Application of laparoscopic surgery for gastric stromal tumor in unfavorable sites / 国际外科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a kind of mesenchymal tumor, most commonly found in the stomach, with unique immunophenotype and molecular genetic characteristics. Gastric GIST mostly originates from the musculi propria of the stomach wall. It often grows expansively with clear boundaries and is relatively easy to separate. Surgery is still the preferred treatment for gastric GIST. With the rapid development of laparoscopic technique, laparoscopic surgical treatment for gastric GIST has been gradually recognized. However, it still remains unclear whether laparoscopic surgery can be applied in gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors located in unfavorable sites. Here, this paper will combine author center′s exploration and clinical application on laparoscopic surgery for gastric GIST located in unfavorable sites and make a brief summary in order to choose a better way for treatment of gastric GIST located in unfavorable sites.