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To elucidate the latest epidemiology and risk factors for multiple primary cancers (MPCs), and the association between neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and postoperative metachronous cancer (PMC) in patients with esophageal squamous […]
» Read moreTo determine the prevalence of clinically significant decision conflict (CSDC) among patients undergoing cancer surgery and associations with postoperative physical activity, as measured through smartphone accelerometer data.Patients with cancer face […]
» Read morePatients who have had splenectomy have a lifelong risk of overwhelming postsplenectomy infection (OPSI), a condition associated with high mortality rates. Surgeons must be aware of the rationale of vaccination […]
» Read moreAntireflux surgery is effective for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) but recurrence of hiatal hernia remains a challenge. In other types of hernia repair, use of mesh is […]
» Read moreThe objective of the current study was to define surgical outcomes after resection of multinodular hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) beyond the Milan criteria, and develop a prediction tool to identify which […]
» Read moreTo assess the safety and efficacy of bariatric surgery in patients with cirrhosis.Bariatric surgery may be a viable option for patients with cirrhosis and extreme obesity. However, the risk of […]
» Read moreTo assess whether specific patterns of early postoperative complications may predict overall severe morbidity after major surgery, warranting early escalation of care and prevention of failure to rescue.It is unclear […]
» Read moreTo stratify major hepatectomies (MajHs) according to their outcomes.MajHs are associated with non-negligible operative risks, but they include a wide range of procedures. Detailed depiction of the outcomes of different […]
» Read moreThe aim of this study was to evaluate the survival benefit of sirolimus in patients undergoing liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) (exploratory analysis of the SiLVER-trial).Patients receiving LT) […]
» Read moreThe aim of this study was to evaluate correlation between centers’ volume and incidence of failure to rescue (FTR) following liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).FTR, defined as the probability […]
» Read moreThe aim of this study was to investigate tumor recurrence after liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with and without hypothermic oxygenated liver perfusion (HOPE) before transplantation.We analyzed all liver […]
» Read moreTo investigate the association of graft steatosis with long-term outcome, and to elucidate the mechanism of steatotic graft injury in adult living donor liver transplantation.The utilization of steatotic graft expands […]
» Read moreTo define the current status of “difficult” LLR, a global database was created and investigated.In the Second International Consensus Conference in 2014, minor LLR was considered as a standard practice […]
» Read moreTo analyze long-term oncological outcome along with prognostic risk factors in a large cohort of patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) undergoing ALPPS.ALPPS is a two-stage hepatectomy variant that increases […]
» Read moreThis study compared the efficacy of PF-based and CROSS-based neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for ESCC.PF-based regimen has been a standard regimen for ESCC, but it has been replaced by the CROSS regimen […]
» Read moreTo investigate if prolonged TTS after completed nCRT improves postoperative outcomes for esophageal and esophagogastric junction cancer.TTS has traditionally been 4-6 weeks after completed nCRT. However, the optimal timing is […]
» Read moreLaparoscopy is becoming the standard approach in liver surgery. As the degree of difficulty varies greatly from core skills to advanced procedures, strategies for teaching young surgeons need to be […]
» Read moreLR and LT are the standard curative options for early HCC. LT provides best long-term survival but is limited by organ shortage. LR, readily available, is hampered by high recurrence […]
» Read moreEx vivo surgery may provide a chance at R0 resection for conventionally unresectable tumors. However, long-term outcomes have not been well documented. In this study, we analyze our 11-year outcomes […]
» Read moreTo compare HOPE and NRP in liver transplantation from cDCD.Liver transplantation after cDCD is associated with higher rates of graft loss. Dynamic preservation strategies such as NRP and HOPE may […]
» Read moreTo test the degree of agreement in selecting therapeutic options for patients suffering from colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM) among surgical experts around the globe.Only few areas in medicine have seen […]
» Read moreIn the past few years, minimally invasive oesophagectomy has become an increasingly popular approach for oesophagectomy showing advantages in terms of fewer postoperative complications, shorter hospital stay and faster recovery. […]
» Read moreOesophageal carcinoma is the sixth most lethal cancer in the world. At present, the choice of specific surgical methods is controversial. This study compares the safety and efficacy of endoscopic […]
» Read moreChildren provided with general anaesthesia for dental extractions at East Surrey Hospital were audited to determine the percentage of children who were prescribed adequate pain management in accordance with guidance […]
» Read moreThe shift in the national focus and allocation of resources to the management of COVID19 has led to significant changes to surgical practice including the delay of elective surgery. The […]
» Read moreDifferences in medical school experiences may affect how prepared residents feel themselves to be as they enter general surgery residency and may contribute to resident burnout.To assess preparedness for surgical […]
» Read moreCOVID-19 presented an unprecedented challenge for healthcare workers and systems around the world. Healthcare systems have adapted differently in terms of pandemic planning of regular services, adopting infection control measures […]
» Read moreTumour extension beyond the mesorectal plane (ymrT4) occurs in 5-10 per cent of patients with rectal cancer and 10 per cent of patients develop locally recurrent rectal cancer (LRRC) after […]
» Read moreInvestigating outcomes after marginal allograft transplant is essential in determining appropriate and more aggressive use of these allografts.To determine the time trends in the outcomes of marginal liver allografts as […]
» Read moreThe aim of this study was to use barium upper gastrointestinal series (UGI) to evaluate the development and natural history of a hiatal hernia.Hiatal hernias are common but the natural […]
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