2009 Program and Abstracts: Combined Endoscopic and Transgastric Laparoscopic Resection of Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
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Combined Endoscopic and Transgastric Laparoscopic Resection of Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Craig P. Fischer*
Surgery, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) of the stomach often require gastrectomy, by open or laparoscopic means. We describe a novel, minimally invaisive technique to minimize incisions, and maximize patient recovery.
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