The British journal of surgery
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Women with thoracic aortic aneurysms within the arch or descending thoracic aorta have poorer survival than men. Sex differences in relative thoracic aortic aneurysm size may account for some of the discrepancy. The aim of this study was to explore whether basing clinical management on aneurysm size index (maximum aneurysm diameter/body surface area) rather than aneurysm size can restore equality of survival by sex. ⋯ Guidelines for referral to specialist services should consider including aneurysm size index rather than diameter to reduce inequity due to patient sex.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Laparoscopic versus open right hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases after portal vein embolization: international multicentre study.
Laparoscopic liver surgery is increasingly used for more challenging procedures. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and oncological safety of laparoscopic right hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases after portal vein embolization. ⋯ The advantages of a laparoscopic over an open approach for (extended) right hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases after portal vein embolization are limited.