Incidence of low anterior resection syndrome and its association with the quality of life in patients with lower rectal tumors
ConclusionsMajor LARS was found in 48% of lower rectal tumors, and independent risk factors include neoadjuvant CRT and a short interval. The QOL was significantly impaired in patients with both Minor and Major LARS. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - March 12, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Impact of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio on patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer who suffer radiation pneumonitis during the course of induction chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery
ConclusionPostoperative NLR may be a useful prognostic factor, even for patients who suffer RP after trimodality therapy for LA-NSCLC. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - March 7, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Novel concept of “sequential particle radiotherapy” with atezolizumab plus bevacizumab for hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumor thrombus
AbstractOwing to the high objective response rate of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab (Atez/Bev) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the concept of sequential conversion to local treatment has recently become mainstream. The conversion concept is mainly applied to Barcelona Clinic for Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage B cases, and radiotherapy is rarely considered as a conversion local treatment. We herein report three patients who were treated with the novel concept of “sequential particle radiotherapy,” consisting of Atez/Bev therapy followed by particle radiotherapy (PRT) for HCC with advanced portal vein tumor thrombus (Vp3/4...
Source: Surgery Today - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Impact of frailty and prefrailty on the mid-term outcomes and rehabilitation course after cardiac surgery
ConclusionFrailty and prefrailty adversely affect the mid-term prognosis and rehabilitation course after cardiac surgery. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Novel concept of “sequential particle radiotherapy” with atezolizumab plus bevacizumab for hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumor thrombus
AbstractOwing to the high objective response rate of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab (Atez/Bev) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the concept of sequential conversion to local treatment has recently become mainstream. The conversion concept is mainly applied to Barcelona Clinic for Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage B cases, and radiotherapy is rarely considered as a conversion local treatment. We herein report three patients who were treated with the novel concept of “sequential particle radiotherapy,” consisting of Atez/Bev therapy followed by particle radiotherapy (PRT) for HCC with advanced portal vein tumor thrombus (Vp3/4...
Source: Surgery Today - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Impact of frailty and prefrailty on the mid-term outcomes and rehabilitation course after cardiac surgery
ConclusionFrailty and prefrailty adversely affect the mid-term prognosis and rehabilitation course after cardiac surgery. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Long-term outcomes of 5-year survivors without recurrence after the complete resection of non-small cell lung cancer after lobectomy: a landmark analysis in consideration of competing risks
ConclusionsPatients requiring a follow-up for > 5 years were aged ≥ 75 years and had either lymph node metastasis or pleural invasion. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - March 2, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
ChatGPT in surgery: a revolutionary innovation?
This study revealed that ChatGPT has promising capabilities in areas of surgical research, education, training, and practice. In daily practice, surgeons and surgical residents can be aided in performing logistics and administrative tasks, and patients can be more efficiently informed about the details of their condition. However, priority should be given to establishing proper policies and protocols to ensure the safe and reliable use of this model. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - February 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Clinicopathological predictors of postoperative long-term myasthenic status in resected thymoma with myasthenia gravis
ConclusionThe WHO type of thymoma is an informative predictor of postoperative MG status in patients with MG-related thymoma. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - February 28, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Risk factors for anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection for obese patients with rectal cancer
ConclusionComorbid respiratory disease and tumor size were risk factors for AL in obese patients with rectal cancer. Careful perioperative respiratory management and appropriate selection of surgical procedures are required for obese rectal cancer patients with respiratory diseases. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - February 28, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Clinicopathological predictors of postoperative long-term myasthenic status in resected thymoma with myasthenia gravis
ConclusionThe WHO type of thymoma is an informative predictor of postoperative MG status in patients with MG-related thymoma. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - February 28, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Risk factors for anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection for obese patients with rectal cancer
ConclusionComorbid respiratory disease and tumor size were risk factors for AL in obese patients with rectal cancer. Careful perioperative respiratory management and appropriate selection of surgical procedures are required for obese rectal cancer patients with respiratory diseases. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - February 28, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
