Long-term outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection for high-grade dysplasia and early-stage carcinoma in the colorectum

Background:Colorectal carcinomas(CRCs)arise from premalignant precursors in an adenoma-carcinoma sequence,in which adenoma with high-grade dysplasia(HGD)and early-stage carcinoma are defined as advanced neoplasia.A limited number of studies have evaluated the long-term outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)for advanced colorectal neoplasia.This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of ESD for advanced colorectal neoplasia as well as the long-term outcomes,including local recurrence and metastasis.Methods:We analyzed data collected from 610 consecutive patients with 616 advanced colorectal neoplasia lesions treated with ESD between January 2007 and December 2013.Clinical,endoscopic,and histological data were col-lected over a median follow-up period of 58 months to determine tumor stage and type,resection status,complica-tions,tumor recurrence,and distant metastasis.Results:The overall rates of en bloc resection,histological complete resection,and major complications were 94.3%,89.4%,and 2.3%,respectively.Hybrid ESD was an independent factor of piecemeal resection.Tumor location in the colon was associated with increased risk of ESD-related complications.During the follow-up period,all patients remained free of metastasis.However,local recurrence occurred in 4 patients(0.8%);piecemeal resection was a risk factor.Conclusions:ESD is effective and safe for resection of advanced colorectal neoplasia,with a high en bloc resection rate and favorable long-term outcomes.ESD is indicated for the treatment of HGD and early-stage CRC to obtain cura-tive resection and reduce local recurrence rate.