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Dissection with LigaSure Impact™ versus conventional resection in pylorus-preserving partial pancreatoduodenectomy (DISSECT): a single-institution randomized controlled trial
In partial pancreatoduodenectomy, appropriate effective hemostasis during dissection is of major importance for procedural flow, operation time, and postoperative outcome. As ligation, clip**, or suturing of...
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Open AccessIsolated tumor cells in stage I & II colon cancer patients are associated with significantly worse disease-free and overall survival
Lymph node (LN) involvement represents the strongest prognostic factor in colon cancer patients. The objective of this prospective study was to assess the prognostic impact of isolated tumor cells (ITC, define...
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Discrete Improvement in Racial Disparity in Survival among Patients with Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: a 21-Year Population-Based Analysis
Recently, multiple clinical trials have demonstrated improved outcomes in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. This study investigated if the improved survival is race dependent.
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Open AccessElevated preoperative CEA is associated with worse survival in stage I–III rectal cancer patients
The objective of this investigation was to assess whether preoperative carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level is an independent predictor of overall survival in rectal cancer patients.
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Open AccessClinical outcome using a ligament referencing technique in CAS versus conventional technique
Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has become increasingly common over the last decade. There are several reports including meta-analyses that show improved alignment, but the cl...
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National survey on the management of primary hyperparathyroidism by Swiss endocrinologists
From the endocrine surgeon’s perspective, it is important to know how endocrinologists manage patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT). The aim of this survey was to evaluate the preoperative diagnosti...
