Introduction: Gastric GIST is a mesenchymal neoplasm of gastrointestinal tract with uncertain malignant potential. Complete surgical excision is usually recommended . However, local excision is difficult for GIST located at cardia or prepyloric region and partial gastrectomy may be necessary. Method: For small intragastric GIST ( Session: Podium Presentation Program Number: V028
Introduction The fixation of hiatal meshes with perforating devices, such as tacks or sutures, can be associated with potentially life threatening complications1. Fibrin sealant (FS, Tissucol, Baxter Biosciences, Vienna, Austria) is successfully used for atraumatic mesh fixation in inguinal and incisional hernia repair2,3. The rationale of this study was to test the potential of FS […]
Introduction) Laparoscopy-assisted gastrectomy including lymph nodes dissection consists of complicated procedures. The aim of this study is to clarify the utility of preoperative evaluation using 3D-CT and standardization of the procedures.Patients and methods) The 50 patients with gastric cancer (Stage I: 40, Stage II: 4, StageIIIA: 3, Stage IV: 3 Japanese Classification of Gastric Carcinoma) […]
Background: Numerous studies have demonstrated the feasibility of laparoscopic splenectomy(LS) for splenomegaly. There is little published data on the efficacy of LS for the treatment of splenomegaly associated cytopenias. The aim of this study is to determine long-term outcomes following LS for splenomegaly. Methods: Retrospective review of patients undergoing LS between 8/95 and 5/05. Splenomegaly […]
Objective: Laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) has become a popular mode of treatment for patients with gastric cancer. Less operative blood loss, less pain, early recovery of bowel activity, early restart of oral intake, and a shorter hospital stay with LADG compared with the conventional open method has been well documented. There is, however, little information […]