Right hepatic lobectomy with thoracotomy: a description (with video).

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is difficult to perform in patients with a low-lying costal arch that entirely covers the liver. We conducted this study to clarify the factors related to a low-lying costal arch and establish countermeasures to circumvent this characteristic. METHODS:The study included ...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Tajima Y,Kuroki T,Kitasato A,Adachi T,Kosaka T,Okamoto T,Fujita F,Kanetaka K,Susumu S,Mochizuki S,Torashima Y,Kanematsu T

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous reports have suggested that patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) have a favorable prognosis after surgical resection. Thus, a variety of types of partial pancreatic resections have been advocated for treating these low-grade malignant tumors. However, the surgical outcome of ...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Nakagohri T,Kinoshita T,Konishi M,Takahashi S,Gotohda N,Kobayashi S,Kojima M,Miyauchi H,Asano T

更新日期：2010-11-01 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：:Until now, there have been no practical clinical guidelines for congenital biliary dilatation (CBD). In this review article, the Japanese Study Group on Congenital Biliary Dilatation (JSCBD) propose to establish clinical practice guidelines for CBD. Because the evidence-based literature is relatively small, we decided...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Ishibashi H,Shimada M,Kamisawa T,Fujii H,Hamada Y,Kubota M,Urushihara N,Endo I,Nio M,Taguchi T,Ando H,Japanese Study Group on Congenital Biliary Dilatation (JSCBD).

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:We aimed to clarify the clinical usefulness of one-step self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement for distal malignant biliary obstruction by comparing with two-step SEMS placement. METHODS:We retrospectively compared early complications, bilirubin level decreasing rate, and period of hospitalization bet...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Shimizu S,Naitoh I,Nakazawa T,Hayashi K,Miyabe K,Kondo H,Yoshida M,Yamashita H,Ohara H,Joh T

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because the biopsy specimen of extrahepatic bile duct carcinoma (EHBDC) is small and shows reactive changes, the histological distinction between malignant and benign tissue can be difficult. Recent studies reported that S100P and insulin-like growth factor II mRNA-binding protein 3 (IMP3) were not only diag...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Kawashima H,Itoh A,Ohno E,Miyahara R,Ohmiya N,Tanaka T,Shimoyama Y,Nakamura S,Ebata T,Nagino M,Goto H,Hirooka Y

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed gastric emptying (DGE), a common postoperative complication of pancreaticoduodenectomy, is not considered a life-threatening complication. In the present study, we analyzed the risk factors for DGE and its impact on long-term prognosis. METHODS:We analyzed 383 patients who underwent pancreaticoduode...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Futagawa Y,Kanehira M,Furukawa K,Kitamura H,Yoshida S,Usuba T,Misawa T,Okamoto T,Yanaga K

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thrombospondin-1 (THBS-1), a glycoprotein, is an endogenous inhibitor of angiogenesis and tumor growth. In this study, we investigated the clinical role and mechanism of THBS-1 expression in colorectal liver metastases, focusing on the relationships between its expression and tumor growth, epithelial-mesench...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Teraoku H,Morine Y,Ikemoto T,Saito Y,Yamada S,Yoshikawa M,Takasu C,Higashijima J,Imura S,Shimada M

更新日期：2016-09-01 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: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：:Steady progress is being made in endoscopic biliary intervention, especially endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided procedures. The EUS-guided rendezvous technique (EUS-RV) is a salvage method for failed selective biliary cannulation. The overall success rate of EUS-RV in 247 cases from seven published articles was 7...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Isayama H,Nakai Y,Kawakubo K,Kawakami H,Itoi T,Yamamoto N,Kogure H,Koike K

更新日期：2013-04-01 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：:There is a high risk of anastomotic leakage following pancreaticojejunostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy or middle pancreatectomy in patients with a normal soft pancreas because of the abundant exocrine function. Therefore, pancreaticojejunostomy is generally performed using a stent tube (stented method). However, p...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Hatori T

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mucobilia is a rare pathologic condition characterized by the abnormal secretion and accumulation of abundant mucus within the biliary tree. It is usually seen in association with mucin-producing hepatobiliary and pancreatic tumors. Neoplastic transformation of these tumors can range from low-grade dysplasia to invasi...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Brown MA,Sakpal SV,Chamberlain RS

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：:Liver transplantation (LT) has been regarded as "potentially curative" in a cirrhotic patient with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) because it removes the cancer and eradicates the cirrhosis. In Taiwan, HCC ranks first among the leading causes of cancer mortality in males and 4th in females. The most common causes are c...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Chen CL,Concejero AM

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：: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:Although intraoperative peritoneal lavage is often performed routinely with the aim of reducing peritoneal contamination, little evidence of lavage benefits in elective liver resection without bile duct resection is available. We addressed the issue with a randomized clinical trial. METHODS:We prospectively...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Tanaka K,Matsuo K,Kawaguchi D,Murakami T,Hiroshima Y,Hirano A,Sato S,Endo I,Taguri M,Koda K

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Although left-sided hepatectomy, such as a left hepatectomy or left trisectionectomy with resection of the caudate lobe and extrahepatic bile duct, is used to treat hilar cholangiocarcinoma predominantly involving the left side of the hepatic hilum, it is associated with several difficult technical points. The ...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Uesaka K

更新日期：2012-05-01 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：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/PURPOSE:Sinisan, a traditional Chinese medicine, is effective for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. In this study, we investigated the potential protective role of Sinisan against chronic pancreatitis (CP) in rats. METHODS:CP was induced in rats by intrapancreatic injection of trinitrobenzene sul...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Tang Y,Liao Y,Kawaguchi-Sakita N,Raut V,Fakhrejahani E,Qian N,Toi M

更新日期：2011-07-01 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: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：:Lactate measurements have proven utility as a triage tool, therapeutic guide, and prognostic indicator, with broad use in Acute Care and transplantation. Its value in guiding therapy and predicting outcomes following liver resection is less well-defined. This systematic review in accordance with Preferred Reporting It...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Connolly C,Stättner S,Niederwieser T,Primavesi F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (IHC) is a rare liver malignancy with a rising incidence worldwide. Since no standard treatment has been established so far, the aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of repeated liver resection and/or radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in selected cases with recu...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Kamphues C,Seehofer D,Eisele RM,Denecke T,Pratschke J,Neumann UP,Neuhaus P

更新日期：2010-07-01 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 AND STUDY AIMS:Expression of the forkhead/winged helix family of transcription factor P3+ regulatory T cells (FOXP3(+) Treg), a master gene of regulatory T cells (Treg) is observed in patients with autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP). We investigated the usefulness of detection of FOXP3(+) Treg in the main duodena...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Kubota K,Kato S,Watanabe S,Fujita K,Yoneda M,Takahashi H,Inamori M,Shimamura T,Kirikoshi H,Kobayashi N,Saito S,Hisatomi K,Matsuhashi N,Nakajima A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00