Endosc Int Open 2015; 03(05): E443-E449
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1392216
Original article
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

A new device to expedite endoscopic submucosal dissection procedures: a randomized animal study of efficacy and safety (with videos)

Sarah Leblanc
1   Gastroenterology Unit, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France
,
Maximilien Barret
1   Gastroenterology Unit, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France
,
Andreas Brehm
2   Institute of Medical and Polymer Engineering, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
,
Alexandre Rouquette
3   Pathology Department, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France
,
Marine Camus
1   Gastroenterology Unit, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France
,
Erich Wintermantel
2   Institute of Medical and Polymer Engineering, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
,
Frederic Prat
1   Gastroenterology Unit, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France
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Publication History

Publication Date:
15 September 2015 (online)

Background and study aims: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a recognized method for the curative treatment of superficial neoplasia, but its use is limited by lengthy procedures and the lack of versatility of existing knives. We developed a prototype ESD device with the ability to work as a needle, hook, or “scythe.” This new device was compared to regular ESD knives in a randomized animal study.

Patients and methods: Eight pigs underwent two gastric ESD procedures each, similar in size and difficulty, one with a regular ESD device and the other with the new device. The order and location of each ESD, as well as the performing operator, were randomized. Primary judgment criterion was safety of procedures. Overall and submucosal dissection procedure times were measured. Time-to-surface ratios were measured and estimated for ESDs larger than those performed. Histopathology of the resected tissue and remaining stomach was done after each experiment.

Results: No complications were observed throughout the study and all resections were completed en-bloc and uneventfully. The submucosal extension of resections was similar with both the standard and the new devices. A comparison of time-consumption between groups did not show statistically significant differences, but a dramatic reduction of procedure duration was observed in some procedures with the new device; based on observed data, a potential time-saving of up to 66 % was anticipated, with a relatively short learning curve.

Conclusions: This new versatile device proved to be as safe as regular ESD knives, and seems likely to help reduce the duration of the procedure.

 
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