LAPAROSCOPY AND ENDOSCOPY COOPERATIVE SURGERY FOR SUPERFICIAL NON-AMPULLARY DUODENAL EPITHELIAL TUMORS

Abstract

The incidence of superficial non-ampullary duodenal epithelial tumors (SNADETs) has increased in recent years. However, duodenal ESD is technically more difficult than ESD in other organs and is associated with high complication rates. Laparoscopy and endoscopy cooperative surgery (LECS) is a useful alternative that overcomes the challenges associated with ESD. In this article, we describe the clinical practice of LECS for SNADETs.