abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to perform an external validation of 2 institutionally derived predictive models of laparoscopic conversion in colorectal surgery using the Mayo Clinic, Rochester (MCR) laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery experience. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Two different predictive scoring syst...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cima RR,Hassan I,Poola VP,Larson DW,Dozois EJ,Larson DR,O'Byrne MM,Huebner M

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Early hospital readmission is a common and costly problem in the Medicare population. In 2009, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services began mandating hospital reporting of disease-specific readmission rates. We sought to determine the rate and predictors of readmission after colectomy for cancer, as ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Greenblatt DY,Weber SM,O'Connor ES,LoConte NK,Liou JI,Smith MA

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this prospective study was to determine incidence, duration, and risk factors for postoperative delirium (PD) in elderly patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The incidence and risk factors of PD after major abdominal surgery in elderly patients are not well document...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Brouquet A,Cudennec T,Benoist S,Moulias S,Beauchet A,Penna C,Teillet L,Nordlinger B

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal transfusion threshold after surgery in children is unknown. We analyzed the general surgery subgroup of the TRIPICU (Transfusion Requirements in Pediatric Intensive Care Units) study to determine the impact of a restrictive versus a liberal transfusion strategy on new or progressive multiple orga...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rouette J,Trottier H,Ducruet T,Beaunoyer M,Lacroix J,Tucci M,Canadian Critical Care Trials Group.,PALISI Network.

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are being increasingly recognized, and often harbor cancer. Lymph node metastases are an important prognostic factor for patients with invasive intraductal papillary carcinoma (I-IPMC), but the role of lymph node ratio (LNR) in predicting survival after surg...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Partelli S,Fernandez-Del Castillo C,Bassi C,Mantovani W,Thayer SP,Crippa S,Ferrone CR,Falconi M,Pederzoli P,Warshaw AL,Salvia R

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the era of pre- or perioperative therapy for gastric cancer, clinical staging before treatment appears to be increasingly important for prognosis, yet there are no data on the subject for resectable gastric cancer patients. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the prognostic role of preoperative locoregional staging i...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Park SR,Kim MJ,Ryu KW,Lee JH,Lee JS,Nam BH,Choi IJ,Kim YW

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cetuximab, a monoclonal antibody targeting epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), has been proven to be efficient in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC); however, the therapeutic response is variable and markers predictive of response are urgently required. This study was conducted to determinate the predic...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Yen LC,Uen YH,Wu DC,Lu CY,Yu FJ,Wu IC,Lin SR,Wang JY

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the accuracy of touch imprint and frozen section analysis of sentinel nodes after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Intraoperative evaluation of the sentinel node can determine the need for axillary dissection at the time of initial operation and therefore spare the patient a seco...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Komenaka IK,Torabi R,Nair G,Jayaram L,Hsu CH,Bouton ME,Dave H,Hobohm D

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study evaluates the effects of mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) on anastomosis below the peritoneal verge and questions the influence of MBP on anastomotic leakage in combination with a diverting ileostomy in lower colorectal surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:In a previous large multicenter randomized ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Van't Sant HP,Weidema WF,Hop WC,Oostvogel HJ,Contant CM

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To delineate the role of T-helper 2 (Th2) cytokines in the induction of trauma induced myeloid suppressor cells (TIMSC) and the regulation of nitric oxide production. BACKGROUND:Trauma induces myeloid cells that express CD11b+/Gr1+ and arginase 1 and exhibit an immune suppressing activity. This article explo...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Munera V,Popovic PJ,Bryk J,Pribis J,Caba D,Matta BM,Zenati M,Ochoa JB

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Length of postoperative stay (LOS) has gained increasing attention as a potential indicator of surgical efficiency. Our objective was to examine the feasibility of assessing LOS at 182 hospitals to identify institutions with outlying performance. METHODS:Patients were identified who underwent colorectal sur...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cohen ME,Bilimoria KY,Ko CY,Richards K,Hall BL

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liver resection is performed for many types of malignancies. Few reports document actual long-term survival. METHODS:Long-term follow-up of a series of 548 liver resections performed between 1970 and 1992 was performed and is presented. RESULTS:All patients were followed for at least 15 years after surgery...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fortner JG,Fong Y

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the results of a vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneus (VRAM) flap after abdomino-perineal resection (APR) for anal cancer (AC). BACKGROUND DATA:APR is the only curative treatment for AC that recurs or persists after radiochemotherapy. To obtain a clear surgical margin, APR frequently includes a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lefevre JH,Parc Y,Kernéis S,Shields C,Touboul E,Chaouat M,Tiret E

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To summarize the current world position on laparoscopic liver surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Multiple series have reported on the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic liver surgery. Small and medium sized procedures have become commonplace in many centers, while major laparoscopic liver resections have been...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Buell JF,Cherqui D,Geller DA,O'Rourke N,Iannitti D,Dagher I,Koffron AJ,Thomas M,Gayet B,Han HS,Wakabayashi G,Belli G,Kaneko H,Ker CG,Scatton O,Laurent A,Abdalla EK,Chaudhury P,Dutson E,Gamblin C,D'Angelica M,Nag

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the evolution of visceral transplantation in the milieu of surgical technical modifications, new immunosuppressive protocols, and other management strategies. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:With the clinical feasibility of intestinal and multivisceral transplantation in 1990, multifaceted innovative tacti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Abu-Elmagd KM,Costa G,Bond GJ,Soltys K,Sindhi R,Wu T,Koritsky DA,Schuster B,Martin L,Cruz RJ,Murase N,Zeevi A,Irish W,Ayyash MO,Matarese L,Humar A,Mazariegos G

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) has demonstrated quality improvement in the VA and pilot study of 14 academic institutions. The objective was to show that American College of Surgeons (ACS)-NSQIP helps all enrolled hospitals. METHODS:ACS-NSQIP data was used to evaluate im...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hall BL,Hamilton BH,Richards K,Bilimoria KY,Cohen ME,Ko CY

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To understand whether racial disparities in surgery for lower-extremity arterial disease are minimized by high-quality providers, or instead, differential treatment of otherwise similar patients pervades all settings. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Black patients are substantially more likely than whites to undergo...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Regenbogen SE,Gawande AA,Lipsitz SR,Greenberg CC,Jha AK

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Segmental hepatectomy is appealing for several reasons including preservation of liver parenchyma, reduction of intraoperative blood loss, and blood replacement by dividing tissues along the anatomic planes. A simple technique guided by intraoperative ultrasound is described here using radio-frequency energy to create...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Curro G,Bartolotta M,Barbera A,Jiao L,Habib N,Navarra G

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the literature with regard to outcome of surgical management for hilar cholangiocarcinoma (Klatskin tumor). BACKGROUND:Hilar cholangiocarcinoma is a rare tumor with a poor prognosis. Surgical resection provides the only possibility for cure. Advances in hepatobiliary imaging and surgical strategies...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ito F,Cho CS,Rikkers LF,Weber SM

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The role of early endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP) remains controversial. Previous studies have included only a relatively small number of patients with predicted severe ABP. We investigated the clinical effects of early ERCP in these pati...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： van Santvoort HC,Besselink MG,de Vries AC,Boermeester MA,Fischer K,Bollen TL,Cirkel GA,Schaapherder AF,Nieuwenhuijs VB,van Goor H,Dejong CH,van Eijck CH,Witteman BJ,Weusten BL,van Laarhoven CJ,Wahab PJ,Tan AC,Schwartz M

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate potential impacts of restructuring general surgery training on colorectal (CR) surgery recruitment and expertise. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:In response to the American Surgical Association Blue Ribbon Committee report on surgical education (2004), the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Schmitz CC,Rothenberger DA,Trudel JL,Wolff BG

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A prospective consecutive study was planned to evaluate the postpancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) oral intake tolerance. The occurrence of delayed gastric emptying (DGE), as defined by the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS), and the amount of dietary intake were analyzed. The risk factors for ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Akizuki E,Kimura Y,Nobuoka T,Imamura M,Nagayama M,Sonoda T,Hirata K

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Initial excitement for Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) has been partly tempered by the reality that a NOTES procedure without laparoscopic or needleoscopic-assistance has not been performed by most groups. After safely performing laparoscopically-assisted transvaginal cholecystectom...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gumbs AA,Fowler D,Milone L,Evanko JC,Ude AO,Stevens P,Bessler M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess how thermal ablation of colorectal liver metastases affects the outgrowth of micrometastases in the transition zone (TZ) between ablated tissue and the unaffected reference zone (RZ) in 2 different murine models. BACKGROUND:Thermal destruction therapies of nonresectable co...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nijkamp MW,van der Bilt JD,de Bruijn MT,Molenaar IQ,Voest EE,van Diest PJ,Kranenburg O,Borel Rinkes IH

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the acute anti-inflammatory influence of epinephrine (EPI) extends to changes in heart rate variability (HRV) induced by the prototypical inflammatory stimulus, endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide [LPS]). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:HRV reflects fluctuating cardiac autonomic inputs and is acutely ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jan BU,Coyle SM,Oikawa LO,Lu SE,Calvano SE,Lehrer PM,Lowry SF

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess surgical aspects in the treatment of children with unilateral Wilms tumor based on data from the Cooperative Tumor Study SIOP 93-01 of the German Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Although multiple international study trials exist for the treatment of nephroblast...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fuchs J,Kienecker K,Furtwängler R,Warmann SW,Bürger D,Thürhoff JW,Hager J,Graf N

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Compare outcomes of non-emergent laparoscopic to open colon surgery. BACKGROUND:Laparoscopy has revolutionized much of gastrointestinal surgery. Colon and rectal surgery has seen drastic changes with many of the abdominal operations being performed laparoscopically. However, data comparing recovery and compl...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kennedy GD,Heise C,Rajamanickam V,Harms B,Foley EF

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cancer patients are at a relatively high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), and this has implications for surgical outcome. DATA SOURCE:English literature search including the keywords cancer, surgery and VTE was undertaken to review the risk, etiology, prevention and treatment of VTE in surgical oncology...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Behranwala KA,Williamson RC

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Hepp-Couinaud technique describes side-to-side HJ to the main left hepatic duct but a side-to-side approach is not consistently used when repairing other ducts. Compared with end-to-side repairs, side-to-side anastomoses require less dissection, theoretically preserving blood supply to the bile ducts, an...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Winslow ER,Fialkowski EA,Linehan DC,Hawkins WG,Picus DD,Strasberg SM

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether case managers affect patient evaluation/treatment/outcome and staffing requirements during Multiple Casualty Incidents (MCIs). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Multiple patient relocations during MCIs may contribute to chaos. One hospital changed its MCI patient relocation policy during a wave of M...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Einav S,Schecter WP,Matot I,Horn JK,Hersch M,Reissman P,Spira RM

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of preoperative transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for resectable large hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Resection of HCC is potentially curative, but local recurrence is very common. There is currently no effective neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy. METHODS:F...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Zhou WP,Lai EC,Li AJ,Fu SY,Zhou JP,Pan ZY,Lau WY,Wu MC

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess development of mucosal damage in the esophageal remnant in regard to the level of the esophagogastrostomy reconstruction either in a right chest or in a left neck position. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Esophagectomy with gastric interposition creates an in vivo human model of pathologic esophageal reflu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： D'Journo XB,Martin J,Rakovich G,Brigand C,Gaboury L,Ferraro P,Duranceau A

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA AND OBJECTIVE: Persistent pain affects everyday activities in 5% to 8% of patients after groin hernia repair. Because previous reports on the effect of neurectomy and/or mesh removal suffer from methodological problems we performed a detailed prospective trial of the effect of neurect...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Aasvang EK,Kehlet H

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to evaluate the short-term outcomes and long-term survival of laparoscopic rectal cancer resection at a single institution with 579 cases over a 15-year period. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The use of laparoscopic resection for colon cancer has been shown to be safe with comparable oncolo...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ng KH,Ng DC,Cheung HY,Wong JC,Yau KK,Chung CC,Li MK

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether imputed data can be used to produce unbiased hospital quality measures. BACKGROUND:Different methods for handling missing data may influence which hospitals are designated as quality outliers. METHODS:Monte-Carlo simulation study based on 63,020 patients with no missing data in 68 hospi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Glance LG,Osler TM,Mukamel DB,Meredith W,Dick AW

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimal immunosuppression (IS) is desirable in organ transplantation to reduce side effects and to promote the process of tolerance induction. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Between February 2000 and September 2004, 156 adults (>15 years old) receiving a primary liver graft were enrolled in a prospective, randomized,...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lerut J,Mathys J,Verbaandert C,Talpe S,Ciccarelli O,Lemaire J,Bonaccorsi-Riani E,Vanthuyne V,Hetsch N,Roggen F,Reyck CD,Goffette P,Latinne D,Orlando G,Rahier J,Sempoux C,Wallemacq P,Laterre PF,Gianello P

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We tested the hypothesis that the avoidance of preoperative fasting by hypocaloric nutrition attenuates protein catabolism after surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Prolonged fasting before major abdominal procedures has been demonstrated to accentuate the catabolic response to surgery. METHODS:Twenty-two pati...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Schricker T,Meterissian S,Lattermann R,Adegoke OA,Marliss EB,Mazza L,Eberhart L,Carli F,Nitschman E,Wykes L

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether an intervention with smoking cessation starting 4 weeks before general and orthopedic surgery would reduce the frequency of postoperative complications. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Complications are a major concern after elective surgery and smokers have an increased risk. There is insuffici...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lindström D,Sadr Azodi O,Wladis A,Tønnesen H,Linder S,Nåsell H,Ponzer S,Adami J

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of thrombopoietin on liver regeneration after hepatectomy and antifibrosis under conditions of liver cirrhosis in rats. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:We revealed that platelets induced by thrombopoietin administration promote liver regeneration after hepatectomy in the normal liver. METHODS...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Murata S,Hashimoto I,Nakano Y,Myronovych A,Watanabe M,Ohkohchi N

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recent data from Iraq supporting early aggressive use of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) in a 1:1 ratio to packed red blood cells (PRBCs) has led many civilian trauma centers to adopt this resource intensive strategy. METHODS:Prospective data were collected on 806 consecutive trauma patients admitted to the inten...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Scalea TM,Bochicchio KM,Lumpkins K,Hess JR,Dutton R,Pyle A,Bochicchio GV

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00