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Endoscopic submucosal dissection for large colorectal neoplasms
Author(s) -
Imai Kenichiro,
Hotta Kinichi,
Yamaguchi Yuichiro,
Ito Sayo,
Ono Hiroyuki
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
digestive endoscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.5
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1443-1661
pISSN - 0915-5635
DOI - 10.1111/den.12850
Subject(s) - medicine , endoscopic submucosal dissection , perforation , surgery , endoscopic mucosal resection , retrospective cohort study , resection , endoscopy , materials science , punching , metallurgy
Background and Aim Endoscopic submucosal dissection ( ESD ) for colorectal neoplasms ( CRN ) of >50 mm is considered technically difficult. The IT knife nano™ was developed specifically for ESD of CRN and esophageal superficial neoplasms; however, only limited data are available regarding its use in this procedure. Here we assessed the safety and efficacy of ESD using the IT knife nano™ for large CRN (>50 mm). Methods We carried out a retrospective study, including consecutive patients with CRN larger than 50 mm that were treated by ESD between September 2002 and August 2016 at our institution. To clarify features of the IT knife nano™ and to assess its safety and efficacy, we compared en bloc/curative resection rates, complications, and resection speed between ESD done using the Dual knife™ with and without the IT knife nano™. Results We analyzed a total of 177 ESD ‐treated large CRN (median tumor size, 61 mm). Among the 133 CRN treated by ESD using the IT knife nano™, en bloc and curative resection rates were 96.2% and 80.5%, respectively. Perforation occurred in eight cases (6.0%) and delayed bleeding in four cases (3.0%). All complications were endoscopically managed. Resection speed was significantly faster for ESD using the IT knife nano™ (25.3 mm 2 /min) compared to using the Dual knife™ only (19.9 mm 2 /min; P = 0.02). Conclusions Use of the IT knife nano™ for ESD treatment of large CRN (>50 mm) is feasible and may contribute to reduced procedure times. Further controlled studies are needed to confirm these findings.