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Kenneth L. Meredith
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Comparative Perioperative Outcomes by Esophagectomy Surgical Technique
Surgical resection is vital in the curative management of patients with esophageal cancer. However, a myriad of surgical procedures exists based on surgeon preference and training. We report on the perioperati...
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Comparative long-term outcomes of upfront resected pancreatic cancer after preoperative biliary drainage
We evaluated whether preoperative biliary drainage was predictive of recurrence and survival among patients with resectable pancreatic cancer.
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Effect of Body Mass Index in Patients Undergoing Resection for Gastric Cancer: A Single Center US Experience
With rising obesity in the USA, the impact of body mass index (BMI) on survival in gastric cancer remains unclear.
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Prognostic Impact of Lymph Node Retrieval and Ratio in Gastric Cancer: a U.S. Single Center Experience
Increased lymph node (LN) retrieval for gastric cancer has been associated with improved overall survival (OS). This study examines the impact of number of examined LN (eLN) and lymph node ratio.
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Extent of Lymphadenectomy Does Not Predict Survival in Patients Treated with Primary Esophagectomy
The number of lymph nodes resected and its impact on survival for patients with esophageal cancer remains undefined. Current guidelines recommend extended lymphadenectomy in patients not receiving neoadjuvant ...
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Initial experience from a large referral center with robotic-assisted Ivor Lewis esophagogastrectomy for oncologic purposes
We report our initial experience of patients undergoing robotic-assisted Ivor Lewis esophagogastrectomy (RAIL) for oncologic purposes at a large-referral center.
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Outcomes of definitive or preoperative IMRT chemoradiation for esophageal cancer
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is evolving for the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. The purpose of this study is to analyze our outcomes utilizing IMRT chemoradiation for esophageal cancer.
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Body Mass Index and Survival in Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Treated with Chemoradiotherapy Followed by Esophagectomy
Body mass index (BMI) has been linked with inferior outcomes in gastrointestinal malignancies. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of BMI on survival in patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma.
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Outcomes of anal cancer treated with definitive IMRT-based chemoradiation
Despite excellent long-term outcomes, definitive chemoradiation (CRT) for squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC) of the anal canal with traditional radiotherapy techniques results in significant morbidity. Accruing da...
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Pathologic Response after Neoadjuvant Therapy is the Major Determinant of Survival in Patients with Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer remains a malignancy with high morbidity and mortality despite improvements to diagnosis, staging, chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Neoadjuvant therapy (NT) may improve oncologic outcome...
