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Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Using a Thulium Laser

Completed
Conditions
Gastric Dysplasia
Registration Number
NCT01753544
Lead Sponsor
Soonchunhyang University Hospital
Brief Summary

We aim to evaluate safety and feasibility of a thulium laser system in performing endoscopic submucosal dissection of gastric neoplasia.

Detailed Description

Instead of endoscopic knives, a thin, flexible fiber is inserted through the working channel of the endoscope. Acetic acid (1.5%) and indigo carmine dye are sprayed onto the lesion to clarify the margin. Markings are made 10 mm outside the tumor margin using a laser fiber with a power setting at 30 W. After marking, a mixture of sodium hyaluronate with indigo carmine and epinephrine (1:25000) is injected into the submucosa outside the marking dots. A circumferential mucosal incision and submucosal dissection are performed by a thulium laser fiber with a power setting at 30 to 40 W. Activation of the laser beam is controlled by stepping on a foot pedal. Hemostasis during procedure is also attempted using the thulium laser. When hemostasis is not achieved properly, additional use of hemostatic forceps or a hemoclip will be considered.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • biopsy-proven gastric epithelial neoplasia
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Exclusion Criteria
  • a.differentiated adenocarcinoma, ulcer(+), more than 3cm b.differentiated adenocarcinoma, submucosal invasion(+), more than 3cm c.undifferentiated adenocarcinoma, more than 2cm
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Technical success1 day

Curative resection rate

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Complication rate7 days

Procedure-related bleeding, perforation

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Digestive Disease Center, Soonchunhyang University Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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