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Laparoscopic Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for Peritoneal Metastasis: Improved Short-term Outcomes Revealed Through Propensity Score Matching Analysis
Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) is the standard of care for selected cases of primary or secondary peritoneal surface malignancies. The study aims to verify the ...
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HIPEC as a risk factor for postoperative coagulopathy after cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal metastases
Postoperative coagulopathy is a poorly investigated condition after Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC). This study aims to evaluate the occurrence and risk factor...
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Open AccessComplete pathological response of colorectal peritoneal metastases in Lynch syndrome after immunotherapy case report: is a paradigm shift in cytoreductive surgery needed?
We report the first case of a patient affected by peritoneal metastases from colon cancer, arising in the context of Lynch syndrome with pathological complete response. The patient was treated with immunothera...
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Oncological outcome of videoscopic groin dissection for lymph node metastasis from melanoma
Videoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy (VIL) represents an innovative approach for patients with melanoma lymph node (LN) metastases, mainly aimed at lowering wound-related morbidity. However, long-term data on ...
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Complete mesocolic excision versus conventional hemicolectomy in patients with right colon cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Complete mesocolic excision (CME) has introduced a promising surgical approach for treatment of right colon cancer. However, benefits of CME are still a matter of debate. We conducted a systematic review and m...
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Clinical and predictive value of blood lactate levels during cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC): a comparative analysis
Postoperative outcome after cytoreductive surgery followed by hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) is strongly related to surgical and anesthesiologic expertise. This study aims to evaluate th...
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Law Enforcement, Social Control and Organized Crime: Evidence from Local Government Dismissals in Italy
Local governments suspected of Mafia infiltration can be dismissed in Italy through an administrative act not increasing formal deterrence but potentially signaling improved law enforcement among local communi...
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Peer effects of non-native students on natives’ educational outcomes: mechanisms and evidence
This paper analyzes whether the share of non-native students in a school determines externalities that affect natives’ educational outcomes. The identification strategy exploits the variation in the non-native...