The competency of the novel through-the-scope suture device for gastric mucosal defects: In vivo study in a porcine model (with video).

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Endoscopic closures of mucosal defects following endoscopic resection can be challenging and time-consuming. The novel through-the-scope suture device has demonstrated acceptable closure times, but its learning curve is still unknown. This study aims to evaluate the number of cases required to achieve competency in this device.

Methods

Two endoscopists participated; a novice with less than 400 experiences in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and an expert with over 500 experiences in endoscopic submucosal dissection. Neither endoscopist had previous exposure to the device. In four porcine models, 24 gastric mucosal defects, each 2-4 cm in diameter, were created by endoscopic mucosal resection with ligation. Each endoscopist performed endoscopic closure for 12 mucos

SUBMITTER: Ito M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11556257 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature