Abstract
We developed a new method of endoscopic mucosal resection using a cap-fitted panendoscope for the treatment of early gastric cancer, which is called EMRC. The cancer -bearing mucosa is packed inside a specially devised plastic cap under full endoscopic suction, followed by snare cauterization. Four early gastric cancer cases received this novel procedure and were successfully treated by repeated cauterization. The specimen taken was about 2cm in size at the first cauterization and well contributed to histopath-ological analysis. Using this method lesions in any part can be treated safely and easily. The resected specimens can be easily retrieved. We have never encountered any major complications such as mass bleeding or perforation. We believe that this novel procedure is useful and effective for endoscopic resection of early-stage gastric cancer.
