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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2011; 17(21): 2592-2596
Published online Jun 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i21.2592
Published online Jun 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i21.2592
Current status of endoscopic submucosal dissection for the management of early gastric cancer: A Korean perspective
Hoon Jai Chun, Bora Keum, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 136-705, South Korea
Ji Hyun Kim, Sang Young Seol, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan 614-735, South Korea
Author contributions: Chun HJ drafted the manuscript; Keum B and Kim JH gathered the data; Seol SY reviewed and edited the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Sang Young Seol, MD, PhD, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, 633-165 Gaegeum-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan 614-735, South Korea. seolsymd@hanmail.net
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Received: November 11, 2010
Revised: January 11, 2011
Accepted: January 18, 2011
Published online: June 7, 2011
Revised: January 11, 2011
Accepted: January 18, 2011
Published online: June 7, 2011
Abstract
The early diagnosis of gastric cancer allows patients and physicians to pursue the option of endoscopic resection, which is significantly less invasive than conventional surgical resection. In Korea, the use of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been increasing, and many reports on ESD have been published. In addition, Korean gastroenterologists from several hospitals performing ESD have conducted formal meetings to discuss useful information regarding ESD. Here, we discuss the Korean experience with ESD, including outcomes and prospects of endoscopic treatments.