Laparoscopic antireflux surgery--It's a wrap!

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Graft failure is a critical complication associated with vascular occlusion in esophageal reconstruction with a free jejunal graft following pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy. In this study, we evaluated the usefulness of intramucosal pH (pHi) measurement using a tonometer to assess the graft viability. MET...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Kamiya K,Suzuki S,Mineta H,Konno H

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction and widespread application of minimally invasive surgery has been one of the most important innovations that radically changed the practice of surgery during the last few decades. The application to pancreatic surgery of minimally invasive approach has only recently emerged: both laparoscopic distal p...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Nappo G,Perinel J,El Bechwaty M,Adham M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the possible long-term complications following an ileoanal pouch procedure is the development of malignancy in the mucosa of the rectal stump. Only 10 such cases have been reported so far. We report the case of a 23-year-old male who had ulcerative colitis with high-grade dysplasia and underwent an ileoanal pou...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Negi SS,Chaudhary A,Gondal R

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Patients with postoperative pulmonary complications after esophagectomy often have increased mortality. The purpose of the study was to examine the efficacy of preventing postoperative pulmonary complications by an intensive preoperative respiratory rehabilitation (PR) program for esophageal cancer pati...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Yamana I,Takeno S,Hashimoto T,Maki K,Shibata R,Shiwaku H,Shimaoka H,Shiota E,Yamashita Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early postoperative small bowel obstruction (EPSBO) is a common complication following colon cancer surgery. EPSBO is associated with increased hospital stays, mortality rates, and healthcare costs. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for EPSBO following elective colon cancer surgery. STU...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Wang XJ,Chi P,Lin HM,Lu XR,Huang Y,Xu ZB,Huang SH,Sun YW,Ye DX

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Predicting models of operative morbidity and mortality in the geriatric population are important in the prevention of adverse surgical outcomes. METHODS:A retrospective review of medical records was performed for patients over 80 years of age who underwent gastrointestinal surgery from 1998 to 2008. R...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Huang TS,Hu FC,Fan CW,Lee CH,Jwo SC,Chen HY

更新日期：2010-08-01 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:The prevalence and significance of joint symptoms appearing in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) following a colectomy are unclear. AIM:We investigated the relationship between joint symptoms during steroid tapering following an ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) and the cumulative risk for developing ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Nakamura M,Ikeuchi H,Nakano H,Uchino M,Noda M,Yanagi H,Yamamura T

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Curative treatment for gastric cancer (GC) comprising gastrectomy with systematic lymph node dissection can result in postoperative complications. Postoperative pneumonia is sometimes fatal, like surgery-related complications such as anastomotic leakage. In this retrospective study, we analyzed a multi-insti...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Shoka M,Kanda M,Ito S,Mochizuki Y,Teramoto H,Ishigure K,Murai T,Asada T,Ishiyama A,Matsushita H,Tanaka C,Kobayashi D,Fujiwara M,Murotani K,Kodera Y

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 26-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with a complaint of mild dysphagia. Preoperative examinations revealed a cystic lesion at the lower esophagus, thought to be a bronchogenic cyst. The patient underwent successful thoracoscopic tumor extirpation, assisted by endoscopy, without undergoing major thoracotomy...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Akutsu Y,Matsubara H,Hayashi H,Okazumi S,Aoki T,Kozu T,Ochiai T

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To propose guidelines for treatment based on the study of early and late outcome after various surgical procedures for sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP). PRIMARY BACKGROUND DATA: SEP is rare. The main complication is intestinal obstruction. Ideal treatment is resection of the membrane, whenever possi...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Célicout B,Levard H,Hay J,Msika S,Fingerhut A,Pelissier E

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:It has recently been reported that rebamipide (OPC-12759) inhibits inflammatory cytokines and activation of neutrophils. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of preoperative administration of rebamipide on parameters of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and serum leve...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Shimada S,Inoue K,Kuramoto M,Suzuki S,Yamamoto K,Ogawa M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since carcinoma of the esophagus is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage, many cases of esophageal cancer are beyond possible radical resection and only palliative treatment can be performed in such cases. Therefore, a great deal of discussion has taken place concerning indications for treatment modality, ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Iwasa M,Ohmori Y,Iwasa Y,Yamamoto A,Inoue A,Maeda H,Kume M,Ogoshi S,Nishioka A,Ogawa Y,Yoshida S

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent trials have shown promising results for the efficacy of gum chewing for the amelioration of postoperative ileus. This finding could have a major clinical impact since gum chewing is relatively harmless and cheap while postoperative ileus has a significant impact on healthcare. METHODS:Systematic revi...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： de Castro SM,van den Esschert JW,van Heek NT,Dalhuisen S,Koelemay MJ,Busch OR,Gouma DJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine the early postoperative hematological changes after spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SpDP) with preservation of the splenic artery and vein (PSAV). METHODS:We reviewed 53 patients who underwent SpDP with PSAV (n = 21) or distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy (...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Tezuka K,Kimura W,Hirai I,Moriya T,Watanabe T,Yano M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:In the present study, we investigated the acute and late phases of splenic circulation after spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SPDP) involving the division of splenic vessels. METHODS:An acute phase of splenic circulation was evaluated by laser flow meter and the late phase was estimated by (99m)...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sato Y,Shimoda S,Takeda N,Tanaka N,Hatakeyama K

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：AIM:To prove further the safety of primary closure of the common bile duct. METHOD:Twenty patients among 99 common bile duct explorations underwent primary closure. Pre- and postoperative liver function test, ultrasound and intraoperative cholangiography data, operation time, postoperative complications and the length...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Tu Z,Li J,Xin H,Zhu Q,Cai T

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

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：:We describe a case of splenic abscess following lithotripsy of pancreatic stones, for which emergency splenectomy eventually had to be performed. It is important to be aware of this complication, because splenic abscess is still a life-threatening entity. ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Plaisier PW,den Hoed PT

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little information from prospective clinical trials is available on the influences of surgical approaches on postoperative body compositions and nutritional status. We designed a prospective non-randomized trial to compare postoperative chronological changes in body composition and nutritional status between...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Matsushita H,Tanaka C,Murotani K,Misawa K,Ito S,Ito Y,Kanda M,Mochizuki Y,Ishigure K,Yaguchi T,Teramoto J,Nakayama H,Kawase Y,Fujiwara M,Kodera Y

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery is the definitive tool in the management of patients with rectal carcinoma. Early failure of treatment remains problematic and is manifest in local recurrence. Development of surgical techniques and inclusion of other treatment modalities aim to reduce the incidence of local recurrence and improve survival. Th...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Lidder PG,Hosie KB

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Despite decennia of experience, ileal pouch anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis is still associated with high complication rates. The development of automatic vessel sealers has resulted in the revival of a promising surgical alternative to the conventional procedure: close rectal dissection. By preservi...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： de Zeeuw S,Ahmed Ali U,van der Kolk MB,van Laarhoven KC

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Management of pancreatic leak and haemorrhage is complex with high mortality rates. In this study, the results of completion pancreatectomy which was performed as a last resort option were analysed. PATIENTS AND METHODS:25 patients who had completion pancreatectomy from among 677 patients who had pancreat...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Tamijmarane A,Ahmed I,Bhati CS,Mirza DF,Mayer AD,Buckels JA,Bramhall SR

更新日期：2006-01-01 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:Recently, detections of early gastric cancer (EGC) have been increasing, and the treatment strategies for gastric cancer have been changing. To demonstrate recent clinical experience of EGC in Japan and to assess modern strategies for the treatment of EGC, we investigated the English-language literature of t...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Adachi Y,Shiraishi N,Kitano S

更新日期：2002-01-01 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:In the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anterior fundoplications are emphasized for their lower risk of complications compared to the posterior approach. AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term results of laparoscopic anterior 180 degrees fundoplication in consideration o...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Raue W,Menenakos C,Braumann C,Trache D,Hartmann J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Widespread clinical application of islet transplantation remains restricted, because of insufficient methods to prevent rejection and autoimmune destruction of islet grafts. In this study we demonstrate long-term function of islets of Langerhans within a capsule of porcine chondrocytes which may serve a...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Pollok JM,Lorenzen M,Kölln PA,Török E,Kaufmann PM,Kluth D,Bohuslavizki KH,Gundlach M,Rogiers X

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00