ASGE JGES Advanced ESD | September 2022-Bhatt_Advanced ESD Knife and Tool selection

Bhatt_Advanced ESD Knife and Tool selection

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The document discusses advanced ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) knives and their various features and uses. The author, Amit Bhatt, is a Director of ESD at the Cleveland Clinic and discloses his consulting and royalty agreements with Medtronic and Boston Scientific.<br /><br />There are multiple knives available, including the Insulated Tip (IT) Knife. This knife comes in different variations, such as the Short Blade and Long Blade. There is also the IT-2 Knife, which has a longer short blade and the IT Nano, which has a small disc short blade.<br /><br />Videos showcasing the use of the IT Knife in Gastric ESD and Esophageal ESD using the IT Tunneling Technique are included, courtesy of Dr. Seiichieo Abe.<br /><br />The IT Knife is also suitable for use in Colon ESD procedures.<br /><br />In conclusion, the IT Knife works differently than standard needle-type knives but is efficient and safe to use. It may take some time to learn how to use it properly, but it is considered worth it.<br /><br />The document ends with a simple thank you.

Keywords

advanced ESD knives

features

uses

Insulated Tip Knife

IT-2 Knife

IT Nano

Gastric ESD

Esophageal ESD

Colon ESD procedures

efficiency