Shwetha Speciality Hospital

A First in Trichy & Delta

Shwetha Speciality Hospital Performs Rare
STER Procedure

For the first time in trichy and delta region Shwetha speciality hospital performs a remarkable medical endoscopic procedure called STER (Submucosal tunnelling Endoscopic Resection) on a 37 year old young man who was diagnosed with a Submucosal Tumor - Leiomyoma in the food pipe. He was offered a major surgery - thoracotomy/thoracoscopy to remove the tumor in another hospital. He was completely in a state of depression not knowing how he could go through this morbid surgery for a benign condition, he being the bread winner for the family and that’s when he learnt about the endoscopic method through means of media and finally approached us for incision less procedure. The procedure was done by Dr SNK Chenduran, consultant Gastroenterologist and advanced therapeutic endoscopist one among the few in the country to do third space endoscopy and the procedure went well being the FIRST IN THE STATE OF TAMILNADU outside Chennai for a lesion of this size 2.3 cm to be removed as a Whole Tumor through Endoscopic method which was present in the esophagus at 20 to 23cms from the incisors. The procedure was uneventful and the patient had been discharged on Day 2 and returned to his normal life the following day.

STER is a NOVEL ENDOSCOPIC Technique which is technically demanding done by only few in India for the treatment of Submucosal Tumors of the upper gastrointestinal tract while preserving the mucosal and muscle integrity. This technique is part of THIRD SPACE ENDOSCOPY adapted from POEM and ESD.

STER is a newer, minimally invasive technique specifically designed for conditions like leiomyoma (Tumor) of the GI tract (food pipe and stomach) - Here’s how it differs from conventional surgery:

Minimally Invasive :

STER is performed using an endoscope, which is inserted through the mouth. There are no external incisions, which leads to reduced or no postoperative pain and no scarring.

Tunnel Creation :

The procedure involves creating a tunnel within the submucosal layer of the esophagus to access and remove the leiomyoma(Tumor) directly. This allows for precise targeting of the tumor while preserving surrounding tissues.

Shorter Recovery :

Patients typically experience a quicker recovery and can often return home the same day or the next, significantly reducing the time spent in the hospital.

Less / No Pain :

Because there are no large incisions, patients tend to report less or no pain during the recovery period.

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Shwetha Speciality Hospital Performs Rare STER Procedure

Shwetha Speciality Hospital Performs Rare
STER Procedure