Laser-guided repair of complex bile duct strictures.

abstract：BACKGROUND:A choice of retrosternal or orthotopic route for reconstruction exists after three-phase esophagectomy with cervical anastomosis. Whether the route of reconstruction affects postoperative morbidity, mortality and recurrence patterns remains controversial. STUDY DESIGN:Patients with cancer of the thoracic es...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Wong AC,Law S,Wong J

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to diagnose an unsuspected gallbladder carcinoma and to examine whether a differential diagnosis could be made between cancer and noncancerous lesions during surgery, we evaluated the findings of fine structures of various types of gallbladder mucosa. METHODS:We used stereomicroscopy with a dye-con...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Aoki T,Inoue K,Tsuchida A,Kasuya K,Koyanagi Y

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Partial liver resections are the treatment of choice for patients with a malignant liver or bile duct tumor. The most frequent indications for partial liver resections are colorectal metastasis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma. Liver resection is the only therapy with a chance for cure in these p...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： de Boer MT,Molenaar IQ,Porte RJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, the function of the sphincter of Oddi (SO) is detailed in terms of normal motility, neural and hormonal control of SO function, coordination between gallbladder and SO motility, and correlation of motility of the SO and the duodenum. In addition, SO function tests, such as the morphine Prostigmin test ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Tanaka M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess our current concept and results of transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy (TPLA) and retroperitoneal endoscopic adrenalectomy (ERA) for a variety of benign disorders of the adrenal glands. BACKGROUND DATA:According to the literature, minimal invasive adrenalectomy has shown to be a safe and eff...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Giger U,Vonlanthen R,Michel JM,Krähenbühl L

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the fact that laparoscopic hernia repair was already described in 1979, its value has still not been well defined. The standard treatment for uncomplicated primary hernia repair in Europe is an open anterior approach (i.e. Shouldice), and 'tension-free' mesh plug repair in the USA. At present, posterior mesh i...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Krähenbühl L,Schäfer M,Feodorovici MA,Büchler MW

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of perioperative treatment with TNP-470 on the resistance of colonic anastomoses. TNP-470 is a drug that was developed as an inhibitor of angiogenesis. METHODS:A colonic anastomosis was constructed in Sprague-Dawley rats. From 4 days before surgery to 4 days ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： García-Olmo DC,Payá J,García-Olmo D

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To elucidate the clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of primary hepatic carcinoid tumours, a literature search was conducted and summarized. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Published primary hepatic carcinoid tumour case reports and series were searched and selected in the Medline, EMBASE and Cochrane L...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Gravante G,De Liguori Carino N,Overton J,Manzia TM,Orlando G

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As well as the pronounced effect on body mass index (BMI), bariatric surgery is increasingly recognized as being associated with improvements in morbidity and mortality in a range of conditions, from airways disease to cancer. In metabolic disease, the impact of bariatric surgery is particularly obvious with marked im...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Neff KJ,le Roux CW

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mexican health system structure allows us to study the differences in bile duct injury (BDI) management. The study aimed to assess the differences in patients with complex BDI in 2 different public sector institutions using a new proposed standard terminology. METHODS:Retrospective review (2008-2019) in 2 p...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Martínez-Mier G,Moreno-Ley PI,Esquivel-Torres S,Gonzalez-Grajeda JL,Mendez-Rico D

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infectious complications in surgical patients often originate from the intestinal microflora. In the critically ill patient, small bowel motility is disturbed, leading to bacterial overgrowth and subsequent bacterial translocation due to dysfunction of the gut mucosal barrier. The optimal prophylactic strategy should ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Besselink MG,Timmerman HM,van Minnen LP,Akkermans LM,Gooszen HG

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a rare inherited group of connective tissue diseases characterized by joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility and bruising tendency. Common features of patients with EDS include vascular and gastrointestinal perforations. The purpose of this systematic review is to addr...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Burcharth J,Rosenberg J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's disease (BD) is a multisystem disorder characterized by vasculitis. The aim of this report is to present a patient with BD and diverticular disease of the colon and discuss the possible association between BD and diverticulosis. To our knowledge, diverticular disease of the colon has not been previously repor...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sahan C,Akpolat T,Uçer T,Güner E,Dilek M,Danaci M

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal management approach to pancreatic serous cystic neoplasms (SCNs) is still evolving. METHODS:Consecutive patients with SCN managed at the Liverpool Pancreas Cancer Centre between 2000 and 2013 were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS:There were 64 patients consisting of 39 women (60.9%) and 25 men...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Gomatos IP,Halloran C,Ghaneh P,Raraty M,Polydoros F,Campbell F,Evans J,Sutton R,Garry J,Whelan P,Neoptolemos JP

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:To evaluate the short-term surgical outcomes of laparoscopic intersphincteric resection (ISR) for lower rectal cancer, and to compare them with a case-control series of open ISR. METHODS:Between July 2002 and March 2011, 29 patients with lower rectal cancer underwent laparoscopic ISR, and 22 of 29 pati...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Yamamoto S,Fujita S,Akasu T,Inada R,Takawa M,Moriya Y

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:Emergency surgery impairs postoperative outcomes in colorectal cancer patients. No study has assessed the relationship between obesity and postoperative results in this setting. OBJECTIVE:To compare the results of emergency surgery for obstructive colon cancer (OCC) in an obese patient population with those...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Genser L,Manceau G,Mege D,Bridoux V,Lakkis Z,Venara A,Voron T,Bege T,Sielezneff I,Karoui M,on behalf of the AFC (French Surgical Association) Working Group.

更新日期：2020-01-01 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: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：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Primary distal bile duct adenocarcinomas (DBDAs) are unusual neoplasms, necessitating pancreaticoduodenectomy for cure. The aims of this study were to evaluate the prognostic importance of lymphatic and perineural invasion, long-term outcome of patients after resection, and differences in outcome with h...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Bortolasi L,Burgart LJ,Tsiotos GG,Luque-De León E,Sarr MG

更新日期：2000-01-01 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/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: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：:With the advent of novel and somewhat effective chemotherapy against pancreas cancer, several groups developed a new interest on locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC). Unresectable tumors constitute up to 80% of pancreatic cancer (PC) at the time of diagnosis and are associated with a 5-year overall survival of le...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Linecker M,Pfammatter T,Kambakamba P,DeOliveira ML

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：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：:Ileal J-pouch-anal anastomosis is a commonly accepted surgical treatment for patients with ulcerative colitis. However, making a J-pouch anal anastomosis can be difficult due to anatomical variations of patients. We experienced an informative case of ulcerative colitis in which the ileal pouch was damaged when it was ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Araki T,Miki C,Yoshiyama S,Ohkita Y,Yasuda H,Kusunoki M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Delay of laparoscopic cholecystectomy after the diagnosis of biliary colic may increase the probability of recurrent emergency admission while awaiting elective cholecystectomy. The aim of this study was to compare the possible advantages and safety of urgent laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ULC) with elect...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Salman B,Yüksel O,Irkörücü O,Akyürek N,Tezcaner T,Doğan I,Erdem O,Tatlicioğlu E

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Approximately 20% of patients undergoing surgery for ulcerative colitis will retain their rectum. A single-stage proctocolectomy could be an appropriate procedure in patients who are definitely not candidates for a later restorative procedure, but it is generally not advised in acutely ill patients. The...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Balachandran R,Tøttrup A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To determine the best imaging modality for preoperative detection, characterization and measurement of colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). METHODS:A total of 79 lesions in 15 patients with CRLM were included. Following NAC, all patients received multislice liver CT (MS...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： van Kessel CS,van Leeuwen MS,van den Bosch MA,Borel Rinkes IH,Mali WP,Westers P,van Hillegersberg R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00