abstract：:This study addresses the use of decision analysis and Markov models to make contemplated decisions for surgical problems. Decision analysis and decision modeling in surgical research are increasing, but many surgeons are unfamiliar with the techniques and are skeptical of the results. The goal of this review is to fam...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hogendoorn W,Moll FL,Sumpio BE,Hunink MG

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of adjuvant chemoradiation in esophageal cancer has been underestimated in the literature. This study was undertaken to determine whether adjuvant chemoradiation improves survival compared with surgery alone. METHODS:Data of 1095 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients, including 679 in ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hwang JY,Chen HS,Hsu PK,Chao YK,Wang BY,Huang CS,Liu CC,Wu SC

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether weekday of surgery influences long-term survival in esophageal cancer. BACKGROUND:Increased 30-day mortality rates have been reported in patients undergoing elective surgery later compared with earlier in the week. METHODS:This population-based cohort study included 98% of all esophageal c...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lagergren J,Mattsson F,Lagergren P

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the randomized clinical trial was to compare the 2 years of clinical outcomes of a lightweight (Ultrapro) vs a heavyweight (Prolene) mesh for laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair. BACKGROUND:Lightweight meshes reduce postoperative pain and stiffness in open anterior ingu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Burgmans JP,Voorbrood CE,Simmermacher RK,Schouten N,Smakman N,Clevers G,Davids PH,Verleisdonk EM,Hamaker ME,Lange JF,van Dalen T

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of debriefing and feedback on intraoperative nontechnical performance as an instructional strategy in surgical training. BACKGROUND:Regulatory authorities for accreditation in North America have included nontechnical skills such as communication and teamwork in the competencies ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dedy NJ,Fecso AB,Szasz P,Bonrath EM,Grantcharov TP

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retroperitoneal sarcomas (RPS) are rare tumors composed of several well defined histologic subtypes. The aim of this study was to analyze patterns of recurrence and treatment variations in a large population of patients, treated at reference centers. METHODS:All consecutive patients with primary RPS treated...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gronchi A,Strauss DC,Miceli R,Bonvalot S,Swallow CJ,Hohenberger P,Van Coevorden F,Rutkowski P,Callegaro D,Hayes AJ,Honoré C,Fairweather M,Cannell A,Jakob J,Haas RL,Szacht M,Fiore M,Casali PG,Pollock RE,Raut CP

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of health insurance expansion on racial disparities in severity of peripheral arterial disease. BACKGROUND:Lack of insurance and non-white race are associated with increased severity, increased amputation rates, and decreased revascularization rates in patients with peripheral artery d...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Loehrer AP,Hawkins AT,Auchincloss HG,Song Z,Hutter MM,Patel VI

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:This population-based study evaluates the association between hospital volume and CRM (circumferential resection margin) involvement, adjusted for other confounders, in rectal cancer surgery. A low hospital volume (<20 cases/year) was independently associated with a higher risk of CRM involvement (odds ratio...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gietelink L,Henneman D,van Leersum NJ,de Noo M,Manusama E,Tanis PJ,Tollenaar RA,Wouters MW,Dutch Surgical Colorectal Cancer Audit Group.

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define the natural history of, and treatment strategy for, blunt traumatic internal carotid artery (ICA) pseudoaneurysms. BACKGROUND:The natural history and management of traumatic ICA pseudoaneurysms is controversial. METHODS:We retrospectively identified all traumatic ICA pseudoaneurysms diagnosed on h...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Morton RP,Levitt MR,Emerson S,Ghodke BV,Hallam DK,Sekhar LN,Kim LJ,Chesnut RM

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether glutamine (GLN)-supplemented parenteral nutrition (PN) improves clinical outcomes in surgical intensive care unit (SICU) patients. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:GLN requirements may increase with critical illness. GLN-supplemented PN may improve clinical outcomes in SICU patients. METHODS:A p...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ziegler TR,May AK,Hebbar G,Easley KA,Griffith DP,Dave N,Collier BR,Cotsonis GA,Hao L,Leong T,Manatunga AK,Rosenberg ES,Jones DP,Martin GS,Jensen GL,Sax HC,Kudsk KA,Galloway JR,Blumberg HM,Evans ME,Wischmeyer PE

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the effects of intraoperative goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) with conventional fluid therapy, and determine whether there was a difference in outcome between studies that did and did not use Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols. METHODS:Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rollins KE,Lobo DN

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prognostic significance of histologic type/subtype in a large series of patients with primary resected retroperitoneal sarcoma. BACKGROUND:The histologic diversity and rarity of retroperitoneal sarcoma has hampered the ability to predict patient outcome. METHODS:From a single-institution, p...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tan MC,Brennan MF,Kuk D,Agaram NP,Antonescu CR,Qin LX,Moraco N,Crago AM,Singer S

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess pancreatic fistula rate and secondary endpoints after pancreatogastrostomy (PG) versus pancreatojejunostomy (PJ) for reconstruction in pancreatoduodenectomy in the setting of a multicenter randomized controlled trial. BACKGROUND:PJ and PG are established methods for reconstruction in pancreatoduod...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Keck T,Wellner UF,Bahra M,Klein F,Sick O,Niedergethmann M,Wilhelm TJ,Farkas SA,Börner T,Bruns C,Kleespies A,Kleeff J,Mihaljevic AL,Uhl W,Chromik A,Fendrich V,Heeger K,Padberg W,Hecker A,Neumann UP,Junge K,Kalff

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine the fate of patients who attempted to donate organs after circulatory death (DCD) using a standardized DCD protocol. BACKGROUND:Successful donation is not always possible after attempted DCD. METHODS:Data were collected for all DCD donors between 1/2011 and 9/201...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Scalea JR,Redfield RR,Rizzari MD,Bennett R,Anderson ME,Anderson JE,Kaufman DB,Sollinger HW,Fernandez LA,D'Alessandro AM,Mezrich J

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between metformin and survival of gastric cancer (GC) patients. BACKGROUND:Metformin has recently received attention as a potential anticancer treatment. However, no study has shown the survival benefit of metformin for GC patients. METHODS:A total of 19...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lee CK,Jung M,Jung I,Heo SJ,Jeong YH,An JY,Kim HI,Cheong JH,Hyung WJ,Noh SH,Kim HS,Rha SY,Chung HC

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:An analysis of the injuries and treatment of the first 100 patients from the Syrian civil war was conducted to monitor quality of care and outcome. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:As reports of the collapse of health care systems in regions within Syria reach the media, patients find themselves crossing the border i...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Biswas S,Waksman I,Baron S,Fuchs D,Rechnitzer H,Dally N,Kassis S,Hadary A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reframing healthcare delivery in terms of the principles of complex adaptive systems has practical implications for addressing the challenges in improving surgical care. In an Integrated Practice Unit (IPU) - such as a surgical service line, a surgical in-patient floor, or an acute care unit - a diverse group of careg...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dillon PW

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retrospective single-center studies have shown that diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) is promising for identification of patients with rectal cancer with a complete tumor response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT), using certain volumetric thresholds. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to v...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lambregts DM,Rao SX,Sassen S,Martens MH,Heijnen LA,Buijsen J,Sosef M,Beets GL,Vliegen RA,Beets-Tan RG

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Surgery for pediatric idiopathic constipation (IC) is undertaken after failure of bowel management programs. Decisions are influenced by rectal biopsy, transit studies, megacolon/megarectum, degree of soiling/incontinence, and anorectal manometry profile(s). A systematic review of ALL published studies critic...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Siminas S,Losty PD

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the outcome of pediatric living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) regarding portal vein (PV) reconstruction, ABO compatibility, and impact of maternal donation on graft acceptance. BACKGROUND:LDLT and ABO-mismatched transplantation constitute feasible options to alleviate organ shortage in chil...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gurevich M,Guy-Viterbo V,Janssen M,Stephenne X,Smets F,Sokal E,Lefebvre C,Balligand JL,Pirotte T,Veyckemans F,Clapuyt P,Menten R,Dumitriu D,Danse E,Annet L,Clety SC,Detaille T,Latinne D,Sempoux C,Laterre PF,de Mag

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND BACKGROUND:Our objective was to determine the fetal in vivo microRNA signature in hypoplastic lungs of human fetuses with severe isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and changes in tracheal and amniotic fluid of fetuses undergoing fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) to reverse sever...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pereira-Terra P,Deprest JA,Kholdebarin R,Khoshgoo N,DeKoninck P,Munck AA,Wang J,Zhu F,Rottier RJ,Iwasiow BM,Correia-Pinto J,Tibboel D,Post M,Keijzer R

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Currently single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy (SIL-A) has become an option for treating appendicitis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of SIL-A compared with conventional laparoscopic appendectomy (CL-A) on a large experimental cohort. BACKGROUND:Several studies had repo...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kim JH,Kim HY,Park SK,Lee JS,Heo DS,Park SW,Lee YS

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the cost-effectiveness of enhanced recovery pathways (ERPs) versus conventional care for patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. BACKGROUND:ERPs for colorectal surgery are clinically effective, but their cost-effectiveness is unknown. METHODS:A multi-institutional prospective cohort co...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lee L,Mata J,Ghitulescu GA,Boutros M,Charlebois P,Stein B,Liberman AS,Fried GM,Morin N,Carli F,Latimer E,Feldman LS

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine pathologic features associated with recurrence and survival in patients with lymph node-negative gastric adenocarcinoma. STUDY DESIGN:Multi-institutional retrospective analysis. BACKGROUND:Lymph node status is among the most important predictors of recurrence after gastrectomy for gastric aden...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jin LX,Moses LE,Squires MH 3rd,Poultsides GA,Votanopoulos K,Weber SM,Bloomston M,Pawlik TM,Hawkins WG,Linehan DC,Strasberg SM,Schmidt C,Worhunsky DJ,Acher AW,Cardona K,Cho CS,Kooby DA,Levine E,Winslow ER,Saunders ND

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the association between race/ethnicity and perioperative outcomes in individuals undergoing major oncologic and nononcologic surgical procedures in the United States. BACKGROUND:Prior work has shown that there are significant racial/ethnic disparities in perioperative outcomes after several type...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ravi P,Sood A,Schmid M,Abdollah F,Sammon JD,Sun M,Klett DE,Varda B,Peabody JO,Menon M,Kibel AS,Nguyen PL,Trinh QD

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present trial was to ascertain whether laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LCC) can prevent recurrent attacks of idiopathic acute pancreatitis (IAP). SUMMARY:Up to 50% to 75% of IAP may be due to microlithiasis, which is undetectable by conventional imaging methods. METHODS:This randomized, prospec...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Räty S,Pulkkinen J,Nordback I,Sand J,Victorzon M,Grönroos J,Helminen H,Kuusanmäki P,Nordström P,Paajanen H

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The current pathological lymph node (pN) staging is based on the number of positive lymph nodes but does not take into consideration characteristics of the involved lymph nodes itself. The current study aims to examine the prognostic value of extracapsular lymph node involvement (EC-LNI) and intracapsular lym...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nafteux PR,Lerut AM,Moons J,Hölscher AH,Bollschweiler E,van Berge Henegouwen MI,Lagarde SM,van Lanschot JJ,Messager M,Mariette C,D'Journo XB,Thomas PA,De Leyn PR

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the influence of patient depression (and anxiety) on postoperative outcome and surgeons' consideration of it. BACKGROUND:Patients' mental state influences the course of nonpsychiatric diseases. Evidence in the surgical setting comes mainly from cardiac-surgery patients and no predictive-model o...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Orri M,Boleslawski E,Regimbeau JM,Barry C,Hassler C,Gregoire E,Bachellier P,Scatton O,Mabrut JY,Adham M,Vibert E,Revah-Levy A,Farges O

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our objective was to analyze factors predicting outcomes after a total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation (TP-IAT). BACKGROUND:Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is increasingly treated by a TP-IAT. Postoperative outcomes are generally favorable, but a minority of patients fare poorly. METHODS:In our singl...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chinnakotla S,Beilman GJ,Dunn TB,Bellin MD,Freeman ML,Radosevich DM,Arain M,Amateau SK,Mallery JS,Schwarzenberg SJ,Clavel A,Wilhelm J,Robertson RP,Berry L,Cook M,Hering BJ,Sutherland DE,Pruett TL

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) after mastectomy for cancer has increased in recent years, yet long-term, modality-specific comparative data are lacking. We performed this study to compare short- and long-term outcomes after expander, autologous (AT), and direct-to-implant (DI) breast reconstruction. ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fischer JP,Fox JP,Nelson JA,Kovach SJ,Serletti JM

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To clarify whether bowel preparation use or its individual components [mechanical bowel preparation (MBP)/oral antibiotics] impact specific outcomes after colorectal surgery. METHODS:National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-targeted colectomy data initiated in 2012 capture information on the use/type o...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kiran RP,Murray AC,Chiuzan C,Estrada D,Forde K

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to examine the ability of Focused Assessment Using Sonography for Trauma (FAST) to discriminate between survivors and nonsurvivors undergoing resuscitative thoracotomy (RT). BACKGROUND:RT is a high-risk, low-salvage procedure performed in arresting trauma patients with poorly ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Inaba K,Chouliaras K,Zakaluzny S,Swadron S,Mailhot T,Seif D,Teixeira P,Sivrikoz E,Ives C,Barmparas G,Koronakis N,Demetriades D

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the association between preoperative bowel preparation and 30-day outcomes after elective colorectal resection. METHODS:Patients from the 2012 Colectomy-Targeted American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) database who underwent elective colorectal rese...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Scarborough JE,Mantyh CR,Sun Z,Migaly J

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Physician Fee Schedule confers higher value for physician work in procedure and test codes than in Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes. BACKGROUND:Medicare Payment Advisory Commission previously demonstrated that time for medical serv...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kerber KA,Raphaelson M,Barkley GL,Burke JF

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the financial impact of quality improvement using Medicare payment data. BACKGROUND:Demonstrating a business case for quality improvement--that is, that fewer complications translates into lower costs--is essential to justify investment in quality improvement. Prior research is limited to cross-se...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Scally CP,Thumma JR,Birkmeyer JD,Dimick JB

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of our study was to determine if differences in outcomes at treating facilities can help explain these age-based racial disparities in survival after trauma. BACKGROUND:It has been previously demonstrated that racial disparities in survival after trauma are dependent on age. For patients younge...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hicks CW,Hashmi ZG,Hui X,Velopulos C,Efron DT,Schneider EB,Cooper L,Haut ER,Cornwell EE 3rd,Haider AH

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical coding is the translation of clinical activity into a coded language. Coded data drive hospital reimbursement and are used for audit and research, and benchmarking and outcomes management purposes. METHODS:We undertook a 2-center audit of coding accuracy across surgery. Clinician-auditor multidisci...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nouraei SA,Hudovsky A,Frampton AE,Mufti U,White NB,Wathen CG,Sandhu GS,Darzi A

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the use of coffee, caffeinated drinks, and caffeine tablets for pharmacological cognitive enhancement (CE) among surgeons. BACKGROUND:Surgeons have demanding workloads, and the resulting fatigue and concentration deficits can lead to medical errors. Some surgeons use substances that promote wa...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Franke AG,Bagusat C,McFarlane C,Tassone-Steiger T,Kneist W,Lieb K

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) on organ protection after hemorrhagic shock/resuscitation (S/R) in a murine model. BACKGROUND:Ischemia/reperfusion resulting from S/R contributes to multiple organ dysfunction in trauma patients. We hypothesized that RIC before shock (remote isch...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Leung CH,Caldarone CA,Wang F,Venkateswaran S,Ailenberg M,Vadasz B,Wen XY,Rotstein OD

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The primary objective was to compare overall survival (OS) in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) with nonresectable liver-only metastases treated by liver transplantation or chemotherapy. BACKGROUND:CRC is the third most common cancer worldwide. About 50% of patients will develop metastatic disease primar...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dueland S,Guren TK,Hagness M,Glimelius B,Line PD,Pfeiffer P,Foss A,Tveit KM

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00