| Theme |
Training System for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy |
| Title |
ESD Training Programs |
| Author |
Ken Ohata |
Department of Gastroenterology, Kanto Medical Center NTT |
| Author |
Ikurou Koba |
Department of Gastroenterology, Yamaga Chuo Hospital |
| Author |
Meiko Shozushima |
Department of Gastroenterology, Kanto Medical Center NTT |
| Author |
Jun Hamanaka |
Department of Gastroenterology, Kanto Medical Center NTT |
| Author |
Akiko Ono |
Department of Gastroenterology, Kanto Medical Center NTT |
| Author |
Takafumi Ito |
Department of Gastroenterology, Kanto Medical Center NTT |
| Author |
Yosuke Tsuji |
Department of Gastroenterology, Kanto Medical Center NTT |
| Author |
Nobuyuki Matsuhashi |
Department of Gastroenterology, Kanto Medical Center NTT |
| [ Summary ] |
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is the gold standard technique for performing en block resection of large superficial tumors in the gastrointestinal tract. Esophageal, gastric and colorectal ESD techniques have become popular procedures in Japan.
However, ESD of all organs is technically demanding and the learning curve is steep. It is vital to prevent declines in clinical outcomes during the introductory period. Establishment of adequate training systems is essential to make ESD a reliable treatment option for gastrointestinal neoplasms. We describe our training system for esophageal, gastric and colorectal ESD. Our training system for ESD may help in the dissemination of this procedure. |