EMR (endoscopic mucosal resection)

Coût minimum 1200 USD

Coût moyen 1300 USD

Coût maximum 1440 USD

Type d'intervention

surgical

Durée de l'intervention

30 min -1.5 hours

Séjour à l'hôpital (jours)

1 Days

What is Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)?

EMR is a minimally invasive technique used to remove precancerous or early-stage cancerous lesions from the digestive tract lining, especially in the esophagus, stomach, or colon, using an endoscope—without open surgery.

Who is the Right Candidate for EMR?

EMR is best suited for individuals with early-stage gastrointestinal tumors or large benign polyps that can’t be removed during a routine endoscopy. It’s often recommended for patients who wish to avoid major surgery but still need effective treatment.

Success Rate and Clinical Outcomes of EMR

Clinical studies show that EMR has a high success rate, especially for early GI cancers. With proper case selection and expert endoscopists, EMR can offer long-lasting results and reduce the chances of cancer progression or recurrence.

Médecins pour EMR (endoscopic mucosal resection) in India

Dr Gourdas Choudhuri

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram

CHAIRMAN-GASTROENTEROLOGY

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Dr Bhaskar Nandi

Amrita Hospital, Faridabad

MBBS,MD Medicine,DM Gastroenterology

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Dr Ram Chandra Soni

Accord Hospital, Faridabad

Chairman MBBS, MD, DM

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How is EMR Performed? Step-by-Step Inside the Body

During EMR, the endoscope is inserted into the GI tract. A saline solution is injected beneath the lesion to lift it from the deeper layers. Then, the raised lesion is snared and removed safely without damaging healthy tissue.

Procedure Duration and Hospital Stay After EMR

The EMR procedure takes 30 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on complexity. Patients are generally discharged the same day, with observation for a few hours. Normal diet resumes gradually, often starting within 24 hours.

Comparison Between EMR and ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection)

While both are endoscopic treatments, EMR is generally faster and simpler, best for smaller or flatter lesions. ESD, on the other hand, is used for larger, deeper, or complex lesions, but it requires more time and skill. EMR is often the first-line approach for many early cases.