Laparoscopic endoscopic rendez-vous resection of iuxta-cardial gastric GIST

Preliminary analysis of hybrid laparoscopic procedure for resection of gastric submucosal tumors

“…In our series, the approach to a stromal tumor (GIST) followed the main strategy to achieve an anatomical or non-anatomic resection, with tumor-free margins. This unique feature has allowed for a wider role of minimally invasive techniques, especially laparoscopic wedge gastrectomy, and was consistent with other studies regarding GIST treatment 2,4,[8][9][10][11]14,17 . Concerning our patients' age, several studies describe that most patients with gastric GIST are in their sixth or seventh decade of life, with only 10% of patients are under 40 12,14,15 .…”

Combined endo-laparoscopic treatment of large gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the stomach: Report of a case and literature review

“…The contemporary use of laparoscopy and digestive endoscopy facilitates the accurate identification of the submucosal tumour [ 33 ]. The laparoscopic-endoscopic rendez-vous technique may allow a better exposure of the submucosal layer and more accurate surgical dissection [ 38 ]. Other minimally invasive techniques include robotic surgery with a more accurate hand-sewn reconstruction [ 39 ].…”

Total inverse transgastric resection with transoral specimen removal

“…In the present case series, we describe a technique in which gastrotomy is avoided by placement of intragastric trocars. This method enables optimal visualization of the critical anatomic structures during local resection of GIST with difficult localization [25][26][27]. Additionally, the potential complications of gastrotomy closure are avoided and the risk of intraperitoneal contamination is minimized.…”