Preoperative biliary drainage before resection in obstructive jaundice.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Public hospitals' long waiting lists make outpatient surgery in private facilities very attractive provided a standardized protocol is applied. The aim of this study was to assess this kind of innovative collaboration in abdominal surgery from a clinical and economical perspective. METHODS:All consecutive p...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Vuilleumier H,Coquelin G,Wasserfallen JB,Demartines N

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal treatment of common bile duct (CBD) stones is controversial, and depends on local expertise, the patient's medical condition and the time of diagnosis. Current practice entails a wide variation in the duration of leaving T tubes in place, anywhere from 7 to 30 days, and in the time to postoperati...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Stein DE,Sclafani SJ,Kral JG

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The surgical treatment of duodenogastric reflux (DGR), resistant to medical therapy, in patients with intact stomach is difficult to standardize. The aim of this study is to present our experience on 5 patients, all cholecystectomized, with severe DGR disease treated surgically. METHODS:Out of a group ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Civello IM,Brisinda G,Palermo A,Agresti M,Minelli S,Sganga G,Maria G

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Differentiating hepatic mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCNs) from simple hepatic cysts (SCs) preoperatively is a challenging task. Our aim was to determine whether radiological features on ultrasound scan (USS), CT or MRI, cyst fluid tumour markers, or multidisciplinary team (MDT) outcomes could differentiate MC...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Labib PL,Aroori S,Bowles M,Stell D,Briggs C

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. The tumor size and mitotic count, typical risk category factors, are difficult to determine preoperatively. This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of preoperative 18F-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose posit...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Tokumoto N,Tanabe K,Misumi T,Fujikuni N,Suzuki T,Ohdan H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Different results and opinions exist concerning the use of a standard or an extended lymphadenectomy, and about the indications for portal vein resection in the surgical treatment of pancreatic cancer. The site of recurrence of pancreatic cancer may help to define the usefulness of different treatments in av...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Pedrazzoli S,Pasquali C,Sperti C

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-term functional results of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) with mucosal proctectomy (MP) for ulcerative colitis (UC) are satisfactory but may be compromised by perianal fistulae. METHODS:We analyzed the effect of the level of MP (above or below the dentate line) on the risk of perianal fistulae in ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Araki T,Okita Y,Fujikawa H,Inoue Y,Mohri Y,Kusunoki M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular adenomas (HCA) are rare benign tumours occurring mainly in women under oral contraceptives. HCA bleed frequently and transform rarely into hepatocellular carcinoma. Identification of genes recurrently mutated in HCA and good genotype/phenotype correlations provided the basis of a pathomolecular classifi...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Bioulac-Sage P,Balabaud C,Zucman-Rossi J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report presents a case of a patient with a huge hepatocellular carcinoma in the right lobe of the liver with an extensive portal venous tumor thrombus extending into the main portal trunk and left portal branch. The patient underwent extended right hemihepatectomy with tumor thrombectomy with direct extraction fr...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Soyama A,Eguchi S,Takatsuki M,Hidaka M,Muraoka I,Tomonaga T,Kanematsu T

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chyle leaks are a rare complication following abdominal surgery. The aim of this study is to describe the management of chyle leaks following surgery for pancreatico-duodenal malignancy. METHODS:Data were collated from a consecutive series of 105 patients who had undergone a pancreatico-duodenectomy for mal...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Malik HZ,Crozier J,Murray L,Carter R

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We investigated the clinical significance of metastasis to the lymph node (LN) along the superior mesenteric vein (14v) in gastric cancer. METHODS:A retrospective study of 2,513 gastrectomy patients with a 14v dissection was done using the Ganken Igan Database. RESULTS:The incidence of 14v metastasis correlated w...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Masuda TA,Sakaguchi Y,Toh Y,Aoki Y,Harimoto N,Taomoto J,Ikeda O,Ohga T,Adachi E,Okamura T

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Intratumoral hemodynamics or tumor perfusion is useful in understanding the pathological background of the cancer. A parameter for a non-invasive, preoperative assessment of tumor perfusion has yet to be developed. METHODS:The study included 50 patients who underwent surgery for gastric cancer. Perfusi...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Satoh A,Shuto K,Okazumi S,Ohira G,Natsume T,Hayano K,Narushima K,Saito H,Ohta T,Nabeya Y,Yanagawa N,Matsubara H

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although evidence is growing that most patients who need an operation for diverticular disease of the sigmoid colon can be treated by a single-stage procedure, a two-stage procedure will still be necessary in some patients because of significant sepsis or technical difficulties. The outcomes of 65 patients w...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Oomen JL,Cuesta MA,Engel AF

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To prove further the safety of primary closure of the common bile duct. METHOD:Twenty patients among 99 common bile duct explorations underwent primary closure. Pre- and postoperative liver function test, ultrasound and intraoperative cholangiography data, operation time, postoperative complications and the length...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Tu Z,Li J,Xin H,Zhu Q,Cai T

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Oesophageal intubation remains one of the principal methods of palliation for an obstructing oesophageal carcinoma. We present a case which illustrates a rare but fatal complication of this procedure. METHODS:A 60-year-old female with oesophageal cancer presented with total dysphagia 9 months following...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Evans JD,Halloran CM,Mansour P,Zeiderman MR

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Laparoscopy-assisted surgery has proved useful in the treatment of early gastric cancer, but its use in advanced cancer has rarely been studied. To investigate the efficacy and advantages of laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) with D2 dissection of lymph nodes versus conventional open D2 dista...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Huang JL,Wei HB,Zheng ZH,Wei B,Chen TF,Huang Y,Guo WP,Hu B

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Most patients with hepatic metastases from colorectal carcinoma are unsuitable for resection. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been applied to such lesions at laparotomy. This study aimed to evaluate the less invasive approach of percutaneous RFA. METHOD:Patients with unresectable liver metastases ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： White TJ,Roy-Choudhury SH,Breen DJ,Cast J,Maraveyas A,Smyth EF,Hartley JE,Monson JR

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Patients with postoperative pulmonary complications after esophagectomy often have increased mortality. The purpose of the study was to examine the efficacy of preventing postoperative pulmonary complications by an intensive preoperative respiratory rehabilitation (PR) program for esophageal cancer pati...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Yamana I,Takeno S,Hashimoto T,Maki K,Shibata R,Shiwaku H,Shimaoka H,Shiota E,Yamashita Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction and widespread application of minimally invasive surgery has been one of the most important innovations that radically changed the practice of surgery during the last few decades. The application to pancreatic surgery of minimally invasive approach has only recently emerged: both laparoscopic distal p...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Nappo G,Perinel J,El Bechwaty M,Adham M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anastomotic leakage after colorectal surgery is correlated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Although many studies focus on risk factors and detection, studies on the treatment strategy for colorectal anastomotic leakage are scarce. A national questionnaire amongst 350 members of the Dutch Society for Gastroi...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Daams F,Slieker JC,Tedja A,Karsten TM,Lange JF

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resection of liver metastases for locally resectable pancreatic cancer has rarely been performed. Recently, promising results regarding morbidity and mortality as well as long-term survival have been shown. Thus, we conducted a systematic review of the literature on pancreatic cancer resection with associated liver me...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Michalski CW,Erkan M,Hüser N,Müller MW,Hartel M,Friess H,Kleeff J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:We report an unusual case of metastatic testicular germ cell tumor with its unusual presentation. METHOD:A patient presented to the San Joaquin General Hospital with gastrointestinal bleeding and obstruction and a testicular mass is described. The patient's clinical course is followed and the literature...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Hofflander R,Beckes D,Kapre S,Matolo N,Liu S

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the standard treatment for symptomatic benign gallbladder disease. The identification of factors that reliably predict the need to convert LC to open cholecystectomy (OC) would help with patient education and counseling. METHODS:Between January 2000 and December ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sultan AM,El Nakeeb A,Elshehawy T,Elhemmaly M,Elhanafy E,Atef E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of preoperative upper-gastrointestinal endoscopy for bariatric surgery is still understood only with controversy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of endoscopic findings and its impact on perioperative management. METHODS:Patients who underwent bariatric surgery at our center be...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Wiltberger G,Bucher JN,Schmelzle M,Hoffmeister A,Dietrich A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been widely performed in the treatment of early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Few studies have compared the long-term outcomes of esophageal ESD based on absolute indications and relative indications. The aim of the current study was to investigate the...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Liu Y,Qian D,Tang B,Fan C,Yu J,Lin H,Bai J,Zhao X

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The conservative treatment of acute necrotizing pancreatitis has greatly improved due to broad antibiotic treatment and improved organ support in intensive care units. Nevertheless, infected necrosis or persistent multi-organ dysfunction are predictors of poor outcome. In these patients, there is still a nee...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Wenning AS,Angst E,Lechleiter A,Brugger JJ,Candinas D,Gloor B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is one of the most frequent complications of epidural anesthesia. This study aims to clarify risk factors of POUR and to estimate the appropriate timing of urethral catheter removal. METHODS:Between September and December 2014, a retrospective cohort study was con...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Hayami S,Ueno M,Kawai M,Kuriyama T,Kawamata T,Yamaue H

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The repair of bile duct strictures (BDS) requires identification of healthy bile duct proximal to the stenosis. Identification may be difficult in complex bile duct injuries after cholecystectomy or partial liver resection. AIM:We describe a technique to identify the prestenotic bile duct using the sentinel...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： van Gulik T,Beek J,de Reuver P,Aronson D,van Delden O,Busch O,Gouma D

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic tuberculosis is usually unsuspected as it can present in various forms. Though an uncommon disease, once diagnosed it is potentially curable. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Retrospective review of the records of 9 patients with histologically proven tuberculosis of the pancreas. RESULTS:In none of the 9 p...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Chaudhary A,Negi SS,Sachdev AK,Gondal R

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, detections of early gastric cancer (EGC) have been increasing, and the treatment strategies for gastric cancer have been changing. To demonstrate recent clinical experience of EGC in Japan and to assess modern strategies for the treatment of EGC, we investigated the English-language literature of t...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Adachi Y,Shiraishi N,Kitano S

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00