Endoluminal single-clip traction-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection: a green tip to reduce waste and cost

A 66-year-old man was referred to our hospital for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of a descending colonic laterally spreading tumor with pit pattern type IIIL and IV_V ([Fig. 1]). The lesion was located on the lower side with respect to gravity when the patient underwent endoscopic operation in the left lateral position. We designed an endoluminal single-clip traction (ECT) method to assist ESD.

Fig. 1 A laterally spreading tumor in the descending colon on the lower side with respect to gravity, with pit pattern type IIIL and IV_V.

After completing circumferential mucosal incision, we used a reopenable SureClip (Micro-Tech, Nanjing, China) to clamp the mucosal flap to the opposite mucosal wall and simultaneously applied gas suction. Once this was achieved, gradual adjustment of gas volume (gas +~+++) was utilized to maintain traction tension for further dissection ([Fig. 2]). Once the lesion had been dissected ([Fig. 3]), a snare was used to grasp the foot of the clip and retrieve the specimen ([Fig. 4]). The whole process is shown in [Video 1].

Fig. 2 Endoluminal single-clip traction-assisted colonic endoscopic submucosal dissection to maintain the traction effect sufficiently (gas+~+++).

Fig. 3 The wound after endoscopic submucosal dissection and the resection specimen attached to the colonic wall by a clip.

Fig. 4 A snare was used to grasp the foot of the clip and retrieve the specimen.

Endoluminal single-clip traction assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection for a colonic laterally spreading tumor.Video 1

The patient was discharged uneventfully on Day 3, and the pathology revealed superficially serrated adenoma ([Fig. 5]).

Fig. 5 The pathology of the lesion. Hematoxylin and eosin stain (×100).

ESD remains a challenge for endoscopists because of anatomical structure, such as the thin colorectal wall or curved intestinal cavity. It is of vital importance to maintain a clear visual field during dissection and to maintain a stable dissection plane. Therefore, many traction methods are utilized to assist colorectal ESD, such as double-clip and rubber band traction [1], and S-O clip (Zeon Medical, Tokyo, Japan) traction [2]. One important step before starting ESD is to note the direction of gravity. Fluid collection should occur on the opposite side of the lesion to avoid pooling in the resection area, and traction by gravity would provide a good visual field. In order to dissect the submucosal tissue smoothly, it is necessary to utilize gravity and change the patient’s position for traction. Nevertheless, we utilized only one reopenable clip to conduct ECT-assisted ESD without having to consider the direction of gravity; the waste and cost of traction was therefore kept to a minimum.

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Conflict of Interest

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

• References

• 1 Bordillon P, Pioche M, Wallenhorst T. et al. Double-clip traction for colonic endoscopic submucosal dissection: a multicenter study of 599 consecutive cases (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 2021; 94: 333-343
• 2 Ritsuno H, Sakamoto N, Osada T. et al. Prospective clinical trial of traction device-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection of large superficial colorectal tumors using the S-O clip. Surg Endosc 2014; 28: 3143-3149

Publication History

Article published online:
26 November 2024