Annals of surgery
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Assessment of Technical Skills in Axillary Lymph Node Dissection.
A simulator to enable safe practice and assessment of ALND has been designed, and face, content and construct validity has been investigated. ⋯ Video-based analysis demonstrates construct validity for ALND assessment. Given reduced ALND exposure, this simulation is a useful adjunct for both technical skills training and formative Deanery or Faculty administered assessments.
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Chemoradiotherapy followed by Active Surveillance Versus Standard Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis.
To compare overall survival of patients with a cCR undergoing active surveillance versus standard esophagectomy. ⋯ Overall survival was comparable in patients with cCR after chemoradiotherapy undergoing active surveillance or standard esophagectomy. Diagnostic follow-up is mandatory in active surveillance and postponed esophagectomy should be offered to operable patients in case of locoregional recurrence.