Annals of surgery
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To determine if sleeve gastrectomy has weight-independent benefits on diabetes outcomes. ⋯ Despite similar preoperative characteristics and postoperative weight loss, LSG patients experienced significantly higher rates of medication discontinuation for diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia than LAGB. These results suggest that LSG may have weight-independent effects on metabolic disease and should be considered in the treatment of diabetes, regardless of perceived weight loss outcomes.
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We evaluated the morbidity and mortality after anatomical hepatectomy with the Glissonean pedicle approach, and long-term outcomes in relation to the morbidity in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ⋯ Anatomical hepatectomy with the Glissonean pedicle approach was achieved safely in patients with HCC. For more safety and longer survival, blood loss, bile leakage, and morbidity should be reduced. Longterm outcomes after anatomical hepatectomy with the Glissonean pedicle approach in patients with HCC have been improved over 30 years with gradually less mortality and morbidity due to decreases in blood loss >2 L and bile leakage.
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This systematic review aims to examine the use of standard-setting methods in the context of simulation-based training of surgical procedures. ⋯ Surgical education is shifting toward competency-based education, and simulation-based training is increasingly used for acquiring skills and assessment. Most studies consider and describe how standard settings are established using more or less structured methods but for current and future educational programs, a critical approach is needed so that the learners receive a fair, valid, and reliable assessment.
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To describe the pooled learning curves of Ivor Lewis totally minimally invasive esophagectomy (TMIE) in hospitals stratified by predefined hospital- and surgeon-related factors. ⋯ More efficient learning was observed in centers with higher annual volume. Visiting an expert clinic, completing a fellowship, or implementation under a proctor's supervision were not associated with more efficient learning.