Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 31, 2026
The C-seal: A Biofragmentable Drain Protecting the Stapled Colorectal Anastomosis from Leakage
Published on: November 4, 2010
Underwater Clip Closure versus Conventional Clip Closure following Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in Colorectal
Hirotaka Oura1, Daisuke Murakami2, Harutoshi Sugiyama1
1Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, Chiba, Japan.
Introduction:
This single-center retrospective study compared underwater clip closure (UCC) with conventional clip closure (CCC) under routine gas insufflation for post-endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) ulcers of colorectal lesions measuring ≤5 cm.
Methods:
Between May 2021 and June 2023, 89 patients were enrolled. Since March 2022, all cases underwent UCC. Patients were divided into the UCC group (n = 52) and the CCC group (n = 37). Primary outcomes were complete closure rate and incidence of post-ESD coagulation syndrome (PECS), delayed bleeding, and perforation. Secondary outcomes included closure time and number of clips used.
Results:
Complete closure was achieved in all cases, with no PECS, delayed bleeding, or perforation in either group. Median closure time was significantly shorter in the UCC group (10 min [IQR, 7-14]) than in the CCC group (11 min [IQR, 8.5-19]; p = 0.044). The number of clips used was similar (median 10 in both groups; p = 0.290). Multiple regression analysis identified both resection area (p < 0.001) and closure method (p = 0.002) as independent factors affecting closure time.
Conclusion:
UCC may decrease the time required for post-ESD closure of colorectal lesions measuring ≤5 cm, while using a comparable number of clips to CCC, with no serious complications.
More Related Videos
08:26Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction
Published on: March 24, 2023
04:05Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy for the Treatment of Anastomotic Leakage after Total Gastrectomy with Esophagojejunostomy
Published on: August 22, 2025
Related Concept Videos
01:26Imaging Studies III: Gastrointestinal Motility Studies and Virtual Colonoscopy
Radionuclide Testing
Radionuclide testing is a sophisticated medical technique for assessing gastrointestinal motility. It focuses on gastric emptying and colonic transit time. Radioactive markers track the movement of food through the digestive system, providing insights into gastrointestinal disorders.
In gastric emptying studies, a meal's liquid and solid...
01:19Appendicitis