Small submucosal tumors (SMT) without symptoms are frequently found by endoscopic and
radiological examinations. To find proper diagnostic measures and therapeutic indications …

Background Over the past decade, gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) have served as
a model for the application of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in the treatment of solid neoplasms …

Background Laparoscopic resection of gastric GISTs appears technically feasible and
associated with favorable outcomes. Tumor size however frequently plays a role in surgical …

BACKGROUND: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a well-accepted method for
removing superficial mucosal tumors; however, there is limited data on the use of this …

AIM: To investigate the cooperative laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques used for the
resection of upper gastrointestinal tumors. METHODS: A systematic research of the literature …

BACKGROUND: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of
tailored laparoscopic resections for suspected gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors …

Background A submucosal tumor (SMT) of the stomach, which is an occasional finding
during routine upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, may pose diagnostic and therapeutic …

Objectives Limited information is available on the efficacy and safety of endoscopic
resection (ER) of gastric submucosal tumors (SMTs) in Japanese endoscopic practice where …

Purpose: This study aimed to verify the long-term outcome of a minimally invasive
endoscopic or laparoscopic approach for the treatment of gastric gastrointestinal stromal …

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor is the most common mesenchymal tumor in the
gastrointestinal tract and is most frequently developed in the stomach in the form of …