-
Article
Open AccessEvaluation of the outcomes of biliary-enteric reconstruction in robotic radical resection of hilar cholangiocarcinoma: a single-center propensity score matching analysis
Although robotic radical resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCCA) has been reported in some large hepatobiliary centers, biliary-enteric reconstruction (BER) remains a critical step that hampers the opera...
-
Article
Evaluation of rainfall threshold models for debris flow initiation in the Jiangjia Gully, Yunnan Province, China
Systematically determining the discriminatory power of various rainfall properties and their combinations in identifying debris flow occurrence is crucial for early warning systems. In this study, we evaluated...
-
Article
Dynamic-based model for calculating the boulder impact force in debris flow
The boulder impact force in debris flow is generally calculated by static methods such as the cantilever beam models. However, these methods cannot describe the dynamic scenario of boulder collision on structu...
-
Article
Open AccessOptimized reusable modular 3D-printed models of choledochal cyst to simulate laparoscopic and robotic bilioenteric anastomosis
Laparoscopic and robotic surgery is a challenge to the surgeon's hand–eye coordination ability, which requires constant practice. Traditional mentor training is gradually shifting to simulation training based ...
-
Article
Open AccessDevelopment of risk prediction nomogram for neonatal sepsis in Group B Streptococcus-colonized mothers: a retrospective study
Neonatal clinical sepsis is recognized as a significant health problem, This study sought to identify a predictive model of risk factors for clinical neonatal sepsis. A retrospective study was conducted from 1...
-
Article
Clinicopathological Features of 12 Cases of Intraductal Papillary Neoplasm of the Bile Duct: A Case Series
Intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct (IPNB) is rare, and its clinicopathological characteristics are still unclear. We retrospectively analyzed the clinicopathological data of IPNB patients who unde...
-
Article
5G-Assisted Remote Guidance in Laparoscopic Simulation Training Based on 3D Printed Dry Lab Models
This is a pilot study to assess the utility of applying 5G-assisted remote guidance in laparoscopic simulation training. A single trainee of a junior surgeon was recruited to complete three steps of tasks incl...
-
Article
Quantify the effect of antecedent effective precipitation on rainfall intensity-duration threshold of debris flow
α and β are the two key parameters of the rainfall intensity-duration (ID) threshold curve for debris flow; the antecedent effective precipitation (AEP) poses influence on the ID threshold curve through changing
-
Article
Laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery for single-incision cholecystectomy: an updated systematic review
The role of single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) and single-incision robotic cholecystectomy (SIRC) is still unclear. We update the summarization of the feasibility and safety of SILC and SIRC. ...
-
Article
Laparoscopic Surgery for Gallbladder Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: a Case Series and Literature Review
Gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinomas (GB-NECs) are a group of rare and heterogeneous neoplasms. There are few reports regarding laparoscopic surgery for GB-NEC cases diagnosed at advanced stage. Three patient...
-
Article
Understanding the Scientific Cooperation in Incidental Gallbladder Cancer: from a Bibliometric Perspective
-
Article
Is It Time to Consider Laparoscopic Hepatectomy for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma? A Meta-Analysis
The role of laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) remains indefinite, though the utilization of this minimally invasive approach has been increasing for ICC. We herein perform...
-
Article
Laparoscopy versus laparotomy approach of a radical resection for gallbladder cancer: a retrospective comparative study
Laparoscopic approach for gallbladder cancer (GBC) has long been contraindicated, but few recent studies have demonstrated the oncologic outcomes of this treatment. The purpose of this study was to compare the...
-
Article
A Case Study of the Rapid and Long Runout Landslide at Hong’ao Waste Disposal Site in Shenzhen, China
A disastrous landslide occurred at the Hong’ao Waste Disposal Site in Shenzhen, China on December 20, 2015, involving a volume of 2.7 × 106 m3 of municipal solid waste (MSW) that travelled a distance of 700 to 80...
-
Article
Reply to the Letter: “Laparoscopic Hepatectomy Has Superiority in R0 Resection over Open Hepatectomy for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma? The Evidence Is Unreliable”
-
Article
Open AccessThe lncRNA PVT1 regulates nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell proliferation via activating the KAT2A acetyltransferase and stabilizing HIF-1α
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play important roles in regulating the development and progression of many cancers. However, the clinical significance of specific lncRNAs in the context of nasopharyngeal carcino...
-
Article
Rainfall threshold for landslide activity in Dazhou, southwest China
Dazhou is one of the landslide-prone areas in southwest China. Since rainfall is the primary factor responsible for slope instability in this region, empirical rainfall thresholds may be effective for landslid...
-
Article
A new slope unit extraction method for regional landslide analysis based on morphological image analysis
In landslide analysis it is necessary to first define and extract slope units from remotely sensed data. When this is done using hydrological process analysis, there can be complications caused by apparent sud...
-
Article
Open AccessLncRNA DANCR upregulates PI3K/AKT signaling through activating serine phosphorylation of RXRA
Conventional therapies and novel molecular targeted therapies against breast cancer have gained great advances over the past two decades. However, poor prognosis and low survival rate are far from expectation ...
-
Article
Incidence, risk and prognostic role of anti-epidermal growth factor receptor-induced skin rash in biliary cancer: a meta-analysis
Anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-induced skin rash is a common adverse event and is considered a prognostic factor of various cancers. However, the role of rash is rarely known in biliary cancer, p...
