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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Aug 15, 2026; 18(8): 121073
Published online Aug 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.121073
Published online Aug 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.121073
Submucosal tunnel docking endoscopic resection for a large gastroesophageal junction leiomyoma: A case report
Wei-Jian Mai, Wang Miao, Ya-Mei Ma, Hai-Hua Zhou, Shuai Yuan, Endoscopy Center, Xiaolan Clinical Institute of Shantou University Medical College, Zhongshan 528415, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Mai WJ and Yuan S designed the research; Mai WJ and Ma YM collected the data and performed the analysis; Mai WJ prepared the manuscript draft; Yuan S supervised the work and critically revised the manuscript; Miao W and Zhou HH provided research support and assisted with the revision. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for the publication of this case report and its accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest. No financial or personal relationships with any individuals or organizations could inappropriately influence the work reported in this case report. The research received no external funding, and the authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Shuai Yuan, PhD, Endoscopy Center, Xiaolan Clinical Institute of Shantou University Medical College, No. 65 Jucheng Road, Zhongshan 528415, Guangdong Province, China. yuanshuaishuai888@126.com
Received: March 16, 2026
Revised: April 26, 2026
Accepted: June 15, 2026
Published online: August 15, 2026
Processing time: 144 Days and 21.8 Hours
Revised: April 26, 2026
Accepted: June 15, 2026
Published online: August 15, 2026
Processing time: 144 Days and 21.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Submucosal tunnel docking endoscopic resection (SDER) is a modified technique for treating a large submucosal tumor (SMT) at the gastroesophageal junction. We report a case of an 8-cm gastric leiomyoma involving three-quarters of the cardia. SDER was performed by first creating an esophageal submucosal tunnel to dissect the tumor base, followed by retroflexed endoscopic dissection in the stomach. The tumor was completely resected without bleeding or perforation. This technique may provide a safe and effective option for large, irregularly shaped SMTs at this challenging location.