Objectives Mucin phenotype is a tool to classify gastric cancer, but the relationship between mucin and its malignancy still controversial. This study aimed clarify malignant potential of cancer. Methods A total 82 cases early-stage differentiated adenocarcinoma (submucosal invasion cases) obtained from surgeries were studied by immunohistochemistry. Gastric E-cadherin expression analyzed in mu...

The concept of using natural orifices to reduce the complications of surgery, Natural Orifices Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery, has also been applied to therapeutic endoscopy. Endoscopic submucosal surgery (ESS) provides more treatment options for various gastrointestinal diseases than traditional therapeutic endoscopy by using the submucosal layer as a working space. ESS has been performed in ...