HP10 LAPAROSCOPIC RESECTION OF SUBMUCOSAL GASTRIC LESIONS – THE WHANGAREI EXPERIENCE

Abstract

Purpose  To evaluate safety of laparoscopic resection of submucosal gastric lesions performed in Whangarei Based Hospital.Methodology  From November 2002 to December 2006, 8 consecutive patients underwent the above mention surgery. (M : F = 5 : 3; Average age 63 [range, 43–83]). All patients underwent pre‐operative gastroscopy. Wedge resections were performed for anterior wall lesions. (n = 3). Posterior wall lesions were resected via transgastric approach. (n = 4). Retroperitoneal resection was performed for the foregut duplication cyst. (n = 1). All except one lesion were resected using endoscopic GIA stapler. The medical records of the patients were reviewed retrospectively.Results  All p..