Therapeutics Advances
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Nov 10, 2015; 7(16): 1208-1215
Published online Nov 10, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i16.1208
Cutting edge of endoscopic full-thickness resection for gastric tumor
Tadateru Maehata, Osamu Goto, Hiroya Takeuchi, Yuko Kitagawa, Naohisa Yahagi
Tadateru Maehata, Osamu Goto, Naohisa Yahagi, Division of Research and Development for Minimally Invasive Treatment, Cancer Center, Keio University, School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
Hiroya Takeuchi, Yuko Kitagawa, Department of Surgery, Keio University, School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
Author contributions: Maehata T wrote this article; Takeuchi H, Kitagawa Y and Yahagi N provided advice for this article; Goto O critically revised this article.
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Correspondence to: Osamu Goto, MD, PhD, Division of Research and Development for Minimally Invasive Treatment, Cancer Center, Keio University, School of Medicine, 35, Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan. ogotou-gi@keio.jp
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Received: May 2, 2015
Peer-review started: May 9, 2015
First decision: July 17, 2015
Revised: August 18, 2015
Accepted: September 29, 2015
Article in press: September 30, 2015
Published online: November 10, 2015
Core Tip

Core tip: Several studies have investigated local full-thickness resection techniques using flexible endoscopy for gastric tumors. These techniques are advantageous because a resection line can be determined more precisely using intraluminal endoscopy. Thus, it is possible to minimize the resection area and subsequent deformity, and better secure the surgical margins. In the near future, endoscopic full-thickness resection is expected to become a treatment option that bridges the gap between endoscopic submucosal dissection and standard surgery for gastric tumors.