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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Mar 15, 2026; 18(3): 115737
Published online Mar 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i3.115737
Short- and long-term outcomes after endoscopic resection of sporadic nonampullary duodenal tumors: An 11-year single-center retrospective study
Hang Yu, Long Rong, Yun-Long Cai, Guan-Yi Liu, Xin-Yue Guo, Department of Endoscopy Center, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
ORCID number: Long Rong (0009-0002-1386-9904).
Author contributions: Rong L conceiving and designing the study; Cai YL, Liu GY, Guo XY collecting the data; Cai YL, Liu GY, Guo XY analyzing and interpreting the data; Yu H writing the manuscript; Rong L providing critical revisions that are important for the intellectual content; all authors approving the final version of the manuscript.
Supported by National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding Interdepartmental Research Project of Peking University First Hospital, No. 2024IR01.
Institutional review board statement: The study complied with the Declaration of Helsinki and was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Peking University First Hospital (No. 2025110).
Informed consent statement: All participants provided written informed consent.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare that they have no conflict of interests.
Data sharing statement: Technical appendix, statistical code, and dataset available from the corresponding author at long-rongbjpek@hotmail.com. Participants gave informed consent for data sharing.
Corresponding author: Long Rong, Department of Endoscopy Center, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100034, China. long-rongbjpek@hotmail.com
Received: October 31, 2025
Revised: December 17, 2025
Accepted: January 19, 2026
Published online: March 15, 2026
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

Sporadic nonampullary duodenal tumors (SNADTs) are rare in clinical practice. Endoscopic resection (ER) is widely used in the treatment of SNADTs. However, the clinical outcome following ER for SNADTs remains unclear.

AIM

To evaluate the clinical efficacy of ER for SNADTs.

METHODS

We retrospectively analyzed clinical data and follow-up information for SNADT patients who underwent ER at Peking University First Hospital between January 2013 and May 2024. Patients were grouped by technique: Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), or ESD with snare assistance (ESD-S). The outcomes included procedure time, complications, en bloc resection, complete resection, and recurrence during short- and long-term follow-up.

RESULTS

A total of 124 consecutive patients were included (EMR 66; ESD 26; ESD-S 32). Procedure time differed significantly among the three groups. The en bloc resection rates were 87.9% (EMR), 100% (ESD), and 93.8% (ESD-S). The complete resection rates were 87.9% (EMR), 80.8% (ESD), and 87.5% (ESD-S). No delayed bleeding occurred. One intraprocedural perforation occurred, it improved with conservative management. Four delayed perforations occurred; three required surgery and one was treated conservatively. Ninety-six patients had ≥ 12 months of follow-up; two (2.1%) developed local recurrence and underwent repeat endoscopic treatment, with no further recurrence.

CONCLUSION

ER for SNADTs is safe and effective. In addition to EMR and ESD, a modified ESD technique (ESD-S) is effective. Endoscopic therapy is a viable and effective option for recurrence.

Key Words: Sporadic nonampullary duodenal tumor; Endoscopic treatment; Clinical efficacy; Complication; Prognosis

Core Tip: Sporadic nonampullary duodenal tumors (SNADTs) are uncommon neoplasms in clinical practice. Endoscopic resection (ER) has become a widely adopted therapeutic modality for these lesions. Our study evaluates the outcomes of ER for nonampullay duodenal tumors to assess its efficacy and safety. ER for SNADTs is a safe and effective treatment strategy. Endoscopic therapy represents a viable first-line option for appropriately selected patients, offering favorable oncologic outcomes. Long-term follow-up and careful endoscopic surveillance are recommended to ensure early detection and management of potential recurrences.



INTRODUCTION

Sporadic nonampullary duodenal tumors (SNADTs)-including nonampullary duodenal adenomas, duodenal neuroendocrine tumors, Brunner’s gland adenoma, and follicular lymphoma-are relatively rare, with an overall prevalence of 1.0%-4.6%[1,2]. As endoscopic imaging and diagnostic capabilities improve, the detection of SNADTs has increased. Duodenal adenomas typically present as flat or slightly elevated lesions with irregular whitish opaque contents, a milky-white appearance, and abnormal microvascular patterns[3,4]. Duodenal neuroendocrine tumors are commonly found in the bulb and often present a depressed surface and vascular dilation.

Endoscopic resection (ER) is widely used for SNADTs, yet duodenal ER remains technically demanding and carries greater risk than procedures at other gastrointestinal sites. A thin and pliable muscle layer, narrow lumen, sharp angulation, the presence of Brunner’s glands, and rich submucosal vascularity complicate treatment[5,6]. Current ER techniques include endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), and ESD with snare assistance (ESD-S). In this study, the outcomes following ER for SNADTs at our center are retrospectively examined to assess its efficacy and safety.

MATERIALS AND METHODS
Study design and patients

This retrospective included consecutive patients with endoscopically diagnosed primary SNADTs who underwent ER at the endoscopic center of Peking University First Hospital between January 2013 and May 2024. The exclusion criteria were gastrointestinal polyposis syndromes (familial adenomatous polyposis or Peutz-Jeghers syndrome) and advanced malignant tumors. All patients underwent comprehensive preoperative evaluation, and informed consent (or an approved alternatives) was obtained. The study complied with the Declaration of Helsinki and was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Peking University First Hospital (No. 2025110).

Endoscopic procedure and follow-up

All procedures were performed by experienced endoscopists with at least 10000 prior gastroscopies. Sedation was administered with continuous monitoring of vital signs. High-definition white-light endoscopy and narrow-band imaging were used to identify the lesion and determine its relationship to the ampulla of Vater. The resection strategy was individualized after the lesion size, location, and procedural risk were assessed. For small lesions and those exhibiting a protruding gross morphology, EMR is generally considered the treatment of choice. However, in the case of larger submucosal tumors (SMT) or flat lesions, EMR is associated with a reduced probability of achieving complete en bloc resection and carries an increased risk of residual neoplastic tissue. Consequently, ESD or ESD-S is typically preferred in these scenarios to enhance resection completeness and curative potential. When technical challenges-such as difficult anatomical access, poor lesion visibility, or anticipated fibrosis-are anticipated during endoscopic intervention, ESD-S may be specifically selected to balance the need for adequate tumor resection with the minimization of procedural complications, including perforation and intraoperative bleeding.

EMR: Submucosal lifting with saline containing methylene blue was followed by snare resection (Figure 1).

Figure 1
Figure 1 Endoscopic mucosal resection for sporadic nonampullary duodenal tumor. 0-IIc lesion, 6 mm × 5 mm, tubular adenoma, vertical margin (-), horizontal margin (-). A: Lesion in the descending duodenum; B: Indigo carmine delineated margins; C: Submucosal methylene blue saline injection; D: Snare ligation; E: Post- endoscopic mucosal resection ulcer; F: Complete clip closure.

ESD: Marking dots were placed outside the lesion, and methylene blue saline was then injected into the submucosa; sodium hyaluronate was added to maintain a durable cushion. Circumferential incision and submucosal dissection were performed using a dual knife (Olympus, Tokyo, Japan) or a gold knife (Micro-Tech, Nanjing, China) (Figures 2 and 3).

Figure 2
Figure 2 Endoscopic submucosal dissection for sporadic nonampullary duodenal tumor. 0-IIa lesion, 15 mm × 10 mm, mucosal carcinoma, vertical margin (-), horizontal margin (-). A: Lesion in the descending duodenum; B: Narrow band imaging revealed irregular microvascular and microsurface patterns; C: Injection after marking; D and E: Circumferential incision and submucosal dissection with golden knife; F: Post-endoscopic submucosal dissection ulcer; G: Clip closure; H: En bloc specimen.
Figure 3
Figure 3 Endoscopic submucosal dissection for sporadic nonampullary duodenal tumor. Submucosal tumor, 10 mm × 6 mm, neuroendocrine tumor G1, vertical margin (-), horizontal margin (-). A: Lesion in the bulb; B: Micro-probe endoscopic ultrasonography showed a hypoechoic lesion in the second layer; C: Marking; D and E: Dissection with golden knife; F: Post-endoscopic submucosal dissection ulcer; G: Clip closure; H: En bloc specimen.

ESD-S: After marking and submucosal elevation with saline containing methylene blue and sodium hyaluronate, a circumferential incision was made with the above-mentioned knives. Most of the submucosal dissection was performed using high-frequency knives, and the lesion was ultimately removed with a snare (Figure 4).

Figure 4
Figure 4 Endoscopic submucosal dissection with snare for sporadic nonampullary duodenal tumor. 0-IIa lesion, 12 mm × 8 mm, high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia, vertical margin (-), horizontal margin (-). A: Lesion in the descending duodenum; B: Narrow band imaging abnormalities; C: Indigo carmine delineation; D: Submucosal dissection until most of the lesion was freed; E: Final snare excision; F: Post-endoscopic submucosal dissection with snare ulcer; G: Clip closure; H: En bloc specimen.

After resection, hemostasis was achieved with electrocoagulation using hot-biopsy forceps or the tip of the snare to reduce the risk of delayed bleeding. Prophylactic clip closure or purse-string suturing was applied to minimize delayed perforation. In high-risk patients, a nasogastric tube was used to drain gastric and pancreaticobiliary secretions to mitigate wound erosion. Perioperative adverse events were carefully assessed.

After discharge, outpatient and endoscopic follow-up were scheduled at 6 and 12 months during the first year and annually thereafter to assess local recurrence. If recurrence was suspected and confirmed by tissue sampling, additional endoscopic treatment was recommended.

Definitions

Lesions were classified by macroscopic morphology as the protruding, flat, or SMT type. Procedure time was measured from the initial submucosal injection to the completion of resection. Intraprocedural perforation was defined as a visible muscularis propria defect during the procedure. Delayed perforation was diagnosed by postprocedural CT evidence of free air accompanied by severe abdominal pain. Delayed bleeding was defined as postoperative hemorrhage requiring medical intervention. En bloc resection denoted removal in a single piece without fragmentation. Complete resection was defined as tumor-free vertical and horizontal margins, irrespective of en bloc status.

Clinical outcomes

Outcomes were divided into short-term and long-term categories. Short-term outcomes included procedural success (en bloc and complete resection) and procedure-related complications (bleeding and perforation). The long-term outcome of interest was local recurrence, defined as tumor regrowth at the resection scar, among patients with at least 12 months of surveillance. For patients who were followed up at outside hospitals, information was collected via telephone and e-mail from patients or referring physicians.

Statistical analysis

Analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics for Mac, version 25.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, United States). Normally distributed continuous variables (e.g., age and lesion size) are expressed as the mean ± SD and were compared using one-way ANOVA. Non-normally distributed variables (e.g., operative time) are presented as median (range) and were compared using the Mann-Whitney U test. Categorical variables are summarized as n (%) and were compared using the χ2 test or Fisher’s exact test, as appropriate. A two-sided P value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant to indicate statistical significance.

RESULTS
Patient and lesion characteristics

During the study period, 128 patients underwent ER for SNADTs. Four patients were excluded (two with familial adenomatous polyposis and two with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome), leaving 124 consecutive patients for analysis. A flowchart of the study is shown in Figure 5. Men constituted 57.3% of the cohort, and the median age was 59.9 years (range, 29-79). The lesion locations were the duodenal bulb (29.8%), descending segment (69.4%), and horizontal segment (0.8%). The mean lesion size was 1.2 ± 0.7 cm (range, 0.5-3.5 cm). Morphologically, 32.3% were protruding, 58.9% flat, and 8.9% SMT type. Pathology revealed 96 (77.4%) adenomas/adenocarcinomas, 15 (12.1%) Brunner’s gland adenomas, 12 (9.7%) neuroendocrine tumors, and one (0.8%) follicular lymphoma. The treatments included EMR in 66 cases (53.3%), ESD in 26 (21.0%), and ESD-S in 32 (25.8%). The baseline characteristics are summarized in Table 1.

Figure 5
Figure 5 Study flowchart and clinical outcomes. EMR: Endoscopic mucosal resection; ESD: Endoscopic submucosal dissection; ESD-S: Endoscopic submucosal dissection with snare; FAP: Familial adenomatous polyposis.
Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the patients and resected lesions, n (%).
Patients/Lesions
124/124
Age, years59.9 ± 10.6
Gender
    Male71 (57.3)
    Female53 (42.7)
Tumor location
    Bulb37 (29.8)
    Descending segment86 (69.4)
    Horizontal segment1 (0.8)
Macroscopic morphology type
    Protrude40 (32.3)
    Flat73 (58.9)
    SMT11 (8.9)
Tumor size, cm1.2 ± 0.7
Pathology
    Adenoma/adenocarcinoma96 (77.4)
    Brunner’s gland adenoma15 (12.1)
    Neuroendocrine tumor12 (9.7)
    Follicular lymphoma1 (0.8)
Endoscopic treatment
    EMR66 (53.2)
    ESD26 (21.0)
    ESD-S32 (25.8)
Short-term outcomes

Significant differences in procedure time were observed among the three groups. En bloc resection was achieved in 114/124 patients (91.9%), specifically 87.9% with EMR, 100% with ESD, and 93.8% with ESD-S (P = 0.14). Pathology revealed four lesions with positive horizontal margins and seven with indeterminate horizontal margins; for vertical margins, two were positive, and six were indeterminate. Margin assessment was not applicable in one follicular lymphoma case. The complete resection rates were 87.9% (EMR), 80.8% (ESD), and 87.5% (ESD-S) (P = 0.73; Figure 6).

Figure 6
Figure 6 En bloc and complete resection rates across endoscopic resection groups. EMR: Endoscopic mucosal resection; ESD: Endoscopic submucosal dissection; ESD-S: Endoscopic submucosal dissection with snare.

Patients were further stratified by resection method. Among the 114 patients who underwent en bloc resection, 101 (88.6%) achieved complete resection; among the 10 who underwent piecemeal resection, 6 (60%) achieved complete resection (P = 0.001; Figure 7).

Figure 7
Figure 7  Effect of en bloc resection on complete resection rate.

No delayed bleeding occurred. Perforation was observed in five patients (4%): Four in the ESD-S group and one in the EMR group. The single intraprocedural perforation was managed conservatively with endoscopic clip closure, gastrointestinal decompression, proton pump inhibitors, and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Four delayed perforations occurred: 75% underwent surgical repair with primary closure and feeding tube placement, and 25% (with retroperitoneal abscess) were managed conservatively with enteral tube retention, decompression, acid suppression, and antibiotics. No treatment-related deaths occurred. Table 2 details clinical characteristics and short-term outcomes across groups.

Table 2 Clinical characteristics and short-term outcomes of different resection groups, n (%).

EMR (n = 66)
ESD (n = 26)
ESD-S (n = 32)
Statistic value
P value
Age, years63.0 ± 9.455.7 ± 9.457.2 ± 12.3F = 6.3140.002
Gender, male/female39/2715/1117/15χ2 = 0.3160.859
Tumor locationχ2 = 1.2210.946
    Bulb2179
    Descending segment441923
    Horizontal segment100
Tumor size, cm1.16 (0.99-1.32)1.50 (1.16-1.83)1.13 (0.87-1.38)F = 2.4980.087
Procedure time, minute5.8 (4.4-7.2)50.7 (35.3-66.2)32.6 (20.0-45.1)Hc = 78.517< 0.001
Pathology
Adenoma/adenocarcinoma53 (80.3)19 (73.1)24 (75.0)χ2 = 0.7020.743
    Brunner’s gland adenoma12 (18.2)1 (3.8)2 (6.3)χ2 = 4.9910.083
    Neuroendocrine tumor1 (1.5)5 (19.2)6 (18.6)χ2 = 10.7590.006
    Follicular lymphoma0 (0)1 (3.8)0 (0)χ2 = 3.8000.210
En bloc resection58 (87.9)26 (100)30 (93.8)χ2 = 3.8880.129
Complete resection58 (87.9)21 (80.8)28 (87.5)χ2 = 0.8500.734
Adverse events
    Intraprocedural perforation0 (0)0 (0)1 (3.1)χ2 = 2.8980.468
    Delayed perforation1 (1.5)0 (0)3 (9.4)χ2 = 5.3610.081
Long-term outcomes

Twenty-seven of the 124 patients had < 12 months of follow-up and were excluded from long-term analysis. One patient (EMR for a 2.0 cm adenoma) was lost to follow-up. Ninety-six patients were followed up for ≥ 12 months (median 34.5 months; range, 12-134). The overall survival was 99.0%, and the disease-specific survival was 100%. One patient who underwent ESD-S for a 1.0 cm duodenal adenoma died of advanced colorectal cancer 40 months after the procedure.

Two patients experienced local recurrence. One patient who underwent ESD-S for a 3.5 cm adenoma in the descending duodenum with an indeterminate vertical margin developed recurrence at 4 months; repeat piecemeal EMR was performed, and there was no further recurrence over an additional 34-month follow-up. Another patient who underwent EMR for a 2.0 cm adenoma in the descending segment with indeterminate vertical and horizontal margins developed recurrence at 16 months; repeat piecemeal EMR was performed, and no recurrence was observed over the next 12 months. The clinical course is shown in Figure 5. Table 3 presents data for the 14 patients who did not achieve complete resection.

Table 3 Clinical data of 14 patients underwent non-complete endoscopic resection with more than 12-month follow-up.
No.
Gender/age
Pathology
Location
Tumor size, cm
Resection method
En bloc resection
Reason for non-complete resection
Recurrence
Follow-up period, months
1M/76NetBulb0.8ESD-SYesHM (+)No59
2M/40AdenomaDescending segment3.0EMRNoHM (+)No19
3M/71NetBulb1.0ESDYesVM (+)No12
4M/55AdenomaDescending segment1.5EMRNoIndeterminate HM and VMNo48
5M/71AdenomaBulb3.0EMRNoIndeterminate HM and VMNo14
6F/54AdenomaBulb3.5ESD-SYesIndeterminate VMYes44
7M/54AdenomaDescending segment1.5EMRYesHM (+)No32
8F/73NetBulb0.6ESD-SYesVM (+)No39
9F/57AdenomaDescending segment2.0EMRNoIndeterminate HM and VMYes19
10M/52AdenomaDescending segment1.5ESDYesIndeterminate HMNo21
11F/42Follicular lymphomaDescending segment3.5ESDYesNot evaluatedNo22
12M/57AdenomaDescending segment1.0ESD-SYesIndeterminate HMNo19
13F/65AdenomaBulb0.8EMRYesIndeterminate HMNo21
14M/71AdenomaDescending segment1.0EMRYesHM (+)No12
DISCUSSION

This 11-year single-center retrospective study supports the feasibility and effectiveness of ER for SNADTs, with favorable outcomes and no deaths attributable to primary SNADTs. The recurrence rate was 1.6%, and all recurrent cases were successfully retreated endoscopically without subsequent recurrence.

Although uncommon, SNADTs are detected with increasing frequency in contemporary practice. European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guidelines recommend resection of all duodenal adenomas because of malignant potential, analogous to the adenoma-carcinoma sequence in the colon, with malignant transformation rates reported at 30%-85%[2,7]. Most duodenal neuroendocrine tumors are indolent, yet when the diameter exceeds 10 mm or invasion reaches the submucosa, the risk of distant metastasis increases, warranting treatment. Brunner’s gland adenomas may enlarge and rarely undergo malignant transformation; therefore, removal is recommended upon diagnosis.

Endoscopic therapy results in less trauma, faster recovery, and a better prognosis than open surgery does. However, several anatomical and physiological features of the duodenum complicate ER: A thin, vascular wall favoring bleeding and perforation; Brunner’s gland–related submucosal fibrosis complicating dissection; proximity to critical structures such as the common bile duct, pancreas, and major vessels; and exposure of resection ulcers to bile and pancreatic secretions, which heightens delayed perforation risk[2,8-11]. Although advances in endoscopic techniques have reduced perioperative complications and expanded the use of endoscopic procedures for SNADTs, large long-term datasets remain limited.

In addition to standard EMR and ESD, we adopted a modified approach, ESD-S, in which a snare is used for final removal after most of the lesion has been dissected with an electrosurgical knife. This hybrid technique retains the key advantages of ESD, including en bloc resection and high curative resection rates, while reducing procedural complexity and duration. In the present study, more than half of the lesions in the EMR group were of the protruding morphological type, whereas the majority of lesions treated with the ESD or ESD-S approach were flat lesions or SMTs. This distribution largely reflects the limitations of EMR in managing non-protruding lesions, which are associated with lower rates of complete resection and a higher likelihood of residual or recurrent disease due to piecemeal resection. Consequently, to maximize the probability of curative resection, ESD or ESD-S is preferentially employed for flat lesions and SMTs. Notably, for lesions that present substantial technical challenges-such as those involving fibrosis, poor endoscopic visibility, or difficult anatomical locations-the ESD-S technique may be favored over conventional ESD. This approach helps mitigate the risk of adverse events, such as perforation or intraoperative bleeding, while preserving the high efficacy and completeness of resection that characterize ESD. In our cohort, the en bloc resection rates were 87.9% for EMR, 100% for ESD, and 93.8% for ESD-S, with complete resection rates of 87.9%, 80.8%, and 87.5%, respectively. These figures slightly exceed those in earlier reports[1,5,12-16]. The comparatively low complete resection rate in the ESD group is likely attributable to the case mix: ESD was preferentially used for SMTs with deeper growth, increasing the likelihood of positive or indeterminate vertical margins on histology. Although no statistically significant difference was found, ESD-S showed numerically higher en bloc and complete resection rates than EMR, suggesting a potential advantage for larger or higher-risk lesions. Moreover, subgroup analysis confirmed that en bloc resection markedly improves the probability of complete resection compared with piecemeal removal, underscoring the importance of single-piece excision to minimize residual disease and recurrence.

Perforation remains a major concern during duodenal ER, with reported rates for duodenal ESD ranging from 9.4%-28.6%[2,10,17]. In our series, one intraprocedural perforation occurred in the ESD-S group and was successfully managed with endoscopic clips, decompression, acid suppression, and antibiotics, requiring no surgery. Prompt recognition and definitive closure of defects during the procedure are critical for favorable outcomes. Delayed perforation, a serious adverse event with an incidence of approximately 1.0%-2.0%[18,19], occurred in four patients; three underwent surgical repair with primary closure and enteral tube placement, and one improved with conservative treatment. The pathogenesis of delayed perforation is likely multifactorial, including a thin duodenal wall, thermal injury from cautery, and exposure of the ulcer bed to bile and pancreatic secretions. Prophylactic closure of the defect and diversion of digestive fluids can mitigate this risk. Notably, four perioperative complications were observed in the ESD-S group, including one case of intraoperative perforation and three cases of delayed perforation. These adverse events are primarily attributable to the specific characteristics of the lesions treated with the ESD-S technique-namely, flat, large, laterally spreading lesions typically located in the descending duodenum or more distal duodenal segments-in combination with the inherently increased technical complexity of ER in these anatomically challenging regions. The reduced procedural maneuverability, limited space, and thin duodenal wall in these areas likely contribute to the elevated risk of perforation.

During follow-up, two patients (2.1%) developed local recurrence; both had incomplete initial resection. Each was successfully managed with repeat endoscopic therapy, and no further recurrence was observed. These findings emphasize the importance of achieving complete resection initially and support endoscopic retreatment as an effective strategy to address recurrence.

This study has several limitations inherent to its retrospective single-center design. First, the choice of ER technique was determined by the endoscopist without a standardized protocol, introducing potential selection bias. Second, generalizability may be limited by the single-institution setting despite the relatively large sample size. Third, the imbalance in group sizes-particularly the smaller ESD cohort-may have affected the comparative analyses. Even so, our data provide a comprehensive appraisal of both short- and long-term outcomes for ER in SNADTs. Multicenter prospective studies are warranted to validate these results and facilitate standardization of SNADT management.

CONCLUSION

ER of SNADTs is safe and effective. In addition to EMR and ESD, the modified ESD-S technique offers a novel therapeutic strategy that may reduce the technical difficulty of ER for challenging duodenal lesions to a certain extent. Tailoring technique selection to lesion size, location, and risk profile can maximize en bloc and complete resection rates while minimizing residual disease and recurrence. Prompt detection and proper closure of perforations, combined with effective diversion of digestive fluids, can reduce the need for conversion to surgery. In cases of recurrence, repeat ER is feasible and effective.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We thank all authors listed in this manuscript for their contributions.

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Footnotes

Peer review: Externally peer reviewed.

Peer-review model: Single blind

Specialty type: Oncology

Country of origin: China

Peer-review report’s classification

Scientific quality: Grade B, Grade B

Novelty: Grade B, Grade B

Creativity or innovation: Grade B, Grade B

Scientific significance: Grade B, Grade B

P-Reviewer: Kobayashi S, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, FACS, Japan S-Editor: Qu XL L-Editor: A P-Editor: Zhao S