Introduction: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a less invasive local treatment for
early gastric cancer (EGC). Areas covered: Japanese guidelines have recently expanded …

Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for superficial gastrointestinal neoplasms has
become widespread. However, certain aspects of the procedure remain difficult to manage …

AIM: To investigate the apoptotic effects of melittin on SGC-7901 cells via activation of the
mitochondrial signaling pathway in vitro. METHODS: SGC-7901 cells were stimulated by …

Background and study aim This study aimed to assess the safety and feasibility of
endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) using a scissors‐type knife with prophylactic …

Abstract Background/Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy
of gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) using the Clutch Cutter (CC), a scissor …

Background and Aim: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a grasping-type knife, called
Clutch Cutter (CC), for colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (C-ESD). Methods: This …

Background Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a standard treatment for early
gastric cancer. A new multi-functional ESD device was developed to achieve complete ESD …

Objective There is currently little information on the medical economic outcomes of
endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for gastric cancer (GC) in elderly patients. This …

Purpose. The aim of this study was to examine the characteristics of difficult cases and the
learning curve in colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Methods. We studied …

Background and study aims: The Clutch Cutter (CC) was developed to reduce the risk of
complications related to endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) using knives. The CC is …