In a comprehensive review of 40 patients with grade 1-2 duodenal neuroendocrine tumors, endoscopic resection emerged as a viable first-line treatment option. Notably, ligation-assisted endoscopic mucosal resection achieved a remarkable 100% complete resection rate, with only one case of perforation successfully managed endoscopically. During a mean follow-up of nearly five years, no patients experienced metastasis or tumor recurrence, highlighting the procedure’s potential in avoiding unnecessary surgical interventions in selected cases.
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