{"id":2537,"date":"2024-03-12T21:55:24","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T10:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gastronorth.com.au\/?p=2537"},"modified":"2024-03-13T13:12:02","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T02:12:02","slug":"endoscopic-resection-of-high-risk-colorectal-lesions-including-early-cancers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gastronorth.com.au\/endoscopic-resection-of-high-risk-colorectal-lesions-including-early-cancers\/","title":{"rendered":"ENDOSCOPIC RESECTION OF HIGH RISK COLORECTAL LESIONS (including early cancers)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality<\/strong>.[1] Most CRCs develop from the stepwise acquisition of molecular abnormalities along the adenoma-carcinoma and serrated pathways.[2-4] This pathogenic trajectory presents a strategic window for the potential prevention of CRC through endoscopic resection of pre-malignant polyps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition, newer endoscopic techniques can also provide curative resection for some early colorectal and other gastrointestinal cancers, offering a minimally invasive, organ-sparing approach, sparing patients the need for more invasive surgery.[5]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The risk of overt and covert (hidden) cancer in a lesion is dependent on a detail assessment of morphology, size and location in the colon.[7] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most colonic polyps are <10mm in size and can be safely and effectively removed with a simple, safe and effective cold snare technique. [6] However, Larger lesions >20mm, which comprise approximately 1% of all colorectal lesions may require newer endoscopic techniques for successful removal and may have a greater risk of malignancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Endoscopic Mucosal Resection<\/strong> (EMR) and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection<\/strong> (ESD) are two of the primary methods employed in this domain (Figure 1). EMR is typically used for smaller, well-defined lesions. It involves the injection of a solution into the submucosa beneath the lesion to create a cushion, facilitating the safe capture and snaring of the lesion for resection. Large lesions need to be removed in more than one piece (piecemeal) and as such, this technique is suited to lesions with a low risk of covert cancer due to a small but not insignificant risk of leaving viable tissue behind.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For higher risk lesions, ESD offers a more advanced approach, allowing for the en-bloc resection. This technique is more time-consuming and technically demanding than ESD. Akin to microsurgery, it involves dissecting the submucosal layer beneath the lesion with the aim of achieving a complete resection in one single piece with curative intent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The combination of high-quality research with device innovations have allowed for great advancements to endoscopic resection techniques resulting in improved patient outcomes with lower morbidity and mortality rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The above techniques are performed both by Dr Joshua Butt<\/a> and Dr Oliver Cronin<\/a>. Both are happy to be contacted about suitability of specific cases.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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