- ESD is noninferior to TAMIS for early rectal neoplasms.
- Local recurrence rate: 0% ESD vs 6.7% TAMIS.
- Median hospital stay: 1 day (ESD) vs 2 days (TAMIS).
- Complete resection rate: 93% (ESD) vs 67% (TAMIS).
- ESD associated with fewer late complications.
- Cost analysis: ESD ($7,175) vs TAMIS ($13,135).
Source: Gastroenterology