Laparoscopic gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor resection: the mayo clinic experience. Archives of surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) [Arch Surg] Journal article | | Title | Laparoscopic gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor resection: the mayo clinic experience. | | Author(s) | Huguet KL, Rush RM, Tessier DJ, Schlinkert RT, Hinder RA, Grinberg GG, Kendrick ML, Harold KL | | Institution | Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale/Phoenix, 5777 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA. | | Source | Arch Surg 2008 Jun; 143(6):587-90; discussion 591. | | MeSH | Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Gastrectomy
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Humans
Laparoscopy
Male
Middle Aged
Stomach Neoplasms
Treatment Outcome
| | Abstract | HYPOTHESIS: Laparoscopic resection of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) is safe and effective.
DESIGN: Retrospective medical record review.
SETTING: Tertiary referral center.
PATIENTS: Patients undergoing laparoscopic resection of gastric GISTs from April 1, 2000, to April 1, 2006.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Demographic data, diagnostic workup, operative technique, tumor characteristics, morbidity, mortality, and follow-up.
RESULTS: Thirty-three patients underwent attempted laparoscopic resection of gastric GISTs, with 31 operations completed laparoscopically. The mean patient age was 68 years (age range, 35-86 years). The female to male ratio was 18:15. Sixteen patients (49%) were asymptomatic, and their tumors were found incidentally. Of 24 patients (73%) who underwent preoperative endoscopic ultrasonography, the results of fine-needle aspiration verified the diagnosis in 13 patients (54%). The mean operative time was 124 minutes (range, 30-253 minutes). A combined endoscopic-laparoscopic approach was used in 11 patients (33%). The mean tumor size was 3.9 cm (range, 0.5-10.5 cm). Two patients (6%) underwent conversion to an open procedure. The median hospital stay duration was 3 days. The mean follow-up was 13 months (range, 3-64 months). There were no local recurrences. Three patients (9%) experienced complications, including 1 wound infection and 2 episodes of upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding. There were no mortalities.
CONCLUSION: Although technically demanding, the laparoscopic approach to gastric GISTs is safe and effective, resulting in a short hospital stay duration and low morbidity. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Comparative Study
Journal Article
Multicenter Study
| | PubMed ID | 18559753 |
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