Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	108289
Country	Japan

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Endoscopic resection for esophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumors: Balancing R0 resection and long-term outcomes
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Shinichiro Kobayashi, Yuki Muta, Shunsuke Murakami and Kengo Kanetaka
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research C 24K11935
Corresponding Author	Shinichiro Kobayashi, Associate Professor, FACS, Department of Surgery, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Ohmura, Nagasaki 852-8501, Japan. skobayashi1980@gmail.com
Key Words	Endoscopic resection; Esophagus; Gastrointestinal stromal tumors; Recurrence; R0 resection
Core Tip	Xu et al highlighted the potential of performing endoscopic resection (ER) for esophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (E-GISTs). However, the 75% R0 resection rate raises concerns. Although ER offers a minimally invasive access, recurrence after R0 resection underscores the need for careful patient selection. Future studies should refine ER techniques; identify optimal candidates based on tumor size, location, risk, and genetics; and develop algorithms for treatment selection. Long-term follow-up is essential for assessing recurrence and ultimately guiding evidence-based E-GIST management.
Citation	Kobayashi S, Muta Y, Murakami S, Kanetaka K. Endoscopic resection for esophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumors: Balancing R0 resection and long-term outcomes. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2025; In press

Received	2025-04-10 01:53
Peer-Review Started	2025-04-10 01:54
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Return for Revision	2025-04-22 07:56
Revised	2025-05-05 11:41
Second Decision	2025-06-09 02:41
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-06-09 07:45
Articles in Press	2025-06-09 07:45
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