Underwater Resection of Non-pedunculated Colorectal Lesions

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of underwater resection (polypectomy) versus conventional polypectomy techniques for small and large colorectal lesions identified during colonoscopy.

Detailed Description
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Conventional endoscopic resection of small and large (≥1cm) colorectal lesions is well established and performed with the colon fully distended with gas. Conventional polypectomy is effective, but the rate of incomplete resection is approximately 10%. Incomplete eradication of precancerous lesions contributes to interval colorectal cancer; therefore, alternative techniques for resection that safely and effectively increase the rate of complete resection are important. Underwater resection (UR) of benign colorectal lesions is a novel technique that utilizes the advantages of water aided endoscopic methods and may decrease the incomplete resection rate of small and large non-pedunculated lesions. The investigators propose the hypothesis that small (6-9mm) and large (≥1cm) non-pedunculated neoplastic colorectal lesions resected by UR (partially distended, water filled lumen without submucosal fluid injection), will significantly decrease the incomplete resection rate (IRR) compared to conventional polypectomy performed in a gas distended lumen. Small (6-9mm) and large (≥1cm) non-pedunculated benign neoplastic colorectal lesions identified during screening, surveillance, diagnostic or therapeutic colonoscopy will be randomized to conventional polypectomy (in a gas distended lumen with or without submucosal fluid injection) versus UR (partially distended, water filled lumen without submucosal injection) at the patient level. Small (6-9mm) lesions will be removed with a 9mm firm, thin wire cold snare and large (≥1cm) lesions will be removed by snare electrocautery. Efforts to remove lesions en bloc with a small rim of normal mucosa will be made, although some larger lesions (≥2cm) may require piecemeal resection. Submucosal fluid injection with a solution may be used with conventional techniques for large and/or flat lesions. Post-polypectomy incomplete resection rates will be assessed from 4 quadrant biopsies obtained around the resection site immediately post-resection.

Official Title
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Underwater Resection of Non-pedunculated Colorectal Lesions: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Conditions
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Colorectal Neoplasms

Intervention / Treatment
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* Procedure: Underwater resection
* Procedure: Conventional (gas distended colon) resection
* Procedure: Standard polypectomy


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Adult (≥18 years old) male and female patients. Scheduled for outpatient colonoscopy. Patient able to provide informed consent. Benign, small (6-9mm) and large (≥1cm) non-pedunculated colorectal lesions. Exclusion Criteria: Diminutive (≤5mm) and pedunculated polyps. Lesions suspected of harboring deep submucosal invasion. Patients who decline to participate or are unable to provide informed consent.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Underwater resection<br>All eligible lesion identified in a patient will be resected by the underwater technique. Excluded lesions will be resected by standard polypectomy. | Procedure: Underwater resection<br>* Underwater resection of eligible lesions will be performed with air exclusion (air will be suctioned and completely removed) without submucosal injection in a partially collapsed colon lumen filled with water. Water will be infused with the foot pedal to facilitate visualization during UR and there will be no limit to the amount of water infused. Hot and cold resection techniques will be utilized.<br>Procedure: Standard polypectomy<br>* Standard polypectomy will be performed for diminutive (<6mm), pedunculated and semi-pedunculated lesions that do not fall under the inclusion criteria for the study. These lesions will be removed in a gas distended colon with a 9mm firm, thin wire cold snare or snare electrocautery for large (≥1cm) lesions.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Conventional resection<br>All eligible lesion identified in a patient will be resected by the conventional (gas distended colon) resection techniques. Excluded lesions will be resected by standard polypectomy. | Procedure: Conventional (gas distended colon) resection<br>* Conventional polypectomy of eligible lesions will be performed in a gas distended colon. Hot and cold resection techniques will be utilized. Submucosal fluid injection with a solution containing hydroxyethyl starch, dilute epinephrine and a contrast agent may be used with conventional techniques for large (≥1cm) and/or flat lesions. There will be no limit to the amount of submucosal injection used.<br>Procedure: Standard polypectomy<br>* Standard polypectomy will be performed for diminutive (<6mm), pedunculated and semi-pedunculated lesions that do not fall under the inclusion criteria for the study. These lesions will be removed in a gas distended colon with a 9mm firm, thin wire cold snare or snare electrocautery for large (≥1cm) lesions.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Incomplete resection rate (histologic) |  | 24 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Colonoscopy, Polypectomy