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The digestive endoscopic tunnel technique (DETT) enables endoscopic treatment for various gastrointestinal diseases. This consensus standardizes DETT procedures, indications, and management for improved patient outcomes.

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  • Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Medical Consensus Development

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  • The digestive endoscopic tunnel technique (DETT) allows endoscopic treatment for diseases previously requiring surgery.
  • DETT establishes a submucosal tunnel for diagnosing and treating lesions within the mucosa, muscularis propria (MP), and even outside the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Current applications include early-stage cancer resection, myotomy, and extra-GI lesion management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish an expert consensus on the digestive endoscopic tunnel technique (DETT).
  • To standardize indications, contraindications, procedures, and postoperative care for DETT.
  • To provide comprehensive guidance on DETT for lesions in the mucosa, MP, and outside the GI tract.

Main Methods:

  • A review and synthesis of current knowledge and practices regarding DETT.
  • Development of standardized protocols for DETT procedures.
  • Inclusion of details on tunnel creation, lesion management, and complication handling.

Main Results:

  • The consensus defines DETT, its mechanism, and significance.
  • It outlines infection prevention and management of DETT-associated complications.
  • Detailed applications for mucosal, MP, and extra-GI lesions are provided, including comparisons with other surgical operations.

Conclusions:

  • DETT is a versatile technique for endoscopic treatment of diverse gastrointestinal and extra-GI conditions.
  • Standardization through this consensus is crucial for safe and effective DETT implementation.
  • Further optimization and widespread adoption of DETT are anticipated.