The British journal of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Systematic review and meta-analysis comparing three techniques for pancreatic remnant closure following distal pancreatectomy.
Established closure techniques for the pancreatic remnant after distal pancreatectomy include stapler, suture and anastomotic closure. However, controversy remains regarding the ideal technique; therefore, the aim of this study was to compare closure techniques and risk of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF). ⋯ The use of stapler closure or anastomotic closure for the pancreatic remnant after distal pancreatectomy significantly reduces POPF rates compared with suture closure. The combination of stapler and suture closure shows superiority over suture closure alone.
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Multicenter Study
Multicentre analysis of long-term outcome after surgical resection for gastric cancer liver metastases.
The efficacy of surgical resection for gastric cancer liver metastases (GCLMs) is currently debated. Hitherto, no large-scale clinical studies have been conducted. ⋯ Clinically resectable GCLM is rare, but strict and careful patient selection can lead to long-term survival following R0 surgical resection.