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Diabetes Mellitus and Increased Postoperative Risk of Acute Renal Failure After Hepatectomy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Nationwide Population-Based Study
Conclusions DM is associated with a significantly high risk of septicemia and acute renal failure, but not with other major complications or mortality, after hepatectomy for HCC.
Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology - October 8, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Unusual Techniques for Preserving Surgical and Oncologic Safety in Hepatectomy of Advanced Adrenal Malignancy with Vena Cava and Liver Invasion
We report herein three cases of major hepatectomy with IVC invasion and discuss several surgical tips.Patients and MethodsFrom March 2011 to February 2014, we retrospectively reviewed three cases of adrenal malignancy with liver and IVC invasion. Based on the severity of the malignant tumor, each case illustrates a different method to address surgical complications and maintain oncologic safety. Case 1: A 34-year-old woman was diagnosed with adrenocortical tumor during medical examination. Tumor invaded the right lobe of the liver and very close to the IVC. Fortunately, there was little thrombosis inside the IVC; we perfor...
Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology - September 6, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research