A prospective study of endoscopic treatment for early gastric cancer in Japan: An interim report

• DOI: 10.1046/j.1443-1661.2000.00005.x
• Publication Date: 2003-03-11T14:09:07Z
• Authors: Kazunori Ida; Saburo Nakazawa; Yoshiki Hiki; Minoru Kurihara; Junji Yoshino; Masahiro Tada; Hitoshi Shimao; Takahiro Katoh; Hirofumi Niwa; Takao Sakita
• Keywords: Interim analysis; Interim; Endoscopic mucosal resection; Endoscopic treatment

Background : This prospective study was designed to clarify the present status and problems inherent in endoscopic treatment of early gastric cancer by mucosal resection other modalities Japan investigate possibility extending indications for treatment. Methods A total 409 patients with lesions were enrolled this study. Of these, 219 (182 group I 37 II) evaluated. Results Histological evaluation showed that complete resection, relatively incomplete absolutely carried out 103 (56.6%), 20 (11.0%), 59 (32.4%) lesions, respectively. Surgery performed two group. The remaining 180 followed up endoscopy after Recurrence occurred 14 57 receiving additional treatment, while no recurrence noted or At present, 175 have been endoscopy. 30 differentiated carcinoma II revealed successful only six (20%) lesions. Thirty including 24 endoscopically. None recurrence. Conclusion An interim report is presented herein. Both groups over past 5 years, final authors aim discuss effectiveness various kinds therapeutic extend indication cancer.