This randomized, multi-center trial aims to evaluate the advantages of underwater cold endoscopic mucosal resection technique (CS-EMR) in comparison to the conventional endoscopic mucosal resection technique (EMR) for laterally spreading colorectal lesions exceeding 20 mm in size. More precisely, our hypothesis posits that underwater cold EMR is non-inferior to conventional EMR in terms of recurrence rates, resection completeness and safety.
Endoscopic mucosal resection stands as one of the most commonly employed techniques for the removal of gastrointestinal lesions, particularly within the colon. "Piece-meal" endoscopic mucosal resection is the preferred approach for large colonic polyps without signs of deep infiltration. This method consists of the removal of lesions in multiple fragments. The conventional procedure starts with the initial submucosal infiltration of the submucosal layer using a physiological solution and methylene blue, forming a cushion that facilitates tissue transection with the assistance of a diathermic snare. The goal is to remove the lesions in larger fragments whenever possible. In contrast, the "cold" procedure, employs a specialized snare that enables tissue transection without the need for electrical current. This approach yields the same outcome as the conventional procedure but offers the advantage of reducing the risks associated with the use of diathermic current. Subsequently, the lesion fragments are retrieved for histological examination.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
330
Conventional EMR with thermal ablation of resection margins: initial submucosal injection of saline and methylene blue and subsequent piecemeal resection with 10- or 15-mm diathermic snare with subsequent thermal ablation of resection margins with snare tip soft coagulation.Nevertheless, this technique is associated with the emergence of serious adverse events (SAEs), including delayed bleeding (PPB), electrocautery-induced post-polipectomy syndrome (PPS), and perforation(4).
The "cold-EMR" technique, as opposed to the conventional approach, employs a specialized snare that enables tissue transection without the need for electrical current, particularly in appropriately selected lesions. This approach yields the same efficacy outcome as the conventional procedure but offers the advantage of reducing the risks associated with polypectomy, which are often secondary to the use of diathermic current. Subsequently, the lesion fragments are retrieved for histological examination. Furthermore, the use of underwater setting, as demonstrated for hot EMR, could improve the effectiveness of cold-EMR.
Success rate of resection defined as absence of residual/recurrence in SC1 and/or SC2
Time frame: at 6 and/or 12 months
technical success
defined by the complete resection of polyp
Time frame: 2 years
Rate of intraprocedural adverse events such as bleeding or perforation
Defined as any procedure-related complication that compromises the completeness of the procedure and/or results in unplanned hospitalization of the patient
Time frame: 2 years
Rate of delayed bleeding of the patient
Time frame: 2 years
Rate of post-polipectomy syndrome
Time frame: 2 years
Rate of delayed perforation
Time frame: 2 years
Avarage time of procedure and polyp resection time
Time frame: 2 years
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