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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Feb 15, 2026; 18(2): 115199
Published online Feb 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i2.115199
Published online Feb 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i2.115199
Table 5 Multivariate Cox regression analysis of factors associated with recurrence-free survival
| Variable | HR | 95%CI | P value |
| Surgical approach (laparoscopic vs endoscopic) | 1.32 | 0.52-3.35 | 0.558 |
| Age (per 1-year increase) | 1.01 | 0.96-1.07 | 0.668 |
| Tumor size (per 1-cm increase) | 1.38 | 1.12-1.70 | 0.002 |
| Mitotic count (per 1 increase/50 HPF) | 1.18 | 1.04-1.34 | 0.010 |
| NIH risk stratification (intermediate vs low) | 5.12 | 1.88-13.93 | 0.001 |
| Tumor location (unfavorable vs favorable) | 1.65 | 0.60-4.52 | 0.328 |
- Citation: Huang L, Li JT, Zhou WJ, Wu QF. Endoscopic vs laparoscopic resection for gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors: Oncological outcomes. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2026; 18(2): 115199
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