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Successful resection of a rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumor using a transperineal approach: a case report.
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Surgical case reports [Surg Case Rep] 2024 Sep 10; Vol. 10 (1), pp. 213. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 10. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) complicate surgical approaches because of their anatomical position. We herein report a patient with rectal GIST on the anterior wall of the lower rectum, hat was successfully resected using a transperineal approach.<br />Case Presentation: This report describes a unique case of a 73-year-old man who was diagnosed with rectal GIST on the anterior wall of the lower rectum. The tumor was located within 3 cm of the anal verge, a location that would require highly invasive surgery. A transperineal approach was planned to preserve the anal function. Under general anesthesia, the patient was placed in a lithotomy position and a Mercedes-Benz incision was made in the perineum. Excision of the tumor was performed. The post-operative course was uneventful, and the patient remained free from recurrence.<br />Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of performing minimally invasive and safe surgery. With some surgical refinements, a transperineal approach may be an option for surgical procedures in patients with rectal GIST on the anterior wall of the lower rectum.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s).)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2198-7793
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Surgical case reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39254811
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-024-02007-4