Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic approach for palliative resection of metastatic melanoma of the stomach

Abstract

Background: Metastatic tumours of the stomach present a clinical dilemma for the surgeon. Palliative surgical resection can alleviate symptoms and prolong survival in selected patients. However, previous studies have used open methods of surgical resection with potentially high morbidity and mortality. We describe the use of laparoscopic wedge resection of the stomach for palliative resection of metastatic melanoma to highlight the benefits of this technique.

Palliative laparoscopic resection of renal cell carcinoma metastatic to the stomach: report of a case

“…Examples of laparoscopic treatment of metastasis to the stomach in the literature include cases of melanoma [ 19 ] and choriocarcinoma [ 20 ], both treated by laparoscopic wedge resection (LWR) with good results and no perioperative mortality or morbidity. Laparoscopic resections for metastasis of RCC to other organs have also been described; an example is a distal pancreatectomy that showed great benefit [ 21 ].…”