ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical value of laparoscopic resection of gastric stromal tumors. MethodsThirtytwo cases received this new type of operation.The tumors ranged in size from 1.5 to 5 .5cm with a mean diameter of 2.6 cm. The operative methods included the full laparoscopic resection of gastrictumor and the handassisted laparoscopic resection of gastric tumor. ResultsAll cases were successfullyresected and no complications were observed. The mean operative time was 75min.The mean intraoperativeblood loss was 50ml.Postoperative pain was slight. Postoperative flatus and feces were passed at a mean of 34 hours, and average postoperational hospital stay was 7.5days. Postoperative pathologic examinationconfirmed that 25 cases were benign GIST and 7 cases were of lowgrade malignancy. No recurrenceswere observed at follow up of 8 to 30 months.ConclusionsLaparoscopic resection of gastric stromaltumor is a technically simple，safe and effective procedure that could be widely used.