Annals of surgery
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The aim of this study was to use the concept of benchmarking to establish robust and standardized outcome references after the procedure ALPPS (Associating Liver Partition and Portal Vein Ligation for Staged hepatectomy). ⋯ This benchmark analysis sets key reference values for ALPPS, indicating similar outcome as other types of major hepatectomies. Benchmark cutoffs offer valid tools not only for comparisons with other procedures, but also to assess higher risk groups of patients or different indications than colorectal metastases.
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The aim of this study was to assess safety and efficacy of pancreatic duct occlusion (PDO) with neoprene-based glue in selected patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) at high risk of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF). ⋯ PDO with neoprene-based glue is a safe technique that equalizes early outcome of selected patients at high risk of POPF to those at low risk undergoing PJA. Neoprene-based PDO, however, triples the risk of diabetes at 1 and 3 years.
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Comparative Study
A National Cohort Study Evaluating the Association Between Short-term Outcomes and Long-term Survival After Esophageal and Gastric Cancer Surgery.
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between short-term outcome indicators and long-term survival after esophagogastric resections. ⋯ This study showed that the short-term outcome indicator textbook outcome is associated with long-term overall survival and therefore may accentuate the importance of using these indicators in clinical audits.
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The aim of this study was to investigate variation in the frequency of resections for colorectal cancer liver metastases across the English NHS. ⋯ This study presents the largest reported population-based analysis of liver resection rates in colorectal cancer patients. Significant variation has been observed in patient and hospital characteristics and the likelihood of patients receiving a liver resection, with the data showing that proximity to a liver resection service is as important a factor as deprivation.
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The aim of this study was to assess the effect of cancer-related genes and their mutations analyzed by next-generation sequencing (NGS) on the oncological outcome after resection of colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). ⋯ In conclusion, mutations of the SMAD family revealed a strong prognostic effect after surgery for CRLM. Integration of alterations of the SMAD family as well as the RAS/RAF pathway resulted in a new, still simple but highly prognostic score.