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Zwager, L.W.; Bastiaansen, B.A.J.; Bronzwaer, M.E.S.; Spek, B.W. van der; Heine, G.D.N.; Haasnoot, K.J.C.; ... ; Dutch eFTR Grp (2020)

Endoscopic full-thickness resection (eFTR) of colorectal lesions: results from the Dutch colorectal eFTR registry

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Background Endoscopic full-thickness resection (eFTR) is a minimally invasive resection technique that allows definite diagnosis and treatment for complex colorectal lesions <= 30mm unsuitable for conventional endoscopic resection. This study reports clinical outcomes from the Dutch colorectal eFTR registry.Methods Consecutive patients undergoing eFTR in 20 hospitals were prospectively included. The primary outcome was technical success, defined as macroscopic complete en bloc resection. Secondary outcomes were: clinical success, defined as tumor-free resection margins (R0 resection); full-thickness resection rate; and adverse events.Results Between July 2015 and October 2018, 367 procedures were included. Indications were difficult polyps (non-lifting sign and/or difficult location; n = 133), primary resection of suspected T1 colorectal cancer (CRC; n = 71), reresection after incomplete resection of T1 CRC (n = 150), and subepithelial tumors (n = 13). Technical success was achieved...Show moreBackground Endoscopic full-thickness resection (eFTR) is a minimally invasive resection technique that allows definite diagnosis and treatment for complex colorectal lesions <= 30mm unsuitable for conventional endoscopic resection. This study reports clinical outcomes from the Dutch colorectal eFTR registry.Methods Consecutive patients undergoing eFTR in 20 hospitals were prospectively included. The primary outcome was technical success, defined as macroscopic complete en bloc resection. Secondary outcomes were: clinical success, defined as tumor-free resection margins (R0 resection); full-thickness resection rate; and adverse events.Results Between July 2015 and October 2018, 367 procedures were included. Indications were difficult polyps (non-lifting sign and/or difficult location; n = 133), primary resection of suspected T1 colorectal cancer (CRC; n = 71), reresection after incomplete resection of T1 CRC (n = 150), and subepithelial tumors (n = 13). Technical success was achieved in 308 procedures (83.9%). In 21 procedures (5.7 %), eFTR was not performed because the lesion could not be reached or retracted into the cap. In the remaining 346 procedures, R0 resection was achieved in 285 (82.4%) and full-thickness resection in 288 (83.2%). The median diameter of resected specimens was 23mm. Overall adverse event rate was 9.3% (n = 34/367): 10 patients (2.7 %) required emergency surgery for five delayed and two immediate perforations and three cases of appendicitis.Conclusion eFTR is an effective and relatively safe en bloc resection technique for complex colorectal lesions with the potential to avoid surgery. Further studies assessing the role of eFTR in early CRC treatment with long-term outcomes are needed.Show less
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Zwager, L.W.; Bastiaansen, B.A.J.; Bronzwaer, M.E.S.; Spek, B.W. van der; Heine, G.D.N.; Haasnoot, K.J.C.; Sluis, H. van der; Perk, L.E.; Boonstra, J.J.; Rietdijk, S.T.; Wolters, H.J.; Weusten, B.L.A.M.; Gilissen, L.P.L.; Hove, W.R. ten; Nagengast, W.B.; Bekkering, F.C.; Schwartz, M.P.; Droste, J.S.T.S.; Vlug, M.S.; Houben, M.H.M.G.; Munoz, F.J.R.; Seerden, T.C.J.; Beaumont, H.; Ridder, R. de; Dekker, E.; Fockens, P.; Dutch eFTR Grp
Date
2020-11-01
Journal
Endoscopy
Volume
52
Issue
11
Pages
1014 - 1023
DOI
doi:10.1055/a-1176-1107