"Is general surgery still relevant to the subspecialised trainee?" A 10 year comparison of general versus specialty surgical practice.

abstract：BACKGROUND:A majority of patients with end-stage renal disease suffer from secondary hyperparathyroidism, which is associated with osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Parathyroidectomy (PTX) is often necessary despite medical treatment. However, the effect of PTX on cardio- and cerebrovascular events (CVE) remains...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ivarsson KM,Akaberi S,Isaksson E,Reihnér E,Czuba T,Prütz KG,Clyne N,Almquist M

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracic and thoracoabdominal penetrating wounds are frequently encountered in urban medical centers in the United States. This study was undertaken to determine the clinical characteristics and in hospital outcome of these injuries. This was a longitudinal, nonblinded study using the established standard of care of p...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Mandal AK,Sanusi M

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parathyroid glands can mimic thyroid follicular lesions on fine-needle aspiration (FNA) cytology and can lead to unnecessary or incorrect surgery. Newer molecular panel tests using next-generation sequencing (NGS) include analysis of cell type-specific gene expression profiles such as parathyroid. The study ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Bo W,Schoedel KE,Carty SE,Radkay LA,Ohori NP,Nikiforov YE,Nikiforova MN,Yip L

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We hypothesized that a dedicated collaborative transdisciplinary Geriatric Surgery Service (GSS) will improve care for elderly colorectal surgery patients. METHODS:Patients older than 75 years of age who underwent major colorectal surgery were included in this study. The Geriatric Surgery Service employed a...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tan KY,Tan P,Tan L

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Below knee amputation (BKA) is often required in patients with critical limb ischemia. When such a procedure fails, an above knee revision (AKA) is required. This can cause further complications in this group of patients, who already have a high incidence of medical co-morbidities. METHODS:Case records of 4...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yip VS,Teo NB,Johnstone R,Robertson AG,Robertson JH,Welch GH,Kettlewell S

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine if intrabiliary rupture (IBR), an evolutive complication of hepatic echinococcosis (HE), is a risk factor for developing postoperative morbidity (POM). METHODS:This was a concurrent cohort study that included patients operated on for HE between 1996 and 2006 and who ha...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Manterola C,Vial M,Sanhueza A,Contreras J

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatectomy with vascular reconstruction for biliary malignancy remains controversial. This study aimed to clarify the indications for surgery. Patients with advanced hilar bile duct cancer (HBDC) (n = 26) and gallbladder cancer (GBC) involving the hepatoduodenal ligament (n = 13) who underwent hepatectomy were enroll...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Shimada H,Endo I,Sugita M,Masunari H,Fujii Y,Tanaka K,Misuta K,Sekido H,Togo S

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A mathematic model is created to determine the economic cost per year of anticipated prolongation of life that would result from a program of abdominal ultrasonographic (US) screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm. The protocol involves US screening at age 60, 67, and 74 years with additional annual follow-up US and e...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Bengtsson H,Bergqvist D,Jendteg S,Lindgren B,Persson U

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognosis of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) remains poor despite improvements in treatment and post-operative clinical management. We review our experiences and evaluate our current surgical approaches by comparing patients from two consecutive treatment periods. METHODS:One hundred forty-four pa...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yoh T,Hatano E,Nishio T,Seo S,Taura K,Yasuchika K,Okajima H,Kaido T,Uemoto S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiologic characteristics and changing patterns of gallstone disease in Korea over a recent 20-year period. A total of 4020 gallstone patients who had undergone surgery at Seoul National University Hospital during 1981-2000 were analyzed according to periods: period I (...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Park YH,Park SJ,Jang JY,Ahn YJ,Park YC,Yoon YB,Kim SW

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuroendocrine neoplasia (NEN) with unknown primary site (NEN-CUP tumors) may have a poor prognosis. We evaluated the clinical presentation, therapy, outcome, and risk factors for adverse outcomes in patients who had these tumors. METHODS:In 243 patients who had NEN, a retrospective review was performed in ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Begum N,Wellner U,Thorns C,Brabant G,Hoffmann M,Bürk CG,Lehnert H,Keck T

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses (CEAs) are only now beginning to be used by business, government, and policymakers to evaluate various medical treatments. The evolution of why CEAs are being demanded is reviewed. To date, a formal CEA of obesity treatments has not been published. This article outlines how...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Martin LF,White S,Lindstrom W Jr

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatic trisectionectomy is a challenge for surgeons. We describe a technique by combination of the Glisson pedicle method and anterior approach to perform hepatic trisectionectomy. METHODS:In this technique, the Glisson pedicles are isolated above the hilar plate without hilar dissection. After dividing th...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Xie KL,Zeng Y,Wu H

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The well-known poor prognosis of proximal bile duct cancer is due to its unfortunate anatomical location and its late diagnosis. Successful tumor resection, which is considered to be optimal treatment, depends on many factors. Eighty-eight patients suffering from proximal bile duct cancer underwent surgical exploratio...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Puhalla H,Gruenberger T,Pokorny H,Soliman T,Wrba F,Sponer U,Winkler T,Ploner M,Raderer M,Steininger R,Mühlbacher F,Laengle F

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The manifestations associated with non-survival after multiple trauma may vary importantly between countries and institutions. The aim of the present study was to assess the quality of performance by comparing actual mortality rates to the literature. METHODS:The study involved evaluation of a prospective c...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Füglistaler-Montali I,Attenberger C,Füglistaler P,Jacob AL,Amsler F,Gross T

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) are at high risk of mortality. Whether an increased risk of death persists after a parathyroidectomy (PTX) is not clearly established. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:The survival of 40 patients with ESRD and SHPT who underwent PTX w...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Trombetti A,Stoermann C,Robert JH,Herrmann FR,Pennisi P,Martin PY,Rizzoli R

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experience with screening for colorectal cancer has been disappointing. Prevention of this disease seems to be a more beneficial research direction. Although radical surgery presents the best treatment option, it is nonetheless an inadequate strategy by itself. A new dose intensive approach would temporally combine su...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Sugarbaker PH

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical disease burden falls disproportionately on individuals in low- and middle-income countries. These populations are also the least likely to have access to surgical care. Understanding the barriers to access in these populations is therefore necessary to meet the global surgical need. METHODS:Using g...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tansley G,Stewart BT,Gyedu A,Boakye G,Lewis D,Hoogerboord M,Mock C

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fast-track surgery (FTS) is a promising program for surgical patients and has been applied to several surgical diseases. FTS is much superior to conventional perioperative care. Our aim was to evaluate and compare the safety and efficacy of FTS and conventional perioperative care for patients undergoing gast...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Li YJ,Huo TT,Xing J,An JZ,Han ZY,Liu XN,Zhao QC

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcomas (RSTS) are a rare and uncommon entity with a poor 5-year overall survival (OS) of approximately 50%, even though they rarely metastasize. The aim of the present study was to analyze the survival of patients with RSTS treated at our institution. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patie...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： García-Aceituno L,Villarreal-Garza C,Perfecto M,León-Rodríguez E

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central pancreatectomy is an uncommonly performed procedure that may be particularly useful for the removal of benign and low malignant potential lesions in the neck and body of the pancreas. This procedure may have fewer major complications and better preserve endocrine and exocrine function than the more commonly pe...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Christein JD,Kim AW,Golshan MA,Maxhimer J,Deziel DJ,Prinz RA

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-one patients who were diagnosed with mucosal gastric cancer have been successfully treated with two laparoscopic techniques at our institute from March 1992 to March 1997. One is laparoscopic wedge resection of the stomach using a lesion-lifting method for lesions of the anterior wall, the lesser curvature, and ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ohgami M,Otani Y,Kumai K,Kubota T,Kim YI,Kitajima M

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) on outcomes in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy for adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) remains unknown. METHODS:Low-risk (ASA class of I and II) patients requiring emergency operation for ASBO were identified using the ACS NSQIP database. Propensity score ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Karamanos E,Dulchavsky S,Beale E,Inaba K,Demetriades D

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:A variety of minimally invasive techniques have been proposed to replace open surgery for the treatment of infected pancreatic necrosis (IPN). In this study, we evaluate the feasibility and safety of the stent-assisted percutaneous endoscopic necrosectomy (SAPEN) procedure. METHODS:Data were collec...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ke L,Mao W,Zhou J,Ye B,Li G,Zhang J,Wang P,Tong Z,Windsor J,Li W

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma is commonly treated surgically. However, uncertainties exist in regard to the optimal extent of surgery. We approached this question using a decision-analysis model. METHODS:A Markov model was used to compare outcome between patients with small (1-2 cm) low-risk PTC trea...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Stern S,Hilly O,Horowitz E,Leshno M,Feinmesser R

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical innovation relies on patient safety and quality of life, which require a drastic iatrogenic impact reduction. A parallel development toward less invasive approaches has occurred in the field of surgery, interventional radiology, and endoscopy. Minimally invasive techniques provide unquestionable benefits to p...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Marescaux J,Diana M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seroma formation is a frequent postoperative complication following open ventral hernia repair (OVHR), especially in cases requiring wide subcutaneous dissection (WSD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a new low-thrombin fibrin sealant for seroma prevention. METHODS:A total of 60 c...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Köhler G,Koch OO,Antoniou SA,Lechner M,Mayer F,Emmanuel K

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgeons often are faced with the challenge of balancing truth telling and the maintenance of hope in the setting of a poor prognosis. This ethical dilemma is informed by conflicting appeals to principles of autonomy and nonmaleficence, where a patient's right to be told important medical information must be weighed a...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Suri M,McKneally M,Devon K

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controversy remains regarding the best surgical approach for toxic multinodular goiter (MNG). The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of various thyroid operations for managing toxic MNG. A group of 100 patients with toxic MNG were divided into three groups and managed with total thyroidectomy (TT; group I, ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Alimoglu O,Akdag M,Sahin M,Korkut C,Okan I,Kurtulmus N

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genital manifestations of lymphatic filariasis (genital LF) are a significant cause of disfigurement and disability in the developing world. Surgery is the standard treatment; however, definitive publications are lacking and best practice remains unclear. An exhaustive search strategy using keyword and subject heading...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lim KH,Speare R,Thomas G,Graves P

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00