Evaluation of colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection using a multifunctional snare: a prospective clinical feasibility study (with videos)

Background and Aims: The number of colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissections (ESDs) for early colorectal cancer is expected to increase in the future; therefore, cost reduction is a clinically important issue. The SOUTEN snare (Kaneka Medics, Tokyo, Japan) is a novel multifunctional snare developed for hybrid ESD at a low price. If ESD can be performed safely using the SOUTEN snare, the same therapeutic effect can be obtained as with conventional ESD at a lower cost. The aim of this prospective, pilot, clinical feasibility study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ESD using the SOUTEN snare (SOUTEN-ESD). Methods: From October 2018 to January 2019, 119 consecutive patients (121 ESD procedures, 137 colorectal neoplasms) were prospectively enrolled and treated by SOUTEN-ESD at NTT Medical Center Tokyo and Omori Red Cross Hospital. The outcomes of SOUTEN-ESD were evaluated. Results: Among 137 neoplasms, SOUTEN-ESD was completed in all cases. No cases required conversion to hybrid ESD or to a dedicated ESD device. The mean procedure time was 26.1 +/- 14.3 minutes. Both the enbloc resection rate and R0 resection rate were 100%. The rate of perforation was 0%, the rate of delayed bleeding was 2.2%, and the rate of post-ESD coagulation syndrome was 2.9%. Conclusions: SOUTEN-ESD was safe and had good outcomes. Although further studies are required to examine indications for SOUTEN-ESD and confirm the results of this study, effective ESD with this novel knife is feasible. The SOUTEN snare is a realistic option for colorectal ESD. (Clinical trial registration number:

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The study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel multifunctional snare, SOUTEN snare, for colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). The results demonstrated that SOUTEN-ESD had good surgical outcomes, with low perforation rate and high enbloc resection rate.