Optimal timing for performing percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage and subsequent cholecystectomy for better management of acute cholecystitis.

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:S-1 is a new oral fluoropyrimidine anticancer agent shown to be effective for pancreatic cancer. In a previous phase I trial, we evaluated the safety of S-1 combined with radiotherapy to determine the maximum tolerated dose and dose-limiting toxicity in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer. T...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Shinchi H,Maemura K,Mataki Y,Kurahara H,Sakoda M,Ueno S,Hiraki Y,Nakajo M,Natsugoe S,Takao S

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Living-donor pancreas transplants (LDPs) were introduced at Chiba-East National Hospital in 2004, and 12 LDPs have been performed at this institution to date. Based on the outcome of these 12 LDPs, the efficacy and safety of LDPs are herein discussed. METHODS:Twelve diabetic patients underwent LDPs;...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Kenmochi T,Asano T,Maruyama M,Saigo K,Akutsu N,Iwashita C,Ohtsuki K,Suzuki A,Miyazaki M

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effectiveness of prophylactic antibiotics use for acute necrotizing pancreatitis has been explored and a number of systematic reviews have been published with conflicting results. The timing of antibiotics administration can be fundamental to their effectiveness, but thus far no reviews have focused on t...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Ukai T,Shikata S,Inoue M,Noguchi Y,Igarashi H,Isaji S,Mayumi T,Yoshida M,Takemura YC

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An adequate management strategy for ampullary carcinoma (AC), a rare neoplasm, has yet to be determined. The aim of this study was to identify specific molecular markers allowing for the adequate management of AC. METHODS:The clinicopathological data of 41 patients who underwent curative resection of AC wer...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Fujimoto T,Ohtsuka T,Date K,Kimura H,Matsunaga T,Mori Y,Miyasaka Y,Mochidome N,Oda Y,Nakamura M

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:To prevent or reduce hepatic complications after hepatectomy, it is important to employ preoperative predictive parameters and to determine the indications for hepatectomy. In the present study, we evaluated risk parameters in patients who underwent hepatectomy between 1994 and 2003, and selected thr...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Nanashima A,Tobinaga S,Abo T,Nonaka T,Takeshita H,Hidaka S,Sawai T,Nagayasu T

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Latent pancreatic fistula (LPF) is difficult to diagnose during the early postoperative phase because of initially normal drain fluid amylase (DFA) levels. The present study investigated the clinical significance and risk factors of LPF after pancreatoduodenectomy. METHODS:A total of 662 patients who underw...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Ohgi K,Yamamoto Y,Sugiura T,Okamura Y,Ito T,Ashida R,Uesaka K

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Borderline resectable (BR) pancreatic cancer involves the portal vein and/or superior mesenteric vein (PV/SMV), major arteries including the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) or common hepatic artery (CHA), and sometimes includes the involvement of the celiac axis. We herein describe tips and tricks for a surgical tech...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Hirono S,Yamaue H

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considering that the Japanese (JPN) guidelines for the management of acute pancreatitis were published in Takada et al. (J HepatoBiliary Pancreat Surg 13:2-6, 2006), doubts will be cast as to the reason for publishing a revised edition of the Guidelines for the management of acute pancreatitis: the JPN guidelines 2010...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Takada T,Hirata K,Mayumi T,Yoshida M,Sekimoto M,Hirota M,Kimura Y,Takeda K,Isaji S,Wada K,Amano H,Gabata T,Arata S,Hirota M,Yokoe M,Kiriyama S,Nakayama T,Otomo K,Tanaka M,Shimosegawa T

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anoikis is a specialized cell apoptosis triggered by loss of cell adhesion. Acquisition of anoikis resistance is a key cancer hallmark that has been associated with metastasis of human malignancies. Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a highly metastatic cancer of the bile duct, in which mechanisms underlying its re...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Huyen NT,Prachayasittikul V,Chan-On W

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Highlight Takenaka and colleagues report on a novel bare uncovered self-expandable metal stent developed to be compatible with only 0.025-inch guide wires. This unprecedented feature makes the delivery tip thinner and more flexible than the conventional type and useful for endoscopic bilateral stent-in-stent placement...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Takenaka M,Nakai A,Kudo M

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:It is generally thought that an internal short stent placed across the pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) following pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) usually passes spontaneously through the rectum thereafter; however, we experienced some patients who presented with pancreatitis and cholangitis owing to delayed de...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Kadowaki S,Miura F,Amano H,Toyota N,Wada K,Shibuya M,Maeno S,Takada T,Sano K

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our previous randomized controlled trial revealed no difference in 2-year overall survival (OS) between extended and standard resection for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The present study evaluated the 5-year OS and recurrence patterns according to the extent of pancreatectomy. METHODS:Between 2006 and 2009, 1...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Jang JY,Kang JS,Han Y,Heo JS,Choi SH,Choi DW,Park SJ,Han SS,Yoon DS,Park JS,Yu HC,Kang KJ,Kim SG,Lee H,Kwon W,Yoon YS,Han HS,Kim SW

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the publication of the Tokyo Guidelines (TG13) for the management of acute cholecystitis (AC), multidirectional studies have been published. However, epidemiological research about AC with big data was not projected. The aim of this study was to reveal the actual clinical conditions of AC. METHOD:The ...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Yokoe M,Takada T,Hwang TL,Endo I,Akazawa K,Miura F,Mayumi T,Mori R,Chen MF,Jan YY,Ker CG,Wang HP,Itoi T,Gomi H,Kiriyama S,Wada K,Yamaue H,Miyazaki M,Yamamoto M

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since there is no reliable evidence on the safety of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) in chronic hepatic dysfunction (CHD) including liver cirrhosis (LC), the effects of CHD on patients undergoing PD were investigated. METHODS:This multi-institutional retrospective study analyzed 529 patients with CHD, includin...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Futagawa Y,Yanaga K,Kosuge T,Suka M,Isaji S,Hirano S,Murakami Y,Yamamoto M,Yamaue H

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the publication of the Tokyo Guidelines in 2007 and their revision in 2013, appropriate management for acute cholecystitis has been more clearly established. Since the last revision, several manuscripts, especially for alternative endoscopic techniques, have been reported; therefore, additional evaluation and re...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Mori Y,Itoi T,Baron TH,Takada T,Strasberg SM,Pitt HA,Ukai T,Shikata S,Noguchi Y,Teoh AYB,Kim MH,Asbun HJ,Endo I,Yokoe M,Miura F,Okamoto K,Suzuki K,Umezawa A,Iwashita Y,Hibi T,Wakabayashi G,Han HS,Yoon YS,Cho

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is considered difficult in patients with an impacted gallstone (IG). We examined the efficacy of releasing an IG after percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGBD) for acute cholecystitis (AC) and the usefulness of the Difficulty Score (DS) proposed in the Tokyo ...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Fujinaga A,Iwashita Y,Tada K,Watanabe K,Kawasaki T,Masuda T,Hirashita T,Endo Y,Ohta M,Inomata M

更新日期：2020-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to evaluate our new protocol for performing non-operative management for selected unstable patients under hypotensive resuscitation using improved diagnostic imaging techniques. METHODS:This retrospective study included 77 consecutive patients with blunt liver injury. They we...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Mitsusada M,Nakajima Y,Shirokawa M,Takeda T,Honda H

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim was to examine the diagnostic ability of an endocytoscope system (ECS) for detecting the longitudinal extent of bile duct cancer. METHODS:We observed the surfaces of the bile duct of 28 consecutive patients undergoing biliary surgery both directly and under methylene blue staining by using an ECS. B...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Yoshikawa T,Hakamada K,Ogasawara H,Kimura N,Kudo D,Sakamoto Y,Ishido K,Toyoki Y,Morohashi S,Kijima H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Segmentectomy is anatomical resection of segments based on the classification of Couinaud. This procedure is performed mainly for hepatocellular carcinoma. Invasion of portal vein and intrahepatic metastases often occur with hepatocellular carcinoma. Thus, it is desirable to perform anatomical resection of the cancer-...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Yoshida H,Katayose Y,Rikiyama T,Motoi F,Onogawa T,Egawa S,Unno M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Blumgart system has been used for local tumor assessment in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma to predict resectability and survival, and T3 tumors are considered unresectable disease. The aim was to validate the predictive performance of this system using a Japanese cohort. METHODS:Medical records of consecu...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Ebata T,Mizuno T,Yokoyama Y,Igami T,Yamaguchi J,Onoe S,Watanabe N,Nagino M

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:IgG4-sclerosing cholangitis (IgG4-SC) patients have an increased level of serum IgG4, dense infiltration of IgG4-positive plasma cells with extensive fibrosis in the bile duct wall, and a good response to steroid therapy. However, it is not easy to distinguish IgG4-SC from primary sclerosing cholangitis, pan...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Ohara H,Okazaki K,Tsubouchi H,Inui K,Kawa S,Kamisawa T,Tazuma S,Uchida K,Hirano K,Yoshida H,Nishino T,Ko SB,Mizuno N,Hamano H,Kanno A,Notohara K,Hasebe O,Nakazawa T,Nakanuma Y,Takikawa H,Research Committee of IgG4

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Right hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common major operation in liver surgery; therefore, liver surgeons should know the fundamental surgical concept and techniques of the Glissonean pedicle approach. A J-shaped or reversed T laparotomy is performed in the right subcostal area. The Glissonean pedi...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Katagiri S,Ariizumi S,Kotera Y,Takahashi Y,Yamamoto M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the diagnostic and severity grading criteria on the 2013 Tokyo Guidelines (TG13) are used worldwide as the primary standard for management of acute cholangitis (AC), they need to be validated through implementation and assessment in actual clinical practice. Here, we conduct a systematic review of the literat...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Kiriyama S,Kozaka K,Takada T,Strasberg SM,Pitt HA,Gabata T,Hata J,Liau KH,Miura F,Horiguchi A,Liu KH,Su CH,Wada K,Jagannath P,Itoi T,Gouma DJ,Mori Y,Mukai S,Giménez ME,Huang WS,Kim MH,Okamoto K,Belli G,Derve

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For the establishment of personalized therapy, we investigated biomarkers that can contribute to the selection of adjuvant therapy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). METHODS:Between 2005 and 2014, of 141 consecutive patients with PDAC who underwent R0 or R1 resection, 61 patients given gemcitabine...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Oba A,Ban D,Kirimura S,Akahoshi K,Mitsunori Y,Matsumura S,Ochiai T,Kudo A,Tanaka S,Minoru T

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, a new digital cholangiopancreatoscopy (DCPS) has been developed. The aim of this study is to retrospectively evaluate the utility of new DCPS in patients with pancreaticobiliary diseases. METHODS:Digital cholangiopancreatoscopy was used in 26 patients (16 men) with pancreaticobiliary diseases that...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Tanaka R,Itoi T,Honjo M,Tsuchiya T,Kurihara T,Tsuji S,Tonozuka R,Kamada K,Sofuni A,Mukai S

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The National Clinical Database (NCD) in Japan is a nationwide registry that collects the data of more than 1,200,000 surgical cases annually from over 3,500 hospitals. Based on the NCD data, this study compared the perioperative outcomes of major laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) with those of major open li...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Takahara T,Wakabayashi G,Konno H,Gotoh M,Yamaue H,Yanaga K,Fujimoto J,Kaneko H,Unno M,Endo I,Seto Y,Miyata H,Miyazaki M,Yamamoto M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rate of preoperative biliary drainage for pancreaticoduodenectomy has been increasing despite most recent evidence that favors avoiding it. Only a few studies have focused on late surgical complications - biliary stricture after pancreaticoduodenectomy and have produced only inconclusive results. We eval...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Wu CH,Ho TW,Wu JM,Kuo TC,Yang CY,Lai FP,Tien YW

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aspirin is widely used for the secondary prevention of ischemic stroke and cardiovascular disease. Perioperative aspirin may decrease thrombotic morbidity, but may also increase hemorrhagic morbidity. In particular, liver resection carries risks of bleeding, leading to higher risks of hemorrhagic morbidity. ...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Monden K,Sadamori H,Hioki M,Ohno S,Saneto H,Ueki T,Yabushita K,Ono K,Sakaguchi K,Takakura N

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the resection of advanced liver tumors in which the tumor thrombus extends into the intrathoracic inferior vena cava (IVC) above the diaphragm, surgeons need very skillful techniques and much experience. However, after detachment of the line of fusion of the pericardium to the diaphragm (LFPD), the intrathoracic I...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Mizuno S,Kato H,Azumi Y,Kishiwada M,Hamada T,Usui M,Sakurai H,Tabata M,Shimpo H,Isaji S

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A total of 26 pancreas transplants from brain dead donors, including 21 simultaneous pancreas and kidney (SPK) transplantation procedures, have been performed at Fujita Health University Hospital since the new pancreas transplant program was initiated in August 2012. The objective of this study is to investi...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Ito T,Kenmochi T,Ono S,Oshima M,Aida N,Suzuki A,Hasegawa M,Kusaka M,Hoshinaga K

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00