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Review of Merkel cell carcinoma with solitary pancreatic metastases mimicking primary neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas
Objective/BackgroundMerkel cell carcinoma (MCC) but metastases to the pancreas are very rare. There are only a few cases of isolated metastases of...
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Management of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula-related fluid collections after distal pancreatectomy
BackgroundDistal pancreatectomy is burdened by a high rate of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (CR-POPF). The presence of a...
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A comparative study of the “superior mesenteric artery first” approach versus the conventional approach in short-term and long-term outcomes in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma undergoing laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy
BackgroundThe use of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) in pancreatic head cancer remains controversial, and an appropriate surgical approach...
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Covering reinforced staples with polyethylene glycolic acid felt-covered fibrin sealant to prevent pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatomy: a retrospective comparative study
BackgroundIn accordance with previous reports on the utility of polyethylene glycolic acid (PGA) felt and fibrin glue for postoperative pancreatic...
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Optimal treatment for concomitant gallbladder stones with common bile duct stones and predictors for recurrence of common bile duct stones
BackgroundThe optimal treatment for concomitant gallbladder (GB) stones with common bile duct (CBD) stones and predictors for recurrence of CBD...
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Metabolic implications of pancreatic fat accumulation
Fat accumulation outside subcutaneous adipose tissue often has unfavourable effects on systemic metabolism. In addition to non-alcoholic fatty liver...
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Cytoglobin attenuates pancreatic cancer growth via scavenging reactive oxygen species
Pancreatic cancer is a highly challenging malignancy with extremely poor prognosis. Cytoglobin (CYGB), a hemeprotein involved in liver fibrosis and...
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Mechanisms of obesity- and diabetes mellitus-related pancreatic carcinogenesis: a comprehensive and systematic review
Research on obesity- and diabetes mellitus (DM)-related carcinogenesis has expanded exponentially since these two diseases were recognized as...
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Robot-assisted pancreatic surgery—optimized operating procedures: set-up, port placement, surgical steps
Even in most complex surgical settings, recent advances in minimal-invasive technologies have made the application of robotic-assisted devices more...
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Total pancreatectomy and pancreatic fistula: friend or foe?
Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) still represents the major driver of surgical morbidity after pancreaticoduodenectomy. The purpose of this...
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Intra-pancreatic fat deposition: bringing hidden fat to the fore
Development of advanced modalities for detection of fat within the pancreas has transformed understanding of the role of intra-pancreatic fat...
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Robotic versus Open Pancreatoduodenectomy for Pancreatic and Periampullary Tumors (PORTAL): a study protocol for a multicenter phase III non-inferiority randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPancreatoduodenectomy is a complex and challenging procedure that requires meticulous tissue dissection and proficient suturing skills....
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Usage of a simplified blumgart pancreaticojejunostomy in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy: a single center experience
BackgroundBlumgart pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) was shown to be an effective method for pancreaticojejunostomy in open pancreaticoduodenectomy. But...
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Professor Leslie H. Blumgart—Pioneering Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgeon: a Tribute
Leslie Harold Blumgart was the surgeon behind making Hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery a speciality and his recent demise will always leave a void in...
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Haemosuccus pancreaticus: a diagnostic challenge and its management through interventional radiology
BackgroundHaemosuccus pancreaticus (HP), also known as pseudohaemobilia, is defined as upper gastrointestinal tract hemorrhage originating from the...
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New surgical technique for pancreatic lithotripsy without coring-out
The Frey procedure, which involves longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy with coring-out of the pancreatic head, is considered the ideal surgical...
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Role of angiogenesis in beta-cell epithelial–mesenchymal transition in chronic pancreatitis-induced diabetes
Clinical evidence suggests that patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) are prone to development of diabetes (chronic pancreatitis-related diabetes;...
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Chyloperitoneum and Chylothorax Following Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review
Chyloperitoneum and chylothorax (ChP/ChT) are rare complications after bariatric surgery. This systematic review aims to evaluate the incidence,...
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Kras mutation rate precisely orchestrates ductal derived pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia and pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Despite the high prevalence of Kras ...
