Thoracoscopic enucleation of a giant submucosal tumor of the esophagus
SURGICAL LAPAROSCOPY ENDOSCOPY & PERCUTANEOUS TECHNIQUES, vol.14, no.2, pp.87-90, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 14 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2004
- Doi Number: 10.1097/00129689-200404000-00008
- Journal Name: SURGICAL LAPAROSCOPY ENDOSCOPY & PERCUTANEOUS TECHNIQUES
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.87-90
- Istanbul University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Since the introduction of thoracoscopy in the surgical field, many thoracic interventions have been considered feasible via thoracoscopic route. The authors reported a case of thoracoscopic enucleation of a giant esophageal submucosal tumor (8.5 cm in diameter) situated along the left side of the midesophagus. Histopathologic evaluation revealed a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). Postoperative period was uneventful and the patient was discharged on the eighth postoperative day. Given the well-known advantages of minimally invasive surgery, we assume that the removal of esophageal submucosal tumors can first be attempted by thoracoscopic approach, even if the tumor is of a big size. In cases of histopathologically unknown tumors preoperatively, definitive examination of the complete specimen provides the basis for further therapeutic decisions.