Large gastrointestinal stromal tumours of the stomach: Is laparoscopy reasonable?

Conclusions: LR for large GISTs is safe and technically feasible and does not negatively influence the oncologic course. Prospective randomised trials should be performed before using this approach in routine surgical care.

http://www.journalofmas.com/text.asp?2016/12/2/148/169955

Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery - March 11, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Beatrice Ulloa SeverinoDavid FuksPanagiotis LainasAntoine BlainPierre ValidireJean-Marc FerrazThierry PerniceniBrice Gayet Source Type: research