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Laparoscopic gastric resection for gastric leiomyoma
1Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA.
Surgical Endoscopy
|August 1, 1994
Summary
Laparoscopic surgery successfully resected a 4.5-cm gastric leiomyoma, a rare smooth-muscle tumor. This minimally invasive approach facilitated excellent recovery and prompt return to activity for the patient.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Gastric leiomyomas are rare smooth-muscle neoplasms, accounting for less than 2% of surgically resected gastric tumors.
- Distinguishing between benign and malignant gastric leiomyomas can be challenging due to a lack of encapsulation and histological ambiguities.
- Some gastric leiomyomas exhibit malignant behavior, though often with low-grade aggressiveness, leading to the term "malignant leiomyoma".