A guide for the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal stromal cell tumors

PS Sepe, WR Brugge - Nature reviews Gastroenterology & hepatology, 2009 - nature.com
Gastrointestinal stromal cell tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal neoplasm
of the gastrointestinal tract and are frequently detected on routine endoscopy. Although …

A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing laparoscopic versus open gastric resections for gastrointestinal stromal tumors of the stomach

YX Koh, AY Chok, HL Zheng, CS Tan… - Annals of surgical …, 2013 - Springer
Background This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis that compares the short-
and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic gastric resection (LR) versus open gastric resection …

Laparoscopic versus open gastric resections for primary gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs): a size-matched comparison

GC Karakousis, S Singer, J Zheng, M Gonen… - Annals of surgical …, 2011 - Springer
Background Laparoscopic resection of gastric GISTs appears technically feasible and
associated with favorable outcomes. Tumor size however frequently plays a role in surgical …

Laparoscopic versus open resection of gastrointestinal stromal tumors of the stomach

K De Vogelaere, A Hoorens, P Haentjens… - Surgical endoscopy, 2013 - Springer
Abstract Background Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common
mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. Surgical treatment is the only chance of …

Laparoscopic resection of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) is safe and effective, irrespective of tumor size

K De Vogelaere, I Van Loo, O Peters, A Hoorens… - Surgical …, 2012 - Springer
Background Feasibility and long-term safety of laparoscopic removal of gastric
gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) of the stomach is well established for lesions smaller …

Systematic review and meta-analysis of safety and efficacy of laparoscopic resection for gastrointestinal stromal tumors of the stomach

K Chen, YC Zhou, YP Mou, XW Xu, WW Jin… - Surgical …, 2015 - Springer
Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic resection for gastrointestinal
stromal tumors (GISTs) of the stomach with systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods …

[HTML][HTML] Endoscopic treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumor: advantages and hurdles

HH Kim - World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
One of the most prominent characteristics of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) is their
unpredictable and variable behavior. GISTs are not classified as “benign” or “malignant” but …

Endoscopic submucosal dissection of large gastrointestinal stromal tumors in the esophagus and stomach

Z He, C Sun, Z Zheng, Q Yu, T Wang… - Journal of …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Aim Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST s), the most common
mesenchymal tumors of the digestive tract with potential for malignant transformation, are …

Meta-analysis of laparoscopic and open surgery for gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor

H Ohtani, K Maeda, E Noda, H Nagahara… - Anticancer …, 2013 - ar.iiarjournals.org
Aim: A meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate and compare the short-and long-term
outcomes of laparoscopic and conventional open surgery for gastric gastrointestinal stromal …

Lap-Endo cooperative surgery (LECS) in gastric GIST: Updates and future advances

TZJ Teng, F Ishraq, AFT Chay, KV Tay - Surgical Endoscopy, 2023 - Springer
Background With advancements in the field of laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques
leading to improved patient outcomes, open resection has become increasingly outdated for …