Abstract:Objective To compare the efficacy of endoscopic mucosal resection with grasping forceps (EMR-G) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for the resection of rectal neuroendocrine tumors (NET)≤10 mm. Methods Data of 74 patients with ≤10 mm rectal NET admitted to Shantou Central Hospital from August 2020 to June 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into the ESD group and the EMR-G group according to the surgical method. Outcomes included R0 resection rate, margin-to-base distance, operative time, cost, and hospital stay. Results The EMR-G group demonstrated significantly higher R0 resection rates [100.0% (37/37) VS 81.1% (30/37), χ²=7.731, P=0.006], greater margin-to-base distance (median 330 μm VS 110 μm, Z=-5.890, P<0.001), shorter operative time (15.22±2.94 min VS 27.95±6.50 min, t=-10.854, P<0.001), lower cost (2 409.51±205.00 yuan VS 7 899.19±420.14 yuan, t=-71.430, P=0.001), and reduced hospital stay (1.08±0.27 days VS 2.76±0.80 days, t=-12.095, P<0.001). Conclusion EMR-G outperforms ESD for ≤10 mm rectal NETs by improving R0 resection, shortening procedure duration and hospitalization, and reducing costs, which is worth promotion.