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1 Single-incision versus conventional laparoscopic cyst excision and Roux-Y hepaticojejunostomy for children with choledochal cysts: a case-control study World Journal of Surgery, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

2 Evolution of surgical treatment for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: a single-center 34-year review of 574 consecutive resections Annals of Surgery, June 18, 2013    Review Article

3 Single-access laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus classic laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, June 18, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

4 Hepatic resection for synchronous hepatic metastasis from gastric cancer European Journal of Surgical Oncology, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

5 Systematic review and meta-analysis of liver resection for metastatic melanoma British Journal of Surgery, June 18, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

6 A comparison of surgical outcomes for noncirrhotic and cirrhotic hepatocellular carcinoma patients in a Western institution Surgery, June 18, 2013    Review Article

7 Pancreatic surgery with vascular reconstruction in patients with locally advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, June 18, 2013    Review Article

8 Mass-forming xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis masquerading as gallbladder cancer Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

9 Responsiveness of quality of life instruments for the comparison of minimally invasive cholecystectomy procedures Surgical Endoscopy, June 18, 2013    Review Article

10 Chronic acquired hepatocerebral degeneration, pallidal T1 MRI hyperintensity and manganese in a series of cirrhotic patients Neurological Sciences, June 18, 2013    Review Article

11 Disconnection of multilayer stents 2 years after treatment of a hepatic artery aneurysm Journal of Endovascular Therapy, June 18, 2013

12 Cytomegalovirus infection post-pancreas-kidney transplantation - results of antiviral prophylaxis in high-risk patients Clinical Transplantation, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

13 Combinations of simple baseline variables accurately predict sustained virological response in patients with recurrent hepatitis C after liver transplantation Journal of Gastroenterology, June 18, 2013    Review Article

14 The impact of liver transplantation on the phenotype of primary biliary cirrhosis patients in the UK-PBC cohort Journal of Hepatology, June 18, 2013    Review Article

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15 Use of bioresorbable membranes to reduce abdominal and perihepatic adhesions in 2-stage hepatectomy of liver metastases from colorectal cancer: results of a prospective, randomized controlled phase ii trial Annals of Surgery, June 17, 2013    Clinical Article

16 A 10-year study of rendezvous intraoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiography during cholecystectomy and the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis Surgical Endoscopy, June 17, 2013    Clinical Article

17 Excellent outcome of living donor liver transplantation in patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome: a single centre experience Clinical Transplantation, June 17, 2013    Clinical Article

18 Chloroma of pancreas--initial manifestation of a secondary leukemia after stem cell transplantation case report and review of the literature Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, June 17, 2013

19 Liver transplantation normalizes serum hepcidin level and cures iron metabolism alterations in HFE hemochromatosis Hepatology, June 17, 2013    Review Article

20 Improved waiting-list outcomes in Argentina after the adoption of a model for end-stage liver disease-based liver allocation policy Liver Transplantation, June 17, 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

Last month's top read Top Articles of 2012

1 Changing Trends and Outcomes in the Use of Percutaneous Cholecystostomy Tubes for Acute Cholecystitis Annals of Surgery, May 20, 2013    Review Article

2 A practical cost-effective management strategy for gallstone pancreatitis The American Journal of Surgery, May 2, 2013    Review Article

3 Long-term Outcomes Following Tumor Ablation for Treatment of Bilateral Colorectal Liver Metastases JAMA Surgery, May 15, 2013    Review Article

4 Pancreaticojejunostomy versus pancreaticogastrostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis Digestive Surgery, May 22, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

5 Surgery for Metastasis to the Pancreas: Is it Safe and Effective? Journal of Surgical Oncology, May 3, 2013

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

7 Financial Comparison of Laparoscopic Versus Open Hepatic Resection Using Deviation-Based Cost Modeling Annals of Surgical Oncology, May 7, 2013    Review Article

8 Randomized clinical trial on enhanced recovery versus standard care following open liver resection British Journal of Surgery, May 22, 2013

9 Perioperative antibiotics for surgical site infection in pancreaticoduodenectomy: Does the SCIP-approved regimen provide adequate coverage? Surgery, May 29, 2013    Review Article

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

11 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

12 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

13 Predictors of intraoperative blood loss in patients undergoing hepatectomy Surgery Today, May 1, 2013

14 Porcelain Gallbladder: A Benign Process or Concern for Malignancy? Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, May 15, 2013    Review Article

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

16 Usefulness of an Inflammation-Based Prognostic Score (mGPS) for Predicting Survival in Patients with Unresectable Malignant Biliary Obstruction World Journal of Surgery, May 17, 2013

17 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

18 Margin status remains an important determinant of survival after surgical resection of colorectal liver metastases in the era of modern chemotherapy Annals of Surgery, May 24, 2013

19 Placement of an arterial hepatic catheter after a major hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases: Is this safe? European Journal of Surgical Oncology, May 13, 2013

20 Distal Pancreatectomy Utilizing a Flexible Stapler Closure Eliminates the Risk of Pancreas-Related Factors for Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula European Surgical Research, May 3, 2013    Review Article

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