Operative and postoperative characteristics of patients treated for gastrointestinal stromal tumours
| Characteristic | No. (%)* |
|---|---|
| Purely laparoscopic | 15 (65.2) |
| Converted to hand-assisted | 4 (17.4) |
| Open | 4 (17.4) |
| Early complications | 1† (4.3) |
| Late complications | 2† (8.6) |
| Resection margins | All negative |
| Average length of stay, d | 6.0 |
| Laparoscopic | 5.0 |
| Open | 12.5 |
| Follow-up time, mean (range), mo | 13.3 (1–78) |
| Local recurrence | 0 |