Measuring and reporting on quality in health care: a framework and road map for improving care.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to investigate clinical significance of miR-155 expression in breast cancer. METHODS:TaqMan real-time RT-PCR was performed to detect miR-155 expression in breast cancer tissues. The correlation of miR-155 expression with clinicopathological factors and prognosis of breast cancer pat...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Chen J,Wang BC,Tang JH

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sometimes encounter hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with a central scar and a scalloped tumor margin resembling focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) in macroscopic appearance. The fibrolamellar variant sometimes shows this appearance; however, this type of HCC can be clearly differentiated from fibrolamellar va...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Yamamoto M,Ariizumi S,Yoshitoshi K,Saito A,Nakano M,Takasaki K

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a retrospective study of 462 patients who had masectomy and axillary dissection for carcinoma of the breast during 1971-1980. Actuarial analysis of relapse rates up to 5 years showed that the extent of involvement of axillary lymph nodes was the most important prognostic factor. Among patients without any axil...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Lee YT,Chan LS

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The optimal management of symptomatic advanced peritoneal carcinomatosis of non-gynecologic origin is not defined. Historic controls of surgical efforts report high postoperative mortality and morbidity rates with equivocal palliation. Novel surgical procedures need to be tested in terms of th...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Stamou KM,Karakozis S,Sugarbaker PH

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of at least 26 enzymes that facilitate cellular invasion via the degradation of the extracellular matrix. Specifically, the ability to degrade collagen types III and I is important in tumor invasion and metastasis. Over expression of the MMP-1 gene has been shown to correla...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Dickey ID,Scully SP

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the significance of palliative gastrectomy for different types of metastatic gastric cancer patients displaying peritoneal dissemination, hepatic metastasis, distant lymph node metastasis occurring locally during late-stage disease, and multi-organ metastases. METHODS:We performed a retrospectiv...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Chen S,Li YF,Feng XY,Zhou ZW,Yuan XH,Chen YB

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A prospective randomized controlled trial has established the efficacy of targeted intraoperative radiotherapy (TARGIT) in the management of invasive breast cancer treated with breast-conserving surgery (BCS). The purpose of this analysis is to evaluate the efficacy of TARGIT in the management of ductal carc...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Banks A,Coronado G,Zimmerman R,Iyengar G,Holmes DR

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From August 1979 to May 1986, various brachytherapy techniques were applied at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in an adjuvant setting with/without surgery and external radiation therapy in the management of advanced malignant melanoma. Thirty-three patients underwent brachytherapy procedures. The patien...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Chadha M,Hilaris B,Nori D,Shiu MH,Anderson LL

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) for the treatment of locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) remains controversial. In current clinical practice, platinum-based chemotherapy is the major option for patients with LACC. However, serious adverse events have been reported after platinum-based chemothe...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Yin M,Zhang H,Li H,Li X,Liu Y,Chen X,Lou G,Li K

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recurrent pleomorphic adenoma (PA) of the parotid gland is a challenging surgical issue with controversy regarding management and long term outcome. METHODS:All patients who were operated for recurrent PA of the parotid gland between the years 1991 and 2013 were reviewed. Patient demographics, clinicopathol...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Abu-Ghanem Y,Mizrachi A,Popovtzer A,Abu-Ghanem N,Feinmesser R

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Although race and socioeconomic status have been shown to affect outcomes in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the impact of rural residence on the delivery of adjuvant therapy (AT) has not been studied. METHODS:Patients with resected PDAC were identified using the National Cancer Data...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Bertens KA,Massman JD 3rd,Helton S,Garbus S,Mandelson MM,Lin B,Picozzi VJ,Biehl T,Alseidi AA,Rocha FG

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The number of patients diagnosed with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) at an advanced age has increased. The aim of this study is to evaluate the age at which disease-specific survival (DSS) significantly decreases in HNSCC. METHODS:We performed a retrospective study of 5469 pati...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Lop J,Valero C,García J,Quer M,Ganly I,Shah JP,Patel SG,León X

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This retrospective study was conducted to compare the treatment and quality of life (QOL) results between radical surgery and definitive chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for stage II-III carcinoma of the esophagus. METHODS:Between 2000 and 2009, 128 consecutive patients were selected for this study in which 72 were ...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Yamashita H,Okuma K,Seto Y,Mori K,Kobayashi S,Wakui R,Ohtomo K,Nakagawa K

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies for patients with pelvic chondrosarcomas are limited. This study determines the outcome of patients with pelvic chondrosarcomas, and whether there is any association with tumors' grade, type, stage, margins and pelvic location. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively studied 215 patients with pelvi...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Mavrogenis AF,Angelini A,Drago G,Merlino B,Ruggieri P

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The classical concepts pertaining to the natural history of mammary carcinoma and its treatment must be reviewed if survival rate is to be improved. By the time diagnosis is established, a fair amount of cases of carcinoma of the breast present distant, clinically undetectable micrometastases, which will not be affect...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Gentil F,Callia W,de Souza e Sá A,Cavalcanti S,Garcia E,Giannotti Filho O,Varella AD

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Discovery of positive lymph nodes (LNs) in patients with cervix cancer is important prognostically, may direct adjuvant therapy, and may have therapeutic benefit. The purpose of this Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) analysis was to assess the value of lymphadenectomy (LND) in patients with ...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Rossi PJ,Horowitz IR,Johnstone PA,Jani AB

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The object of the current study was to review the outcomes of hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ≥ 10 cm. METHODS:Between 1995 and 2007, fifty-three patients with HCC ≥ 10 cm underwent hepatic resection, and clinical data were compared to those of patients with non-surgical treatment (n = ...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Yamashita Y,Taketomi A,Shirabe K,Aishima S,Tsuijita E,Morita K,Kayashima H,Maehara Y

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Little data is currently available on the usefulness of peak-standardized uptake value (P-SUV) by positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) in gastric cancer. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the value of PET-CT for the preoperative evaluation of patients with g...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Oh HH,Lee SE,Choi IS,Choi WJ,Yoon DS,Min HS,Ra YM,Moon JI,Kang YH

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Data on outcomes after liver-directed therapy for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) are limited due to the rarity of the disease. We sought to define overall utilization and temporal trends of liver-directed therapy for ICC. METHODS:We identified 5,388 patients with ICC using the Surveill...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Amini N,Ejaz A,Spolverato G,Kim Y,Herman JM,Pawlik TM

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Second look surgery has been previously studied in patients with recurrent peritoneal dissemination from appendiceal malignancy. However, selection criteria for third, fourth, and subsequent reoperations are not available. METHODS:Five hundred and one patients with epithelial peritoneal surfa...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Mohamed F,Chang D,Sugarbaker PH

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstructive procedures following chest wall resection pose a special surgical challenge. With modern surgical technique, a wide range of reconstructive options are at the surgeon's disposal and, hence it is imperative that the appropriate procedure be selected in a given patient. A total of 64 patients underwent re...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Savant DN,Patel SG,Bokil KP,Bhathena HM,Kavarana NM,Vyas JJ

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Desmoplastic melanoma (DM) is a rare variant of cutaneous melanoma. Our goal was to study the surgical management of DM, identify prognostic factors, and impact of treatment options. METHODS:Patients with DM (n = 1,735) were identified from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results data...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Wasif N,Gray RJ,Pockaj BA

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluorescence-guided surgery can enhance the surgeon's ability to achieve a complete oncologic resection. There are a number of tumor-specific probes being developed with many preclinical mouse models to evaluate their efficacy. The current review discusses the different preclinical mouse models in the setting of probe...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Lwin TM,Hoffman RM,Bouvet M

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study comprises 27 cases of male breast cancer treated at the University Hospital from 1966 through 1978. Its incidence was 0.53% of all cancer in males and 3.2% of all mammary cancers. Mean age was 52 years old. Lump in the breast was the commonest presenting feature in all patients followed by skin ulceration i...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Gupta S,Pant GC,Gupta S

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the immunoreactivity of TTF-1 and PAX8 in neuroendocrine carcinoma of thymic (TNEC) and pulmonary origins (PNEC), and whether their immunophenotyping could be used to distinguish between NEC of the two sites, as well as prognosis of patients with TNEC. METHODS:Twenty-two cases of TNEC and 20 ...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Bi Y,Deng Y,Li S,Zhou X,Chen Y,Ma D,Mao X,Guan Y,Chen J,Meng Y

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Hyaluronic acid binding protein 1 (HABP1), a family of proteins interacting with hyaluronan (HA), had been associated with cell adhesion and tumor invasion. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between clinicopathologic factors and patient survival time with the expression ...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Chen YB,Jiang CT,Zhang GQ,Wang JS,Pang D

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients chosen for liver resection of colorectal liver metastases are a select group with minimal disease, favorable tumor biology and earlier presentation when compared to unresectable patients. Despite intense preoperative assessments, operative detection of occult unresectable disease is inevitable for a...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Bennett JJ,Cao D,Posner MC

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To define more precisely the prognostic index for patients with primary carcinoma of the gallbladder in Taiwan, we retrospectively reviewed the data of 74 patients with gallbladder carcinoma treated over a period of 15 years, from 1979 to 1993. Of these patients, 75% had Nevin stage V gallbladder cancer. The most comm...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Chao TC,Wang CS,Jeng LB,Jan YY,Chen MF

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-four patients with advanced upper gastrointestinal cancer were assessed for their nutritional status prior to any form of therapy. Anthropometric parameters--weight loss, arm muscle circumference, skin-fold thickness--and biochemical parameters--serum albumin and delayed cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions to p...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Singh G,Khanna NN

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An increasing proportion of patients are presenting with colorectal cancer at an early age. A proportion of these occur with genetic syndromes; however the majority present as sporadic. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prognosis and treatment of young patients with sporadic metastatic colorect...

journal_title：Journal of surgical oncology

authors： Smith JD,Lowery MA,Fell D,Gallagher DJ,Nash GM,Kemeny NE

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00