115 endoscopic full-thickness resection of gastric subepithelial tumors with the gftrd system – a prospective pilot study

Gastric subepithelial tumors (SET) are rare, usually benign and often detected incidentally. However, up to 13% are reported to be malignant. Histology after conventional biopsy usually is inconclusive. In consequence, further management often is unclear and leads to multiple surveillance endoscopies. For SET arising from deeper layers endoscopic resection (ER) with the standard techniques is difficult and associated with a high risk of perforation. The RESET trial further evaluates feasibility, efficacy and safety of clip-assisted endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) for gastric SET using a modified FTRD system.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Oral abstract Source Type: research