World journal of gastroenterology : WJG
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2014
Review Meta AnalysisEffects of laparoscopic cholecystectomy on lung function: a systematic review.
To present and integrate findings of studies investigating the effects of laparoscopic cholecystectomy on various aspects of lung function. ⋯ Laparoscopic cholecystectomy seems to be associated with less postoperative derangement of lung function compared to the open procedure.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2014
Multicenter StudyEndoscopic non-technical skills team training: the next step in quality assurance of endoscopy training.
To investigate whether novel, non-technical skills training for Bowel Cancer Screening (BCS) endoscopy teams enhanced patient safety knowledge and attitudes. ⋯ A novel comprehensive training package addressing patient safety, non-technical skills and adverse event analysis was successful in improving multi-disciplinary teams' knowledge and safety attitudes.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2014
Introducing an enhanced recovery after surgery program in colorectal surgery: a single center experience.
To study the implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program at a large University Hospital from "pilot study" to "standard of care". ⋯ Our results confirm that introduction of an ERAS protocol for colorectal surgery allows quicker postoperative recovery and shortens the length of stay compared to historical series.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2014
Prognostic factors for survival after transarterial chemoembolization combined with microwave ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma.
To analyze prognostic factors for survival after transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) combined with microwave ablation (MWA) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ⋯ Superior performance status, MWA treatment and targeted drug were favorable factors, and large HCC, PVTT and advanced BCLC stage were risk factors for survival after TACE-MWA for HCC.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2014
Comparative StudyPancreaticoduodenectomy with vascular reconstruction for adenocarcinoma of the pancreas with borderline resectability.
To analyze whether pancreaticoduodenectomy with simultaneous resection of tumor-involved vessels is a safe approach with acceptable patient survival. ⋯ The short-term and survival outcomes with simultaneous resection were not compromised when compared with that of standard pancreaticoduodenectomy.