Endoscopic Treatment for Early Gastric Cancer.
10.5230/jgc.2011.11.3.146
- Author:
Sang Gyun KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. harley1333@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Endoscopic submucosal dissection;
Early gastric cancer;
Indication
- MeSH:
Stomach Neoplasms
- From:Journal of Gastric Cancer
2011;11(3):146-154
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Endoscopic resection has been accepted as a curative modality for early gastric cancer (EGC). Since conventional endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) has been introduced, many improvements in endoscopic accessories and techniques have been achieved. Recently, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) using various electrosurgical knives has been performed for complete resection of EGC and enables complete resection of EGC, which is difficult to completely resect in the era of conventional EMR. Currently, ESD is accepted as the standard method for endoscopic resection of EGC in indicated cases. In this review, the history of endoscopic treatment for EGC, overall ESD procedures, and indications and clinical results of endoscopic treatment will be presented.
