Identification and validation of hub genes predicting prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma
Conclusion: This study found that the risk model according to these eight genes can be used as a predictor of prognosis in HCC. These genes may become alternative biomarkers and therapeutic targets and provide new therapeutic strategies for HCC. (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - November 17, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Impact of a 7.5-Fr Pancreatic Stent for Preventing Pancreatic Fistula after Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Conclusions: In patients with a soft pancreas, the placement of a 7.5-Fr pancreatic duct stent may reduce the incidence of POPF.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - November 16, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Rescue partial ALPPS for left hemihepatectomy with reconstruction of the middle hepatic vein
Major hepatectomy in patients with insufficient future liver remnant (FLR) volume and impaired liver functional reserve has considerable risks for posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF). The patient was a male in his 70 with an intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) in left hemiliver, involving the middle hepatic vein (MHV). Although FLR volume after left hemihepatectomy was estimated to be 64.4% of the total liver volume, an indocyanine green retention rate at 15 min (ICG-R15) value was 24.2%, thus the patient underwent left portal vein embolization (PVE). The FLR volume increased to 71.3%, however, the non-congestive FLR vo...
Source: Digestive Surgery - November 9, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Usefulness of carcinoembryonic antigen doubling time in prognosis prediction after curative resection of locally recurrent rectal cancer: A retrospective study
Conclusion: CEA-DT is a useful prognostic factor that can be assessed before surgery for locally recurrent rectal cancer. Long CEA-DT may indicate a favorable prognosis. Contrarily, short CEA-DT is associated with poor prognosis; therefore, further treatment intervention is necessary for patients with short CEA-DT. (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - November 8, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Impact of Acute Inflammation on the Survival Outcomes of Patients with Resected Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Conclusion: Preoperative CRP was an independent poor prognostic factor for OS and DFS of patients with resected PDAC.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - November 3, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Treating Early Delayed Gastric Tube Emptying after Esophagectomy with Pneumatic Pyloric Dilation
Conclusion: Endoscopic balloon dilation of the pylorus is a safe, feasible therapy for early postoperative delayed gastric emptying. With a success rate of 58%, a clinical trial is a necessary next step.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - November 2, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Identification of Preoperative Risk Factors for Poor Survival in Patients with Resectable Pancreatic Cancer Treated with Upfront Surgery
Conclusion: Preoperative CA19-9 ( ≥100 U/mL) was the most reliable preoperative predictive factor for poor survival in resectable PDAC treated with upfront surgery. These findings warrant further clinical trials investigating efficacy of neoadjuvant therapy targeting the subset of patients with resectable PDAC who have elevated pr eoperative CA19-9, namely, those with high risk of poor prognosis.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Effect of Ageing on the Common Bile Duct Diameter
Conclusion: Although the CBD increases physiologically with age, there is no significant difference in CBD size between the general population and the cholelithiasis patients at any particular age. Gallstones do not independently dilate the CBD.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - October 21, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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Dig Surg 2021;38:323 –323 (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - September 20, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Prevalence of Regional Lymph Node Metastasis of Mucosal Gastric Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma: Analysis of the Collaborative Stage Data Survey of the Korean Central Cancer Registry
Conclusions: Reginal LNM and distant metastasis occur very less in mucosal gastric SRC, but they are associated with an increased risk of cancer-related death. Even in early stage, surgery should be considered as a standard treatment of mucosal gastric SRC.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - September 14, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Verona Evidence-Based Meeting (EBM) 2020 on Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMNs) of the Pancreas: Meeting Report
Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - September 6, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Preoperative Albumin-to-Globulin Ratio Predicts Prognosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Cohort Study Including Non-Hepatitis Virus-Infected Patients
Conclusion: A low AGR was significantly associated with poor OS in patients with HCC, regardless of liver etiology. This may assist in treatment stratification and better management of patients with HCC.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - August 10, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Role of Up-Front Primary Tumor Resection and Tumor Sidedness in the Survival of Synchronous Metastatic Colon Cancer Patients
Conclusion: Our data suggest that the prognostic value of PTR is independent of sidedness. Validation of these results will be performed in ongoing RCTs.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - July 28, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Use of Polypropylene Strips for Reinforcement of the Cruroplasty in Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Conclusion: There were no mesh-related complications seen and symptomatic recurrence rate was low, but longer follow-up is needed.Dig Surg (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - July 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
HBPD Table of Contents Vol. 20, No.1, 2021
Dig Surg 2021;38:256 –258 (Source: Digestive Surgery)
Source: Digestive Surgery - June 8, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
