Wang S, Yang XF, Wang W. Laparoscopic reduction of gastric volvulus: A case report and review of literature. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(9): 123459 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.123459]
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Wei Wang, Deputy Director, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Sinopharm Dongfeng General Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, No. 10 Daling Road, Zhangwan District, Shiyan 442001, Hubei Province, China. 453398775@qq.com
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Wang S, Yang XF, Wang W. Laparoscopic reduction of gastric volvulus: A case report and review of literature. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(9): 123459 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.123459]
World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2026; 18(9): 123459 Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.123459
Laparoscopic reduction of gastric volvulus: A case report and review of literature
Sheng Wang, Xiao-Feng Yang, Wei Wang
Sheng Wang, Xiao-Feng Yang, Wei Wang, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Sinopharm Dongfeng General Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442001, Hubei Province, China
Co-first authors: Sheng Wang and Xiao-Feng Yang.
Author contributions: Wang S and Yang XF designed the study, collected and sorted the data, drafted the original manuscript, and they contributed equally to this study as co-first authors; Wang W supervised the entire research process, critically revised the manuscript, and finalized the paper. All the authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Wei Wang, Deputy Director, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Sinopharm Dongfeng General Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, No. 10 Daling Road, Zhangwan District, Shiyan 442001, Hubei Province, China. 453398775@qq.com
Received: May 19, 2026 Revised: June 17, 2026 Accepted: June 29, 2026 Published online: September 27, 2026 Processing time: 117 Days and 14.4 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Gastric volvulus is a rare abdominal condition, and literature on this subject is limited. However, in recent years, with advances in medical imaging, the number of confirmed cases has gradually increased, and a search of the PubMed database for the past decade revealed approximately 274 relevant reports. Gastric volvulus can be classified as acute or chronic depending on the course of the disease and its clinical presentation. If not treated promptly, acute gastric volvulus can be life-threatening. Therefore, early detection and prompt treatment are of paramount importance. Here, we report a case of gastric volvulus in a young woman with upper abdominal pain and nausea, diagnosed by gastroscopy, computed tomography, and barium swallow study, who underwent laparoscopic surgery.
CASE SUMMARY
We report here a case of a 44-year-old woman with gastric volvulus who presented to our Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery with epigastric pain. She reported that, for the past fortnight, she had experienced severe upper abdominal pain following meals, accompanied by nausea. Upon admission, she underwent gastroscopy, contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography and upper gastrointestinal barium contrast studies, all of which indicated gastric volvulus and the need for surgical intervention. Following completion of preoperative preparations, she underwent elective laparoscopic reduction and fixation of gastric volvulus. Postoperatively, her abdominal pain and nausea resolved, and she recovered successfully and was discharged.
CONCLUSION
This case demonstrates that laparoscopic reduction and gastropexy are safe and effective surgical options for gastric volvulus.
Core Tip: Gastric volvulus is a rare abdominal disorder. Severe cases may be life-threatening if treatment is delayed. There have been relatively few published reports on this condition in the past. In recent years, the number of diagnosed cases has gradually increased alongside advances in medical imaging. This case confirms that laparoscopic reduction and fixation are safe and effective for treating chronic gastric volvulus. Early combined imaging examinations facilitate a definite diagnosis, and minimally invasive surgery achieves favorable clinical outcomes and rapid patient recovery.
