ASGE Advanced Endoscopic Lesion Resection Course | November 2022-An Overview of Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection (EFTR)

An Overview of Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection (EFTR)

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses endoscopic full thickness resection using an over-the-scope clip device. The speaker reviews the technique and presents cases to demonstrate the procedure. The device allows for full thickness resection, meaning it can cut through the muscle layer all the way to the serosa. The speaker explains the components of the device and demonstrates how it is used. The speaker also discusses the different versions of the device for various areas of the gastrointestinal tract. The video includes information on the success rates, complications, and selection criteria for the procedure. The speaker also highlights the potential applications of the technique, such as in non-lifting polyps, early cancers, appendiceal lesions, subepithelial tumors, and more. The video includes case examples and data from studies to support the use of the device. It concludes with a live demonstration of the procedure using the device. No credits were provided for this video.

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Laith H. Jamil, MD, FASGE

Keywords

endoscopic full thickness resection

over-the-scope clip device

gastrointestinal tract

complications

selection criteria

subepithelial tumors

live demonstration