Using the geriatric nutritional risk index to predict outcomes in older patients with remnant gastric cancer after gastrectomy: a retrospective multicenter study in Japan
ConclusionsThe GNRI is a promising predictor of both short- and long-term outcomes in older patients with RGC. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - April 23, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Differences in glycemic trends due to reconstruction methods after proximal gastrectomy from the perspective of continuous glucose-monitoring
ConclusionThese findings provide new insights into reconstruction methods after proximal gastrectomy by assessing postoperative hypoglycemia in non-diabetic patients with gastric cancer. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - April 23, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
The urinary and sexual outcomes of robot-assisted versus laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
AbstractTo compare the urinary and sexual outcomes between robot-assisted rectal cancer (RC) surgery (RRCS) and laparoscopic RC surgery (LRCS) using a meta-analysis, searches were conducted of the Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, CNKI, and Wanfang databases. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) was the primary outcome. Eleven studies (790 patients with RRCS and 888 with LRCS) were included. The IPSS scores were significantly lower for RRCS than LRCS from baseline to 3  months (weighted mean difference [WMD] =  − 1.21, 95% confidence interval [CI]: − 1.8,-0.62,I2 = 89.9%), to 6 months (WMDâ...
Source: Surgery Today - April 21, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Impact of a board certification system and adherence to the clinical practice guidelines for gastric cancer on risk-adjusted surgical mortality after distal and total gastrectomy in Japan: a questionnaire survey of departments registered in the National Clinical Database
ConclusionsMultiple structural and process QIs are associated with surgical mortality after gastrectomy in Japan. Measuring and visualizing QIs may enhance healthcare improvements. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - April 21, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Effects of transmembrane serine protease 4 on the survival in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma undergoing surgery followed by adjuvant chemotherapy
ConclusionsTMPRSS4 can be considered a prognostic factor and therapeutic target for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - April 19, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Clinical outcomes of left upper segmentectomy vs. lobectomy for early non-small-cell lung cancer: a nationwide database study in Japan
ConclusionSegmentectomy may be an acceptable alternative to lobectomy with regard to the overall survival of patients with c-stage I NSCLC in the left upper lobe. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - April 18, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
A prospective cross-sectional study on hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy in patients with Graves ’ disease: insights on secondary hyperparathyroidism
ConclusionsHyperfunctioning parathyroid glands in the SHPT state were more susceptible to postoperative PTH reduction, which, combined with low preoperative Ca levels, increased the risk of postoperative hypocalcemia in patients with Graves ’ disease. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - April 18, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Effective division of the intersegmental plane using a robotic stapler in robotic pulmonary segmentectomy
ConclusionsThe division of the intersegmental plane using a robotic stapler in RATS portal segmentectomy was, therefore, found to be safe and effective. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - April 18, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Clinical outcomes of left upper segmentectomy vs. lobectomy for early non-small-cell lung cancer: a nationwide database study in Japan
ConclusionSegmentectomy may be an acceptable alternative to lobectomy with regard to the overall survival of patients with c-stage I NSCLC in the left upper lobe. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - April 18, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
A prospective cross-sectional study on hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy in patients with Graves ’ disease: insights on secondary hyperparathyroidism
ConclusionsHyperfunctioning parathyroid glands in the SHPT state were more susceptible to postoperative PTH reduction, which, combined with low preoperative Ca levels, increased the risk of postoperative hypocalcemia in patients with Graves ’ disease. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - April 18, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Effective division of the intersegmental plane using a robotic stapler in robotic pulmonary segmentectomy
ConclusionsThe division of the intersegmental plane using a robotic stapler in RATS portal segmentectomy was, therefore, found to be safe and effective. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - April 18, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Efficacy of sentinel lymph-node biopsy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in clinically axilla node-negative patients
ConclusionsAxillary lymph-node dissection may not be necessary for patients with cNO confirmed by physical and radiological examination using positron emission tomography (PET) computed tomography (CT), and breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after NACT, if  ≥ three negative SLNB are removed. Further studies are needed to confirm our findings. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - April 16, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Ultrasound-based predictive indicators for treatment outcomes in pediatric vesicoureteral reflux
ConclusionUltrasound measurements of the detrusor-to-ureteral orifice distance and D/U ratio proved reliable in predicting the success of endoscopic subureteric injection therapy for VUR. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - April 16, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Efficacy of sentinel lymph-node biopsy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in clinically axilla node-negative patients
ConclusionsAxillary lymph-node dissection may not be necessary for patients with cNO confirmed by physical and radiological examination using positron emission tomography (PET) computed tomography (CT), and breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after NACT, if  ≥ three negative SLNB are removed. Further studies are needed to confirm our findings. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - April 16, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
