Comparison of treatment strategies for submucosal tumors originating from the muscularis propria at esophagogastric junction or cardia

Figure 3 Laparoscopic wedge resection. A: Endoscopic view of the submucosal tumor in the cardia; B: Endoscopic ultrasound image showing a tumor originating from the muscularis propria; C and D: Dissection of the anterior wall of the stomach to obtain an intragastric view with the submucosal tumor marked with clips; E and F: A laparoscopic linear stapler was used to perform wedge resection; G: Surgical suturing of the stomach; H: Endoscopic follow-up 6 months later showing no deformities.