@article{JOVS14693,
author = {Chang Min Lee and Sungsoo Park},
title = {Laparoscopic techniques and strategies for gastrointestinal GISTs},
journal = {Journal of Visualized Surgery},
volume = {3},
number = {5},
year = {2017},
keywords = {},
abstract = {The laparoscopic approach is widely accepted surgical treatment for gastrointestinal submucosal tumors (SMTs). In this chapter, we will introduce laparoscopic techniques and strategy for gastrointestinal SMTs, in accordance with those for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). The indication for a laparoscopic approach has been related to tumor size. The upper limit of tumor size has increased, according to recent trends, and there is no established guideline for a lower limit. All patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery receive preoperative examinations including gastrofiberscopy, upper gastrointestinal radiography, computed tomography (CT), and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS). Gastric tumors },
issn = {2221-2965}, url = {https://jovs.amegroups.org/article/view/14693}
}