| Theme | GIST : Current Progress on Diagnosis and Treatment | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Surgical Treatment for Primary Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs) | |
| Publish Date | 2010/06 | |
| Author | Kazuya Yamaguchi | Department of Surgical Oncology, Gifu University School of Medicine |
| Author | Kazuhiro Yoshida | Department of Surgical Oncology, Gifu University School of Medicine |
| Author | Shinji Osada | Department of Surgical Oncology, Gifu University School of Medicine |
| Author | Takao Takahashi | Department of Surgical Oncology, Gifu University School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | Treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) changed with the development of imatinib mesylate. Clinical practice guidelines for GIST in Japan illustrate that the first choice for treatment is tumor resection. Laparoscopic surgeryfor GIST and the status of surgical resection for advanced GIST are examined. | |