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Correction: C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio as a risk factor for anastomotic leakage after anterior resection for rectal cancer with intraoperative use of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging
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Influence of proficiency in conventional laparoscopic surgery in colorectal cancer on the introduction of robotic surgery
Although there have been many reports on learning curves for robotic surgery, it is unclear how surgeons’ conventional laparoscopic surgical skills influence their ability in performing robotic surgery for col...
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C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio as a risk factor for anastomotic leakage after anterior resection for rectal cancer with intraoperative use of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging
Indocyanine green fluorescence imaging (ICG-FI) reduces anastomotic leakage (AL) in rectal cancer surgery. However, no studies investigating risk factors for anastomotic leakage specific to the group using ICG...
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Analysis of surgical outcomes of laparoscopic versus open surgery for locally advanced mid-transverse colon cancer
This study compared the surgical outcomes between laparoscopic colectomy (LC) and open colectomy (OC) for mid-transverse colon cancer (MTC).
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Laparoscopic extended right hemicolectomy versus laparoscopic transverse colectomy for mid-transverse colon cancer: a multicenter retrospective study from Kanagawa Yokohama Colorectal Cancer (KYCC) study group
The laparoscopic surgery approach for mid-transverse colon cancer (MTC) varies depending on tumor characteristics and the guidelines implemented by each surgeon; the optimal surgical procedure for MTC has not ...
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Comparison of safety and efficacy of fluorouracil + oxaliplatin + irinotecan (FOLFOXIRI) and modified FOLFOXIRI with bevacizumab for metastatic colorectal cancer: data from clinical practice
The efficacy of fluorouracil + oxaliplatin + irinotecan with bevacizumab (FOLFOXIRI + BV) has been verified for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). In clinical practice, the original (O-FOLFOXIRI + BV) and mo...
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Study protocol: a multicenter randomized controlled trial of the multifaceted workload reduction of the anti-adhesion barrier for diverting ileostomy in laparoscopic rectal surgery, YCOG 2005 (ADOBARRIER study)
There are few randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of spray-type anti-adhesion material during diverting ileostomy in laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery.
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Prospective analysis of tumor spread to the small bowel mesentery in cases of right-sided colon cancer
Guidelines advocate minimal ileal resection when right hemicolectomy is performed for right-sided colon cancer. The practice, thought to prevent malabsorption syndrome, does not appear to foster local recurren...
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Surgical advantages of reduced-port laparoscopic gastrectomy in gastric cancer
Although a few studies have reported the use of reduced-port laparoscopic gastrectomy (RPG) in gastric cancer patients, the feasibility of routinely using this technique remains unclear. It is therefore import...
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Lymphatic invasion identified with D2-40 immunostaining as a risk factor of nodal metastasis in T1 colorectal cancer
The management of T1 colorectal cancer after local resection is controversial. Regional lymph node metastasis often occurs, requiring subsequent colonic resection. The aim of this study was to reevaluate the r...
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A phase II study of combination therapy with irinotecan and S-1 (IRIS) in patients with advanced colorectal cancer
A combination of irinotecan with continuous infusional 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is the standard treatment for advanced colorectal cancer. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of combinin...
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Paraneoplastic neurological syndrome in a patient with gastric cancer
Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes (PNSs) are a heterogeneous group of neurological disorders caused by immunemediated mechanisms. The incidence of PNS is much less than 1% for solid tumors, except for smal...
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Open AccessIdentification of colorectal cancer patients with tumors carrying the TP53mutation on the codon 72 proline allele that benefited most from 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) based postoperative chemotherapy
Although postoperative chemotherapy is widely accepted as the standard modality for Dukes' stage C or earlier stage colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, biomarkers to predict those who may benefit from the therap...
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A phase I study of combination therapy with S-1 and irinotecan (CPT-11) in patients with advanced colorectal cancer
The aim of this study was to determine the maximum tolerated dose, recommended dose and dose-limiting toxicities of irinotecan (CPT-11) plus S-1 in advanced colorectal cancer.
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Long-term survival after multimodal therapy in a patient demonstrating intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with hilar invasion and intrahepatic metastases
Cholangiocarcinoma is a therapeutically challenging malignancy. This report describes a case where the patient received multimodal therapy, including surgery, adjuvant chemoradiation therapy, and combination c...
