The British journal of surgery
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Early outcomes from the Minimally Invasive Right Colectomy Anastomosis study (MIRCAST).
The impact of method of anastomosis and minimally invasive surgical technique on surgical and clinical outcomes after right hemicolectomy is uncertain. The aim of the MIRCAST study was to compare intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomosis (ICA and ECA respectively), each using either a laparoscopic approach or robot-assisted surgery during right hemicolectomies for benign or malignant tumours. ⋯ No difference in the composite outcome of surgical wound infections and severe postoperative complications was found between intracorporeal versus extracorporeal anastomosis or laparoscopy versus robot-assisted surgery.
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The liver performs important functions that are essential for life. If the liver fails, patients will die unless they receive a new liver from a donor (transplant). Unfortunately, there are not enough livers for everyone and some patients die while waiting for a suitable organ. This article describes a novel technique that allows resuscitation and testing of a potential donor liver so that more patients can safely receive a transplant.