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How does sleeve gastrectomy impact long-term eating-related symptoms, distress, and behavior? A cross-sectional study using the BODY-Q patient-reported outcome measures
BackgroundPatients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy (SG) experience transformative changes in eating-related experiences that include eating-related...
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Systematic review of long-term effectiveness of endoscopic gastrojejunostomy in patients presenting with gastric outlet obstruction from periampullary malignancies
BackgroundRecently, endoscopic ultrasound-guided (EUS) gastrojejunostomy (GJ) has emerged as an alternative option to surgical palliation and...
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Risk factors of missed early gastric cancer in endoscopic resected population: a retrospective, case–control study
BackgroundMissed early gastric cancer (MEGC) is prevalent during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), which is the first-line recommended strategy for...
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Retrospective study of 189 cases of acute perforated peptic ulcer: safety and efficacy of over-the-scope-clip based endoscopic closure
BackgroundTo compare the clinical outcomes in patients with acute perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) treated with over-the-scope clip (OTSC),...
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Advancing minimally invasive hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery: ensuring safety with implementation
BackgroundAlthough minimally invasive hepato-pancreato-biliary (MIS HPB) surgery can be performed with good outcomes, there are currently no...
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Early gastric cancer of young patients treated by endoscopic submucosal dissection: focusing on the different characteristics and prognosis of elderly patients
BackgroundA small portion of patients are diagnosed with early gastric cancer (EGC) and undergo endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) at a young...
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Global 30-day morbidity and mortality of surgery for perforated peptic ulcer: GRACE study
BackgroundThere is little international data on morbidity and mortality of surgery for perforated peptic ulcer (PPU). This study aimed to understand...
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Do patients actually understand? An evaluation of the informed consent process for endoscopic procedures in rural Uganda
IntroductionImproving surgical access in low- and middle-income countries is vital for the 5 billion people who lack safe surgical care. Tailoring a...
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Skill assessment based on clutch use in cross-platform robot-assisted surgery
BackgroundMany studies have investigated the transfer of skills between laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery (RAS). These studies have considered...
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Introduction of day-case robotic liver surgery: a case series from a tertiary hepatobiliary and pancreatic centre
BackgroundLiver surgery is associated with a significant hospital stay regardless the type of liver resection. A large incision is essential for open...
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Role of lateral suspension for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: a Delphi survey of expert panel
Introduction and hypothesisLateral suspension is an abdominal prosthetic surgical procedure used to correct apical prolapse. The procedure involves...
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Evaluating frailty using the modified frailty index for colonic diverticular disease surgery: analysis of the national inpatient sample 2015–2019
BackgroundFrailty has been associated with increased postoperative mortality and morbidity; however, the use of the modified frailty index (mFI-11)...
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Transmural cross-sectional findings and bowel damage assessment in preclinical Crohn’s disease: a case-control study
PurposeCrohn’s disease (CD) is a progressive disorder leading to cumulative bowel damage. The Lémann index is a validated tool that can help in...
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A surgical activity model of laparoscopic cholecystectomy for co-operation with collaborative robots
BackgroundLaparoscopic cholecystectomy is a very frequent surgical procedure. However, in an ageing society, less surgical staff will need to perform...
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Bariatric surgery and the diseased kidney: a 5-year assessment of safety and postoperative renal outcomes
BackgroundObesity and its related medical conditions are well-established contributors to the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Metabolic...
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The impact of methylene blue in colon cancer: a retrospective multicentric study
IntroductionDiscussions about the optimal lymph node (LN) count and its therapeutic consequences have persisted over time. The final LN count in...
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Prognostic factors for patients 85 years or older undergoing endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancer
BackgroundLittle is known about prognostic factors for patients 85 years or older undergoing endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric...
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The joy of surgery: how surgeons experience joy, time, and support
BackgroundBurnout is a crisis in medicine, and especially in surgery it has serious implications not only for physician well-being but also for...
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Evaluation of geographic variations in appendicectomy outcomes within Western Australia assessing the impact of surgical wait times and rate of negative appendicectomies in both urban and rural locations statewide
PurposeSurgery wait times after diagnosis of appendicitis are an important factor influencing the success of a patient’s treatment. The proposed...
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Persistent hyperbilirubinemia following preoperative biliary stenting in patients undergoing anatomic hepatectomy predicts serious complications
BackgroundBiliary obstruction before liver resection is a known risk factor for post-operative complications. The aim of this study was to determine...