#1001 - Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) in gastrointestinal tract, continuation of case #925
Initiator:
Iceland
Target Grouper:
Owner / responsible:
MDC:
Target year:
2027
I would like to reopen the discussion of ESD treatment in gastrointestinal tract, that was discussed in case #925 - Endoscopic Submucosal Dissecti... . Now ESD treatment in colon is grouped the same way as regular colonoscopy, although ESD is considerably more time consuming, labor intensive and requires expensive equipment. Our gastroenterologists have brought this up again as the DRG grouping does not represent the treatment well. They have been in contact with Swedish and Norwegian colleagues who agree that change is needed. Therefore I would appreciate a discussion of the matter in the upcoming Expert meeting. I aim for having some cost analysis based on Icelandic data ready before the meeting.