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Review
. 2025 Sep 16;17(9):107157.
doi: 10.4253/wjge.v17.i9.107157.

Advances in endoscopic closure techniques for endoscopic full-thickness resection

Meng Zhang  1 , Jiao Liu  1 , Jiang-Ning Gu  1 , Ke Han  1 , Wen Jia  1 , Peng Li  1 , Yong Sun  1 , Na An  1 , Zhuo Yang  2
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Review

Advances in endoscopic closure techniques for endoscopic full-thickness resection

Meng Zhang et al. World J Gastrointest Endosc. .

Abstract

Recently, the continuous advancement of endoscopic technology has led to the widespread application of endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) in clinical practice. The crucial aspect of EFTR is the successful closure of the wound. Initially, endoscopic clip and nylon thread suturing was employed; subsequently, a variety of innovative suturing techniques based on that have been developed, driving ongoing technological innovation in this field. Given the unique characteristics of EFTR, an increasing number of specialized endoscopic suturing devices are being explored. This article aims to systematically evaluate the efficacy, limitations, and clinical applicability of current endoscopic closure techniques for EFTR-induced defects.

Keywords: Closing devices; Endoloop; Endoscopic clip closure technique; Endoscopic full-thickness resection; Endoscopy closure.

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Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.

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