Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	116018
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Exposed endoscopic full-thickness resection vs thoracoscopic surgery for complex esophageal subepithelial lesions arising from the muscularis propria
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xiao-Xiao Li, Qing-Fen Zheng, Antonio Marin Garcia, Zi-Yu Shi, Miao Shi, Mohammad Serajul Islam and Dan Liu
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Corresponding Author	Dan Liu, Chief Physician, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 1 Jianshe East Road, Erqi District, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan Province, China. wilmawell@163.com
Key Words	Esophageal subepithelial lesion; Exposed endoscopic full-thickness resection; Thoracoscopic surgery; Defect closure; Cervical esophagus
Core Tip	Esophageal exposed endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) proved to be a safe procedure for complex esophageal subepithelial lesions-muscularis propria. Postoperative adverse events were conservatively managed and occurred at an acceptable rate. Exposed EFTR achieved 100% technical success and curative resection. Even for large tumors requiring piecemeal resection for retrieval, patient outcomes were not compromised. Patients undergoing esophageal exposed EFTR demonstrated faster recovery, evidenced by earlier initiation of oral intake and shorter nasogastric intubation durations.
Citation	Li XX, Zheng QF, Garcia AM, Shi ZY, Shi M, Islam MS, Liu D. Exposed endoscopic full-thickness resection vs thoracoscopic surgery for complex esophageal subepithelial lesions arising from the muscularis propria. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press

Received	2025-10-31 08:35
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-31 08:36
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-21 07:08
Return for Revision	2025-11-21 07:08
Revised	2025-12-04 01:34
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-25 02:34
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-25 10:40
Articles in Press	2026-02-25 10:40
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