Distal Enteral Feeding Helps Blood Sugar Control in Pancreatectomized Patients.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 pandemic has exposed surgeons to hazardous working conditions, imposing the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) use during surgery. The use of such equipment may affect their non-technical skills, augment fatigue, and affect performance. This study...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yánez Benítez C,Güemes A,Aranda J,Ribeiro M,Ottolino P,Di Saverio S,Alexandrino H,Ponchietti L,Blas JL,International Cooperation Group on PPE and Emergency Surgery.,Ramos JP,Rangelova E,Muñoz M,Yánez C Sr

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NC) is standard therapy for patients with locally advanced breast cancer and is increasingly used for early-stage operable disease. Clinical and pathological responses are important prognostic parameters for NC, which aims to achieve a pathological complete response or tumor reducti...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Shien T,Akashi-Tanaka S,Miyakawa K,Hojo T,Shimizu C,Seki K,Ando M,Kohno T,Taira N,Doihara H,Katsumata N,Fujiwara Y,Kinoshita T

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We assessed whether the simultaneous sequential strategy could (1) achieve additional sinus restoration for those patients who were not in sinus rhythm while coming off bypass after modified left maze procedure and (2) attain the same long-term success rates as the bi-atrial maze procedure in patients with p...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Chang JP,Chen MC,Kao CL,Yang CH,Yu TH,Chen CJ

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study assesses the incidence of missed pelvic injuries in the pre-hospital setting. METHODS:All blunt trauma patients (ISS ≥ 9) with pre-hospital suspicion of and/or radiologically proven pelvic fracture documented in the TraumaRegister DGU® (TR-DGU) of the German Trauma Society DGU (2002-2011) were ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lustenberger T,Walcher F,Lefering R,Schweigkofler U,Wyen H,Marzi I,Wutzler S,TraumaRegister DGU.

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most appropriate approach to treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the caudate lobe has not yet been determined. A series of 197 patients who had undergone curative hepatic resection for HCC were analyzed. Fifteen patients had HCC in the caudate lobe: three in the Spiegel lobe (SP), three in the caudate proce...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ikegami T,Ezaki T,Ishida T,Aimitsu S,Fujihara M,Mori M

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the last decade, robotic video-assisted thoracic surgery (R-VATS) has grown significantly and consolidated as an alternative to video-assisted thoracic surgery. The objective of this study is to present the implementation as well as the experience with R-VATS accumulated by 2 Brazilian groups. We also com...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Terra RM,Haddad R,de Campos JRM,de Araújo PHXN,Lima CET,Braga F,Bibas BJ,Trindade JM,Lauricella LL,Pêgo-Fernandes PM

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new technique utilizing miniaturized (2 mm) instrumentation to perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is introduced. The safety and efficacy of this mini-LC were assessed. Fifty consecutive mini-LCs were performed using one 10-mm port and three 2-mm ports (cumulative port size 16 mm). A 2-mm fiberoptic video-lapa...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Reardon PR,Kamelgard JI,Applebaum B,Rossman L,Brunicardi FC

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Donor variational arteries often require complex reconstruction. METHODS:We analysed the incidence of different variations, types of arterial reconstructions and their impact on post-operative results from 409 patients undergoing liver transplantation at Karolinska Institute between 2007 and 2015. RESULTS:...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Karakoyun R,Romano A,Yao M,Dlugosz R,Ericzon BG,Nowak G

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is first-line treatment for uncomplicated gallstone disease in high-income countries due to benefits such as shorter hospital stays, reduced morbidity, more rapid return to work, and lower mortality as well-being considered cost-effective. However, there persists a lack of uptake...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Silverstein A,Costas-Chavarri A,Gakwaya MR,Lule J,Mukhopadhyay S,Meara JG,Shrime MG

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) originates from calcitonin-producing cells of the thyroid. In 2009, we published our first report on the biological characteristics and prognosis of 118 MTC patients. Herein, we enrolled a larger number of patients with longer follow-up periods to further study the biologica...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ito Y,Miyauchi A,Kihara M,Higashiiyama T,Fukushima M,Miya A

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ambulatory laparoscopic cholecystectomy is an established practice in our institution, with an experience of more than 800 cases. The present study is conducted to evaluate the contemporary outcomes of day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the setting of a major teaching hospital. A retrospective analysis of 200 pa...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lau H,Brooks DC

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goals of operative treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism are (1) cure; (2) minimal invasion; and (3) cost-effectiveness. The optimal strategy is controversial. Retrospective review of was undertaken 66 previously unoperated patients having minimal-incision, full-neck exploration by one surgeon over 29 months. A...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lowney JK,Weber B,Johnson S,Doherty GM

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accurate presurgical assessment is important to anticipate postoperative complications, especially in the growing proportion of elderly cancer patients. We designed a study to define which comorbid conditions at the time of diagnosis predict complications after surgery for colorectal cancer. PATIENTS:A rand...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lemmens VE,Janssen-Heijnen ML,Houterman S,Verheij KD,Martijn H,van de Poll-Franse L,Coebergh JW

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Awake tracheostomy (AT) is aimed at securing the airway of patients with upper airway obstruction when other means are not feasible or have failed. Reports on AT in the literature are scarce. The goal of this study was to review our experience with the indications, complications and outcome of AT. METHODS:A...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Sagiv D,Nachalon Y,Mansour J,Glikson E,Alon EE,Yakirevitch A,Bachar G,Wolf M,Primov-Fever A

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Every day thousands of surgeons and patients negotiate their way through the complex process of decision-making about operative treatments. We conducted a series of qualitative studies, asking patients and surgeons to describe their experience and beliefs about informed decision-making and consent. This stud...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： McKneally MF,Martin DK,Ignagni E,D'Cruz J

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The extrahepatic surgical technique in liver resection can be divided into glissonean pedicle transection and glissonean separated transection approaches. In this study, we compared remnant liver function and liver regeneration involving the Spiegel lobe between these two approaches regarding Spiegel lobe-pr...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kamitani N,Nomi T,Hokuto D,Yoshikawa T,Matsuo Y,Sho M

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frequent use of computed tomography (CT) in trauma patients results in frequent detection of non-trauma-related incidental findings (IFs). Inpatient documentation and disclosure at discharge are infrequent, even when they are potentially serious. We aimed to not only identify the incidence of IFs but also to...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yeh DD,Imam AM,Truong SH,McLaughlin EL,Klein EN,Avery LL,Velmahos GC

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary resection is the best therapeutic option for lung metastases from colorectal cancer (CRC) today. However, recurrences are frequent following pulmonary resection. We aimed to evaluate the recurrence pattern and treatment of initial pulmonary resection for metastases from CRC. METHODS:Data from 76 p...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yokota M,Kobayashi A,Nomura S,Nishizawa Y,Ito M,Nagai K,Saito N

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The only potential cure for neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) is operative resection, which may also offer a survival benefit for advanced disease. We aimed to assess the role of 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT in preoperative planning and compared its performance to CT with IV contrast and MRI with Eovist®, for abdominal N...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Babazadeh NT,Schlund DJ,Cornelius T,Singh JS,Tierney JF,Chen M,Keutgen XM

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A lower-pitched voice is one of the most common voice alterations after thyroidectomy without laryngeal nerve injury. The aim of this study was to evaluate the acoustic and stroboscopic changes and the treatment outcomes in patients with a lower-pitched voice with the goal of eventually establishing a therap...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Nam IC,Bae JS,Chae BJ,Shim MR,Hwang YS,Sun DI

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：: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：:Met protein is a tyrosine kinase receptor for hepatocyte growth factor (HGF). c-Met has morphogenic, mitogenic, and motogenic properties and is overexpressed in many solid tumors. We studied c-met mRNA and protein expression in papillary thyroid carcinomas and nonneoplastic thyroid tissue. The c-met mRNA was detected ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Fluge Ø,Haugen DR,Lillehaug JR,Varhaug JE

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical education in the United Kingdom has evolved to meet the need of the National Health Service (NHS) for a relatively small body of consultants practicing autonomously and carrying ultimate clinical responsibility for their patients. This form of specialist practice is markedly different from that found in most ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Brearley S

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypocalcemia is a well-known complication after total thyroidectomy. Studies have indicated that the presence of low postoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels can predict hypocalcemia. However, definitive study designs are lacking. The aim of this study was to determine whether postoperative PTH alone...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Sahli Z,Najafian A,Kahan S,Schneider EB,Zeiger MA,Mathur A

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The implementation of programs to improve patient safety remains challenging in low- and middle-income countries. The goal of our study was to define the barriers and facilitators to implementation of a perioperative patient safety program in Guatemala. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We conducted semi-structured inte...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Sico IP,Hall BJ,Aguilar-González A,Orozco M,Ramirez C,Baumgartner JN,Boyd D,Bolaños J,Calgua E,Lou-Meda R,Rice HE

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The retained knife blade is an unusual and spectacular injury. The aim of this study was to review our experience with the management of such injuries. METHODS:A retrospective chart review of patients with retained knife blades treated at Groote Schuur Hospital Trauma Centre from January 1996 to December 20...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Sobnach S,Nicol A,Nathire H,Kahn D,Navsaria P

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The recent development and spread of ultrasonography and ultrasonography-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) has facilitated the detection of small papillary microcarcinomas of the thyroid measuring 1 cm or less (PMC). The marked difference in prevalence between clinical thyroid carcinoma and PMC det...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ito Y,Miyauchi A,Inoue H,Fukushima M,Kihara M,Higashiyama T,Tomoda C,Takamura Y,Kobayashi K,Miya A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumors producing adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) or corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) often remain undiagnosed until severe Cushing's syndrome appears, and it may be difficult to distinguish from Cushing's syndrome due to pituitary tumors. Many patients suffer from disease spread, with metastases in t...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Hellman P,Linder F,Hennings J,Hessman O,Eriksson B,Orlefors H,Akerström G

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1947, a patient with metastatic islet cell tumor was treated for intractable ulcer disease at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Eight years later, in retrospect, it was recognized that he and another patient had the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZE). From 1947 until the present, 30 patients with the ZE syndro...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kaplan EL,Horvath K,Udekwu A,Straus F 2nd,Schark C,Ferguson DJ,Skinner DB

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00