Clarification of risk factors for abdominal operations in patients with hepatic cirrhosis.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess our outcomes after minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Esophagectomy has traditionally been performed by open methods. Results from most series include mortality rates in excess of 5% and hospital stays frequently greater than 10 days. MIE has the potential to improve th...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Luketich JD,Alvelo-Rivera M,Buenaventura PO,Christie NA,McCaughan JS,Litle VR,Schauer PR,Close JM,Fernando HC

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inclusion of vagotomy and pyloroplasty in the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux associated with hiatal hernia has long been controversial. To evaluate the morbidity of vagotomy in the treatment of reflux esophagitis, a retrospective study of 311 patients treated by the Hill posterior gastropexy technique o...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Vansant JH,Baker JW Jr

更新日期：1976-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines the influence of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) compared with 5% dextrose (D5) infusion on skeletal muscle and adipose tissue lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity in nutritionally depleted, injured and infected patients. The plasma concentrations of glucose, free fatty acid (FFA), triglyceride and i...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Robin AP,Greenwood MR,Askanazi J,Elwyn DH,Kinney JM

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This multicenter study sought to evaluate the accuracy of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program's (ACS-NSQIP) surgical risk calculator for predicting outcomes after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) and to determine whether incorporating other factors improves its predictive ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： McMillan MT,Allegrini V,Asbun HJ,Ball CG,Bassi C,Beane JD,Behrman SW,Berger AC,Bloomston M,Callery MP,Christein JD,Dickson E,Dixon E,Drebin JA,Fernandez-Del Castillo C,Fisher WE,Fong ZV,Haverick E,Hollis RH,House MG

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Medicaid and Uninsured populations are a significant focus of current healthcare reform. We hypothesized that outcomes following major surgical operations in the United States is dependent on primary payer status. METHODS:From 2003 to 2007, 893,658 major surgical operations were evaluated using the Nationwi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： LaPar DJ,Bhamidipati CM,Mery CM,Stukenborg GJ,Jones DR,Schirmer BD,Kron IL,Ailawadi G

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We assessed circulating tumor cells (CTCs) with epithelial and mesenchymal phenotypes as a potential prognostic biomarker for patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC). BACKGROUND:PDAC is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. There is an urgent need to develop biomarkers that pr...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Poruk KE,Valero V 3rd,Saunders T,Blackford AL,Griffin JF,Poling J,Hruban RH,Anders RA,Herman J,Zheng L,Rasheed ZA,Laheru DA,Ahuja N,Weiss MJ,Cameron JL,Goggins M,Iacobuzio-Donahue CA,Wood LD,Wolfgang CL

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We reviewed our experience with pediatric chest wall tumors (CWTs) to identify variables associated with survival, scoliosis development, and need for corrective scoliosis surgery. BACKGROUND:Chest wall neoplasms in children or adolescents are rare. Consequently, there are few large series that detail surviv...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Saltsman JA,Danzer E,Hammond WJ,Rhee D,Berhe S,Monteagudo J,Price AP,Heaton TE,Jones DR,LaQuaglia MP

更新日期：2019-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate angiographic and clinical outcomes associated with open and closed dissection tunnel endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) devices. BACKGROUND:A previous PREVENT-IV (PRoject of Ex-vivo Vein graft ENgineering via Transfection IV) analysis reported that EVH for coronary artery bypass graft surgery was a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： van Diepen S,Brennan JM,Hafley GE,Reyes EM,Allen KB,Ferguson TB,Peterson ED,Williams JB,Gibson CM,Mack MJ,Kouchoukos NT,Alexander JH,Lopes RD

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the short-term outcomes for laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in 275 patients with a follow-up of 1 to 31 months. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a highly successful approach to morbid obesity but results in significant perioperative complications. A laparoscopic appro...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Schauer PR,Ikramuddin S,Gourash W,Ramanathan R,Luketich J

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors examined the natural history of choledochal cysts in adults treated surgically. BACKGROUND:An initial diagnosis of choledochal cyst is uncommon in adults. The recommended treatment is excision, rather than bypass, to achieve effective biliary drainage and because of the risk of cancer. METHODS:A...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Stain SC,Guthrie CR,Yellin AE,Donovan AJ

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine very late clinical outcomes at up to 20 years follow-up from a randomized controlled trial of Nissen vs. anterior 180-degree partial fundoplication. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux can be followed by troublesome side effects. To address this, partial fun...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rudolph-Stringer V,Bright T,Irvine T,Thompson SK,Devitt PG,Game PA,Jamieson GG,Watson DI

更新日期：2020-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE(S):To define the evolving role of integrative surgical management including transplantation for patients gut failure (GF). METHODS:A total of 500 patients with total parenteral nutrition-dependent catastrophic and chronic GF were referred for surgical intervention particularly transplantation and comprised t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Abu-Elmagd KM,Armanyous SR,Fujiki M,Parekh NR,Osman M,Scalish M,Newhouse E,Fouda Y,Lennon E,Shatnawei A,Kirby D,Steiger E,Khanna A,Radhakrishnan K,Quintini C,Hashimoto K,Barnes J,Costa G

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors determined if more radical surgery with extended lymphadenectomy improves the results of gastrectomy in patients with adenocarcinoma of the gastric antrum. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The overall survival in patients with gastric cancer is disappointing. Improved survival has been reported by Japanes...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Robertson CS,Chung SC,Woods SD,Griffin SM,Raimes SA,Lau JT,Li AK

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Research evaluating fatigue-induced skills decline has focused on acute sleep deprivation rather than the effects of circadian desynchronization associated with multiple shifts. As a result, the number of consecutive night shifts that residents can safely be on duty without detrimental effects to their techni...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Leff DR,Aggarwal R,Rana M,Nakhjavani B,Purkayastha S,Khullar V,Darzi AW

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated clinical and vascular laboratory data on 126 patients with below-knee or forefoot amputation. Vascular laboratory examination included Doppler systolic blood pressure and arterial wave form analysis using the segmental plethysmograph. Fifty-four patients had below-knee amputation. A calf systolic pressure...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nicholas GG,Myers JL,DeMuth WE Jr

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to define the patterns of myoelectric activity that occur throughout the gastrointestinal tract during normal recovery from laparotomy. Electrodes were placed on the stomach, jejunum, and transverse colon of 44 patients undergoing laparotomy. Basal electric rhythms in all areas showed n...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Waldhausen JH,Shaffrey ME,Skenderis BS 2nd,Jones RS,Schirmer BD

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current methods for conflict resolution and the ways in which women surgeons would prefer workplace conflicts to be adjudicated. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Interprofessional workplace conflicts are poorly studied, particularly for women in surgery. These...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lindquist KM,Vitous CA,Dossett LA,Jagsi R,Telem DA

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study compared the results of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) with thoracoscopic surgery (TS) for diseases of the lung and pleura. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:No studies exist that compare the capabilities of VATS with advanced video systems and instrumentation to that of TS which has been done for 8...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Daniel TM,Kern JA,Tribble CG,Kron IL,Spotnitz WB,Rodgers BM

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between anesthetic management before and after graft reperfusion and early graft regeneration in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). BACKGROUND:Sufficient graft regeneration is essential for the success of LDLT. Diverse signals start to trigger liver regeneration immediatel...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Han S,Park HW,Song JH,Gwak MS,Lee WJ,Kim G,Lee SK,Ko JS

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary hyperparathyroidism was studied in a well-defined geriatric population of 1129 individuals during a three-month interval. Primary hyperparathyroidism was diagnosed in 1.5%. The diagnosis was based on a morphologic and biochemic basis. From clinical material consisting of 400 patients treated surgically for pri...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tibblin S,Pålsson N,Rydberg J

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe hospital-level variation in roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) in Michigan. BACKGROUND:Bariatric surgery is an increasingly prevalent elective surgical procedure that will likely be considered for future bundled payment programs, both public and private. Past research in ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kelsall AC,Cassidy R,Ghaferi AA

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve patients with anal incontinence due to neurologic disease or failure of previous incontinence surgery underwent implantation of an artificial anal sphincter. The system used was a modification of the AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter. In two patients, infection necessitated removal of the system, and in four...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Christiansen J,Sparsø B

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND BACKGROUND:Local and distant disease recurrence are frequently observed following pancreatic cancer resection, but an improved understanding of resection margin assessment is required to aid tailored therapies. METHODS:Analyses were carried out to assess the association between clinical characteristics a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ghaneh P,Kleeff J,Halloran CM,Raraty M,Jackson R,Melling J,Jones O,Palmer DH,Cox TF,Smith CJ,O'Reilly DA,Izbicki JR,Scarfe AG,Valle JW,McDonald AC,Carter R,Tebbutt NC,Goldstein D,Padbury R,Shannon J,Dervenis C,G

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to predict recurrence in patients with grade 1 or 2 nonfunctioning pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NF-pNET) after curative resection. BACKGROUND:Surgical resection is the preferred treatment for NF-pNET; however, recurrence occurs frequently after curative surgery, worsening progn...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Genç CG,Jilesen AP,Partelli S,Falconi M,Muffatti F,van Kemenade FJ,van Eeden S,Verheij J,van Dieren S,van Eijck CHJ,Nieveen van Dijkum EJM

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of severe infection on luminal transport of amino acids and glucose by the small intestine were investigated. Studies were done in endotoxin-treated rats and in septic patients who underwent resection of otherwise normal small bowel. In rats the kinetics of the brush border glutamine transporter and the gl...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Salloum RM,Copeland EM,Souba WW

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controversy continues concerning the advisability of routine shunting, no shunting, or selective shunting during carotid endarterectomy. Because of its reflection of the physiologic state of the end organ, the authors chose routine 18 lead EEG monitoring as a guide to selective shunting and as an indication of adequat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Whittemore AD,Kauffman JL,Kohler TR,Mannick JA

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents a 23-year follow-up of the separation of ischiopagus tetrapus conjoined twins reported in Annals of Surgery in December 1966. One twin died of septicemia at age 2 years after bilateral pelvic osteotomies for the treatment of her marked pelvic diastasis. The surviving twin has done reasonably well, ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hoyle RM,Thomas CG Jr

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the current concepts in the mediastinal staging of nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC), evaluating traditional and modern staging modalities. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Staging of NSCLC includes the assessment of mediastinal lymph nodes. Traditionally, computed tomography (CT) and mediastinoscopy are us...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kramer H,Groen HJ

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We hypothesized that training to expert-derived levels of speed and motion will lead to improved learning and will translate to better operating room (OR) performance of novices than training to goals of speed or motion alone. BACKGROUND:Motion tracking has been suggested to be a more sensitive performance m...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Stefanidis D,Yonce TC,Korndorffer JR Jr,Phillips R,Coker A

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty patients with chronic alcohol-induced pancreatitis with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography evidence of common bile duct stenosis were studied to determine the clinical spectrum and natural history of this complication, as well as the indications for biliary bypass. In 17% of patients, common bile duc...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kalvaria I,Bornman PC,Marks IN,Girdwood AH,Bank L,Kottler RE

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00