Annals of surgery
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The primary aim of this study was to describe the service model of one-session management, with a limited role for preoperative endoscopic clearance. The secondary aim was to review the outcomes and long term follow up in comparison to available studies on LCBDE. ⋯ One stage LCBDE is a safe and cost-effective treatment where the expertise and equipment are available. Endoscopic treatment has a role for specific indications but remains the first-line treatment in most units. This study demonstrates that establishing specialist services through training and logistic support can optimize the outcomes of managing common bile duct stones.
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Multicenter Study
Clinical Outcomes after Total Pancreatectomy: A Prospective Multicenter Pan-European Snapshot Study.
To assess outcomes among patients undergoing total pancreatectomy (TP) including predictors for complications and in-hospital mortality. ⋯ This pan-European prospective snapshot study found a 5% inhospital mortality after TP. The identified predictors for mortality, including low-volume centers, age, and increased blood loss, may be used to improve outcomes.
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This study investigated the patterns, predictors, and survival of recurrent disease following esophageal cancer surgery. ⋯ This study provides important prognostic information assisting in the surveillance and counseling of patients after curatively intended esophageal cancer surgery. Nearly half the patients developed recurrent disease, with limited prospects of survival. The risk of recurrence was higher in patients with a higher tumor stage, nonradical resection and positive lymph node harvest.
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The aim of this study was to reappraise the optimal number of examined lymph nodes (ELNs) in pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). ⋯ Examining at least 28 LN in PD for PDAC ensures optimal staging through improved detection of N2/stage III disease. This may have relevant implications for benchmarking processes and quality implementation.
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To compare the performances of MRE and TE for predicting severe complications after HR in patients with HCC. ⋯ MRE better predicted severe postoperative complications than TE in HCC patients who underwent HR. LSM by MRE was independently associated with high CCI after HR.