Arsenic's shadowy influence: A systematic review of its carcinogenic role in gallbladder cancer
ConclusionThere is a strong link between arsenic exposure and gallbladder cancer or cholangiocarcinoma. Even chronic exposure to low-moderate amounts could lead to gallbladder carcinoma. These findings stress the need for more comprehensive and dedicated studies, to control arsenic water/soil levels and seek other preventive measures for this high mortality disease. (Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - April 2, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Anas Elgenidy, Ramez M. Odat, Horiah Amer Al ‐Ghorbany, Hatim Nasruldin Shahin, Ibrahim S. Abdel‐bary, Roaa AbdulTawab AbdulHamid, Amal Dhahab, Moustafa Salem, Youmna A. Negm, Nada Mostafa El Attar, Ahmed Assem Abdelfattah, Mai M. Khaliel, Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research

Novel navigation for laparoscopic cholecystectomy fusing artificial intelligence and indocyanine green fluorescent imaging
(Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - April 1, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Yoshihiko Tashiro, Takeshi Aoki, Nao Kobayashi, Kodai Tomioka, Kazuhiko Saito, Kazuhiro Matsuda, Tomokazu Kusano Tags: RAPID COMMUNICATION Source Type: research

Endoscopic retrieval of the torn pancreatic stent by pushing out through the EUS ‐PD fistula tract
(Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - March 28, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Kenta Yoshida, Haruka Toyonaga, Tsuyoshi Hayashi, Masayo Motoya, Toshifumi Kin, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Akio Katanuma Tags: HOW I DO IT Source Type: research

Incidence and outcomes of postoperative fluid collections after minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy without placement of surgical drain. A prospective observational cohort study
ConclusionsPatients who undergo MIDP without surgical drain placement develop well-tolerated pancreatic collections. Although a minority may require endoscopic or percutaneous drainage, the majority can be managed conservatively and resolve spontaneously in the long term. (Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - March 23, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: N úria Lluís, Filipe Kunzler, Domenech Asbun, Ramon E. Jimenez, Horacio J. Asbun Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Total lesion glycolysis by 18F ‐fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography predicts tumor aggressiveness in patients with extrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
ConclusionsTumor TLG predicted tumor malignancy potential and could be a useful prognostic predictor for extrahepatic bile duct carcinoma. (Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - March 12, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Ryosuke Fukushima, Norifumi Harimoto, Shunsuke Kawai, Norihiro Ishii, Mariko Tsukagoshi, Takamichi Igarashi, Kenichiro Araki, Hiroyasu Tomonaga, Tetsuya Higuchi, Ken Shirabe Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Successful cholangioscopy ‐guided cannulation using a novel slim cholangioscope
(Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Yuki Tanisaka, Masafumi Mizuide, Shomei Ryozawa Tags: CASE VIDEO Source Type: research

Are enhanced recovery protocols after pancreatoduodenectomy still efficient when applied in elderly patients? A systematic review and individual patient data meta ‐analysis
ConclusionERAS in the elderly is safe and its benefits are preserved in the care of even in patients older than 80  years. Standardized care protocol should be encouraged in all pancreatic centers. (Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - January 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Christoph Kuemmerli, Gianpaolo Balzano, Stefan A. Bouwense, Marco Braga, Mari ëlle Coolsen, Sara K. Daniel, Christos Dervenis, Massimo Falconi, Dae Wook Hwang, Daniel J. Kagedan, Song Cheol Kim, Harish Lavu, Daniel Nussbaum, Stefano Partelli Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research

Response to “The role of adjuvant chemotherapy in management of stage I pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma deserves independent high quality research”
(Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - January 3, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Wooil Kwon, Jin ‐Young Jang Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

A data ‐informed timeline for hospital discharge with a reasonably low risk of unplanned readmission after open and minimally invasive liver resections
ConclusionsThe post-hepatectomy complication risks were stratified by surgical complexity, liver resection approach, and the period without complication after liver resection. (Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - December 9, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Yoshikuni Kawaguchi, Kyoji Ito, Tomoaki Hayakawa, Yoshihito Hayashi, Kaito Fukuda, Satoru Abe, Akihiko Ichida, Nobuhisa Akamatsu, Junichi Kaneko, Kiyoshi Hasegawa Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Comparison of unilateral and bilateral intraductal plastic stent placement for unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction: A propensity score ‐matched cohort analysis
ConclusionsUnilateral and bilateral IS placement had high technical and clinical success rates in primary stent placement. However, bilateral IS placement showed a longer TRBO. Bilateral IS placement may be a good option for initial UMHBO drainage. (Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - November 29, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Mitsuru Okuno, Keisuke Iwata, Tsuyoshi Mukai, Yuhei Iwasa, Shinya Uemura, Kensaku Yoshida, Akinori Maruta, Takuji Iwashita, Ichiro Yasuda, Masahito Shimizu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Endoscopic papillectomy could be rewarding to patients with early stage duodenal ampullary carcinoma?
ConclusionsEP may potentially achieve clinical complete resection of early stage (Tis and T1a) duodenal ampullary adenocarcinomas. (Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - November 28, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Ko Suzuki, Yusuke Kurita, Kensuke Kubota, Yuji Fujita, Seitaro Tsujino, Yuji Koyama, Shintaro Tsujikawa, Shigeki Tamura, Shin Yagi, Sho Hasegawa, Takamitsu Sato, Kunihiro Hosono, Noritoshi Kobayashi, Hiromichi Iwashita, Shoji Yamanaka, Sato Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - November 15, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Laparoscopic versus open liver resection for multiple hepatocellular carcinoma within and beyond the Milan criteria: An Eastern ‐Western propensity score–matched analysis
ConclusionLLR for multiple HCC can be safe and effective in selected cases and is able to shorten median hospital stay without affecting perioperative and long-term oncological outcomes. (Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - November 3, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Gianluca Cassese, Ho ‐Seong Han, Eunhye Lee, Boram Lee, Hae Won Lee, Jai Young Cho, Roberto Montalti, Roberto Ivan Troisi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Variations of the hepatic artery and bile duct in patients with pancreaticobiliary maljunction: Impact on postoperative outcomes
ConclusionPerforming hepaticojejunostomy ventral to the ARHA is important to prevent complications. Furthermore, APHD may be a risk factor for postoperative bile leak and requires careful bile duct plasty. (Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - October 25, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Shunya Takada, Hiroo Uchida, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Takahisa Tainaka, Satoshi Makita, Aitaro Takimoto, Youichi Nakagawa, Takuya Maeda Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

3 ‐Fr microcatheter‐assisted endoscopic ultrasound‐guided rendezvous technique with a 22‐gauge needle and a 0.018‐inch guidewire for difficult biliary cannulation
(Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - October 10, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Makoto Natsume, Michihiro Yoshida, Kazuki Hayashi, Itaru Naitoh, Yasuki Hori, Akihisa Kato, Kachi Kenta, Hiromi Kataoka Tags: HOW I DO IT Source Type: research