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ArticleAnnals of surgical oncology2026

Optimizing Surgical Strategies and Prognostic Outcomes in Duodenal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors.

Xiangfei Sun, Ran Xiong, Yinwen Sun, Yuning Zhou, Tuo Yi, Xinqiang Hong, Ping Shu, Kuntang Shen, Xiaodong Gao

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Xiangfei Sun *Department of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Ran Xiong *Department of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yinwen Sun *Department of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yuning ZhouDepartment of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Tuo YiDepartment of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Xinqiang HongDepartment of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Ping ShuDepartment of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Kuntang ShenDepartment of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China. shen.kuntang@zs-hospital.sh.cn.
Xiaodong GaoDepartment of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China. gao.xiaodong1@zs-hospital.sh.cn.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 81773080
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Abstract

backgroundDuodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare, and evidence regarding optimal surgical strategy, perioperative imatinib use, and long-term outcomes remains limited. This study evaluated clinicopathologic characteristics, prognostic factors, and survival outcomes in a large single-center cohort, with emphasis on operative strategy. PATIENTS AND

methodsWe retrospectively analyzed 238 patients with duodenal GISTs who underwent surgery between 2000 and 2020 at Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University. Limited resection (LR) and pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) were compared. Prognostic factors for recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) were assessed using Cox regression analyses, and nomograms were constructed to predict 3- and 5-year outcomes.

resultsTumors were most commonly located in the second portion of the duodenum. LR was performed in 174 patients and PD in 64, with R0 resection achieved in all cases. PD was associated with longer operative time, greater blood loss, and higher complication rates. Neoadjuvant imatinib facilitated tumor downsizing and enabled LR in selected patients. After a median follow-up of 111 months, 5-year RFS and OS were 88.2% and 97.9%, respectively. Tumor size, mitotic index, epithelioid/mixed morphology, and male sex were independent adverse prognostic factors, while adjuvant imatinib was strongly protective. Surgical type did not affect long-term survival, including for tumors in the second duodenal portion. The nomogram demonstrated good predictive performance.

conclusionsWhen R0 resection is feasible, LR may be a safe and effective surgical option for patients with duodenal GISTs. Surgical strategy should be individualized according to tumor characteristics and anatomical considerations.

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Duodenal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal Stromal TumorsNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPancreaticoduodenectomyAdultAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansImatinib MesylateMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisRetrospective StudiesSurvival RateImatinib MesylateDuodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumorImatinibLimited resectionPancreaticoduodenectomyPrognostic factors

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