Research Article

Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Outcomes for Gastroesophageal Tumors in Low Volume Units: A Multicenter Survey

Table 3

Predictive factors for a prolonged ESD duration.

Prolonged ESD duration (>105 mins)
Yes ()No ()

Cases done by endoscopists with training in Japan (total )9 (56.3%)7 (43.7%)
Endoscopy training (median years)1817
ESD cases observed (median number)3040
Previous EMR experience (median years)119.5
Location of lesion
 Lower stomach4 (21.1%)15 (78.9%)
 Non-lower stomach6 (37.5%)10 (62.5%)
Lesion morphology
 Flat/depressed (0-IIc)8 (42.1%)11 (58.9%)
 Elevated (0-IIa)9 (56.3%)7 (44.7%)
Size of lesion (median mm)2515

Mann–Whitney U test.
Chi-square test.