RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Laparoscopic management of gastrointestinal stromal tumours: review at a Canadian centre
JF Canadian Journal of Surgery
JO CAN J SURG
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 105
OP 109
DO 10.1503/cjs.031410
VO 55
IS 2
A1 Carl Daigle
A1 Adam T. Meneghetti
A1 Jasmine Lam
A1 Ormond N.M. Panton
YR 2012
UL http://canjsurg.ca/content/55/2/105.abstract
AB Background: Laparoscopic wedge resection has been widely accepted for small benign gastric tumours. Large gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs), however, can be difficult to manipulate laparoscopically and are at risk for capsule disruption, which can then result in peritoneal seeding. Some authors have suggested that large GISTs (> 8 cm) are best approached using an open technique. However, there has been no consensus as to what the cut-off size should be. We conducted one of the largest Canadian series to date to assess outcomes and follow-up of the laparoscopic management of GISTs.Methods: All patients with gastric GISTs presenting to Vancouver General Hospital and University of British Columbia Hospital between 2000 and 2008 were reviewed. Most lesions were resected using a wedge technique with closure of the stomach facilitated by an endoscopic linear stapling device.Results: In all, 23 patients presented with GISTs; 19 patients underwent laparoscopic resection and, of these, 15 had a purely laparoscopic operation and 4 had a hand-assisted laparoscopic resection. Mean tumour size was 3.2 cm, with the largest tumour measuring 6.8 cm. There were no episodes of tumour rupture or spillage and no major intraoperative complications. All margins were negative. Mean follow-up was 13.3 (range 1–78) months. There was no evidence of recurrence or metastasis.Conclusion: The laparoscopic management of gastric GISTs is safe and effective with short hospital stays and good results over a mean follow-up of 13.3 months. We believe that it should be the preferred technique offered to patients.