Objective: A prospective technical feasibility study of cap assisted ESD for 'curative intent' in patients with residual or local neoplastic recurrence following EMR. Primary end points were second stage R0 resection rate, safety and recurrence.
Method: Salvage ESD was performed using the Olympus GIF-XQ240 gastroscope and KD-630L insulation tipped knife. Thirty-day mortality, re-admission rates, complications and histological resection status were collected prospectively up to 9 months following index resection.
Results: Thirty patients met eligibility criteria. Index R0 resection was achieved in 25/30 (83%) lesions. One patient underwent surgical excision with a second receiving a curative second stage dissection. Ninety-six per cent (29/30) patients were discharged within 24 h of the procedure with a 0% 30-day mortality and re-admission rate. Bleeding occurred in 5/30 (16%) treated successfully with endoluminal haemostasis. There were no perforations. Overall 'cure' rates at short-term follow-up [median 6/12 (range; 3-18)] was 96%.
Conclusion: This novel application of ESD for first line 'salvage' therapy in treating residual or locally recurrent neoplastic disease may be a safe, minimally invasive and cost effective alternative to direct surgical resection in a select patient cohort.