Enucleation of Esophageal Leiomyoma Less Than 3 cm: Submucosal Tunneling Endoscopic Resection Versus Thoracoscopic Resection.

Enucleation of Esophageal Leiomyoma Less Than 3 cm: Submucosal Tunneling Endoscopic Resection Versus Thoracoscopic Resection Thoracoscopic resection (TR) has replaced traditional thoracotomy, and recent studies have concluded that submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (STER) is safe and effective for tumors less than 3 cm in diameter [[2]]. Keywords: Esophageal leiomyoma; Submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection; Thoracoscopy EN Esophageal leiomyoma Submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection Thoracoscopy 777 779 3 04/06/23 20230401 NES 230401 Introduction Because of the potential malignancy of esophageal leiomyoma larger than 2 cm in diameter, appropriate treatment options are needed [[1]]. [Extracted from the article]