Laparoscopic Gastrojejunostomy Versus Endoscopic Stenting as a Palliative Treatment for Gastric Outlet Obstruction.

Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a common complication in advanced stage upper gastrointestinal malignancies. The symptoms of severe nausea and protracted vomiting can lead to a decline in quality of life and cachexia. Symptoms of GOO can be effectively managed with either operative or nonoperative palliative interventions.

The effect of tranexamic acid on blood transfusion in lower gastrointestinal bleeding-A double blind prospective randomised controlled trial.

Purpose: Acute gastrointestinal bleeding is a common emergency. Tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces clot breakdown by inhibiting the action of plasmin and has been shown to reduce the need for blood transfusion in trauma, surgical procedures, and upper gastrointestinal bleeding. This study examined the efficiency of intravenous TXA in patients with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Should Advanced Age Preclude Surgical Treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor?

Surgical resection is a gold standard treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). It can be performed by minimally invasive surgery approach in most of the patients. It has been shown that advanced age is not a clear poor prognostic factor in patients who underwent surgery for GIST.

Laparoscopic Completion Total Gastrectomy for Remnant Gastric Cancer Compared to Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy in Short- and Medium-Term Results.

The incidence of remnant gastric cancer is increasing in recent years. The advantages of minimally invasive surgery for gastric cancer are well established. However, laparoscopic completion total gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer harbors difficulties due to adhesions, changed configuration of the anatomical organs, and changes on the lymphatic flow.