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    Impact of chemotherapy on surgical outcomes in ileostomy reversal: a propensity score matching study from a single centre

    In patients with chemotherapy, there is no consensus on the timing of ileostomy closure. Ileostomy reversal could improve the quality of life and minimise the long-term adverse events of delayed closure. In th...

    H.-H. Cheng, Y.-C. Shao, C.-Y. Lin, T.-W. Chiang in Techniques in Coloproctology (2023)

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    Upfront primary tumor resection versus upfront systemic therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    The standard initial treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) remains debated. This study investigated whether upfront primary tumor resection (PTR) or upfront systemic therapy (ST) provides better su...

    Shih-Jung Lo, Shu-Huan Huang, I-Li Lai in International Journal of Colorectal Disease (2023)

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    Comparison of outcomes of proximal versus distal and combined splenic artery embolization in the management of blunt splenic injury: a report of 202 cases from a single trauma center

    To compare the outcomes of blunt splenic injuries (BSI) managed with proximal (P) versus distal (D) versus combined (C) splenic artery embolization (SAE).

    Being-Chuan Lin, Cheng-Hsien Wu, Yon-Cheong Wong, Huan-Wu Chen in Surgical Endoscopy (2023)

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    Negative pressure wound management in perineal wound status post abdominoperineal resection and extralevator abdominoperineal excision: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis

    Recent evidence-based publications disclosed that negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) may reduce the incidence rate of surgical site infection (SSI) and length of stay (LOS) compared with conventional drain...

    Cheng-Wei Fan, Po-Huang Chen, Hong-Jie Jhou in International Journal of Colorectal Disease (2023)

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    Splenic artery embolization changes the management of blunt splenic injury: an observational analysis of 680 patients graded by the revised 2018 AAST-OIS

    This study aimed to evaluate the management of blunt splenic injury (BSI) and highlight the role of splenic artery embolization (SAE).

    Being-Chuan Lin, Cheng-Hsien Wu, Yon-Cheong Wong, Huan-Wu Chen in Surgical Endoscopy (2023)

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    Clinical outcome of local treatment and radical resection for pT1 rectal cancer

    Rectal cancer is mainly cured by radical resection with neoadjuvant chemoradiation or adjuvant chemotherapy. Pathological T1 lesions can be managed by local treatment and radiotherapy thereafter. Lower morbidi...

    Summer Sheue-Tsuey Pai, Hung-Hsin Lin in International Journal of Colorectal Disease (2022)

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    Evaluating the advantages of treating acute cholecystitis by following the Tokyo Guidelines 2018 (TG18): a study emphasizing clinical outcomes and medical expenditures

    Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a common surgical emergency. The Tokyo Guidelines 2018 (TG18) provides a reliable algorithm for the treatment of AC patients to achieve optimal outcomes. However, the economic benef...

    Yu-Ning Lin, Yu-Tung Wu, Chih-Yuan Fu, Chien-Hung Liao in Surgical Endoscopy (2021)

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    Minimally invasive surgery versus radiofrequency ablation for single subcapsular hepatocellular carcinoma ≤ 2 cm with compensated liver cirrhosis

    There is currently no consensus regarding the relative applicability of minimally invasive treatment, including radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in patients with a single smal...

    Chih-Hao Lin, Cheng-Maw Ho, Chih-Horng Wu, Po-Chin Liang, Yao-Ming Wu in Surgical Endoscopy (2020)

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    Pulmonary metastasis in newly diagnosed colon-rectal cancer: a population-based nomogram study

    Colorectal cancer (CRC) has a high worldwide incidence with a tendency to metastasize to the lungs. We aimed to identify clinical factors related to lung metastasis (LM) and analyze the prognosis of patients a...

    Yiwei Huang, Mengnan Zhao, Jiacheng Yin in International Journal of Colorectal Disease (2019)

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    Comparison of clinical outcomes and quality of life between laparoscopic and open central pancreatectomy with pancreaticojejunostomy

    The studies comparing laparoscopic and open central pancreatectomy with pancreaticojejunostomy are limited. This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes and quality of life of patients undergoing laparoscopic...

    Ren-Chao Zhang, Bin Zhang, Yi-** Mou, **ao-Wu Xu, Yu-Cheng Zhou in Surgical Endoscopy (2017)

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    Laparoscopic versus open enucleation for pancreatic neoplasms: clinical outcomes and pancreatic function analysis

    The studies comparing laparoscopic enucleation (LE) with open enucleation (OE) are limited. This study aimed to compare perioperative outcomes of patients undergoing LE and OE and to assess the pancreatic fun...

    Ren-Chao Zhang, Yu-Cheng Zhou, Yi-** Mou, Chao-Jie Huang in Surgical Endoscopy (2016)

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    Laparoscopic versus open colorectal surgery within enhanced recovery after surgery programs: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Laparoscopic surgery and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs were two major improvements for the management of colorectal diseases. The purpose of this systemic review was to examine whether laparo...

    Cheng-Le Zhuang, Dong-Dong Huang, Fan-Feng Chen, Chong-Jun Zhou in Surgical Endoscopy (2015)

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    The evolving practice of hybrid natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) for rectal cancer

    Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) has emerged as the area of focus in laparoscopic surgery. Hybrid NOTES (hNOTES) has some potential advantages for treating rectal cancer.

    Chien-Chih Chen, Yi-Ling Lai, Jeng-Kae Jiang, Chun-Ho Chu in Surgical Endoscopy (2015)

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    Comparison of tumor recurrence between laparoscopic total mesorectal excision with sphincter preservation and laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection for low rectal cancer

    By traditional open surgery, the tumor recurrence rate of total mesorectal excision with sphincter-preserving procedure was lower than that of abdominoperineal resection (APR) for the treatment of low rectal c...

    **-Tung Liang, Jason Chia-Hsien Cheng, Kuo-Chin Huang in Surgical Endoscopy (2013)

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    Is it appropriate to apply the enhanced recovery program to patients undergoing laparoscopic rectal surgery?

    The laparoscopic approach has played a key role in the successful application of the enhanced recovery program (ERP) in perioperative care for postoperative colon surgery patients. Reports of applying ERP in l...

    Chien-Chih Chen, I-** Huang, Mei-Ching Liu, James Jer-Min Jian in Surgical Endoscopy (2011)

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    An endoscopic training model to improve accuracy of colonic polyp size measurement

    Most studies of colonic polyps rely on visual estimation when regarding polyp size; however, the reliability of a visual estimate is questionable. Our study aims to develop a training model to improve the accu...

    Chi-Yang Chang, Han-Mo Chiu, Hsiu-Po Wang in International Journal of Colorectal Disease (2010)

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    Phlebosclerotic colitis with nonsurgical treatment

    Cheng-Ju Yu, Hwang-Huei Wang, Jen-Wei Chou in International Journal of Colorectal Disease (2009)

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    Perianal mucinous adenocarcinoma arising from chronic anorectal fistulae: a review from single institution

    Mucinous adenocarcinoma arising from a chronic anorectal fistula is rare, with few reports in the literature. Such lesions can be misdiagnosed for the more common benign perianal abscess or fistula.

    Bo-Lin Yang, Wan-** Shao, Gui-Dong Sun in International Journal of Colorectal Disease (2009)

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    Hand-assisted laparoscopic total colectomy for slow transit constipation

    Current medical treatments for slow transit constipation (STC) are often ineffective, and total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis has been the procedure of choice for selected patients with refractory STC....

    Kevin C. W. Hsiao, Shu-Wen Jao in International Journal of Colorectal Disease (2008)

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    Prediction of operation time for laparoscopic myomectomy by ultrasound measurements

    This study aimed to develop a regression-based prediction equation for operation time for laparoscopic myomectomy (LM) using ultrasound measurement.

    Wen-Chiung Hsu, **g-Shiang Hwang, Wen-Chun Chang, Su-Cheng Huang in Surgical Endoscopy (2007)