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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2019; 25(28): 3764-3774
Published online Jul 28, 2019. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i28.3764
Published online Jul 28, 2019. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i28.3764
Novel technique for endoscopic en bloc resection (EMR+) - Evaluation in a porcine model
Benjamin Meier, Andreas Wannhoff, Christoph Klinger, Karel Caca, Department of Gastroenterology, Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Ludwigsburg 71640, Germany
Author contributions: Meier B and Caca K have performed the ex vivo and in vivo experiments; Meier B has analyzed the data; Meier B, Andreas W and Christoph K have prepared the manuscript; and Caca K has approved the final version.
Institutional review board statement: Study was approved by local authority.
Institutional animal care and use committee statement: This study was approved by Regierungspräsidium Baden-Württemberg, Germany (approval number C1/15).
Conflict-of-interest statement: Karel Caca has received lecture fees for FTRD-training courses. Benjamin Meier, Andreas Wannhoff and Christoph Klinger have nothing to disclose.
Data sharing statement: No additional unpublished data are available.
ARRIVE guidelines statement: The ARRIVE guidelines have been adopted.
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Corresponding author: Benjamin Meier, MD, Adjunct Professor, Doctor, Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Department of Gastroenterology, Posilipostraße 4, Ludwigsburg 71640, Germany. dr.benjamin.meier@gmail.com
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Received: March 4, 2019
Peer-review started: March 4, 2019
First decision: April 8, 2019
Revised: May 24, 2019
Accepted: June 7, 2019
Article in press: June 8, 2019
Published online: July 28, 2019
Processing time: 147 Days and 0.5 Hours
Peer-review started: March 4, 2019
First decision: April 8, 2019
Revised: May 24, 2019
Accepted: June 7, 2019
Article in press: June 8, 2019
Published online: July 28, 2019
Processing time: 147 Days and 0.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: We report on a novel modified grasp and snare technique (EMR+) forendoscopic en bloc resection. The technique was developed ex vivo (explanted pig stomach) and evaluated in vivo in a porcine model (stomach, 3 domestic pigs). EMR+ includes a novel additional working channel (AWC®) and a new agent (consisting of poloxamers) for submucosal injection (LiftUp®, approval expected in early 2019). EMR+ appeared to be effective and safe in the stomach and allowed for en bloc resection for lesions up to 40 mm. EMR+ needs to be further evaluated clinically in comparative trials.