title: Laparoscopic approach of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs): is it still a courageous choice? Report of two cases.
abstract: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a well-defined clinicopathologic and molecular tumor entity, representing the most common gastrointestinal mesenchymal neoplasm. Differential diagnosis between GIST and other mesenchymal malignancies is crucial, given the successful management using targeted therapy in metastatic GIST. The mainstay of treatment remains surgery, complete tumor resection being the most important independent prognostic factor. Videolaparoscopic approach is still controversial for the high risk of tumor rupture or bleeding. Here we report 2 cases of GIST surgically resected using a videolaparoscopic approach and discuss the efficacy of this technique in selected patients.
authors: Department of Surgery, University of Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy. gelmini.roberta@unimore.it
authors: Roberta
authors: R
authors: Gelmini
authors: Federica
authors: F
authors: Bertolini
authors: Giulio
authors: G
authors: Rossi
authors: Gabriele
authors: G
authors: Luppi
authors: Massimo
authors: M
authors: Saviano
authors: Pier Franco
authors: PF
authors: Conte
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D046152:Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome