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World J Gastroenterol. May 21, 2026; 32(19): 112955
Published online May 21, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i19.112955
Published online May 21, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i19.112955
Table 2 Comparison of procedural characteristics between the two groups, n (%)
| Procedural characteristics | Control group (n = 129) | Experimental group (n = 85) | χ2/t/Z | P value |
| En bloc resection rate | χ2 = 0.000 | > 0.999 | ||
| Yes | 127 (98.4) | 84 (98.8) | ||
| No | 2 (1.6) | 1 (1.2) | ||
| Complete resection rate | χ2 = 4.156 | 0.041 | ||
| Yes | 112 (86.8) | 81 (95.3) | ||
| No | 17 (13.2) | 4(4.7) | ||
| Operation time, minutes, median (IQR) | 70.0 (39.5) | 60.0 (40.0) | Z = 1.985 | 0.047 |
| NRS pain score | χ2 = 1.735 | 0.188 | ||
| Mild pain | 83 (64.3) | 62 (72.9) | ||
| Moderate pain | 46 (35.7) | 23 (27.1) | ||
| Adverse events | χ2 = 0.284 | 0.867 | ||
| Grade I | 7 (5.4) | 4 (4.7) | ||
| Grade II | 8 (6.2) | 4 (4.7) | ||
| None | 114 (88.4) | 77 (90.6) | ||
| Hospitalization expenses, thousand yuan, median (IQR) | 12.9 (11.4) | 11.3 (14.0) | Z = 1.614 | 0.107 |
| Postoperative time to resume defecation, hours, median (IQR) | 19.0 (6.5) | 19.0 (6.0) | Z = 0.534 | 0.593 |
| Postoperative time to resume diet, hours, median (IQR) | 56.0 (24.0) | 56.0 (24.0) | Z = 0.291 | 0.771 |
| Postoperative hospitalization time, days, median (IQR) | 5.0 (2.0) | 5.0 (2.0) | Z = 1.494 | 0.135 |
- Citation: Li X, Zhang RY, Wen XD, Li XQ, Liu WH. Traction-preclosure-assisted vs conventional endoscopic full-thickness resection for gastric subepithelial tumors: Safety, efficacy in a retrospective cohort (with video). World J Gastroenterol 2026; 32(19): 112955
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