A promising countertraction method for faster adoption of endoscopic submucosal dissection in a Western setting

The prospective randomized study from Ge et al1 provoked my strong interest. They examined the efficacy of the suture pulley countertraction method for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) as used by novices for both suturing and ESD. Using an ex vivo porcine stomach model, the participants carried out each technique under the control of an ESD expert. The spectacular results showed that the mean total procedure time was significantly shorter for all participants when suture pulley ESD was performed in comparison with traditional ESD.

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