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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Sep 16, 2025; 17(9): 107157
Published online Sep 16, 2025. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v17.i9.107157
Published online Sep 16, 2025. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v17.i9.107157
Advances in endoscopic closure techniques for endoscopic full-thickness resection
Meng Zhang, Jiao Liu, Jiang-Ning Gu, Ke Han, Wen Jia, Peng Li, Yong Sun, Na An, Zhuo Yang, Department of Endoscopy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China
Co-first authors: Meng Zhang and Jiao Liu.
Co-corresponding authors: Na An and Zhuo Yang.
Author contributions: Zhang M and Liu J conceptualized and designed the study, drafted the manuscript, and approved the final version for publication, and they contributed equally to this work as co-first authors; Gu JN, Han K, and Jia W provided critical revision suggestions; Sun Y and Li P performed the literature search and preliminary screening; An N and Yang Z supervised the study, reviewed and revised the manuscript, provided constructive feedback, and oversaw the submission process; both An N and Yang Z have played important and indispensable roles in the manuscript as co-corresponding authors; Yang Z applied for and obtained the funds for this research project.
Supported by Shenyang Science and Technology, No. 22-321-32-15.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Zhuo Yang, MD, PhD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Endoscopy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China. yangzhuocy@163.com
Received: March 18, 2025
Revised: May 13, 2025
Accepted: August 4, 2025
Published online: September 16, 2025
Processing time: 178 Days and 21.2 Hours
Revised: May 13, 2025
Accepted: August 4, 2025
Published online: September 16, 2025
Processing time: 178 Days and 21.2 Hours
Core Tip
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