Abstract
Laparoscopic resection (LR) is increasingly performed for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). The aim of this study is to investigate the short-term outcomes and therapeutic effects of LR compared to Open Resection (OR) for gastric GISTs. All 12 patients undergoing surgery (LR vs. OR) for gastric GISTs during 2012-2021 in a single center, were analyzed retrospectively. All outcomes were compared between the two groups. No statistical significant differences were observed between the two groups (LR vs. OR) as far as operative time (143 vs. 144.5 minutes, P=0.81 NS) blood loss (70 vs. 125 mL, P=0.2 NS), early postoperative complications (2 vs. 1, Fisher 1 P=NS), length of hospital stay (8.5 vs. 14.2 days, P=0.17 NS). LR for GISTs is safe and effective. The only limiting factor for the widespread application of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) is surgeon expertise in challenging cases.
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