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abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) is established as a safe and feasible treatment option for liver tumors. However, whether the adoption of laparoscopic approach for malignant tumors, such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), will compromise the long-term result is still unknown. This study was designed to evaluat...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lee KF,Chong CN,Wong J,Cheung YS,Wong J,Lai P

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although HLA matching can improve organ graft survival, well matched grafts fail and poorly matched ones survive. Recently evidence has been found that perinatal exposure to noninherited antigens (NIMAs) has a lifelong impact on the immune repertoire of the individual. The state of the art of the influence of NIMAs on...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： van Rood JJ

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score was initially developed for assessing liver dysfunction severity and was suggested to have prognostic value in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. We aimed to evaluate the prognostic impact of ALBI grade in patients with advanced gastric cancer (GC) after radical gastre...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kanda M,Tanaka C,Kobayashi D,Uda H,Inaoka K,Tanaka Y,Hayashi M,Iwata N,Yamada S,Fujii T,Sugimoto H,Murotani K,Fujiwara M,Kodera Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among burn patients, research is conflicted, but may suggest that females are at increased risk of mortality, despite the opposite being true in non-burn trauma. Our objective was to determine whether sex-based differences in burn mortality exist, and assess whether patient demographics, comorbid conditions,...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Williams FN,Strassle PD,Knowlin L,Napravnik S,van Duin D,Charles A,Nizamani R,Jones SW,Cairns BA

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stapled anopexia was introduced as a surgical method in 1993. Long-term data with special interest in functional results and relapse symptoms are rarely presented. Urinary discomfort and problems with fecal urge incontinence are addressed as severe side effects. We present our long-term results (using data f...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Schmidt J,Dogan N,Langenbach R,Zirngibl H

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgery is the best treatment for primary GIST and may be curative, but resection extension/completeness impact on the prognosis remains controversial. The authors aim was to evaluate the clinicopathological (CP) parameters and surgical margins status influence on GIST patients' outcome. MATERIALS AND METHO...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Gouveia AM,Pimenta AP,Capelinha AF,de la Cruz D,Silva P,Lopes JM

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chondrosarcomas of the head and neck are uncommon. Over a 35-year period (1950-1985) at our institution, 557 patients had an established diagnosis of chondrosarcoma. In 28 (5%) of these patients, the tumor was located in the head and neck region. A retrospective analysis was performed in an attempt to accurately defin...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ruark DS,Schlehaider UK,Shah JP

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The goal of the present study was to critically review and identify the strength of available evidence in the literature on the use of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) in complicated appendicitis (CA). METHODS:The Cochrane Library and Controlled Trials Registry, MEDLINE (Ovid), PubMed, Web of knowledge, and S...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Markides G,Subar D,Riyad K

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The evolution of diagnostic procedures has resulted in an increase in early detection of pathologically T1 (pT1) colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the risk factors affecting long-term outcomes of patients with pT1 CRCs have been unclear. The aim of the present study was to identify risk factors for postopera...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Iida S,Hasegawa H,Okabayashi K,Moritani K,Mukai M,Kitagawa Y

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：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:Ultrasound (US) and sestamibi (MIBI) are traditionally considered positive or negative. The purpose of this study was to define and test a new scoring system for MIBI and US and to determine whether this can improve their accuracy for primary hyperparathyroidism. METHODS:This is a prospective study of 200 c...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Agcaoglu O,Aliyev S,Heiden K,Neumann D,Milas M,Mitchell J,Siperstein AE,Berber E

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to systematically review the literature on the educational impact of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) courses and their effects on death rates of multiple trauma patients. METHODS:All Medline, Pubmed, and the Cochrane Library English articles on the educational impact of ATLS courses and their e...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Mohammad A,Branicki F,Abu-Zidan FM

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reported results of incisional hernia repair are poor with high recurrence rates unless prosthetic mesh is used. Mesh gives improved results, but certain techniques are associated with a high incidence of infections, fistulas, and seromas. This study reports the results of a consecutive series of incisional ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kurzer M,Kark A,Selouk S,Belsham P

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nasogastric decompression has been routinely used in most major abdominal operations to prevent the consequences of postoperative ileus. The aim of the present study was to assess the necessity for routine prophylactic nasogastric or nasojejunal decompression after gastrectomy. METHODS:A prospective randomi...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Carrère N,Seulin P,Julio CH,Bloom E,Gouzi JL,Pradère B

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the study was to evaluate risk factors for small bowel obstruction (SBO) in early postoperative period after anterior resection for rectal cancer. METHODS:Patients who underwent anterior resection (AR) [high AR (HAR) or low AR (LAR)] for rectal cancer between January 2009 and April 2016 were enrolle...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Suwa K,Ushigome T,Ohtsu M,Narihiro S,Ryu S,Shimoyama Y,Okamoto T,Yanaga K

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alternative methods to overcome limitations of electromyogram (EMG) tube applied for intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) during thyroidectomy have been introduced. In this study, we evaluated the feasibility of adhesive skin electrodes for IONM of RLN in patients who unde...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lee HS,Oh J,Kim SW,Jeong YW,Wu CW,Chiang FY,Lee KD

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Despite formal definitions of mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCNs) and intraductal papillary neoplasms (IPMNs) by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), several controversies with regard to MCNs remain. The aim of this review was to determine the clinicopathological...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Goh BK,Tan YM,Chung YF,Chow PK,Cheow PC,Wong WK,Ooi LL

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The serum hyaluronate (HA) level reflects sinusoidal endothelial cell function correlated with liver function. We have reviewed multiple liver function indicators from 37 patients who underwent hepatectomy for various liver diseases. The serum HA level was well correlated with the indocyanine green retention rate at 1...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Mizuguchi T,Katsuramaki T,Nobuoka T,Kawamoto M,Oshima H,Kawasaki H,Kikuchi H,Shibata C,Hirata K

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiovascular dysfunction (CVD) is a well-recognized complication in patients with hyperthyroidism and is the major cause of mortality. Very few studies have compared the outcome of CVD following different treatment modalities. In this study we intended to compare treatment modalities (antithyroid drugs v...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Muthukumar S,Ravikumar K,Dhalapathy S,Gomathy T,Umadevi S,Maruthupandian D

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The major goal of wound healing biology is to determine how a wound can be induced to repair damaged tissue faster and more efficiently. Enhancement of dermal and epidermal regeneration is an extremely important goal for the treatment of many different types of wounds. Exogenous application of growth factors to the wo...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ferguson M,Byrnes C,Sun L,Marti G,Bonde P,Duncan M,Harmon JW

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical 'never events' have serious adverse outcomes for patients. A never event can be defined as a serious, avoidable patient safety incident that would not occur if necessary preventative measures are implemented. The literature from South Africa on this topic is limited. This study aims to understand th...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Wain H,Kong V,Bruce J,Laing G,Clarke D

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The International Study Group on Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) classification scheme has become a useful system for characterizing the clinical impact of pancreatic fistula. We sought to identify predictive factors that predispose patients to fistula, specifically those with clinical relevance (grades B/C), and...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Pratt WB,Callery MP,Vollmer CM Jr

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding has been expanded from a purely diagnostic role to a therapeutic role in many patients. In addition to controlling active bleeding, it is an option in a patient who is clinically at a high risk of rebleeding, or in patients who have peptic ulcers with visible ve...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Steffes CP,Sugawa C

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some 25%-70% of sporadic medullary thyroid carcinomas (MTCs) are associated with somatic mutations within the RET proto-oncogene. In a significant number of MTCs, however, no such genetic variations can be detected, which implies alternative pathogenic molecular alterations. To assess altered RET mutation-specific gen...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Musholt TJ,Hanack J,Brehm C,von Wasielewski R,Musholt PB

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies have shown a 7-15% lymph node (LN) metastasis rate in submucosal invasive colorectal cancer (SICC). Identifying risk factors for LN metastasis is crucial in selecting therapeutic modalities for SICC. We assessed the possibility of and the risk factors for LN metastasis in SICC. METHODS:We per...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Choi PW,Yu CS,Jang SJ,Jung SH,Kim HC,Kim JC

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to compare the changes in health-related quality of life (QOL) after lung surgery between young and old patients. METHODS:We performed a prospective, population-based, cohort study to investigate health-related QOL before and 6 months after lung surgery. We used the validated instru...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Möller A,Sartipy U

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study compares survival in patients with the rare subtypes of follicular (FTmC) and Hurthle cell (HCmC) microcarcinoma compared to that of papillary thyroid (PTmC) microcarcinoma. METHODS:Patients with FTmC and HCmC were selected from the National Cancer Database 2004-2015 and compared with PTmC. Patie...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Khokar AM,Holoubek SA,Kuchta KM,Winchester DJ,Prinz RA,Moo-Young TA

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a new area of exploration and evolution in thoracic minimal invasive surgery. The uniportal VATS approach has become popular during lung resection for small nodules and ground glass lesions. Our objective is to investigate the efficacy, availability and safety o...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tian Y,Zhang L,Li R,Wang Z,Zhao X,Zhou D,Yu Q,Yang X

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00