Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic Heller ’s myotomy with angle of His accentuation in patients of achalasia cardia
ConclusionsLHM with AOH gives a lasting relief of symptoms in patients of achalasia cardia with heartburn rates similar to that reported in studies using Dor ’s or Toupet’s fundoplication with LHM. Hence, LHM with AOH may be a preferred choice in patients of achalasia cardia given the simplicity of the procedure.Graphical abstract (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 27, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Portal vein velocity predicts portal vein system thrombosis after splenectomy with esophagogastric devascularization
ConclusionA nomogram based on PVV provided an excellent preoperative prediction of PVST after splenectomy with esophagogastric devascularization.Graphical abstract (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 27, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Malpractice claims after antireflux surgery and paraesophageal hernia repair: a population-based analysis
ConclusionsThe rate of antireflux surgery has diminished and the rate of paraesophageal hernia repair has risen in Finland during the era of minimally invasive surgery. Claims to the PIC remain rare, but claims regarding paraesophageal hernia repairs and redo surgery are overrepresented. Additionally, paraesophageal hernia repair is associated with more serious complications. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 27, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Learning curve in relation to health-related quality of life in long-term, disease free survivors after McKeown minimally invasive esophagectomy
ConclusionEsophageal cancer patients undergoing McKeown MIE in initial learning phase tend to suffer from a deterioration in long-term health-related QoL and higher symptomatic burden as compared to experienced learning phase, which did not improved over time and warranted more attention. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 27, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Correction: Comparison of Eastern and Western patients undergoing bariatric surgery at two US and Korean institutions: a retrospective analysis of differing bariatric patient populations
(Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 27, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Association of time to resection with survival in patients with colon cancer
ConclusionsPatients with CC who underwent resection  ≥ 25 days following diagnosis demonstrated similar 1-year, but inferior 5- and 10-year survival, compared to those who underwent surgery within 25 days. Socioeconomic factors, including race and Medicaid insurance, were linked with greater odds of delayed resection. Efforts to balance appro priate preoperative evaluation with expedited resection are needed to optimize patient outcomes. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 27, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Application of Indian ink markers for locating gastric varices under endoscopic ultrasonography
ConclusionEUS could provide the exact location of GVs, thus more accurately describing the endoscopic characteristics of the GVs. Furthermore, the red wale signs and diameter of the largest GVs obtained using conventional endoscopy were helpful in determining the location of target GVs. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 27, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Construction and validation of a risk-scoring model to predict lymph node metastasis in T1b –T2 esophageal cancer
ConclusionA novel risk-scoring model for lymph node metastasis was established to guide the optimal treatment of patients with T1b –T2 EC. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 27, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Lessons learnt in the management of paraduodenal hernias: a case series
ConclusionA pre-operative diagnosis of paraduodenal hernia is essential. Laparoscopic surgery is safe in select cases and is found to be beneficial. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 27, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

The role of the multidisciplinary tumor board after endoscopic resection of malignant tumors: is it worth it?
ConclusionsThe discussion of endoscopically resected malignant tumors in the MTB is crucial for the treatment of patients with this type of cancer, since the implementation of the MTB recommendation, even if it deviates from the current guidelines, improves the prognosis. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 22, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Functional lumen imaging probe topography identifies patients with normal acid exposure and esophageal hypervigilance amongst proton-pump inhibitor non-responders
ConclusionsFLIP complements prolonged wireless pH-metry in distinguishing the subset of PPI-NRs with completely normal acid exposure and a higher burden of esophageal hypervigilance. Proper identification of patients along the functional heartburn spectrum can improve overall surgical outcomes. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 22, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

No difference between using short and long intervals for distributed proficiency-based laparoscopy simulator training: a randomized trial
ConclusionWe found no difference whether practicing with shorter intervals or longer intervals between training sessions when examining time to proficiency or retention. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 22, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

SAGES peritoneal dialysis access guideline update 2023
ConclusionsIn the adult population, conditional recommendations were made in favor of: staged hernia repair followed by PD catheter insertion over simultaneous and traditional start over urgent start of PD when medically possible. Furthermore, the panel suggested advanced laparoscopic insertion techniques rather than basic laparoscopic techniques or open insertion. Conditional recommendations were made for either advanced laparoscopic or image-guided percutaneous insertion and for either nonoperative or operative salvage. A recommendation could not be made regarding concomitant clean-contaminated surgery in adults. In the ...
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 21, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

The hospital frailty risk score as a predictor of readmission after ERCP
ConclusionsFrailty is associated with higher readmission rates, mortality, LOS, and hospital charges for admitted patients undergoing ERCP. Sepsis is the leading cause for readmission. Independent risk factors for readmission include liver transplantation, cancer, cirrhosis, and male gender. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 21, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Impedance planimetry during per-oral endoscopic myotomy is associated with decreased inadvertent capnoperitoneum
ConclusionsThe routine use of EndoFLIP during POEM was associated with decreased incidence of clinically significant capnoperitoneum, potentially due to improved myotomy tailoring and decreased duration of insufflation with shorter procedure times.Graphical abstract (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 21, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research