Endoscopic full thickness resection is a minimally invasive method for eliminating benign or cancerous tumours from the gastrointestinal tract. It involves utilising an endoscope, which is a flexible tube-like device.
It is termed a “full thickness” resection due to its ability to excise tissue from the inner lining of the digestive tract, extending through to the outermost layer. This feature renders it valuable for eliminating lesions situated in challenging locations or those exceeding the scope of traditional endoscopic methods.
At Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, our expert gastroenterologists offer advanced endoscopic full thickness resection for diagnosing various gastrointestinal conditions.
When Is Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection Advised?
Endoscopic full thickness resection has demonstrated safety and efficacy as a viable substitute for surgical resection in specific gastrointestinal lesions. It is often indicated when:
Types of Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection
The tunnelled approach, also known as submucosal tunnelling endoscopic resection, may be employed by your doctor for growth removal in the oesophagus or at the oesophagus-stomach junction. This technique preserves the mucosal layer, minimising the risks of leaks, infection, or scarring, while offering potential benefits such as reduced discomfort, blood loss, and shorter hospital stays.
In tumour removal, two main approaches are used: exposed and non-exposed. The exposed method involves extracting the tumour first and then closing the opening. In contrast, the non-exposed technique pinches off the tumour with a staple or clip, ensuring closure before removal.
This procedure eliminates the lesion from the gastrointestinal tract wall and places a metal clip to seal the area where the tumour was extracted, which remains within your body.
Following the removal of the lesion, physicians use the endoscope to suture the defect closed.
Procedure for Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection
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