Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	106261
Country	South Korea

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Comparison of treatment strategies for submucosal tumors originating from the muscularis propria at esophagogastric junction or cardia
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ah Young Lee, Sun Gyo Lim, Joo Young Cho, Seokhwi Kim, Kee Myung Lee, Sung Jae Shin, Choong-Kyun Noh, Gil Ho Lee, Hoon Hur, Sang-Uk Han, Sang-Yong Son and Jeong Ho Song
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Corresponding Author	Sun Gyo Lim, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, 164 World Cup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon 16499, South Korea. mdlsk75@ajou.ac.kr
Key Words	Gastrointestinal stromal tumors; Muscularis propria; Cardia; Esophagogastric junction; Minimally invasive surgical procedures
Core Tip	This study compares endoscopic submucosal dissection, submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection, and laparoscopic wedge resection for submucosal tumors originating from the muscularis propria at the esophagogastric junction and cardia. Despite technical challenges, all methods demonstrated safety, practicality, and high en bloc resection rates, with laparoscopic wedge resection showing superior microscopic complete resection. Recurrence rates were comparable across methods, even for high-risk gastrointestinal stromal tumors. These findings underscore the feasibility of minimally invasive approaches for treating submucosal tumors in challenging anatomical locations, advancing diagnostic precision and treatment efficacy while minimizing patient burden.
Citation	Lee AY, Lim SG, Cho JY, Kim S, Lee KM, Shin SJ, Noh CK, Lee GH, Hur H, Han SU, Son SY, Song JH. Comparison of treatment strategies for submucosal tumors originating from the muscularis propria at esophagogastric junction or cardia. World J Gastroenterol 2025; In press

Received	2025-02-20 04:12
Peer-Review Started	2025-02-20 04:12
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Return for Revision	2025-03-18 19:52
Revised	2025-04-01 10:10
Second Decision	2025-05-30 02:43
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-05-30 05:53
Articles in Press	2025-05-30 05:53
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-04-08 14:28
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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