title: Current status of endoscopic submucosal dissection for the management of early gastric cancer: a Korean perspective.
abstract: The early diagnosis of gastric cancer allows patients and physicians to pursue the option of endoscopic resection, which is significantly less invasive than conventional surgical resection. In Korea, the use of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been increasing, and many reports on ESD have been published. In addition, Korean gastroenterologists from several hospitals performing ESD have conducted formal meetings to discuss useful information regarding ESD. Here, we discuss the Korean experience with ESD, including outcomes and prospects of endoscopic treatments.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 136-705, South Korea.
authors.forename: Hoon Jai
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Chun
authors.forename: Bora
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Keum
authors.forename: Ji Hyun
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Sang Young
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Seol
mesh_terms: D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D056910:Republic of Korea; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome