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Endoscopic full-thickness resection of upper gastrointestinal tract: a review on closure techniques

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Endoscopic full-thickness resection has become more and more popular. One of the most important parts of this procedure is the closure of these full-thickness defects. Apart from conventional through-the-scope (TTS) clips, several different methods and devices have emerged as safe and efficacious in recent years. New clips include the anchor pronged TTS clips, dual-action tissue clips, and over-the-scope-clips. There are also new line or loop-assisted closure methods such as clip loop method, reopenable clip over line method, loop 9 method, and the internal-traction-assisted suspended closure method. New devices include the helical tacking system and endoscopic suturing device. This review article will discuss in details the usage of these different methods and available literature on comparison between the different closure methods.

Source: Clinical Endoscopy

DOI: 10.5946/ce.2025.037

Authors: Siew Fung Hau, Shannon Melissa Chan

Institution: Chinese University of Hong Kong

Language: English

Topic: Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $242