Endoscopic submucosal dissection outperforms endoscopic mucosal resection

Researchers found that endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) offers superior clinical outcomes for early oesophageal cancer compared to endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). ESD demonstrated a shorter hospitalization time (7.51 vs. 9.16 days) and a significantly better postoperative quality of life. Although ESD surgeries took longer, both techniques achieved comparable resection rates. Importantly, ESD resulted in fewer postoperative complications (4.65% vs. 13.95% for EMR), highlighting its potential as a safer option for patients.