GIST
Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal tumor (GIST)...
Anastomosis was done using a (60mm cartridge) stapler by introducing the 2 limbs in the enterotomy openings. The common opening was closed by another 60mm stapler. The bowel was returned to the abdomen....
Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal tumor (GIST)...
Surgery remains the standard for nonmetastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). Laparoscopic surgery should be considered for these tumors as their biologic behavior lends them to curative...
Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal tumor (GIST)...
Recently, several reports of laparoscopic resections have been published in the literature and seem to be advantageous over laparotomy.
Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal tumor (GIST)...
Current literature confirms an excellent prognosis for tumors resected prior to tumor perforation or onset of massive GI hemorrhage.
Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal tumor (GIST)...
Gut stromal tumors are the most common symptomatic small bowel lesions. They have been found in all areas of the small bowel, including within the Meckel diverticulum.
Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal tumor (GIST)...
Stromal tumors and lipomas frequently cannot be removed via endoscopy because of their deep intramural location and the subsequent elevated risk of bowel perforation during attempted removal.
Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal tumor (GIST)...
This laparoscopic view shows the tumor of the jejuno. Morbidity following laparoscopic staging remains low, and major complications (eg, hemorrhage, visceral perforation, intra-abdominal infection,...
Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal tumor (GIST)...
Laparoscopic resection of small bowel gastrointestinal stromal tumor. Surgery remains the standard for nonmetastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). Laparoscopic surgery should be considered...
Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal tumor (GIST)...
For many GI malignancies, laparoscopic surgery is safe and technically feasible, albeit with a somewhat longer learning curve compared to open surgery. Advanced procedures are technically demanding...
Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal tumor (GIST)...
Laparoscopic resection was planned after the abdominal distension subsided. Pneumoperitoneum was established with a Veress needle. A 5mm trocar was introduced in the umbilical incision; a 5mm (0°)...