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Aziz M, Haghbin H, Gangwani MK, Beran A, Dahiya DS, Ali H, Sohail AH, Lee-Smith W, Hamdani SU, Kamal F, Adler DG. Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Through-the-Scope Suture System for Gastrointestinal Defects: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Clin Gastroenterol 2024:00004836-990000000-00317. [PMID: 39008567 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000002019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Recently, a through-the-scope suturing (TTSS) system has received FDA approval and has been evaluated for closing mucosal defects postintervention. We hereby performed a systematic review and pooled meta-analysis of available studies to assess the safety and efficacy of this intervention. METHODS We queried the following databases through April 26, 2023: Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Web of Science Core Collection. Endoscopists utilizing TTSS for the following reasons were included: endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection, peroral endoscopic myotomy, perforation, fistula closure, and/or stent fixation. The outcomes assessed were technical success, primary clinical success (closure of defect without additional intervention), and overall clinical success (closure of defect with/without additional intervention). Random effects model with the DerSimonian Laird approach was used to report event rates expressed as proportions with a 95% CI. RESULTS A total of 12 studies with 512 patients (mean age of 61.5 ± 18.4 y, 54.6% females) were included. The technical success rate was 96.0% (CI: 94.3%-97.7%). The primary clinical success rate was 74.8% (CI: 65.5%-84.1%). The overall clinical success rate was 95.4% (CI: 92.6-98.2%). Only 1 mortality case unrelated to intervention was reported. CONCLUSION The TTSS appears safe and effective for closing mucosal defects after therapeutic endoscopic interventions. Further cost-effective studies should be performed comparing with endoclips for use in clinical settings.
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- Muhammad Aziz
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Toledo, OH
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- University of Toledo Libraries, University of Toledo, OH
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Centura Health, Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, Englewood, CO
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Ramchandani M, Nabi Z, Inavolu P, Reddy DN. Recent Advancement and Future Perspective of Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024:S1542-3565(24)00451-8. [PMID: 38759824 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2024.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has emerged as a preferred approach for the treatment of idiopathic achalasia and various esophageal motility disorders, offering a minimally invasive alternative to traditional laparoscopic Heller's myotomy. Over the past decade, POEM has solidified its status as the primary therapeutic choice in these conditions through constant improvements. Its evolution has been marked by continuous progress, driven by the integration of innovative technologies and sophisticated techniques. Notable advancements in the techniques include the advent of shorter myotomies and sling fiber-preserving gastric myotomies. The introduction of novel image-enhanced endoscopic techniques, such as red dichromatic imaging and much safer bipolar devices, promises to enhance safety and reduce the technical demands of the POEM procedure. Furthermore, significant strides have been made in understanding gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) following POEM, enabling the differentiation of "true reflux" from acidification resulting from fermentation through manual pH tracing assessment. This distinction aids in identifying cases necessitating treatment with proton pump inhibitors. Other treatment strategies of post-POEM GERD have expanded to the incorporation of NOTES fundoplication and device-assisted fundoplication if the necessity arises. This comprehensive review delves into recent developments in POEM, encompassing technical variations, the assessment and management of post-POEM reflux, outcomes in special populations, and future prospects. By exploring these facets, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of POEM, shedding light on its evolution and the promising directions it is poised to take in the field of third-space endoscopy.
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- Mohan Ramchandani
- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India.
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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Canakis A, Dawod SM, Dawod E, Simons M, Di Cocco B, Westerveld DR, Trasolini RP, Berzin TM, Marshall CA, Abdelfattah AM, Marya NB, Smallfield GB, Kaspar M, Campos GM, Skef W, Kedia P, Smith TA, Aihara H, Moyer MT, Sampath K, Mahadev S, Carr-Locke DL, Sharaiha RZ. Efficacy, Feasibility, and Safety of the X-Tack Endoscopic HeliX Tacking System: A Multicenter Experience. J Clin Gastroenterol 2024:00004836-990000000-00261. [PMID: 38277501 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The application of endoscopic suturing has revolutionized defect closures. Conventional over-the-scope suturing necessitates removal of the scope, placement of the device, and reinsertion. A single channel, single sequence, through-the-scope suturing device has been developed to improve this process. This study aims to describe the efficacy, feasibility, and safety of a through-the-scope suturing device for gastrointestinal defect closure. METHODS This was a retrospective multicenter study involving 9 centers of consecutive adult patients who underwent suturing using the X-Tack Endoscopic HeliX Tacking System (Apollo Endosurgery). The primary outcomes were technical success and long-term clinical success. Secondary outcomes included adverse events, recurrence, and reintervention rates. RESULTS In all, 56 patients (mean age 53.8, 33 women) were included. Suturing indications included fistula repair (n=22), leak repair (n=7), polypectomy defect closure (n=12), peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) site closure (n=7), perforation repair (n=6), and ulcers (n=2). Patients were followed at a mean duration of 74 days. Overall technical and long-term clinical success rates were 92.9% and 75%, respectively. Both technical and clinical success rates were 100% for polypectomies, POEM-site closures, and ulcers. Success rates were lower for the repair of fistulas (95.5% technical, 54.5% clinical), leaks (57.1%, 28.6%), and perforations (100%, 66.7%). No immediate adverse events were noted. CONCLUSION This novel, through-the-scope endoscopic suturing system, is a safe and feasible method to repair defects that are ≤3 cm. The efficacy of this device may be better suited for superficial defects as opposed to full-thickness defects. Larger defects will need more sutures and probably a double closure technique to provide a reinforcement layer.
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- Andrew Canakis
- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston
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- Department of Gastroenterology, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center. Hershey, PA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
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Ding H, Wang D, Fu Q, Bowen H. Why is the Asian world not yet ready for through-the-scope (TTS) suturing system for the closures of GI wall defects? Asian J Surg 2023; 46:5598. [PMID: 37625960 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.08.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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- Huanfei Ding
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Zhengzhou University of Railway Engineering, Zhengzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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Wessels EM, Masclee GMC, Bredenoord AJ. An overview of the efficacy, safety, and predictors of achalasia treatments. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2023; 17:1241-1254. [PMID: 37978889 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2023.2286279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder characterized by abnormal esophageal peristalsis and the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax, resulting in poor esophageal emptying. This can be relieved by endoscopic and surgical treatments; each comes with certain advantages and disadvantages. AREAS COVERED This review aims to guide the clinician in clinical decision making on the different treatment options for achalasia regarding the efficacy, safety, and important predictors. EXPERT OPINION Botulinum toxin injection is only recommended for a selective group of achalasia patients because of the short term effect. Pneumatic dilation improves achalasia symptoms, but this effect diminishes over time and requiring repeated dilations to maintain clinical effect. Heller myotomy combined with fundoplication and peroral endoscopic myotomy are highly effective on the long term but are more invasive than dilations. Gastro-esophageal reflux complaints are more often encountered after peroral endoscopic myotomy. Patient factors such as age, comorbidities, and type of achalasia must be taken into account when choosing a treatment. The preference of the patient is also of great importance and therefore shared decision making has to play a fundamental role in deciding about treatment.
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- Elise M Wessels
- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, University Medical Centers Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, University Medical Centers Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, University Medical Centers Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Ullah S, Yang S. Through-the-scope suture closure of peroral endoscopic myotomy mucosal incision sites: not yet there. Endoscopy 2023; 55:394. [PMID: 36990079 DOI: 10.1055/a-1949-0570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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- Saif Ullah
- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Khan HM, Brar TS, Hasan MK, Kadkhodayan K, Arain MA, Hayat M, Farooq A, Singh G, Yang D. Prospective study on the efficacy of endoscopic through-the-scope tack and suture system for gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy mucosal incision site closure. Endosc Int Open 2023; 11:E187-E192. [PMID: 36845274 PMCID: PMC9949973 DOI: 10.1055/a-1978-6842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Mucosal closure after gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM) can be difficult due to the thick gastric mucosa. We evaluated the use of a novel through-the-scope (TTS) suture system for G-POEM mucosotomy closure. Patients and methods This was a single-center prospective study on consecutive patients who underwent G-POEM with TTS suture closure between February 2022 and August 2022. Technical success was defined as complete mucosotomy closure with TTS suture alone. On subgroup analysis, we compared performance on TTS suturing between the advanced endoscopist and the advanced endoscopy fellow (AEF) under supervision. Results Thirty-six consecutive patients (median age 60 years, interquartile range [IQR] 48.5-67], 72 % women) underwent G-POEM with TTS suture of the mucosotomy. Median mucosal incision length was 2 cm (IQR: 2-2.5). Mean mucosal closure and total procedure time were 17.5 ± 10.8 and 48.4 ± 16.8 minutes, respectively. Technical success was achieved in 24 patients (66.7 %) and 100 % of the cases were adequately closed with a combination of TTS suture and clips. When compared to the advanced endoscopist, the AEF required > 1 TTS suture system for complete closure significantly more frequently (66.7 % vs. 8.3 %, P = 0.009) and more time for mucosal closure (20.4 ± 12.1 vs. 11.9 ± 4.9 minutes, P = 0.03). Conclusions TTS suturing is effective and safe for G-POEM mucosal incision closure. With experience, technical success is high, and most closures may be achieved using a single TTS suture system alone, which has important cost and time implications. Additional comparative trials with other closure devices are need1ed.
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- Hafiz M. Khan
- Center for Interventional Endoscopy, AdventHealth, Orlando, Florida, United States
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- Center for Interventional Endoscopy, AdventHealth, Orlando, Florida, United States
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- Center for Interventional Endoscopy, AdventHealth, Orlando, Florida, United States
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- Center for Interventional Endoscopy, AdventHealth, Orlando, Florida, United States
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- Center for Interventional Endoscopy, AdventHealth, Orlando, Florida, United States
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- Center for Interventional Endoscopy, AdventHealth, Orlando, Florida, United States
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- Department of Medicine, AdventHealth, Orlando, Florida, United States
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- Department of Medicine, AdventHealth, Orlando, Florida, United States
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- Center for Interventional Endoscopy, AdventHealth, Orlando, Florida, United States
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