Intraoperative examination of sentinel nodes in breast cancer: is the glass half full or half empty?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Isolated limb infusion (ILI) with cytotoxic drugs has been used since 1992 to treat advanced melanoma confined to a limb. Over this time the technique has undergone progressive modification. In this study we evaluated our experience with ILI by analyzing outcome and toxicity from an "early" and a "late" trea...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Huismans AM,Kroon HM,Kam PC,Thompson JF

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical implications and contemporary management of T1b penile cancer are unknown. National treatment guidelines advocate surgical lymph node examination (SLNE) for T1b disease. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognosis of T1b disease and adherence to corresponding treatment guideli...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Zhu Y,Gu WJ,Xiao WJ,Wang BH,Azizi M,Spiess PE,Ye DW

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is substantial variation in the surgical complexity of hepatectomy. Currently, the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) risk adjusts for hospital quality comparisons using only the primary procedure code. Our objectives were to (1) assess the associatio...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Paruch JL,Merkow RP,Bentrem DJ,Ko CY,Posner MC,Cohen ME,Bilimoria KY,Weber SM

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preoperative breast and lung markers have significant drawbacks, including migration, patient discomfort, and scheduling difficulties. SignalMark is a novel localizer device with a unique signal on Doppler ultrasound. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to evaluate intraoperative identification of SignalMark microspheres co...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Voss RK,Ward EP,Ojeda-Fournier H,Blair SL

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CD44, a cancer stem cell surface marker, is associated with treatment resistance and prognosis in some cancers. In the present study, we examined the predictive value of CD44 in muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed the clinical outcomes of 105 MIBC patients and correlat...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Wu CT,Lin WY,Chen WC,Chen MF

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is the preferred treatment for selected patients with mucinous appendiceal adenocarcinoma. Frequently, the hemidiaphragms are infiltrated with tumor, requiring partial diaphragm resection (DR) in order to obtain complete cytoreductio...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Grotz TE,Mansfield PF,Royal RE,Mann GN,Rafeeq S,Beaty KA,Overman MJ,Fournier KF

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limb salvage after primary site failure of extremity soft tissue sarcoma is a challenging problem. Amputation may be the most effective treatment option in selected patients with local recurrence. We compared the outcome of patients treated with amputation versus limb-sparing surgery (LSS) for locally recurr...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Stojadinovic A,Jaques DP,Leung DH,Healey JH,Brennan MF

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study evaluates the accuracy of computed tomography (CT) scoring of the peritoneal cancer index (PCI) and examines its association with surgical morbidity and outcomes in pseudomyxoma peritonei. METHODS:Forty-seven patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei had preoperative evaluation of CT scans and were tr...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Chua TC,Al-Zahrani A,Saxena A,Glenn D,Liauw W,Zhao J,Morris DL

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Melanoma that involves the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract is rare and studies relating to endoscopic and pathologic findings with clinical outcomes are lacking. We reviewed the gross and microscopic patterns of the upper GI tract in primary and metastatic melanoma, and examined their association with clin...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Ahn JY,Hwang HS,Park YS,Kim HR,Jung HY,Kim JH,Lee SE,Kim MA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To analyze the relationship of objective and subjective evaluation tools of breast aesthetics, we compare the results of the BCCT.core (breast cancer conservative treatment.cosmetic results) software, a semiautomated objective symmetry evaluation tool, with those of the Aesthetic Status of the BCTOS (Breast ...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Heil J,Dahlkamp J,Golatta M,Rom J,Domschke C,Rauch G,Cardoso MJ,Sohn C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify the prognostic factors and evaluate the impact of chemotherapy regimens on the outcomes of pediatric osteosarcoma of the extremities. METHODS:Patients younger than 18 years and diagnosed with high-grade osteosarcoma of the extremities during the period between January 2004 and December 2011 were in...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Hung GY,Yen HJ,Yen CC,Chen WM,Chen PC,Wu HT,Chiou HJ,Chang WH,Hsu HE

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

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journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Mukai Y,Eguchi H

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liver metastasis of gastric cancer (GC) is highly associated with poor prognosis. The development of sensitive biomarkers for detecting and predicting liver metastasis is required for better clinical outcome. OBJECTIVE:In this study, we aimed to identify novel genes associated with liver metastasis of GC. ...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Baba H,Kanda M,Sawaki K,Umeda S,Miwa T,Shimizu D,Tanaka C,Kobayashi D,Fujiwara M,Kodera Y,Fujii T

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative complications have been recognized to have an adverse prognostic impact in various types of cancer. However, in a recent study, it has been reported that postoperative complications of total gastrectomy with splenectomy have little impact on the long-term outcomes of patients with gastric cance...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Maruyama S,Kawaguchi Y,Akaike H,Shoda K,Saito R,Shimizu H,Furuya S,Hosomura N,Amemiya H,Kawaida H,Sudo M,Inoue S,Kono H,Ichikawa D

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Chemoradiation (CT/RT) followed by radical surgery (RS) may play a role in locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) patients with suboptimal response to CT/RT or in low-income countries with limited access to radiotherapy. Our aim is to evaluate oncological and surgical outcomes of minimally invasive radical sur...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Ferrandina G,Gallotta V,Federico A,Fanfani F,Ercoli A,Chiantera V,Cosentino F,Turco LC,Legge F,Anchora LP,Bizzarri N,Moroni R,Macchia G,Valentini V,Scambia G

更新日期：2020-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current mammographic technology has resulted in increased detection of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). It is necessary to assess which patients presenting with DCIS are good candidates for breast conservation and which of these patients should receive adjuvant radiation. METHODS:We accrued clinical data fo...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Fish EB,Chapman JA,Miller NA,Link MA,Fishell E,Wright B,McCready DR,Hiraki GY,Ross TM,Hanna WM,Lickley HL

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) guidelines include incorporation of fertility preservation guidelines in the care of breast oncology patients. This study aimed to examine the baseline knowledge and preferences concerning fertility preservation among women of childbearing age with newly diagn...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Goldfarb SB,Kamer SA,Oppong BA,Eaton A,Patil S,Junqueira MJ,Olcese C,Kelvin JF,Gemignani ML

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) is an important regulator of programmed cell death in response to alkylating agents such as temozolomide (TMZ). The goal of this study was to determine if a systemically administered PARP-inhibitor (INO-1001) could augment the efficacy of TMZ in a rat model of extremity mal...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Toshimitsu H,Yoshimoto Y,Augustine CK,Padussis JC,Yoo JS,Angelica Selim M,Pruitt SK,Friedman HS,Ali-Osman F,Tyler DS

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Local excision might represent an alternative to total mesorectal excision for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer who achieve a major or complete clinical response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. METHODS:Between August 2005 and July 2011, 63 patients with mid-low rectal adenocarcinoma who had...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： D'Alimonte L,Bao QR,Spolverato G,Capelli G,Del Bianco P,Albertoni L,De Paoli A,Guerrieri M,Mantello G,Gambacorta MA,Canzonieri V,Valentini V,Coco C,Pucciarelli S

更新日期：2020-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various patient, treatment, and pathologic factors have been associated with an increased risk of local recurrence (LR) following breast-conserving therapy (BCT) for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). However, the strength and importance of individual factors has varied; whether combining factors improves pred...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Collins LC,Achacoso N,Haque R,Nekhlyudov L,Quesenberry CP Jr,Schnitt SJ,Habel LA,Fletcher SW

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CpG island methylator phenotype (CIMP), characterized by simultaneous methylation of multiple tumor suppressor genes (TSGs), has been reported to be associated with biological malignancy in many cancers. Whether CIMP is potentially predictive of clinical outcome in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains unkn...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Li B,Liu W,Wang L,Li M,Wang J,Huang L,Huang P,Yuan Y

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The SentiMAG Multicentre Trial evaluated a new magnetic technique for sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) against the standard (radioisotope and blue dye or radioisotope alone). The magnetic technique does not use radiation and provides both a color change (brown dye) and a handheld probe for node localization...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Douek M,Klaase J,Monypenny I,Kothari A,Zechmeister K,Brown D,Wyld L,Drew P,Garmo H,Agbaje O,Pankhurst Q,Anninga B,Grootendorst M,Ten Haken B,Hall-Craggs MA,Purushotham A,Pinder S,SentiMAG Trialists Group.

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a new noninvasive diagnostic method for pancreaticobiliary (PB) imaging without endoscopy, sedation, or iodinated contrast. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ability of MRCP to depict pancreatic and biliary ductal anatomy compared to that of e...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Feldman DR,Kulling DP,Kay CL,Cole DJ,Cunningham JT,Hawes RH,Tarnasky PR,Cotton PB,Baron PL

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We have previously reported that older patients with clinical stage I and II primary cutaneous. Melanoma had lower survival rates compared to younger patients. We postulated that the incidence of nodal metastasis would therefore be higher among older melanoma patients. METHODS:The expanded American Joint Commi...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Balch CM,Thompson JF,Gershenwald JE,Soong SJ,Ding S,McMasters KM,Coit DG,Eggermont AM,Gimotty PA,Johnson TM,Kirkwood JM,Leong SP,Ross MI,Byrd DR,Cochran AJ,Mihm MC Jr,Morton DL,Atkins MB,Flaherty KT,Sondak VK

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most melanoma patients present with thin (

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Karakousis GC,Gimotty PA,Botbyl JD,Kesmodel SB,Elder DE,Elenitsas R,Ming ME,Guerry D,Fraker DL,Czerniecki BJ,Spitz FR

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phase III trials evaluating the role of secondary cytoreductive surgery (SCS) in recurrent ovarian cancer have pointed to the importance of patient selection. Two studies showed conflicting results regarding the benefit of SCS in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers. Our aim was to evaluate the impact of SCS on recurre...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Estati FL,Pirolli R,de Alencar VTL,Ribeiro ARG,Formiga MN,Torrezan GT,Carraro DM,Guimarães APG,Baiocchi G,da Costa AABA

更新日期：2020-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Newer multigene molecular profiling assays for breast carcinoma rely heavily on the quantification of genes of proliferation, whereas traditional histological grading reports the mitotic count. The mitotic activity of invasive breast carcinomas may be undervalued; therefore, an evaluation of the prognostic s...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Chang JM,McCullough AE,Dueck AC,Kosiorek HE,Ocal IT,Lidner TK,Gray RJ,Wasif N,Northfelt DW,Anderson KS,Pockaj BA

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Our aim was to evaluate the utility of in vitro drug sensitivity testing in patients with peritoneal surface malignancies undergoing cytoreductive surgery (CRS) plus hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). METHODS:We found data for 27 patients who underwent CRS plus HIPEC from September 2009 to May ...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Bhagwandin S,Naffouje S,Salti G

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The main objective of this study was to determine whether there was a correlation in the levels of various angiogenesis-related factors between the tumor drainage and peripheral venous blood and whether appraisal of angiogenic factor levels in the tumor drainage venous blood could provide better prognostic i...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Tien YW,Chang KJ,Chiu YF,Huang KW,Lee PH

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Girdin was identified as a novel Akt substrate that contributes to a positive feedback loop between Girdin and Akt. Although several recent studies have demonstrated that Girdin is involved in tumor metastasis, the clinical implications of Girdin in breast cancer remain unclear. METHODS:To retrospectively e...

journal_title：Annals of surgical oncology

authors： Peng WT,Hu X,Yao L,Jiang YZ,Shao ZM

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00