Surgical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Resection for Subepithelial Lesions on the Gastric Fundus Performed in the Supine or Lateral Decubitus Position.

Background: Laparoscopic resection of gastric subepithelial lesions (SELs) located on the posterior wall of the gastric fundus is technically difficult and time-consuming. To facilitate access, we propose performing the laparoscopic procedure with patients in a right lateral decubitus position, rather than the standard supine position. The aim of our study was to compare operative and clinical outcomes for laparoscopic SEL resection performed in either the right lateral decubitus or the traditional supine position.

Clinicopathological features of female gastric carcinoma patients with curative resection: comparison with male patients.

Little is known about the clinicopathological features of female gastric carcinoma (FGC) patients. We compared the clinicopathologic features and outcomes of FGC patients with curative resection with those of male gastric carcinoma (MGC) patients. We reviewed the hospital records of 940 FGC patients between 1986 and 2005 at Chonnam National University Hospital.

Preoperative predictors of malignant gastric submucosal tumor.

Purpose: The preoperative prediction of malignant potential in patients with gastric submucosal tumors (SMTs) plays an important role in decisions regarding their surgical management.

Methods: We evaluated the predictors of malignant gastric SMTs in 314 patients with gastric SMTs who underwent surgery in Chonnam National University Hospital.

Results: The malignant SMTs were significantly associated with age (odds ratio [OR], 1.

Clinical features and surgical outcome of solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas: 30 consecutive clinical cases.

Background/aim: This study examined the clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of solid pseudopapillary tumors of the pancreas (SPT).

Methodology: Cases of SPT encountered in our hospital between January 1994 and December 2009 were reviewed retrospectively. The clinicopathological factors in the benign and malignant cases were compared to determine what features of the tumor could suggest malignant potential.