Gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection: a systematic review and meta-analysis on risk factors for poor short-term outcomes

Objective Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is now established as the first option to manage early gastric neoplasms, but its efficacy may vary according to diverse factors. We aimed to systematically identify risk factors for poor short-term outcomes of gastric ESD with the purpose to improve patients’ selection and management. Methods Three online databases ( MEDLINE , ISI Web of Knowledge and Scopus ) were searched (last search on June...