ENDOSCOPIC HAND-SUTURING

Abstract

For secure intraluminal closure, endoscopic hand-suturing (EHS), which involves continuous suturing by using a commercially-available barbed surgical suture and a through-the-scope-type flexible needle holder, has been introduced. This technique appears promising and useful for various situations including prevention of bleeding after endoscopic submucosal dissection as a strong and reliable tissue apposition method. The development, permeation and expansion of the indications of EHS are expected.