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Introduction: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the digestive tract. The aim of this study was to evaluate 21 patients operated for GIST. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed medical and surgical records of 21 patients diagnosed with GIST who were operated between 2008 and 2014 in our clinic. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors localizations, applied surgical methods, histopathological examination results, postoperative medical treatments, and follow-up results were examined. Results: The study group consisted of 21 patients (11 males and 10 females) with a mean age of 69.29 (range, 39–89 years). Sixteen tumors were located in the stomach, 3 in the small intestine, 1 in the rectum, and 1 in the mesentery of the jejunum. The symptoms were not typical, and they depended on the localization and size of the tumor. The mean tumor size was 6.8 cm (range, 1.8–20 cm). Positivity rates for CD117 and CD34 expression determined by immunohistochemical methods were 95.2%, and 66.7%, respectively. One patient underwent laparoscopic resection, and other patients were treated via open surgery. Lymph node metastasis was observed in the patient with rectal tumor. Postoperatively, imatinib therapy was administered in 5 patients with high-risk tumors. Mortality was observed in 2 patients. Four patients were excluded from the follow-up because they could not be reached by phone. The mean follow-up period was 29.59±15.4 months. No recurrences or metastases have been detected. Discussion and Conclusion: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors represent 0.1%–1% of all gastrointestinal malignancies. The most common location is the stomach. The goal of surgery is complete gross resection with an intact pseudocapsule and negative microscopic margins.