Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Colorectal Carcinoids

ESD is effective for the resection of rectal carcinoids <20 mm and causes complications in less than 4% of patients. ESD for colonic carcinoids is feasible but associated with a higher non-R0 resection rate and a trend toward higher complications risk. Tumor features and stage determine risk for distant metastasis, so long-term follow-up is essential.