Author ´s Reply: Conversion from Laparoscopic to Open Appendectomy: Trends, Risk Factors and Outcomes. A 15-year single-center analysis of 2193 patients
(Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - April 4, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Invited Commentary: Disparities in the Receipt of Recommended Curative Treatment for Patients with Early-Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma
(Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - April 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Risk Stratification of Patients with Marginal Hepatic Functional Reserve Using the Remnant Hepatocyte Uptake Index in Gadoxetic Acid-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Safe Liver Surgery
ConclusionrHUI could be a sensitive substitute measure for posthepatectomy liver failure risk estimation among patients with marginal hepatic functional reserve. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Inflammatory and Nutritional Status Influences Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
ConclusionSevere complications can adversely affect the long-term oncological outcome of ESCC patients with high systemic inflammatory response and malnutrition after MIE. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Association of Preoperative Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio with Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury and Mortality Following Major Noncardiac Surgeries
ConclusionsOur results indicated that preoperative NLR is associated with the prevalence of postoperative AKI and in-hospital mortality that occur after major noncardiac surgery. These findings suggest that NLR has the potential to be a significant correlation biomarker associated with perioperative risk assessment of patients undergoing noncardiac surgeries. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Impact of the Intermittent Pringle Maneuver for Predicting Post-hepatectomy Liver Failure: A Cohort Study of 597 Consecutive Patients
ConclusionsPM was involved in the occurrence of clinically relevant PHLF. Further, intraoperative factors including PM may provide additional value to predict PHLF and may facilitate early post-hepatectomy intervention. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Assessment and Reporting of Perioperative Adverse Events and Complications in Patients Undergoing Inguinal Lymphadenectomy for Melanoma, Vulvar Cancer, and Penile Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
ConclusionILND performed in melanoma, penile, and vulvar cancer patients is a morbid procedure. The quality of the AEs reporting is suboptimal. A more standardized AEs reporting system is needed to produce comparable data across studies for furthering the development of strategies to decrease AEs. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Geospatial Analysis of Accessibility to Surgical Care, a Brazilian Local Perspective
ConclusionsDisparities are associated with the geospatial distribution of surgical care in the Rio Grande do Sul state. The surgical workforce and the distance a patient travels are irregular geographically. This study is the start of inspiring other similar studies about geospatial surgical analysis. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
The Angers CT Score is a Risk Factor for the Failure of the Conservative Management of Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction: A Prospective Observational Multicentric Study
ConclusionThe radiological score of aSBO is a promising tool in improving the management of aSBO patients. A first episode of aSBO and/or a radiological score ≥5 should lead physicians to consider early surgical management. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Assessing Clinical Acumen in Predicting Acute Appendicitis in Emergency Surgery: A Prospective Study
ConclusionSeniority was associated with improved diagnostic accuracy in clinically predicting acute appendicitis. This study showed that the clinical judgement of experienced surgeons is more reliable than clinical scores in the diagnosis of appendicitis. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
We Asked the Experts: Surgical Approach to Low Rectal Cancer —Where Innovation Happens
(Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Invited Commentary to & quot;Safety and Feasibility of Primary Closure Following Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration for Treatment of Choledocholithiasis & quot; by Lunjian Xiang et al.
(Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Inspirational Women in Surgery: Prof. Afua A.J. Hesse, Paediatric Surgeon, Ghana
(Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Emergency General Surgery and Mental Health in the COVID-19 Syndemic: In Search of the Double-Edged Blade
(Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Reassessing the Role of Sarcopenia for Predicting Long-Term Survival After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
(Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
