摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides apparatus and methods for performing endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection of tissue. In a first embodiment, a hood member having a hood portion and a lever portion is provided. The hood portion is adapted to be disposed over a distal region of an endoscope. A portion of the lever portion is configured to be inserted beneath a section of mucosal tissue having a lesion, and the lever portion is configured to be rotated or otherwise maneuvered to lift the mucosal tissue in an upward direction, thereby facilitating removal of the tissue comprising the lesion. Optionally, a surgeon may advance a needle knife through the endoscope and lever portion to further incise submucosal tissue while the lever portion is disposed beneath the lesion. If desired, a flushing fluid may be provided to a target site during the procedure.</p> |