Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	119614
Country	China

Category	Medicine, Research & Experimental
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Research progress in laparoscopic endoscopic cooperative surgery for early gastric cancer: A narrative review
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Biao Chen, He Han, Xuan-Xuan Zhang, Ji-Xiang Chen and Xin Fan
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Jiangsu Commission of Health LKZ2023012 Zhenjiang Gastrointestinal Tumor Clinical Key Laboratory SS2023011 New Technology and New Programs of Jiangsu University Hospital xjs2024201 Science and Technology Planning Project of Zhenjiang City SH2025001
Corresponding Author	Ji-Xiang Chen, Chief, MD, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, No. 438 Jiefang Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang 212000, Jiangsu Province, China. jsdxfsyycjx@163.com
Key Words	Laparoscopic endoscopic cooperative surgery; Early gastric cancer; Gastric function preservation; Sentinel lymph node; Lymph node dissection
Core Tip	Laparoscopic endoscopic cooperative surgery (LECS) represents a paradigm shift in minimally invasive treatment for early gastric cancer (EGC). By synergistically combining endoscopic precision with laparoscopic safety, it achieves an optimal balance between maximal organ preservation and radical oncologic resection, paving the way for function-preserving surgery. This article comprehensively reviews recent developments in LECS for EGC, including its history, indications, clinical outcomes, safety profiles, specific surgical protocols, and role in sentinel lymph node navigation surgery. Additionally, it explores future prospects for LECS in EGC treatment.
Citation	Chen B, Han H, Zhang XX, Chen JX, Fan X. Research progress in laparoscopic endoscopic cooperative surgery for early gastric cancer: A narrative review. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-02 02:49
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-02 02:51
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-27 09:11
Return for Revision	2026-02-27 09:11
Revised	2026-03-06 16:53
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-03-11 11:30
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-17 02:39
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-17 06:57
Articles in Press	2026-04-17 06:57
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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