ASGE JGES Advanced ESD | September 2022-Advanced ESD Knives

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During this presentation, the speaker discusses the use of the IT knife for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) procedures. The IT knife has an insulated ceramic ball with short blades on the back and a long blade attached to the catheter. It comes in two varieties, the IT 2 knife and the IT Nano knife. The IT 2 knife is used for gastric ESD, while the IT Nano knife is preferred for colonic or esophageal ESD due to its ability to access narrower spaces. The speaker demonstrates how to use the IT knife for dissection in gastric, esophageal, and colonic ESD procedures. They emphasize the importance of understanding the knife's nuances and using it properly to achieve controlled and efficient dissection. Additionally, they address questions regarding bleeding, technique, and cost-effectiveness of the IT knife.

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Amit Bhatt, MD

Keywords

IT knife

endoscopic submucosal dissection

ESD procedures

IT 2 knife

IT Nano knife