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ArticleThe Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology2024

Comparative Efficacy and Acceptability of Endoscopic Methods for Rectal Neuroendocrine Neoplasms with Low Malignant Potential: A Network Meta-analysis.

Shun-Tao Zhang, Qi Chen, Yuan-Meng Zhang, Qiao-Yu Li, Yu-Chen Gao, Wen-Jun Meng, Lie-Wang Qiu, Bo Zeng

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Article in The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Rectal neuroendocrine tumors: Update.World journal of gastrointestinal oncology · 2026
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Shun-Tao ZhangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Yongchuan Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Qi ChenDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Yongchuan Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Yuan-Meng ZhangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Yongchuan Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Qiao-Yu LiDepartment of Endocrinology, Zigong Fourth People's Hospital, Zigong, China.
Yu-Chen GaoDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Yongchuan Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Wen-Jun MengDepartment of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Lie-Wang QiuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Yongchuan Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Bo ZengDepartment of Gastroenterology, Yongchuan Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimsAlthough endoscopic resection is an effective treatment of rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms (R-NENs) with low malignant potential, there is no consensus on the most recommended endoscopic method. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and acceptability of different endoscopic treatments for R-NENs with low malignant potential. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe searched databases for studies on treatments of R-NENs using endoscopic resection. These studies comprised techniques such as endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), modified endoscopic mucosal resection (EMRM), modified endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESDM), and transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). The primary outcomes assessed were histological complete resection (HCR).

resultsOverall, 38 retrospective studies (3040 R-NENs) were identified. Endoscopic mucosal resection with a cap (EMRC), endoscopic mucosal resection with ligation (EMRL), ESD, ESDM, and TEM demonstrated higher resectability than did EMR in achieving HCR. Endoscopic mucosal resection, EMRC, EMRL, EMRP, EMRD, and EMRU required shorter operation times than did ESD. Endoscopic mucosal resection, EMRC, ESDM, and TEM incurred lower risks than did ESD.

conclusionRegarding R-NENs <20 mm with low malignant potential, ESD could be used as the primary treatment. However, TEM may be more effective if supported by economic conditions and hospital facility. With respect to R-NENs <16 mm with low malignant potential, EMRL could be used as the primary treatment. In regard to R-NENs <10 mm with low malignant potential, EMRL, EMRC, and ESD could be used as the primary treatment. However, EMRL and EMRC might be better when operational difficulties and economic conditions were considered.

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Endoscopic Mucosal ResectionNeuroendocrine TumorsRectal NeoplasmsAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOperative TimeRetrospective StudiesTransanal Endoscopic MicrosurgeryTreatment Outcome

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