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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopic Surgery
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

  • Limited data exists on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) following endoscopic resections.
  • Assessing quality of life is crucial for patients with gastrointestinal mucosal neoplasms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively evaluate the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) in patients undergoing endoscopic resection (ER).
  • To measure changes in quality of life from baseline to post-ER for upper and lower gastrointestinal tract tumors.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, single-center clinical trial involving 238 patients.
  • Utilized the 36-item GIQLI to assess symptoms, emotional state, and physical/social functioning.
  • Collected baseline and 4-6 week follow-up data after ER procedures (EMR, ESD, EFTR).

Main Results:

  • The mean GIQLI score increased significantly from 112.74 at baseline to 115.70 post-ER (p < 0.0001).
  • Improvement was primarily driven by enhanced emotional well-being and better gastrointestinal symptom scores.
  • The study analyzed data from 238 of 347 enrolled patients indicated for ER.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic resection leads to a significant improvement in patient quality of life.
  • Reduced symptoms and emotional burden contribute to enhanced well-being post-ER.
  • Further research is needed to explore the impact of specific endoscopic techniques on patient outcomes.