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FOR RESECTABLE RECTAL gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), transabdominal surgery is typical. In already-vulnerable patients, however, transabdominal surgery has greater associated risks. Transanal surgery, conversely, is a minimally invasive procedure; however,… Click to show full abstract
FOR RESECTABLE RECTAL gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), transabdominal surgery is typical. In already-vulnerable patients, however, transabdominal surgery has greater associated risks. Transanal surgery, conversely, is a minimally invasive procedure; however, visualization of the operative field can be impaired by lesions adjacent to the anal verge. Feasibility of peranal endoscopic myectomy and endoscopic excavation techniques are comparable to that of advanced endoscopic
Journal Title: Digestive Endoscopy
Year Published: 2020
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