Diagnosis and surgical treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumors of the stomach using minimally invasive technologies

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors frequently localize in the stomach wall, necessitating advanced diagnostic and surgical approaches. A study of 24 patients highlights the efficacy of minimally invasive technologies, such as laparoscopic gastric resection, in treating these rare tumors. Accurate diagnosis and risk stratification depend heavily on morphological typing and immunohistochemical markers. While many cases involve exophytic growth, intraoperative tumor verification remains a significant challenge.