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Review Closing the Gaps: Endoscopic Suturing for Large Submucosal and Full-Thickness Defects
Keshav Kukreja, Suma Chennubhotla, Bharat Bhandari, Ankit Arora, Shashideep Singhal,orcid
Clinical Endoscopy 2018;51(4):352-356.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2017.117
Published online: March 5, 2018

Divisions of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA

Correspondence: Shashideep Singhal Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 6431 Fannin, MSB 4.234, Houston, TX 77030, USA Tel: +1-713-500-6677, Fax: +1-713-500-6699, E-mail: sdsinghal@gmail.com
• Received: July 19, 2017   • Revised: November 24, 2017   • Accepted: December 21, 2017

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  • This article is a systematic review of relevant literature on endoscopic suturing as a primary closure technique for large submucosal and full-thickness defects after endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), and endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR). A comprehensive literature search was conducted through 2016 by using PubMed, to find peer-reviewed original articles. The specific factors considered were the procedural indications and details, success rates, clinical outcomes including complications, and study limitations. Six original articles were included in the final review: two with non-human subjects and four with human subjects. The mean success rate of endoscopic suturing was 97.4% (100% for human subjects and 95.4% for non-human subjects). The procedural time ranged from 7 to 89 min. The average size and depth of lesions were 2.71 cm (3.74 cm [human] and 1.96 cm [non-human]) and 1.52 cm, respectively. The technique itself had no reported impact on mortality. In conclusion, endoscopic suturing is a minimally invasive technique for the primary closure of defects caused by EMR, ESD, and EFTR, with a high success and low complication rate.
  • Keywords: Endoscopic suturing; Endoscopic mucosal resection; Endoscopic submucosal dissection; Submucosal defects; Endoscopic full-thickness defects
The role of advanced endoscopic resection techniques in the treatment of pre-neoplastic and early neoplastic lesions have been established during the past decade. Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is a well-established minimally invasive therapy for pre-neoplastic gastrointestinal lesions [1]. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) are fast gaining worldwide recognition and becoming more widely used [2-5], as they allow for the acquisition of larger tissue samples, resulting in greater R0 resection rates and lower instances of local recurrence [6,7]. Because it involves the intentional creation of a full-thickness defect followed by endoscopic closure, EFTR is the most invasive of the three endoscopic therapies. Therefore, it has an appropriately greater risk of post-procedural adverse events such as bleeding and perforation [8]. In a review article on ESD, the rate of complications (namely perforation, peritonitis, and bleeding) among gastric, esophageal, and colorectal ESD was noted to be 3.5%, 3.3%, and 4.6%, respectively [9]. In the past, post-procedural complications such as iatrogenic perforation required immediate surgical intervention, resulting in greater costs, increased hospitalization length, and the possibility of additional post-procedural adverse events. However, with the latest advances in endoscopic therapy, the majority of perforations resulting from EMR and ESD can now be managed endoscopically [10].
One method endoscopists used to achieve closure of EMR and ESD defects was the application of endoscopic clips. However, tissue approximation is not a traditional indication for endoscopic clips, as these were created to obtain hemostasis during unintentional intra-procedural bleeding. Employing endoscopic clips for the approximation of larger defects was not only a cumbersome process but also required the application of multiple clips [11]. As an advancement in defect closure, over-the-scope-clips (OTSCs), which could close defects up to 2 cm, were introduced [12]. However, OTSCs have two significant limitations: their inability to close larger defects and the difficulty in removing the OTSCs in cases of incomplete resection. In an effort to overcome these deficiencies and decrease the risk of complications, endoscopic full-thickness tissue apposition devices such as endoscopic suturing systems were developed, with the intention of achieving tissue approximation equivalent to that of surgical stitching.
The OverStitch™ (Apollo Endosurgery Inc., Austin, TX, USA) is one of the commercially available endoscopic suturing devices [13], and was created to provide better tissue approximation and control of the depth of suture placement. It incorporates a curved suturing needle [14-18] that can be reloaded multiple times without requiring scope withdrawal (Fig. 1) [14]. This suturing device has been successfully used in a variety of applications, including closure of persistent gastrocutaneous fistulae, fixation of esophageal stents, suturing of ulcers, and reducing dilated gastrojejunal anastamoses after bariatric surgery [11,14,19-21].
Studies have demonstrated the feasibility and safety of the immediate closure of large luminal defects by using an endoscopic suturing device with a curved needle [5,22]. This review includes independent studies, to date, describing the efficacy and utility of endoscopic suturing.
A comprehensive English literature search was completed by using PubMed and Google Scholar to locate peer-reviewed original and review articles between 2008 and 2016 with the following keywords: endoscopic suturing, submucosal defects, EMR, ESD, and endoscopic full-thickness defects. There were no large case series or randomized control trials available to permit the use of formal systematic review protocols.
Both human and non-human (porcine) studies were included. To further locate additional studies, the references of pertinent studies were also searched individually. The specific factors considered were the procedural indications and details, success rates, clinical outcomes including complications, and study limitations.
A total of six original peer-reviewed articles were identified. The human and non-human studies included are summarized in Table 1. The studies were performed between 2008 and 2016 in Japan, Italy, Germany, and the United States of America. EMR and EMR were used to treat both benign and malignant lesions including tubular and tubulovillous adenomas, lipomas, and adenocarcinomas of the stomach, rectum, and colon. The average size and depth of lesions were 2.71 cm (3.74 cm [human] and 1.96 cm [non-human]) and 1.52 cm, respectively. In total, 17 human subjects and 22 non-human subjects were analyzed in the six studies. There was no reported mortality from the procedure itself.
Technique
All of the studies employed Overstitch (Apollo Endosurgery, Austin, TX, USA) (Fig. 1A, B), except for one case review by von Renteln et al., in which a Plicator device (NDO Surgical Inc., Mansfield, MA, USA) was used [23]. All endoscopists were considered technically proficient and used standard Olympus endoscopes. Two studies measured response to suturing in porcine subjects and included a necropsy at the time of follow-up (at 1–2 weeks) [16,22]. EMR, ESD, and EFTR were performed using accepted and standard techniques, with the use of saline containing indigo carmine dye when appropriate, and standard knives (Dual knife, IT-2 knife, and triangle-tip knife; Olympus America Inc., Center Valley, PA, USA) [18,22,24,25]. A unique technique was employed by Rajan et al., in which a submucosal endoscopy with mucosal flap was created to obtain full-thickness gastric biopsies [16].
In most cases, polypropylene sutures were used owing to their low tissue reactivity and increased durability. The sutures were deployed in a continuous or interrupted manner. The number of sutures deployed ranged from two to four in porcine subjects and from one to two in human subjects. The procedures done on human subjects ranged from 8 to 19 min, whereas those carried out on porcine subjects ranged from 7 to 89 min.
Clinical success
Successful primary closure was defined as complete approximation of the defect with the sutures visualized endoscopically. A visual example of a defect before and after endoscopic suturing is provided in Fig. 2A and B, respectively. A mean success rate of 97.4% (100% in human subjects and 95.4% in non-human subjects) was achieved. No immediate or delayed complications occurred in human subjects at the time of follow-up, which varied from 2 weeks to 5 months among the studies. Minor complications including tarry stools, abscesses, and adhesions were reported in a few porcine subjects (Table 1).
Endoscopic techniques for mucosal, submucosal, and full-thickness resections are becoming increasingly popular as minimally invasive alternatives to surgical interventions. However, for larger, more complex lesions, there is a higher risk of bleeding and perforation. This review summarizes the current evidence for endoscopic suturing as a safe and effective technique for both preventing and managing complications after EMR, ESD, and EFTR. Research on endoscopic suturing with the Overstitch device has shown efficacy in anastomosis dehiscence, fistula closure, stent migration, and iatrogenic perforations after ESD in humans and after full-thickness gastric resection in porcine models. Another utility of endoscopic suturing, as determined in our recent review, is the reduction of dilated gastrojejunal anastomoses, a complication of bariatric surgery [21].
Our presently reviewed articles include results for both gastric and colonic lesions; suturing both before and after endoscopic resection; and resection at mucosal, submucosal, and full-thickness depths. Among the two studies on porcine subjects, greater primary closure rates were observed in the closure of EMR and full-thickness defects than those of ESD [6,16]. Possibly, the difference between mucosal, submucosal, and full-thickness closure in porcine subjects can be attributed to the increased thickness of the gastric wall and muscularis propria in these animals. Electrocautery in ESD causes scarring and may obstruct the tissue margins, making them less suitable for suturing. Additionally, the use of submucosal injections in ESD to lift the lesion increases the wall thickness and may make suture placement more difficult. Interestingly, von Renteln et al. described two cases in which endoscopic suturing was used to surround the lesion, with the sutures placed underneath, obtaining closure of the gastric wall before snare mucosectomy [23]. This method firstly prevents the formation of a defect, and also provides an alternative to submucosal injections for lifting a lesion.
Larger studies indicating post-EFTR success with Overstitch in human subjects are lacking; however, the case report by Azzolini et al. suggests its efficacy [24]. After EFTR, they achieved complete closure with evidence of only a mucosal scar and no complications at the 5-month follow-up. In comparison, the use of Overstitch to correct unintentional full-thickness defects as complications after EMR and ESD is supported by the case study by von Renteln et al. and the retrospective analysis by Kantsevoy et al. [23,25]. Both studies reported complete closure with minimal to no complications. Endoscopic suturing was compared to endoscopic clip placement in five patients, four of whom required laparoscopic colon resection with an ileocolonic anastomosis because of increasing abdominal pain after the procedure [25]. This indirectly provides support for endoscopic stitching as a viable method for closure in EFTR procedures. Furthermore, it emphasizes that conventional hemostatic clips are inappropriate for achieving long-term closure at any level of thickness and should be reserved for obtaining temporary hemostasis.
Although endoscopic suturing has shown utility, it is not without limitations. The currently available endoscopic suturing devices require a double-channel therapeutic endoscope, which is not available in all centers. Furthermore, endoscopic suturing has a considerable learning curve as compared to deploying clips (through-the-scope clips and OTSCs), which all gastroenterologists use routinely. The additional cost of endoscopic suturing devices also needs consideration. With ongoing research, a more defined application of endoscopic suturing can be expected.
This review of six original articles supports the notion that endoscopic suturing is a safe and effective method for obtaining closure in both gastric and colonic defects at all levels of thickness. Although more evidence is currently available for endoscopic suturing after EMR and ESD in comparison to EFTR, there is good reason to believe that it would produce similar results. Future studies should focus on assessing endoscopic suturing as a method of achieving closure post-EFTR.
Fig. 1.
(A) Overstitch Endcap with Helix. (B) Overstitch device on dual channel endoscope. Used with permission from Apollo Endosurgery, Austin, TX, USA.
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Fig. 2.
(A) Large defect following endoscopic submucosal dissection. (B) Following closure of defect with Overstitch device.
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Table 1.
Studies Describing Endoscopic Suturing for Closure of Gastrointestinal Defects
Study No. of subjects Human (H)/Animal (A) Procedure type Location Mean length (mm) Successful closure Mean number of sutures Mean procedure time Time to follow-up (mo) Complications
Azzolini et al. (2015) [24] 1 H En bloc resection Rectum 20 100% - - 5 None
von Renteln et al. (2008) [23] 4 H EMR, Fistual repair Stomach 23 100% 1.5 15 0 N/A
Kantsevoy et al. (2014) [18] 12 H ESD Stomach, Colon 42.5 100% 1.6 10 3 None
Kantsevoy et al. (2016) [25] 16 H EMR, ESD Colon 5.6 100% 1.6 13.4 3 None
Kobayashi et al. (2015) [22] 10 A ESD, EFTR Stomach 30 100% in EFTR 2 15.5 0.25 Melena
85.7% in ESD
Rajan et al. (2012) [16] 12 A FTGB Stomach 11 100% 3 61 0.5 Minimal adhesions (n=5)

EMR, endoscopic mucosal resection; ESD, endoscopic submucosal dissection; EFTR, endoscopic full-thickness resection; FTGB, full thickness gastric biopsy; N/A, not available.

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    Fig. 1. (A) Overstitch Endcap with Helix. (B) Overstitch device on dual channel endoscope. Used with permission from Apollo Endosurgery, Austin, TX, USA.
    Fig. 2. (A) Large defect following endoscopic submucosal dissection. (B) Following closure of defect with Overstitch device.

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    Closing the Gaps: Endoscopic Suturing for Large Submucosal and Full-Thickness Defects
    Study No. of subjects Human (H)/Animal (A) Procedure type Location Mean length (mm) Successful closure Mean number of sutures Mean procedure time Time to follow-up (mo) Complications
    Azzolini et al. (2015) [24] 1 H En bloc resection Rectum 20 100% - - 5 None
    von Renteln et al. (2008) [23] 4 H EMR, Fistual repair Stomach 23 100% 1.5 15 0 N/A
    Kantsevoy et al. (2014) [18] 12 H ESD Stomach, Colon 42.5 100% 1.6 10 3 None
    Kantsevoy et al. (2016) [25] 16 H EMR, ESD Colon 5.6 100% 1.6 13.4 3 None
    Kobayashi et al. (2015) [22] 10 A ESD, EFTR Stomach 30 100% in EFTR 2 15.5 0.25 Melena
    85.7% in ESD
    Rajan et al. (2012) [16] 12 A FTGB Stomach 11 100% 3 61 0.5 Minimal adhesions (n=5)
    Table 1. Studies Describing Endoscopic Suturing for Closure of Gastrointestinal Defects

    EMR, endoscopic mucosal resection; ESD, endoscopic submucosal dissection; EFTR, endoscopic full-thickness resection; FTGB, full thickness gastric biopsy; N/A, not available.

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