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

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>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 surgica...

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Main Authors: Pritchard SA, Griffiths EA, Date RS, Welch I McL
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/4/1/20