Intraoperative manometry during laparoscopic operation for esophageal achalasia: does pneumoperitoneum affect manometry?

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of positive ductal margins with carcinoma in situ (R1-CIS) after resection is controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of R1-CIS on survival in patients who underwent resection for distal cholangiocarcinoma. METHODS:We enrolled 121 consecutive patients with distal chola...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yasukawa K,Shimizu A,Motoyama H,Kubota K,Notake T,Fukushima K,Ikehara T,Hayashi H,Kobayashi A,Soejima Y

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy and the indications of resection of synchronous or metachronous hepatic and pulmonary metastases from colorectal cancer (CRC) are controversial. This study retrospectively reviewed the cases of CRC patients who underwent both liver and lung resection to define the appropriate indications for sur...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Sakamoto Y,Sakaguchi Y,Oki E,Minami K,Toh Y,Okamura T

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trends are changing in the management of infants and children with indirect inguinal hernias. Advances in neonatal intensive care have resulted in the survival of many small premature infants who have a high incidence of inguinal hernia. The rate of incarceration, strangulation, and gonadal infarction in these babies ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Grosfeld JL

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial biofilms develop on a number of living and inert surfaces within the urinary tract, producing chronic intractable infections. The role of exopolysaccharides in producing a variety of extracellular polymeric substances according to the infection site and bacterial species and the clinical features of the resu...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kumon H

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy (ART) live longer and now require surgery for indications similar to those described for the general population. They have been previously reported to carry higher mortality and complication rates, especially septic complications. The aim of this study was to ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Chichom-Mefire A,Azabji-Kenfack M,Atashili J

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The open abdomen (OA) is commonly utilized as a technique during damage control laparotomy (DCL). We propose that a selected group of these OA patients can be extubated prior to abdominal closure to decrease ventilator days and risk of pneumonia. METHODS:A retrospective chart review was performed at a Level...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Sujka JA,Safcsak K,Cheatham ML,Ibrahim JA

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 143 patients who underwent hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma in our department were reviewed. The review was conducted for two periods: 1970-1982 (early period) and 1983-1990 (late period), that is, the periods before and after introduction of the hepatic surgical technique involving the use of...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Segawa T,Tsuchiya R,Furui J,Izawa K,Tsunoda T,Kanematsu T

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Artificial intelligence is touted as the future of medicine. Classical algorithms for the detection of common bile duct stones (CBD) have had poor clinical uptake due to low accuracy. This study explores the challenges of developing and implementing a machine-learning model for the prediction of CBD stones i...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tranter-Entwistle I,Wang H,Daly K,Maxwell S,Connor S

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 6th edition TNM staging (TNM-6) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has been recommended. However, its superiority, in contrast to the previous 5th edition (TNM-5), has not been fully recognized. Besides, tumor differentiation was not included. The current study was designed to compare the value of these ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Zhou L,Rui JA,Ye DX,Wang SB,Chen SG,Qu Q

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dukes' classification is a useful staging system in patients with colorectal cancer. The aim of this study was to present clinicopathologic characteristics and survival of patients with gastric cancer based on Dukes' classification. A total of 273 patients with gastric cancer curatively treated by radical gastrectomy ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Adachi Y,Suematsu T,Yasuda K,Shiromizu A,Shiraishi N,Kitano S

更新日期：1999-05-01 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：:Nuss described a minimally invasive technique for correcting pectus excavatum in children. A curved stainless-steel bar is inserted behind the sternum through the chest cavity with the convex surface face down, then rotated 180 degrees to elevate the sternum and correct the deformity. The procedure gained wide accepta...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Coln D,Gunning T,Ramsay M,Swygert T,Vera R

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognosis of patients who undergo resection for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with curative intention is generally poor unless they have early-stage disease. Based on our 25-year experience, the results of 194 patients after a standardized Kausch-Whipple resection for adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head were ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Richter A,Niedergethmann M,Sturm JW,Lorenz D,Post S,Trede M

更新日期：2003-03-01 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:Pulmonary large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) is pathologically classified as non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), but its clinical behavior is more aggressive than other types of NSCLC. Accordingly, the optimal treatment strategy for LCNEC, including the indication of adjuvant treatment, remains cont...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kim KW,Kim HK,Kim J,Shim YM,Ahn MJ,Choi YL

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed recovery of gastrointestinal (GI) motility is a common complication following surgery. TZP-101/ulimorelin is a macrocyclic peptidomimetic ghrelin receptor agonist with GI promotility effects that significantly accelerates time to recovery of GI motility compared to placebo following partial colectomy...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Bochicchio G,Charlton P,Pezzullo JC,Kosutic G,Senagore A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Squamous cell carcinoma of the anus (SCCA) is a rare disease in the average population but is an increasing concern among immunocompromised individuals, such as the HIV-seropositive. Coinfection with human papillomavirus (HPV) in this population is common. HPV infection is difficult to clear with a compromised immune ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Marin-Muller C,Li M,Chen C,Yao Q

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to assess the chronological change in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) following robot-assisted distal gastrectomy (RADG) for early gastric cancer (EGC) and to compare the HRQOL of the patients undergoing RADG with that of the general population. METHODS:Patients undergoing RADG f...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Park JY,Eom BW,Jo MJ,Yoon HM,Ryu KW,Kim YW,Nam BH,Lee JH

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The imaging characteristics of diagnostic ultrasound (US) are determined by the ultrasonic properties of tissue. The velocity of propagation of US and the attenuation are the 2 most important parameters. These determine the frequency with which the tissues may be imaged, which in turn sets a fundamental limit on the a...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kossoff G

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reported incidence rates of carcinoma in patients with achalasia and the prevalence of achalasia in patients with esophageal cancer vary widely in the literature. The prognosis of an "achalasia-carcinoma" is generally considered poor, although systematic studies assessing the incidence, prevalence, and prognosis of pa...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Brücher BL,Stein HJ,Bartels H,Feussner H,Siewert JR

更新日期：2001-06-01 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：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: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:The objective of this study was to compare the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (HP) seropositivity in patients undergoing bariatric surgery with that of the general population. METHODS:H. pylori serologies, tested by ELISA, were collected on 240 morbidly obese patients seen at the Cleveland Clinic Florida...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Erim T,Cruz-Correa MR,Szomstein S,Velis E,Rosenthal R

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic portal hypertension (IPH) requires invasive measures to prevent rupture and bleeding of esophagogastric varices. However, the long-term results of shunt surgery for IPH have not been reported. In particular, the pros and cons of surgery that preserves the spleen and its long-term hematologic effects have no...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Hase R,Hirano S,Kondo S,Okushiba S,Morikawa T,Katoh H

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors for bacterial translocation and to determine the clinical significance of bacterial translocation in patients with colorectal cancer. Mesenteric lymph node sampling was performed to identify the presence of bacterial translocation in 75 patients with colorectal ca...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Takesue Y,Kakehashi M,Ohge H,Uemura K,Imamura Y,Murakami Y,Sasaki M,Morifuji M,Yokoyama Y,Kouyama M,Okii K,Sueda T

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some patients are prone to persisting intraabdominal infection regardless of initial eradication of the source of infection. Our aim was to characterize patients who had to undergo relaparotomy for persisting abdominal sepsis using simple clinical parameters and to define those patients who are susceptible to benefit ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Koperna T,Schulz F

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：:Surgery is the most effective therapeutic intervention available for the treatment of breast cancer. It has been responsible for obtaining local control and long-term disease-free intervals in more patients over the past century than any other treatment modality. Trends toward earlier stage at diagnosis are likely to ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Gemignani ML,Borgen PI

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Finnmark County is the northernmost county in Norway. For several decades, the rate of mortality after injury in this sparsely inhabited region has remained above the national average. Following documentation of this discrepancy for the period 1991-1995, improvements to the trauma system were implemented. Th...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Bakke HK,Wisborg T

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00