Submucosal tunnel endoscopic resection for extraluminal tumors: a novel endoscopic method for en bloc resection of predominant extraluminal growing subepithelial tumors or extra-gastrointestinal tumors (with videos)

The management of subepithelial tumors with a predominant extraluminal growth pattern or extra-gastrointestinal (GI) tumors can be challenging and traditionally requires a surgical resection that is not only invasive but may carry a significant risk of morbidity and mortality. We aim to assess the feasibility, safety and efficacy of a novel endoscopic technique termed as submucosal tunnel endoscopic resection for Extraluminal Tumors (STER-ET).

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