ESD outperforms TEM for early rectal tumors in cost-effectiveness.

  • ESD showed a significant net monetary benefit of €1,797 for complete resection at one year.
  • The en-bloc excision rate was higher with ESD (99%) compared to TEM (92.5%).

Choosing ESD could enhance surgical outcomes while managing costs effectively.

  • Disease-free survival was better with ESD at 94.3%, versus 84.6% for TEM.

Journal Article by Beyer-Berjot L, Delettrez C (…) Lepilliez V et 33 al. in Gastroenterology

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