Meta-analysis of laparoscopic vs. open resection of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

This meta-analysis compared laparoscopic surgery (LAP) and open resection (OPEN) for the treatment of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) with regard to feasibility and safety.We searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science for studies published before March 2016 comparing the LAP and OPE...

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Main Authors: Liangying Ye, Xiaojing Wu, Tongwei Wu, Qijing Wu, Zhao Liu, Chuan Liu, Sen Li, Tao Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5423634?pdf=render