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Comparison between submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for large esophageal leiomyoma originating from the muscularis propria layer

Authors: Yuyong Tan, Liang Lv, Tianying Duan, Junfeng Zhou, Dongzi Peng, Yao Tang, Deliang Liu

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 7/2016

Abstract

Background

Submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (STER) has been proved to be safe and effective for removal of esophageal leiomyoma originating from the muscularis propria (MP) layer. However, there are still technical challenges for tumors ≥35 mm due to the limited space of the submucosal tunnel. The aim of the study was to estimate the safety and efficacy of STER for large esophageal leiomyoma originating from the MP layer as well as compare its efficacy with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), which is a standard procedure for treating esophageal leiomyoma.

Methods

We retrospectively collected the clinical data of the patients with esophageal leiomyoma of 35–55 mm who underwent STER or VATS at our hospital between January 2010 and December 2014. Epidemiological data (gender, age), tumor location, tumor size, procedure-related parameters, complications, length of stay and cost were compared between STER and VATS.

Results

A total of 31 patients were enrolled, and 18 patients underwent STER and the other 13 received VATS. There was no significant difference between the two groups in gender, age, tumor location, tumor size, complications and rate of en bloc resection (P > 0.05). However, patients in the STER groups had a shorter operation time, a less decrease in hemoglobin level, a shorter length of hospital stay and a decreased cost (P < 0.05). No recurrence was noted in the STER and VATS groups during a mean follow-up of 10.9 and 30.8 months, respectively.

Conclusions

The treatment efficacy was comparable between the STER and VATS for esophageal leiomyoma of 35–55 mm. However, STER is superior to VATS in a shorter operation time, a less decrease in hemoglobin level, a shorter length of hospital stay and a decreased cost.

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Title: Comparison between submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for large esophageal leiomyoma originating from the muscularis propria layer
Authors: Yuyong Tan
Liang Lv
Tianying Duan
Junfeng Zhou
Dongzi Peng
Yao Tang
Deliang Liu
Publication date: 01-07-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 7/2016
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-015-4567-1

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Comparison between submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for large esophageal leiomyoma originating from the muscularis propria layer

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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