A Real-World Promising Result of Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection: It's Time for Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection to Be Widely Used.

Abstract

During the past 2 decades, we have witnessed the rise and prevalence of endoscopic resection. Endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) is a key technique in dealing with some difficult gastrointestinal lesions that are not eligible for conventional endoscopic mucosal resection or endoscopic submucosal dissection. However, EFTR is demanding with respect to endoscopic resection experience and defects closure skills, which limits its widespread use in clinical practice. Full-thickness resection device simplifies the operation and makes EFTR easier to master, even in low-level medical institutions. As the high-level evidence accumulates and technique improves, it's time for EFTR to be accepted and used by more and more endoscopists.