Combined Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Approach to a Gastroesophageal Tumor

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Smooth muscle tumors of the stomach, especially when benign, are a common clinical entity and can represent a therapeutic challenge. Classically the removal of such a tumor requires open laparotomy. We sought to perform this surgery utilizing minimally invasive technology....

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Autores principales: Gayer, Christopher P., Edelman, David A., Curtis, Brendon, Laker, Scott, Webber, John
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2011
Materias:
Case Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3148877/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21902981
http://dx.doi.org/10.4293/108680811X13071180406790
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Sumario:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Smooth muscle tumors of the stomach, especially when benign, are a common clinical entity and can represent a therapeutic challenge. Classically the removal of such a tumor requires open laparotomy. We sought to perform this surgery utilizing minimally invasive technology. METHODS: We describe a minimally invasive technique combining laparoscopy with endoscopy to remove a submucosal leiomyoma at the gastroesophageal junction. RESULTS: A 3.3-cm smooth muscle tumor of the gastroesophageal junction was removed completely and safely with the described procedure and thus saved the patient from requiring a laparotomy. CONCLUSION: Minimally invasive techniques can be used in combination to tackle difficult problems in general surgery leading to shorter hospital stays and improved patient satisfaction.

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