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Hirokatsu Katagiri
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Totally laparoscopic stapled distal pancreatectomy
To evaluate the outcomes of totally laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP).
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Open AccessEvaluation of chemosensitivity prediction using quantitative dose–response curve classification for highly advanced/relapsed gastric cancer
The use of standard chemotherapy regimens has changed the application of chemosensitivity tests from all chemotherapy-eligible patients to those who have failed standard chemotherapy, which includes patients w...
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Open Accessα-Amanitin Restrains Cancer Relapse from Drug-Tolerant Cell Subpopulations via TAF15
Cancer relapse occurs with substantial frequency even after treatment with curative intent. Here we studied drug-tolerant colonies (DTCs), which are subpopulations of cancer cells that survive in the presence ...
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Safely extending the indications of laparoscopic liver resection: When should we start laparoscopic major hepatectomy?
Laparoscopic major hepatectomy (LMH) is an innovative procedure that is still in the exploration phase. Although new surgical techniques have learning curves, safety should be maintained from the onset. This r...
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A novel model for prediction of pure laparoscopic liver resection surgical difficulty
Extending the clinical indications for laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) should be carefully considered based on a surgeon’s experience and skill. However, objective indexes to help surgeons assess the estima...
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Pure laparoscopic living donor hepatectomy using the Glissonean pedicle approach (with video)
The use of pure laparoscopic donor hepatectomy has been increasing, with various advantages reported. However, the Glissonean approach has not been adopted despite its usefulness. The aim of this study was to ...
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Prognostic factors and a new preliminary scoring system for remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
To evaluate the early remission rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and establish a preliminary scoring system that predicts T2DM remission.
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Anterior approach for pure laparoscopic donor right hepatectomy
Pure laparoscopic donor hepatectomy (PLDH) is being increasingly performed at centers with experienced surgeons [1–6]. This procedure is still develo** and is associated with several challenges owing to its tec...
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Open AccessPancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in a patient with pancreas divisum and gastrointestinal duplication cyst: a case report
The complication of duplication of alimentary tracts and pancreas divisum (PD) is a rare malformation and the development of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in this malformation is also extremely rare....
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Pure Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy: Right Posterior Section Graft
The use of laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) is widespread owing to its several advantages, especially smaller incision (Kaneko et al., Ann Gastroenterol Surg 1:33–43, 1; Ciria et al., Surg Endosc 34:349–360, 2)...
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Open AccessLaparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for metastatic melanoma originating from the choroidal membrane: a case report
Metastatic melanoma originating from the choroidal membrane is extremely rare. Here, we report a case of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for malignant melanoma that developed after heavy-particle therapy fo...
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Open AccessStandardized single-incision plus one-port laparoscopic left lateral sectionectomy: a safe alternative to the conventional procedure
Laparoscopic left lateral sectionectomy (LLLS) is a feasible and safe procedure with a relatively smooth learning curve. However, single-incision LLLS requires extensive surgical experience and advanced techni...
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Open AccessA novel second-stage surgical strategy for severely obese patient with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor: a case report
Severely obese patients can have other diseases requiring surgical treatment. In such patients, bariatric surgeries are considered a precursor to operations targeting the original disease for the purpose of re...
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Open AccessA case of pathological complete response with liposomal irinotecan + 5-FU/LV for unresectable locally advanced pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst prognoses of any all cancers. 5-FU/leucovorin + irinotecan + oxaliplatin (FOLFIRINOX), gemcitabine (GEM) plus nab-paclitaxel regimens have been recognized as global-stand...
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Improvements of lung volumes and respiratory symptoms after weight loss through laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
This study evaluated the improvement of respiratory function and airway volumes using spirometry and computed tomography (CT) in severely obese Japanese patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG...
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Risk-Adjusted Assessment of the Learning Curve for Pure Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy for Adult Recipients
Studies on pure laparoscopic donor hepatectomy (PLDH) have been reported. However, only few studies have reported on the learning curve of PLDH. In this report, we aimed to determine the learning curve of PLDH...
