A comparison of the efficacy and safety of endoscopic full-thickness resection and laparoscopic-assisted surgery for small gastrointestinal stromal tumors

摘要

Laparoscopic-assisted surgery (LAC) is an alternative to open surgery for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). Endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR), a recently developed procedure, is increasingly used to resect GISTs originated from the muscularis propria. In this retrospective study, we aimed to compare EFTR with LAC as minimally invasive treatments for GISTs, especially those with a diameter < 2 cm, originating from the muscularis propria. Moreover, we evaluated the clinical efficacy, safety, and feasibility of EFTR for GISTs.