Comparison of Endoscopic Suturing Techniques for Closure of the Transgastric Entrance Site for Notes Procedures

Endoscopic closure of the gastric wall incision created to enter the peritoneal cavity remains problematic. Several techniques (closure with endoscopic clips, T-bars, stapling devices, etc) have not achieved quality of closure comparable to surgical suturing.AIM: To compare clinical and histological results of continuous suture line and interrupted stitches created by novel endoscopic suturing device in a randomized, prospective, controlled animal trial.