Impact of the Introduction of Laparoscopic Wedge Resection as a Surgical Option for Suspected Small/Medium-Sized Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors of the Stomach on Perioperative and Oncologic Outcomes

摘要

Background The present study is designed to determine the feasibility and impact of the introduction of laparoscopic wedge resection as a surgical option for the treatment of suspected small/medium-sized (<7 cm) gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs).