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The relevance of laparoscopic resection of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) remains debated. The aim of this study was to compare laparoscopic (LLR) and open (OLR) liver resection for ICC, with specific […]
» Read morePortal vein embolization (PVE) has been implemented in patients with extensive colorectal liver metastases to increase the number of patients able to undergo liver resection. Liver transplant could be an […]
» Read moreMinimally invasive hepatectomy (MIH) has become an important option for the treatment of various liver tumours. A major concern is the learning curve required. The aim of this study was […]
» Read moreMetastasectomy is probably underused in metastatic colorectal cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of centralized repeated assessment on resectability rate of liver metastases.The prospective RAXO […]
» Read moreSafety and efficacy of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) vs neoadjuvant chemotherapy (nCT) for treatment of locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) remain uncertain given lack of high-level clinical evidence.To compare […]
» Read moreThe aim was to examine the hypothesis that antireflux surgery with fundoplication improves long-term survival compared with antireflux medication in patients with reflux oesophagitis or Barrett’s oesophagus.Individuals aged between 18 […]
» Read moreLaparoscopic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Child-Pugh A cirrhosis has been demonstrated as beneficial. However, the role of laparoscopy in Child-Pugh B cirrhosis is undetermined. The aim of […]
» Read moreFungal infections are generally observed in immunosuppressed patients only, with a diagnostic challenge due to non-specific symptoms. For this reason, appropriate management may be delayed. This case report concerns a […]
» Read moreThe extent of liver resection for tumours is limited by the expected functional reserve of the future liver remnant (FRL), so hypertrophy may be induced by portal vein embolization (PVE), […]
» Read moreHepatocellular carcinoma is one of the commonest cancer in the world. Despite curative resection, recurrence remains the largest challenge. Many risk factors were identified for predicting recurrence, including liver fibrosis […]
» Read moreWe sought to construct a valid and reliable patient-reported outcome measure for patients with advanced malignancy and GIO.Bowel obstruction is the most common indication for palliative surgical consultation in patients […]
» Read moreTo determine whether esophagectomy provides a survival advantage in octogenarians with resectable thoracic esophageal cancer.Elderly patients with thoracic esophageal cancer do not always receive the full standard treatment; however, advanced […]
» Read moreThe aim of this study was to provide a full HRM data set in patients with a normal functioning fundoplication.The Chicago classification was devised to correlate High Resolution Manometry (HRM) […]
» Read moreTo assess metabolic dysfunctions and steatohepatosis after standard and local pancreatic resections for benign and premalignant neoplasms.Duodenopancreatectomy, hemipancreatectomy, and parenchyma-sparing, limited pancreatic resections are currently in use for nonmalignant tumors.Medline, […]
» Read moreThis study aimed to characterize rates and management of anastomotic leak (AL) and conduit necrosis (CN) after esophagectomy in an international cohort.Outcomes in patients with anastomotic complications of esophagectomy are […]
» Read moreThe aim of this study was to determine differences in esophageal perforation populations undergoing different advanced interventions for perforated esophagus and identify predictors of treatment outcomes.Contained esophageal perforation can often […]
» Read moreDetermine the utility of routine esophagograms following hiatus hernia repair and its impact on patient outcomes.Hiatus hernia repairs are common. Early complications such as re-herniation, esophageal obstruction and perforation, although […]
» Read moreTo develop a predictive model for overall survival after esophagectomy using pre/postoperative clinical data and machine learning.For patients with esophageal cancer, accurately predicting long-term survival after esophagectomy is challenging. This […]
» Read moreThe combination of conventional transarterial chemoembolization (cTACE) and systemic therapy has the potential to treat chemotherapy-refractory unresectable colorectal liver metastases (CRLMs). This study aimed to compare survival after this combined […]
» Read moreTo evaluate the short- and long-term outcomes of renoportal anastomosis (RPA) in a large multicentric series.The current knowledge on RPA for portal reconstruction during liver transplantation (LT) in patients with […]
» Read moreTo clarify whether systemic lymph node dissection (LND) influences the safety of surgery and the survival of patients with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT).Prognostic […]
» Read moreAvailable data comparing the long-term results of hybrid minimally invasive esophagectomy (HMIE) with that of open esophagectomy are conflicting, with similar or even better results reported for the minimally invasive […]
» Read moreFemale liver transplant candidates experience higher rates of wait list mortality than male candidates. Frailty is a critical determinant of mortality in patients with cirrhosis, but how frailty differs between […]
» Read moreThe emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has led to an overwhelming strain on healthcare delivery. This pandemic has created a sustained stress […]
» Read moreThis study aimed to compare long-term survival following minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) versus open esophagectomy (OE) for esophageal cancer using a nationwide propensity-score matched cohort.MIE provides lower postoperative morbidity and […]
» Read moreTo determine if tumor genetics are associated with overall survival (OS) after concurrent resection of colorectal liver metastases (CLM) and extrahepatic disease (EHD).The prognosis for patients who undergo concurrent resection […]
» Read moreWe sought to evaluate the performance of two commonly used prediction models for postoperative morbidity in patients undergoing open and minimally invasive esophagectomy.Patients undergoing esophagectomy have a high risk of […]
» Read moreTo establish consensus recommendations for the use of fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green (ICG) in hepatobiliary surgery.ICG fluorescence imaging has gained popularity in hepatobiliary surgery in recent years. However, there […]
» Read moreTo determine if initial American Board of Surgery certification in general surgery is associated with better risk-adjusted patient outcomes for Medicare patients undergoing partial colectomy by an early career surgeon.Board […]
» Read moreThe primary aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a single preoperative dose of methylprednisolone for preventing postoperative complications after major liver resections.Hepatic resections are associated with […]
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