30-Day Postoperative Morbidity of Emergency Surgery for Obstructive Right- and Left-Sided Colon Cancer in Obese Patients: A Multicenter Cohort Study of the French Surgical Association
Conclusion: Compared with lower BMI patients, obese patients with OCC had a more severe presentation at admission but similar surgical management. Obesity did not increase 30-day postoperative morbidity except stoma-related complications for those with left-sided OCC.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - April 3, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Duration and Magnitude of Postoperative Risk of Venous Thromboembolism after Cholecystectomy: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Conclusions: Cholecystectomy is associated with a low absolute risk of VTE and we have identified high risk groups including the elderly, obese and those having open surgery.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - April 3, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Proximal Gastric Resection with Posterior Esophago-Gastrostomy and Partial Neo-Fundoplication in the Treatment of Advanced Upper Gastric Carcinoma
Conclusions: Proximal gastrectomy is feasible and may be safely used in patients with advanced GC after neo-adjuvant chemotherapy with acceptable survival. Posterior esophago-gastrostomy with partial neo-fundoplication reduces the postoperative reflux, while patients with persistent reflux symptoms can be effectively treated with an antireflux therapy.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - March 31, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Laparoscopic Hepatectomy (with or without Robotic Assistance) versus Radiofrequency Ablation as a Minimally Invasive Treatment for Very Early-Stage or Early-Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Conclusions: Compared with RFA, MIH provided better long-term survival outcomes in patients with early-stage HCC, with no increase in the incidence of complications. When feasible, MIH should be considered a first-line treatment for this patient population.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - March 31, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Effects of Caffeine on Colon: A Potential Clinical Use of Coffee in Surgical Patients
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Source: Digestive Surgery - March 31, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Single-Incision Laparoscopic versus Open Sigmoidectomy for Diverticular Disease: A Disease-Stratified Matched-Pair Analysis
Conclusions: SILS equals open sigmoidectomy regarding complications with advantages regarding pain, LoS, IMC/intensive care unit treatment, and blood transfusion.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - March 31, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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Source: Digestive Surgery - March 20, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Allogeneic Leukocyte-Reduced Red Blood Cell Transfusion Is Associated with Postoperative Infectious Complications and Cancer Recurrence after Colon Cancer Resection
Conclusion: Transfusion of LR RBCs is associated with an increased risk of infectious complications and worsened survival after elective surgery for colon cancer, irrespective of leukocyte reduction.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - March 7, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
The Preoperative Prognostic Nutritional Index Predicts Short-Term and Long-Term Outcomes of Patients with Stage II/III Gastric Cancer: Analysis of a Multi-Institution Dataset
Conclusions: The preoperative PNI is a useful predictor reflecting the incidence of complications after gastrectomy and the prognosis of patients with stage II/III gastric cancer.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - March 7, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Evaluation of the Estimation of Physiologic Ability and Surgical Stress Score as a Prognostic Indicator for Older Patients with Gastric Cancer
Conclusions: E-PASS was a useful prognostic indicator for older GC patients.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - March 7, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Estimation of Physiological Ability and Surgical Stress Score Is a Useful Prognostic Indicator for Elderly Patients with Colorectal Cancer
Conclusions: E-PASS was a useful prognostic indicator in elderly CRC patients.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - March 7, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Reduced Opioid-Demand and Fewer Pulmonary Complications after Laparoscopic Liver Resection in the Posterior Segments
This single-centre study aims to evaluate the advantages and limitations of laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) of lesions in the posterior segments (segments 6 and 7) in comparison to the open procedure. Institutional database between June 2014 and October 2017 was retrieved. The perioperative data and the surgical outcomes were analysed retrospectively. Out of 366 consecutive liver resections, 35 patients who met the inclusion criteria were identified. Twenty patients underwent open liver resection, while 15 patients underwent pure LLR. The technical challenge of laparoscopic access for lesions in the posterior segments c...
Source: Digestive Surgery - February 27, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Impact of Enhanced Recovery Program after Surgery in Patients Undergoing Pancreatectomy on Postoperative Outcomes: A Controlled before and after Study
Conclusion: Implementation of ERAS program was safe and effective after pancreatectomy with high compliance rate. LOS was significantly reduced without compromising morbidityDig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - February 22, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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Dig Surg 2019;36:181 –182 (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - February 18, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Heller Myotomy for Epiphrenic Diverticula Compared to Nondiverticula Esophageal Motility Disorders, A Single Institution Experience and Appraisal of Patient Characteristics, High-Resolution Manometry and Outcomes
Conclusions: Esophageal diverticula patients have a unique profile compare to patients with non-diverticula motility disorders. Operations are more complex, with increased complication rate and a longer length of stay. In spite of this, there is no statistically significant difference in symptomatic outcomes between the groups.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - February 6, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
