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. 2006 Mar 30:4:20.
doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-4-20.

Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic approach for palliative resection of metastatic melanoma of the stomach

R S Date  1 , E A Griffiths, S A Pritchard, I McL Welch
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Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic approach for palliative resection of metastatic melanoma of the stomach

R S Date et al. World J Surg Oncol. .

Abstract

Background: Metastatic tumours of the stomach present a clinical dilemma for the surgeon. Palliative surgical resection can alleviate symptoms and prolong survival in selected patients. However, previous studies have used open methods of surgical resection with potentially high morbidity and mortality. We describe the use of laparoscopic wedge resection of the stomach for palliative resection of metastatic melanoma to highlight the benefits of this technique.

Case presentation: A 58 year old male was investigated for iron deficiency anaemia while under treatment for pulmonary metastatic malignant melanoma. An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed a 5 cm diameter ulcer on the anterior wall of the stomach, biopsies from the ulcer confirmed metastatic melanoma. Laparoscopic wedge resection of the stomach lesion was performed without complication.

Conclusion: Laparoscopic approach has many benefits and is useful for the palliative resection of rare tumours of the stomach in order to preserve the quality of life. Its use should be considered in selected patients.

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Figure 1
Endosopic image showing the metastatic melanoma lesion in the anterior wall of the stomach.
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Figure 2
View of the forth and final firing of the Endo GIA45 stapler to complete the resection.
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Figure 3
Gross macroscopic picture of the excised specimen showing adequate resection margin.
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