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Robotic spleen‑preserving suprapancreatic and splenic hilar lymph node dissection using the preemptive retropancreatic approach in total gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Advanced gastric cancer that has not invaded the greater curvature is a good indication for total gastrectomy (TG) with spleen-preserving suprapancreatic and splenic hilar lymph node dissection (LND). However,...
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Incidence of atrial fibrillation after esophageal cancer surgery with L-carnitine use: a preliminary single-group interventional study
We aimed to investigate the POAF rate and blood FABP4 levels after perioperative L-carnitine administration in patients with esophageal cancer.
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Cadaver surgical training and research using donated cadavers in the field of surgery in Japan: an overview of reports from 2012 to 2021
Subsequent to the publication of “Guidelines for cadaver dissection in education and research of clinical medicine” in 2012, cadaver surgical training (CST) was implemented in various surgical fields across Ja...
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Assessment of reports on cadaver surgical training (CST) implementation in Japan: current status and challenges
The contents and conflicts of interest of Cadaver Surgical Training (CST) programs in Japan were reported to the Japan Surgical Society CST Promotion Committee based on professional autonomy. After receiving t...
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Short-term outcomes of robotic distal gastrectomy with the “preemptive retropancreatic approach”: a propensity score matching analysis
We report the usefulness of the preemptive retropancreatic approach (PRA) in robotic distal gastrectomy (RDG) using multi-jointed forceps. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes of RDG ...
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Open AccessGuidelines for cadaver dissection in education and research of clinical medicine (The Japan Surgical Society and The Japanese Association of Anatomists)
This article translates the guidelines for cadaver surgical training (CST) published in 2012 by Japan Surgical Society (JSS) and Japanese Association of Anatomists from Japanese to English. These guidelines ar...
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Correction to: Clinical and oncological benefits of left hepatectomy for Bismuth type I/II perihilar cholangiocarcinoma
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Clinical and oncological benefits of left hepatectomy for Bismuth type I/II perihilar cholangiocarcinoma
This retrospective study aimed to clarify whether the postoperative prognosis differs between right and left hepatectomy for Bismuth type I/II perihilar cholangiocarcinoma.
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Open AccessCadaver surgical training in Japan: its past, present, and ideal future perspectives
The framework for cadaver surgical training (CST) in Japan was established in 2012, based on the “Guidelines for Cadaver Dissection in Education and Research of Clinical Medicine” of the Japan Surgical Society...
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The assessment of risk factors for postoperative delirium using cubic spline curves in gastroenterological surgery
Delirium is associated with longer hospital stays and increased medical costs and mortality. This study explored the risk factors for postoperative delirium in gastroenterological surgery and investigated the ...
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Predicting the Outcomes of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula After Pancreatoduodenectomy Using Prophylactic Drain Contrast Imaging
Postoperative pancreatic fistula is a main cause of fatal complications post-pancreatoduodenectomy. However, no universally accepted drainage management exists for clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic ...
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Open AccessLaparoscopic-assisted distal gastrectomy and central pancreatectomy for gastric and perigastric lymph node metastases and pancreatic invasion from melanoma: a case report
In melanoma, completely resectable metastases are surgically resected to expect to prolong relapse-free survival and overall survival. However, distant metastases of melanoma are rarely indicated for surgery b...
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Open AccessLaparoscopic partial splenectomy for splenic lymphangioma: a case report
Lymphangioma is a benign malformation of the lymphatic system and is often found in the neck and axilla, the orbit, the mediastinum, etc. However, isolated splenic lymphangioma is a rare disease in young women...
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Open AccessMetachronous liver metastases after long-term follow-up of endoscopic resection for rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms: a report of three cases
Rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are rare, but their incidence has increased in recent years. The metastasis rate is low in cases of a tumor diameter < 1 cm or depth of invasion lower than the submucosa;...
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Development of a novel tool to assess skills in laparoscopic gastrectomy using the Delphi method: the Japanese operative rating scale for laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (JORS-LDG)
Assessment of the performance of laparoscopic gastrectomy is yet unreported, likely because of the complexity of the procedure. We aimed to develop a tool to assess the skills required for laparoscopic distal ...
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Evaluation methods and impact of simulation-based training in pediatric surgery: a systematic review
The aim of this study was to identify (1) the type of skill evaluation methods and (2) how the effect of training was evaluated in simulation-based training (SBT) in pediatric surgery.
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A Preoperative Prognostic Scoring System to Predict Prognosis for Resectable Pancreatic Cancer: Who Will Benefit from Upfront Surgery?
Upfront surgery is recommended in patients with potentially resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (R-PDAC) by National Comprehensive Center Network (NCCN) guidelines. However, even among R-PDACs, there i...
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Open AccessSimultaneous surgical treatment for esophagogastric junctional cancer and splenic artery aneurysm resection with spleen preservation using fluorescence imaging: a case report
Recently, minimally invasive esophagectomy and gastrectomy for esophagogastric junctional (EGJ) cancer using either thoracoscopy or laparoscopy are frequently performed. In the past decade, minimally invasive ...
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The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics reduces the incidence of surgical site infection after pancreatoduodenectomy
The development of surgical site infection (SSI) after biliary reconstruction is highly influenced by the presence of preoperative bacteria in the bile juice. We selected vancomycin and piperacillin/tazobactam...
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Open AccessOncological emergency surgery for metachronous large and small bowel metastases after pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer: a case report
A surgical case of metachronous metastases of pancreatic head cancer (PC) to the large and small bowel is extremely rare. Therefore, there are only a few reports about surgery for intestinal metastases from PC...