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81 Induction immunosuppression in liver transplantation: a review Transplant International, May 13, 2013    Review Article

82 Analysis of the Efficacy of Portal Vein Embolization for Patients with Extensive Liver Malignancy and Very Low Future Liver Remnant Volume, Including a Comparison with the Associating Liver Partition with Portal Vein Ligation for Staged Hepatectomy Approach Journal of the American College of Surgeons, May 10, 2013    Clinical Article

83 Comparison of resection and transarterial chemoembolisation in the treatment of advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma - A single-center experience European Journal of Surgical Oncology, May 10, 2013    Clinical Article

84 Novel antireflux covered metal stent for recurrent occlusion of biliary metal stents: A pilot study Digestive Endoscopy, May 10, 2013    Clinical Article

85 Estimation and comparison of cumulative incidences of biliary self-expandable metallic stent dysfunction accounting for competing risks Digestive Endoscopy, May 10, 2013    Clinical Article

86 Pancreatic Arteriovenous Malformation Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, May 10, 2013    Clinical Article

87 De novo hepatitis B infection from HBcAb positive donors in pediatric living donor liver transplantation Journal of Digestive Diseases, May 10, 2013    Review Article

88 A modified technique of end-to-End pancreaticojejunostomy with transpancreatic interlocking mattress sutures Journal of Surgical Oncology, May 9, 2013    Clinical Article

89 Patients get more long-term benefit from central pancreatectomy than distal resection: A meta-analysis European Journal of Surgical Oncology, May 9, 2013    Clinical Article

90 Carcinoma of the gallbladder: Patterns of presentation, prognostic factors and survival rate. An 11-year single centre experience European Journal of Surgical Oncology, May 9, 2013    Review Article

91 Follow-up after curative surgery for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Asymptomatic recurrence is associated with improved survival European Journal of Surgical Oncology, May 9, 2013    Clinical Article

92 Effects of Immunosuppression and Liver Transplantation on Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Patients With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology , May 9, 2013    Review Article

93 Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease following liver transplantation Hepatology International, May 9, 2013    Clinical Article

94 A comparison between intraductal papillary neoplasms of the biliary tract (BT-IPMNs) and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas (P-IPMNs) reveals distinct clinical manifestations and outcomes European Journal of Surgical Oncology, May 9, 2013    Clinical Article

95 Fast-track surgery improves postoperative recovery in patients undergoing partial hepatectomy for primary liver cancer: A prospective randomized controlled trial European Journal of Surgical Oncology, May 9, 2013    Clinical Article

96 Role of Integrin αvβ6 in the Pathogenesis of Ischemia-Related Biliary Fibrosis After Liver Transplantation Transplantation, May 9, 2013    Review Article

97 Chronic Kidney Disease After Liver Transplantation: Pretransplantation Risk Factors and Predictors During Follow-Up Transplantation, May 9, 2013    Review Article

98 De Novo Malignancies After Adult-to-Adult Living-Donor Liver Transplantation With a Malignancy Surveillance Program: Comparison With a Japanese Population-Based Study Transplantation, May 9, 2013    Review Article

99 Recent advances in endoscopic management of difficult bile duct stones Digestive Endoscopy, May 9, 2013    Review Article

100 Evolution of Image-Guided Liver Surgery: Transition from Open to Laparoscopic Procedures Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, May 8, 2013    Clinical Article

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Clinical Pearls in Surgery

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Epidural anesthesia reduces post-CABG pain

As published in the Journal of Cardiac Surgery, thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA) plus general anesthesia (GA) is superior to GA alone in managing post-operative CABG pain. Forty patients undergoing elective CABG were randomized to receive TEA (0.25% bipivacaine [10-20 mg/h]) intra-operatively and for 24 h post-operatively plus GA or GA alone. Post-operative pain at rest and with coughing was significantly less for up to 1 month post-operatively in the TEA + GA group compared to the GA alone group. Furthermore, analgesic use, mechanical ventilation time, ICU stay time, and hospital stay time were reduced in the TEA + GA group compared to the GA alone group.

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NT-proBNP predicts outcome following emergent surgery

As published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia, measurement of N-terminal pro B-type natruiretic peptide (NT-proBNP) pre- and post-operatively predicts outcome in patients > 50 years of age (n=297) undergoing emergent non-cardiac surgery. A pre-operative NT-proBNP > 725 pg/ml was associated with a 4.8-fold RR of non-fatal MI, acute heart failure, or death between surgery and the 3-year post-operative follow up. Similarly, a post-operative NT-proBNP > 1600 pg/ml was associated with a 4.0-fold RR of non-fatal MI, acute heart failure, or death between surgery and the 3-year post-operative follow up. A pre-operative NT-proBNP > 1740 pg/ml was associated with a 6.9 RR for major adverse cardiac events during the post-operative hospital stay.

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Increased risk of skin cancer in RCC treated with multikinase inhibitors

As published in Dermatologic Surgery, RCC patients (n=69) treated with multikinase inhibitors are at increased risk for squamous cell carcinomas and basal cell carcinomas. After a median treatment of 13.5 months, 13.5% and 6.3% of patients treated with sorafenib and sunitinib developed skin cancer, respectively.

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Most Popular Surgery Articles

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1 Intraoperative Management and Repair of Bile Duct Injuries Sustained during 10,123 Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies in a High-Volume Referral Center Journal of the American College of Surgeons, March 25, 2013

2 A nationwide examination of outcomes of percutaneous cholecystostomy compared with cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis, 1998-2010 Surgical Endoscopy, April 12, 2013

3 Perioperative and long-term outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy in elderly patients 80 years of age and older Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery, April 2, 2013    Review Article

4 Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Is There a Survival Difference for R1 Resections Versus Locally Advanced Unresectable Tumors? What Is a “True” R0 Resection? Annals of Surgery, April 11, 2013

5 Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Haemostatic and Biliostatic Efficacy of Fibrin Sealants in Elective Liver Surgery Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, April 4, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

6 External Stent Versus No Stent for Pancreaticojejunostomy: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, April 17, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

7 The Liver-First Approach to the Management of Colorectal Cancer With Synchronous Hepatic Metastases A Systematic Review Cancer With Synchronous Hepatic Metastases JAMA Surgery, April 19, 2013    Review Article

8 Synchronous vs sequential laparoscopic cholecystectomy for cholecystocholedocholithiasis World Journal of Gastroenterology, April 9, 2013    Free full text

9 Predictors of Surgery in Patients With Severe Acute Pancreatitis Managed by the Step-Up Approach Annals of Surgery, April 15, 2013

10 Systematic review of five feeding routes after pancreatoduodenectomy British Journal of Surgery, January 29, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

11 Response of liver metastases to preoperative radiochemotherapy in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer and resectable synchronous liver metastases Surgery, April 24, 2013

12 Liver Transplantation for Nonresectable Liver Metastases From Colorectal Cancer Annals of Surgery, April 15, 2013

13 Associating Liver Partition and Portal Vein Ligation for Staged Hepatectomy (ALPPS): Tips and Tricks Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, March 28, 2013

14 Post-operative morbidity and mortality in pancreatic surgery. The role of surgical Apgar score Pancreatology, April 8, 2013

15 Should the Portal Vein Be Routinely Resected During Pancreaticoduodenectomy For Adenocarcinoma? Annals of Surgery, April 11, 2013

16 Cryosurgery for pancreatic cancer Gland Surgery, March 12, 2013    Free full text    Review Article

17 Persistent and de novo symptoms after cholecystectomy: a systematic review of cholecystectomy effectiveness Surgical Endoscopy, March 6, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

18 The role of cryosurgery in palliative care for cancer Annals of Palliative Medicine , April 22, 2013    Free full text    Review Article

19 A Prospective, Blinded Comparison of Laparoscopic Ultrasound with Transabdominal Ultrasound for the Detection of Gallbladder Pathology in Morbidly Obese Patients Journal of the American College of Surgeons, April 16, 2013

20 The effectiveness and appropriate management of abdominal drains in patients undergoing elective liver resection: a retrospective analysis and prospective case series Surgery Today, April 1, 2013    Review Article

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