multicenter randomized controlled trial(CONNECT-E trial) comparing the conventional ESD and CWL-assisted ESD(CWL-ESD) for large esophageal tumors was conducted in Japan. This study showed th...     

Repeat endoscopic submucosal dissection for recurrent gastric cancers after endoscopic submucosal dissection

AIM: To clarify the safety and efficacy of repeat endoscopic submucosal dissection (re-ESD) for locally recurrent gastric cancers after ESD.METHODS: A retrospective evaluation was performed of the therapeutic efficacy, complications and follow-up results from ESD treatment for early gastric cancers in 521 consecutive patients with 616 lesions at St. Luke`s International Hospital between April 2004 and November 2012. In addition, tumor size, the size of resected specimens and the operation time were compared between re-ESD and initial ESD procedures. A flex knife was used as the primary surgical device and a hook knife was used in cases with severe fibrosis in the submucosal layer. Continuous variables were analyzed using the non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test and are expressed as medians (range). Categorical variables were analyzed using a Fisher’s exact test and are reported as proportions. Statistical significance was defined as a P-value less than 0.05.RESULTS: The number of cases in the re-ESD group and the initial ESD group were 5 and 611, respectively. The median time interval from the initial ESD to re-ESD was 14 (range, 4-44 mo). En bloc resection with free lateral and vertical margins was successfully performed in all re-ESD cases without any complications. No local or distant recurrence was observed during the median follow-up period of 48 (range, 11-56 mo). Tumor size was not significantly different between the re-ESD group and the initial ESD group (median 22 mm vs 11 mm, P = 0.09), although the size of resected specimens was significantly larger in the re-ESD group (median 47 mm vs 34 mm, P < 0.05). There was a non-significant increase observed in re-ESD operation time compared to initial ESD (median 202 min vs 67 min, respectively, P = 0.06).CONCLUSION: Despite the low patient number and short follow-up, the results suggest that re-ESD is a safe and effective endoscopic treatment for recurrent gastric cancer after ESD.     

内镜黏膜下剥离术和内镜隧道技术对胃异位胰腺的诊治价值

目的 探讨内镜黏膜下剥离术(ESD)和内镜隧道技术(STER)在胃异位胰腺诊断及治疗中的临床价值.方法 2009年10月至2013年3月胃镜疑诊为胃异位胰腺并强烈要求内镜切除的患者40例住院接受ESD或STER,切除标本行病理学检查明确诊断,随访观察治疗效果和安全性.结果 术后病理确诊胃异位胰腺25例,其中位于胃窦20例,胃底体交界3例,胃体2例;胰腺组织成团块状20例,散在分布状5例;25例中21例施行ESD术,4例行STER术,完整切除率88％ (22/25),余3例剥离后有少许组织残留.术后迟发性出血1例(4％),予多枚钛铗止血成功无需另加手术,无术中及术后穿孔.术后随访1 ～30个月未见复发.结论 ESD能完整大块的切除病变组织,不仅能提供标本获得准确的病理学诊断,同时起到微创治疗的作用,是胃异位胰腺有效且安全的诊治手段,内镜隧道剥离切除术可能为胃异位胰腺的诊治提供一种新的方法.     

内镜黏膜下剥离术治疗消化道黏膜下肿瘤的疗效分析

目的探讨内镜黏膜下剥离术(ESD)治疗消化道黏膜下肿瘤(submucosal tumor,SMT)的疗效及安全性。方法选取我院2008年3月-2011年6月经胃肠镜检查发现消化道黏膜下肿瘤48例,回顾性分析48例患者资料,包括患者的基本情况、病变部位、大小、治疗经过以及病理结果等,统计并发症发生情况及术后随访结果。结果病灶直径为0.8～5.8 cm,平均(3.3±0.75)cm,ESD手术时间为27～167 min,平均(71.0±22.6)min,ESD完整切除病灶45例(45/48,93.75%),穿孔3例(3/48,6.25%),其中1例大出血,1例食管患者ESD术后出现食管狭窄,经内镜下球囊扩张食管狭窄消失。所有病人均完成了术后6个月的内镜随访,1例患者见肿瘤复发。结论 ESD技术对较大病变可以整块切除,并提供完整的病理诊断资料;消化道SMT行ESD术是安全、有效的。     

Severe splenic rupture after colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection

Splenic rupture (SR) after colonoscopy is a very rare but potentially serious complication. Delayed diagnosis is common, and may increase morbidity and mortality associated. There is no clear relation between SR and difficult diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, but it has been suggested that loop formation and excessive torquing might be risk factors. This is a case of a 65-year-old woman who underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for lateral spreading tumor in the descending colon, and 36 h afterwards presented symptoms and signs of severe hypotension due to SR. Standard splenectomy was completed and the patient recovered uneventfully. Colorectal ESD is usually a long and position-demanding technique, implying torquing and loop formation. To our knowledge this is the first case of SR after colorectal ESD reported in the literature. Endoscopists performing colorectal ESD in the left colon must be aware of this potential complication.     

内镜黏膜下剥离术后发热相关危险因素分析

目的探讨消化道黏膜或黏膜下病变经内镜下黏膜剥离术后发热情况及其相关危险因素。方法回顾分析自2009年11月至2012年4月间270例因消化道黏膜或黏膜下病变行内镜下黏膜剥离术（ESD）患者的相关临床、内镜及病理资料,统计分析以下相关因素：（1）患者相关因素：如性别、年龄、糖尿病史、呼吸系统等其他慢性病史,吸烟史、过敏史、术前预防性使用抗生素情况、白细胞计数。（2）病变相关因素：病变位置、病变大小、浸润深度。（3）操作相关因素：麻醉方式、是否整块切除、术中出血量、操作时间、是否穿孔。结果纳入研究者总共有病例270例,病变275处。56例患者发生ESD术后发热,发生率为20．7％,其中31例（55．4％）在术后24h内发生,发热持续时间为1—8d,平均（1．7±1．4）d,通过单因素及多因素分析,术中穿孔（OR值7．121,95％ CI： 1．740～29．151）及病变位于食管（OR值0．181,95％CI：0．091—0．361）是ESD术后发热的相关危险因素。结论术中穿孔及病变位于食管是ESD术后发热的危险因素,对于食管病变及术中出现穿孔的病例,应警惕术后发热,并予相应处理。     

内镜黏膜下剥离术治疗直肠神经内分泌瘤的疗效及思考

探讨内镜黏膜下剥离术（endoscopic submucosal dissection,ESD）治疗直肠神经内分泌瘤（rectal neuroendocrine tumor,RNET）的临床疗效及安全性。回顾2012年12月—2021年1月就诊于黑龙江省医院消化病院消化一科,肿瘤最大径≤15 mm,行ESD治疗,经病理证实为RNET且临床资料完整的71例患者（男43例、女28例）,年龄（46.66±10.15）岁,分析流行病学、内镜表现、手术时间、并发症、病理结果、内镜超声检查术（endoscopic ultrasonography,EUS）与病理的一致性以及预后等。患者中69例病变为单发,2例病变为多发（2个）;内镜下病变位于直肠中下段70个（70/73,95.89%）,上段3个（3/73,4.11%）;肿瘤最大径（8.54±3.12）mm。肿瘤均整块切除,无并发症,肿瘤完整切除率为87.67%（64/73）,8例肿瘤紧邻垂直切缘,1例见脉管内瘤栓。EUS评价全部病灶均未累及固有肌层,与病理诊断符合率100.0%。随访（4.52±3.85）年（1～9年）,患者均未发现局部复发或远处转移。可见ESD治疗最大径≤15 mm的RNET安全、有效;对于术前充分评估无转移迹象的G1级肿瘤,即使切除标本中肿瘤紧邻切缘或有一定程度的脉管浸润,也可考虑密切随访。     

Risk factors for bleeding after endoscopic submucosal dissection of colorectal neoplasms

AIM:To investigate the risk factors for delayed bleeding following endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)treatment for colorectal neoplasms.METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 317 consecutive patients with 325 lesions who underwent ESD for superficial colorectal neoplasms at our hospital from January 2009 to June2013.Delayed post-ESD bleeding was defined as bleeding that resulted in overt hematochezia 6 h to 30d after ESD and the observation of bleeding spots as confirmed by repeat colonoscopy or a required blood transfusion.We analyzed the relationship between risk factors for delayed bleeding following ESD and the following factors using univariate and multivariate analyses:age,gender,presence of comorbidities,use of antithrombotic drugs,use of intravenous heparin,resected specimen size,lesion size,lesion location,lesion morphology,lesion histology,the device used,procedure time,and the presence of significant bleeding during ESD.RESULTS:Delayed post-ESD bleeding was found in14 lesions from 14 patients(4.3%of all specimens,4.4%patients).Patients with episodes of delayed postESD bleeding had a mean hemoglobin decrease of2.35 g/dL.All episodes were treated successfully using endoscopic hemostatic clips.Emergency surgery was not required in any of the cases.Blood transfusion was needed in 1 patient(0.3%).Univariate analysis revealed that lesions located in the cecum(P=0.012)and the presence of significant bleeding during ESD(P=0.024)were significantly associated with delayed post-ESD bleeding.The risk of delayed bleeding was higher for larger lesion sizes,but this trend was not statistically significant.Multivariate analysis revealed that lesions located in the cecum(OR=7.26,95%CI:1.99-26.55,P=0.003)and the presence of significant bleeding during ESD(OR=16.41,95%CI:2.60-103.68,P=0.003)were independent risk factors for delayed post-ESD bleeding.CONCLUSION:Location in the cecum and significant bleeding during ESD predispose patients to delayed post-procedural bleeding.Therefore,careful and additional management is recommended for these patients.     

Endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancer: Current and original devices

Compared with endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is easier to perform and requires less time for treatment. However, EMR has been replaced by ESD, because achieving en bloc resection of specimens > 20 mm in diameter is difficult with EMR. The technique of ESD was introduced to resect large specimens of early gastric cancer in a single piece. ESD can provide precise histological diagnosis and can also reduce the rate of recurrence, but has a high level of technical difficulty, and is consequently associated with a high rate of complications, a need for advanced endoscopic techniques, and a lengthy procedure time. To overcome disadvantages in both EMR and ESD, various advances have been made in submucosal injections, knives, other accessories, and in electrocoagulation systems.     

Cost analysis and outcome of endoscopic submucosal dissection for colorectal lesions in an outpatient setting

Background and study aims

Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), a minimally invasive treatment for early gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, is considered challenging and risky in the colorectum. As such, most patients undergoing ESD are hospitalized due to the perceived increased risk of adverse events. The aim of this study was to compare the costs, safety and efficacy of colorectal-ESD in an outpatient vs inpatient setting in a tertiary level center.

Giant gastric lipoma successfully removed by endoscopic submucosal dissection: case report and systematic review

Objectives: Gastric lipomas are rare adipose tumors that constitute less than 1% of gastric tumors. While lipomas generally do not need removal unless symptomatic, endoscopic resection has been proposed as safe for gastric lipomas smaller than 2?cm. Yet, there is no consensus on the optimal treatment method for larger lipomas. We report a case of a giant 7-cm gastric lipoma successfully removed by endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and systematically review the literature for gastric lipomas removed by ESD.

Methods: Systematic review was conducted by searching PubMed and Scopus databases, up to 15 February 2018, using combinations of relevant terms.

Results: We report a 55-year-old male with known gastroesophageal reflux disease and asthma, who sought medical attention due to chronic heartburn and asthma exacerbations. These symptoms were attributed to a large 7?cm ×?3?cm gastric lipoma that caused gastric outlet obstruction. The lipoma was safely removed by ESD, allowing quick recovery and alleviation of symptoms. In our review, we identified 20 gastric lipomas treated with ESD, with 15 (75%) being 2?cm or larger. The average size of the lipomas was 4?cm (range: 1.2–9?cm). All lipomas were limited to the submucosa, with 80% of the tumors located in the antrum. Three lipomas were removed by submucosal tunneling. All tumors were successfully removed en bloc and no major complications were reported.

Conclusion: Our findings support the conclusion that ESD may be a safe alternative to conventional surgery for removal of large symptomatic gastric lipomas.