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Monopolar Current Cutting Knife vs Bipolar RFA Knife
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine
Summary
This is a prospective, randomized trial that aims to study the efficacy and clinical outcomes of a novel Bipolar Knife vs. Monopolar Knives on patients who undergo endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) procedure at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center.
Official title: Comparison of the Performance of Monopolar Current Cutting Knife and Bipolar RFA Knife in Colonic Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2022-01-25
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-03-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a novel technique for the removal of advanced colonic polyps with high-risk features. ESD is minimally invasive and allows the removal of colonic adenomatous polyp without resorting to surgery. The process of ESD includes marking the lesions selected for removal, followed by submucosal injection of a lifting agent, then circumferential incisions using a specialized knife followed by submucosal dissection of the entire lesion.
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is a conventional endoscopic technique commonly used for the resection of superficial neoplastic lesions in the GI tract. EMR carries lower morbidity and mortality compared to surgery.
Locations (2)
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, United States
Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center (BSLMC)
Houston, Texas, United States