Annals of surgery
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Observational Study
Low Titer Group O Whole Blood In Injured Children Requiring Massive Transfusion.
The aim of this study was to assess the survival impact of low-titer group O whole blood (LTOWB) in injured pediatric patients who require massive transfusion. ⋯ Administration of LTOWB during the hemostatic resuscitation of injured children requiring massive transfusion was independently associated with improved 72-hour and 28-day survival.
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Multicenter Study
Defining Global Benchmarks for Laparoscopic Liver Resections: An International Multicenter Study.
To establish global benchmark outcomes indicators after laparoscopic liver resections (L-LR). ⋯ This study established the first global benchmark outcomes for L-LR in a large-scale international patient cohort. It provides an up-to-date reference regarding the "best achievable" results for L-LR for which centers adopting L-LR can use as a comparison to enable an objective assessment of performance gaps and learning curves.
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Multicenter Study
A Nationwide Prospective Clinical Trial on Active Surveillance in Patients with Non-Intra-Abdominal Desmoid-Type Fibromatosis: The GRAFITI Trial.
To assess tumor behavior and the efficacy of active surveillance (AS) in patients with desmoid-type fibromatosis (DTF). ⋯ The majority DTF patients undergoing AS do not need an active treatment and experience stable or regressive disease, even after initial progression. Knowledge about the natural behavior of DTF will help to tailor the follow-up schedule to the individual patient.
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Multicenter Study
The Effect of a Liver Transplant Program on the Outcomes of Resectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Nationwide Multicenter Analysis.
To evaluate the effect of a liver transplantation (LT) program on the outcomes of resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ⋯ This study showed that the presence of a LT program was associated with decreased PHLF rates and an increased probability to receive SLT in case of recurrence.
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Multicenter Study
Minimally Invasive or Open Esophagectomy for Treatment of Resectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma? Answer from a Real-World Multicenter Study.
To evaluate the long-term and short-term outcomes of MIE compared with OE in localized ESCC patients in real-world settings. ⋯ MIE can be performed safely with OS comparable to OE for patients with localized ESCC, indicating MIE may be recommended as the primary surgical approach for resectable ESCC in health facilities with requisite technical capacity.