First human application of a flexible 3‐D endoscope for gastrointestinal endoscopic submucosal dissection

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This Editorial refers to the article by P. W. Y. Chiu et al., p 323–328 of this issue.

Experimental and translational research in gastrointestinal endoscopy, the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society and perspective

“…The earlier preclinical pilot studies showed that experienced endoscopists performed the porcine gastric ESD procedures with 3‐D visional endoscopy uneventfully. In addition, the participants reported a greater sense of security under 3‐D than 2‐D visualization in ESD performance 4 . A recent study has suggested a potential benefit of education in ESD using the 3‐D endoscope for trainees during the similar porcine ESD procedures 5 .…”

“…In addition, the participants reported a greater sense of security under 3-D than 2-D visualization in ESD performance. 4 A recent study has suggested a potential benefit of education in ESD using the 3-D endoscope for trainees during the similar porcine ESD procedures. 5 Thus, endoscopists have demonstrated successful translation of 3-D endoscopic technology from bench to bedside during human clinical performance of ESD.…”