Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2008;37(5): 317-320.
한국 내시경점막하박리술(ESD)의 현재 상황
조주영ㆍ조원영
순천향대학교 의과대학 내과학교실, 소화기병센터
The Current Status of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
Joo Young Cho, M.D. and Won Young Cho, M.D.
Department of Internal Medicine, Institute for Digestive Research, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Abstract
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) is curative treatment for early gastrointestinal neoplasia, and this procedure does not involve open surgery. Significant advances of the techniques and instruments for ESD have been made and many medical institutes have the facilities to perform ESD. This article reviews the current status of ESD in Korea. (Korean J Gastrointest Endosc 2008;37: 317-320)