title: Novel techniques and instrumentation for EMR, ESD, and full-thickness endoscopic luminal resection.
abstract: Endoscopic intervention is evolving into an established therapeutic alternative for small superficial lesions, and an eventual application for en bloc resection of large lesions, deeper layers, and a reliable access to lesions outside of the gastrointestinal wall. Although further developmental and clinical evaluation is necessary, we believe endoscopic resection by the submucosal route and by full-thickness approaches will replace standard surgical procedures in the next several years.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic, Developmental Endoscopy Unit, Charlton 8-A, 200 First Street, SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: Kazuki
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sumiyama
authors.forename: Christopher J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Gostout
mesh_terms: D020776:Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans