A case report of a patient presenting with a benign tubulovillous adenoma colon polyp with malignant potential shows how endoluminal surgery offers an alternative to extensive bowel resection.
Cleveland Clinic is First to Successfully Use Endoscopic-Assist Device for Endoluminal Resection of Complex Colorectal Polyps
Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon Emre Gorgun, MD, has employed a new multi-channel advanced endoscopy instrument to aid endoluminal visualization, retraction and dissection of large, complex polyps. The approach may make endoscopic submucosal dissection less difficult to perform, and help some patients avoid colectomy and preserve bowel.
6 Cleveland Clinic Presentations You’ll Want to Catch at DDW 2019
Miguel Regueiro, MD, Chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, highlights six can’t-miss DDW presentations by our researchers.
Recurrence With Invasive Malignancy May Occur After EMR of Large Colon Polyps with High-Grade Dysplasia
A new study presented at ACG 2018 helps make the argument for ESD en-bloc resection of high-risk polyps. It shows that with a select patient population, this type of resection may be truly beneficial and worth the extra effort. Dr. Amit Bhatt explains.
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Endoscopic Treatment of Early Esophageal and Gastric Cancer: A Case Study
Unable to be operated on at her local hospital, a 59-year-old with a 7 cm esophageal squamous cell cancer undergoes ESD and remains cancer-free.
A Minimally Invasive Treatment for Early GI Cancers
An in-depth look at the current indications for endoscopic submucosal dissection in the evaluation and treatment of patients with early gastrointestinal neoplasms.
When is ESD the Right Option for Colorectal Lesions?
Why endoscopic submucosal dissection is an important tool that advanced endoscopists should probably use a lot.
Hydroxyethyl Starch: Optimal Injectate for ESD Commonly Available in the West
A look at why hydroxyethyl starch is the best pick of seven common fluids used as injectate during ESD in the U.S. Dr. Amit Bhatt explains the findings.
ESD: A Precise, Minimally Invasive Option for Patients with Early Gastrointestinal Cancers
Endoscopic submucosal dissection, a technique pioneered in Japan, is offering a less invasive alternative to surgery for patients with early gastrointestinal tumors.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Program Continues to Push the Envelope
From single-port to endoscopy/laparoscopy to robotics, Cleveland Clinic’s minimally invasive surgery team brings the most advanced techniques to colorectal surgery patients.