A steep early learning curve for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) in the live porcine model

Conclusions: Through successive procedures, complete resections, en bloc resections and ESD speed improve whereas adverse events decrease, supporting the role of the live porcine model in the preclinical learning phase. Changing ESD knives has a momentarily negative impact on the learning curve.
Source: Digestive Diseases - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research