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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2013; 19(16): 2550-2554
Published online Apr 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i16.2550
Published online Apr 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i16.2550
New-style laparoscopic and endoscopic cooperative surgery for gastric stromal tumors
Hai-Yan Dong, Qiu-Ping Pang, Guo-Dong Li, Xin-Yong Jia, Department of Endoscopy, Qianfoshan Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
Yu-Long Wang, Jie Li, Department of General Surgery, Qianfoshan Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Dong HY, Pang QP, Li GD and Jia XY performed the surgery and experiment; Dong HY and Wang YL wrote the paper; Jia XY, Li J and Dong HY designed the study.
Correspondence to: Xin-Yong Jia, Professor, Department of Endoscopy, Qianfoshan Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, No. 16766, Jingshi Road, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China. jiaxinyong19620723@163.com
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Received: September 4, 2012
Revised: March 22, 2013
Accepted: March 28, 2013
Published online: April 28, 2013
Processing time: 239 Days and 12.1 Hours
Revised: March 22, 2013
Accepted: March 28, 2013
Published online: April 28, 2013
Processing time: 239 Days and 12.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: A new style of laparoscopic and endoscopic cooperative surgery (LECS) was used to treat gastric stromal tumors (GSTs) originating from the muscularis propria in this study. The operation was carried out in the gastric cavity, and the GST was completely removed using a gastroscopic light source and laparoscopic instruments. This method is minimally invasive and avoids many complications such as bleeding and intra-abdominal infection. Furthermore, the integrity of stomach structure and function is preserved. New-style LECS is a safe and effective method for the treatment of GSTs.