Outcomes of Endoscopic Resection of Mucosal and Submucosal Lesions in the Stomach

Outcomes of Endoscopic Resection of Mucosal and Submucosal Lesions in the Stomach.

A patient referred to have a lesion in the stomach removed. The aims of this study are to collect information on the technique of endoscopic removal of such lesions. By collecting information on a large number of patients undergoing this procedure the investigators can determine the best ways of diagnosing and removing these lesions safely and effectively.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Stomach lesion > 10mm
• Lesion limited to the mucosal and/or submucosal layer (T1 lesion)
• Aged 18 years or older

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lesion less than 10mm
• Stomach lesion involves the muscularis propria (T2 lesion) on other staging modalities such as endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)
• Aged younger than 18 years