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Publication Name World Journal of Clinical Oncology
Manuscript ID 120388
Country Qatar
Received
2026-02-25 01:12
Peer-Review Started
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2026-03-02 08:46
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2026-05-22 02:37
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2026-05-22 07:42
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2026-05-22 07:42
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2026-06-09 01:18
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2026-06-22 08:40
ISSN 2218-4333 (online)
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Category Oncology
Manuscript Type Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title Evolving patterns of gastrointestinal stromal tumor presentation, management, and outcome over three decades: A middle Eastern Retrospective study
Manuscript Source Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List Moamena Ahmed El-Matbouly, Hassan Al-Thani, Ayman El-Menyar, Maryam Al-Sulaiti, Mohammad Asim, Mohammad Al Yaseen, Ahmed Suliman, Ahmed Albahrani, Issam Al-Bozom and Abdelhakem Tabeb
ORCID
Author(s) ORCID Number
Moamena Ahmed El-Matbouly http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1313-6612
Hassan Al-Thani http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9102-9033
Ayman El-Menyar http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2584-953X
Mohammad Asim http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9947-8730
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author Ayman El-Menyar, Department of Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation, Al-Rayyan Street, Doha 3050, Qatar. aymanco65@yahoo.com
Key Words Gastrointestinal stromal tumor; Epidemiology; Minimally Invasive surgical procedures; Imatinib mesylate; Recurrence
Core Tip Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) represent the most common mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract, with evolving management driven by advances in molecular profiling, targeted therapy, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. However, longitudinal regional data describing real-world outcomes remain limited. This study aimed to evaluate trends in presentation, surgical management, risk stratification, and outcomes of GIST over three decades in a Middle Eastern country. Gastric primary tumors were the most common GIST. Over three decades, the management of GIST in this regional cohort has evolved toward increased adoption of minimally invasive surgery, molecularly guided therapy, and risk-adapted treatment strategies. High rates of complete resection and favorable disease-free survival highlight the effectiveness of multidisciplinary care. These findings provide region-specific benchmarks to inform clinical practices and future collaborations across multiple centers.
Publish Date 2026-06-22 08:40
Citation

El-Matbouly MA, Al-Thani H, El-Menyar A, Al-Sulaiti M, Asim M, Al Yaseen M, Suliman A, Albahrani A, Al-Bozom I, Tabeb A. Evolving patterns of gastrointestinal stromal tumor presentation, management, and outcome over three decades: A middle Eastern Retrospective study. World J Clin Oncol 2026; 17(6): 120388

URL https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v17/i6/120388.htm
DOI https://doi.org/10.5306/wjco.120388
Full Article (PDF) WJCO-17-120388-with-cover.pdf
STROBE Statement 120388-STROBE-statement.pdf
Manuscript File 120388_Auto_Edited_084626.docx
Answering Reviewers 120388-answering-reviewers.pdf
Audio Core Tip 120388-audio.mp3
Biostatistics Review Certificate 120388-biostatistics-statement.pdf
Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Form 120388-conflict-of-interest-statement.pdf
Copyright License Agreement 120388-copyright-assignment.pdf
Signed Informed Consent Form(s) or Document(s) 120388-informed-consent-statement.pdf
Institutional Review Board Approval Form or Document 120388-institutional-review-board-statement.pdf
Non-Native Speakers of English Editing Certificate 120388-non-native-speakers.pdf
Peer-review Report 120388-peer-reviews.pdf
Scientific Misconduct Check 120388-scientific-misconduct-check.png
Scientific Editor Work List 120388-scientific-editor-work-list.pdf
CrossCheck Report 120388-crosscheck-report.pdf