The British journal of surgery
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As more therapeutic options for pancreatic cancer are becoming available, there is a need to improve outcome prediction to support shared decision-making. A systematic evaluation of prediction models in resectable pancreatic cancer is lacking. ⋯ Although a large number of prediction models for resectable pancreatic cancer have been reported, most are at high risk of bias and have not been validated externally. This overview of prognostic factors provided practical recommendations that could help in designing easily applicable prediction models to support shared decision-making.
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As more therapeutic options for pancreatic cancer are becoming available, there is a need to improve outcome prediction to support shared decision-making. A systematic evaluation of prediction models in resectable pancreatic cancer is lacking. ⋯ Although a large number of prediction models for resectable pancreatic cancer have been reported, most are at high risk of bias and have not been validated externally. This overview of prognostic factors provided practical recommendations that could help in designing easily applicable prediction models to support shared decision-making.
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Review Comparative Study
The diminishing role of surgery for acute diverticulitis.
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Review Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis of the influence of lifestyle changes for preoperative weight loss on surgical outcomes.
The aim was to investigate whether preoperative weight loss results in improved clinical outcomes in surgical patients with clinically significant obesity. ⋯ This limited preoperative weight loss has advantages but may not alter the postoperative morbidity or mortality risk.
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Review Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis of the influence of lifestyle changes for preoperative weight loss on surgical outcomes.
The aim was to investigate whether preoperative weight loss results in improved clinical outcomes in surgical patients with clinically significant obesity. ⋯ This limited preoperative weight loss has advantages but may not alter the postoperative morbidity or mortality risk.