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Laparoscopic Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Resection in a 108-Year-Old Patient

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Surgery for centenarians comes with unprecedented challenges and risks. The limited physical reserve and fragility of homeostatic control in this population reduces their ability to adapt to physiological changes encountered during open and laparoscopic surgery. This case report presents a 108-year-old female patient who underwent laparoscopic resection of a symptomatic gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST), without any adverse effects. The case highlights the importance of thorough preoperative risk assessment and planning, multidisciplinary input, and individualised patient care.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.81146

Authors: Saima Islam, Thomas A Eldredge, Christophe R Berney

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408850308

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