ArticleSurgical endoscopy2026
A novel mucosal zipper endoscopic resection technique versus endoscopic full-thickness resection for gastric submucosal tumors: a retrospective comparative study.
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Abstract
backgroundMucosal zipper endoscopic resection (MZER) is a novel technique developed at our center for the treatment of gastric submucosal tumors (SMTs). This study describes the technique and compares its efficacy and safety with endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR).
methodsThis retrospective study included 309 patients with gastric SMTs treated with MZER (n = 143) or EFTR (n = 166) between January 2021 and June 2025. Clinicopathological characteristics, perioperative outcomes, and follow-up outcomes were compared. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed for wound closure time, and subgroup analyses were conducted according to tumor size (≤ 1 vs. > 1 cm).
resultsThe en bloc resection rate was 100% in both groups. Compared with EFTR, MZER was associated with a shorter median wound closure time (8 vs. 15 min, absolute difference, 7 min; P < 0.001), shorter postoperative stay (3 vs. 5 days, absolute difference, 2 days; P < 0.001), and lower total cost (USD 2285 vs. USD 2986, absolute difference, USD 701; P < 0.001). Postoperative abdominal pain (7.0 vs. 20.5%, absolute difference, 13.5 percentage points; P = 0.001) and fever (11.2 vs. 21.7%, absolute difference, 10.5 percentage points; P = 0.015) were less frequent in the MZER group. In multivariable analysis, MZER remained significantly associated with shorter wound closure time. In subgroup analyses, differences in wound closure time, postoperative stay, and cost were observed in both tumor size subgroups, whereas differences in abdominal pain and fever were significant only in the > 1 cm subgroup. No recurrence was observed during a median follow-up of 23 months.
conclusionMZER was associated with comparable resection success and a favorable safety profile, with improved perioperative efficiency in this cohort.
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