{"title":"内窥镜迷走神经截切术。探索第四个空间。猪模型的技术可行性研究","authors":"Kambiz Kadkhodayan MD , Shayan Irani MD","doi":"10.1016/j.vgie.2025.02.012","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and Aims</h3><div>Surgical truncal vagotomy is an effective treatment for refractory hyperacidity syndromes but is associated with significant perioperative risk, high cost, and morbidity. Endoscopic truncal vagotomy and EUS-guided vagal modulation may offer a minimally invasive alternative. In our porcine study, we evaluated the technical feasibility of endoscopic truncal vagotomy and EUS-guided targeting of the vagus nerves.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A Yorkshire pig weighing 170 lbs was used for the study under an institutional review board–approved protocol. EUS was first used to identify both the anterior and posterior vagus nerves. The nerves were tattooed using a fine-needle aspiration needle. A mucosotomy, submucosal tunnel, and full-thickness myotomy were used to access the periesophageal adventitia. A tunnel was then created in the esophageal adventitia (fourth space), and the vagus nerve was identified and transected. After transection, the mucosotomy was closed using hemostatic clips. The procedure was repeated for the anterior and posterior vagus nerves. Postprocedure necropsy confirmed accurate EUS-guided tattoo placement, complete nerve transection, and we evaluated for intraprocedural adverse events.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The procedure was technically successful, with stable intraoperative vitals noted. On necropsy, both the anterior and posterior vagus nerves were accurately tattooed and completely transected in the lower esophagus. No evidence of leaks, mediastinal injury, or adverse events was observed.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study demonstrates technical feasibility of (1) EUS-guided vagus nerve identification and targeting using a fine-needle aspiration as needed, and (2) endoscopic transection of both the anterior and posterior vagus nerves. Controlled dissection, low carbon dioxide insufflation, and meticulous technique are essential for safety. Further research is needed to refine the technique, assess safety and efficacy, and explore its full clinical potential.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55855,"journal":{"name":"VideoGIE","volume":"10 7","pages":"Pages 340-344"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0000,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Endoscopic truncal vagotomy. Exploring the fourth space. 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Endoscopic truncal vagotomy. Exploring the fourth space. A technical feasibility study in a porcine model
Background and Aims
Surgical truncal vagotomy is an effective treatment for refractory hyperacidity syndromes but is associated with significant perioperative risk, high cost, and morbidity. Endoscopic truncal vagotomy and EUS-guided vagal modulation may offer a minimally invasive alternative. In our porcine study, we evaluated the technical feasibility of endoscopic truncal vagotomy and EUS-guided targeting of the vagus nerves.
Methods
A Yorkshire pig weighing 170 lbs was used for the study under an institutional review board–approved protocol. EUS was first used to identify both the anterior and posterior vagus nerves. The nerves were tattooed using a fine-needle aspiration needle. A mucosotomy, submucosal tunnel, and full-thickness myotomy were used to access the periesophageal adventitia. A tunnel was then created in the esophageal adventitia (fourth space), and the vagus nerve was identified and transected. After transection, the mucosotomy was closed using hemostatic clips. The procedure was repeated for the anterior and posterior vagus nerves. Postprocedure necropsy confirmed accurate EUS-guided tattoo placement, complete nerve transection, and we evaluated for intraprocedural adverse events.
Results
The procedure was technically successful, with stable intraoperative vitals noted. On necropsy, both the anterior and posterior vagus nerves were accurately tattooed and completely transected in the lower esophagus. No evidence of leaks, mediastinal injury, or adverse events was observed.
Conclusions
This study demonstrates technical feasibility of (1) EUS-guided vagus nerve identification and targeting using a fine-needle aspiration as needed, and (2) endoscopic transection of both the anterior and posterior vagus nerves. Controlled dissection, low carbon dioxide insufflation, and meticulous technique are essential for safety. Further research is needed to refine the technique, assess safety and efficacy, and explore its full clinical potential.
期刊介绍:
VideoGIE, an official video journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, is an Open Access, online-only journal to serve patients with digestive diseases. VideoGIE publishes original, single-blinded peer-reviewed video case reports and case series of endoscopic procedures used in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive diseases. Videos demonstrate use of endoscopic systems, devices, and techniques; report outcomes of endoscopic interventions; and educate physicians and patients about gastrointestinal endoscopy. VideoGIE serves the educational needs of endoscopists in training as well as advanced endoscopists, endoscopy staff and industry, and patients. VideoGIE brings video commentaries from experts, legends, committees, and leadership of the society. Careful adherence to submission guidelines will avoid unnecessary delays, as incomplete submissions may be returned to the authors before initiation of the peer review process.