The British journal of surgery
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Liver resection for intermediate (Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage B) hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains controversial. This study attempted to demonstrate the effectiveness of preresection transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) as a selection criterion for BCLC-B HCC. ⋯ mRECIST may represent selection criterion for intermediate HCC for surgical treatment.
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Completeness of excision is the most important factor influencing local recurrence after breast-conserving surgery (BCS). The aim of this case-control study was to determine factors influencing incomplete excision in patients undergoing BCS. ⋯ Underestimation of tumour size by current imaging techniques is a major factor associated with incomplete excision in women undergoing BCS.
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Mortality from laparoscopic antireflux surgery in a nationwide cohort of the working-age population.
Both medication and surgery are effective treatments for severe gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Postoperative risks have contributed to decreased use of antireflux surgery. The aim of this study was to assess short-term mortality following primary laparoscopic fundoplication. ⋯ This population-based study revealed very low mortality and reoperation rates following primary laparoscopic fundoplication in the working-age population. The findings may influence clinical decision-making in the treatment of severe GORD.