Use of a Novel Balloon Overtube for Tumor Excision and Closure of Intestinal Defect in the Right Colon: Preclinical Trial

ESD, especially in the right colon, is challenging. Devices/techniques for traction could make this procedure easier and safer. In a preclinical model, we evaluated a balloon overtube with two instrument channels, which permit the use of multiple tools, for tumor excision and closure of intestinal defect.

Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Shinya Urakawa, Kentaro Matsuo, Lea Lowenfeld, Jeffrey W. Milsom Tags: Colon and Rectal Surgery Source Type: research