Learning curve for endoscopic submucosal dissection in early gastric neoplasm using a multibending endoscope

Background: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a representative treatment modality for early gastric neoplasms. However, the learning curve for beginners performing ESD using a multibending endoscope has not been introduced. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the learning curves of opera...

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Main Authors: Gil Ho Lee, Eunyoung Lee, Sun Gyo Lim, Bumhee Park, Sung Jae Shin, Kee Myung Lee, Choong-Kyun Noh
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Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-02-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/17562848251318861
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author Gil Ho Lee
Eunyoung Lee
Sun Gyo Lim
Bumhee Park
Sung Jae Shin
Kee Myung Lee
Choong-Kyun Noh
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Eunyoung Lee
Sun Gyo Lim
Bumhee Park
Sung Jae Shin
Kee Myung Lee
Choong-Kyun Noh
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description Background: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a representative treatment modality for early gastric neoplasms. However, the learning curve for beginners performing ESD using a multibending endoscope has not been introduced. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the learning curves of operators undergoing intensive training using a multibending endoscope. Design: This was a retrospective single center study. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed data of over 1500 consecutive gastric ESDs performed by two operators using a multibending endoscope. A change-point analysis with 50 cases of moving average speeds was used to determine the new target resection speed. Cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis was used to identify the cases required for proficiency in ESD. Risk-adjusted CUSUM (RA-CUSUM) analysis was performed for each operator after adjusting for confounding factors influencing the resection speed. Results: In total, 1491 cases were enrolled, with early gastric cancer accounting for 43.2% ( n  = 644). Overall, the en bloc resection, R0 resection, and curability rates were 97.7%, 96.0%, and 92.3%, respectively. The mean resection speed was 19.8 cm 2 /h. Because both operators surpassed the commonly used benchmark resection speed of 9 cm 2 /h in the first 50-case block, we established a new target benchmark of 17.9 cm 2 /h in the change-point analysis. CUSUM analysis indicated that performing 166 cases overall was required to achieve the benchmark, with the 2 operators needing 153 and 69 cases to meet this target speed after RA-CUSUM analysis. Conclusion: Using a multibending endoscope for gastric ESD can help beginners achieve safe and excellent outcomes. These findings will serve as a useful guide for beginners attempting to use a multibending endoscope.
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spelling doaj-art-a79f4b7d3bd34937af4ac4c4c40f26552025-08-20T02:48:30ZengSAGE PublishingTherapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology1756-28482025-02-011810.1177/17562848251318861Learning curve for endoscopic submucosal dissection in early gastric neoplasm using a multibending endoscopeGil Ho LeeEunyoung LeeSun Gyo LimBumhee ParkSung Jae ShinKee Myung LeeChoong-Kyun NohBackground: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a representative treatment modality for early gastric neoplasms. However, the learning curve for beginners performing ESD using a multibending endoscope has not been introduced. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the learning curves of operators undergoing intensive training using a multibending endoscope. Design: This was a retrospective single center study. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed data of over 1500 consecutive gastric ESDs performed by two operators using a multibending endoscope. A change-point analysis with 50 cases of moving average speeds was used to determine the new target resection speed. Cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis was used to identify the cases required for proficiency in ESD. Risk-adjusted CUSUM (RA-CUSUM) analysis was performed for each operator after adjusting for confounding factors influencing the resection speed. Results: In total, 1491 cases were enrolled, with early gastric cancer accounting for 43.2% ( n  = 644). Overall, the en bloc resection, R0 resection, and curability rates were 97.7%, 96.0%, and 92.3%, respectively. The mean resection speed was 19.8 cm 2 /h. Because both operators surpassed the commonly used benchmark resection speed of 9 cm 2 /h in the first 50-case block, we established a new target benchmark of 17.9 cm 2 /h in the change-point analysis. CUSUM analysis indicated that performing 166 cases overall was required to achieve the benchmark, with the 2 operators needing 153 and 69 cases to meet this target speed after RA-CUSUM analysis. Conclusion: Using a multibending endoscope for gastric ESD can help beginners achieve safe and excellent outcomes. These findings will serve as a useful guide for beginners attempting to use a multibending endoscope.https://doi.org/10.1177/17562848251318861
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Eunyoung Lee
Sun Gyo Lim
Bumhee Park
Sung Jae Shin
Kee Myung Lee
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Learning curve for endoscopic submucosal dissection in early gastric neoplasm using a multibending endoscope
Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology
title Learning curve for endoscopic submucosal dissection in early gastric neoplasm using a multibending endoscope
title_full Learning curve for endoscopic submucosal dissection in early gastric neoplasm using a multibending endoscope
title_fullStr Learning curve for endoscopic submucosal dissection in early gastric neoplasm using a multibending endoscope
title_full_unstemmed Learning curve for endoscopic submucosal dissection in early gastric neoplasm using a multibending endoscope
title_short Learning curve for endoscopic submucosal dissection in early gastric neoplasm using a multibending endoscope
title_sort learning curve for endoscopic submucosal dissection in early gastric neoplasm using a multibending endoscope
url https://doi.org/10.1177/17562848251318861
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