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Open AccessExploring extracellular matrix and prostaglandin pathway alterations across varying resection margin distances of right-sided colonic adenocarcinoma
Surgical resection followed by indicated adjuvant therapy offers potential curative treatment in colonic adenocarcinoma. Beyond the well-established seed and soil theory of colon cancer progression, the 'norma...
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Open AccessLaparoscopic surgery produced less surgical smoke and contamination comparing with open surgery: the pilot study in fresh cadaveric experiment in COVID-19 pandemic
The SARS-CoV2 virus has been identified in abdominal cavity of the COVID-19 patients. Therefore, the potential viral transmission from any surgical created smoke in these patients is of concern especially in l...
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Open AccessRisks and cancer associations of metachronous and synchronous multiple primary cancers: a 25-year retrospective study
The situation of patients develo** multiple primary cancers is becoming more frequent and graver. This study investigated the risks of develo** second primary cancers that are related to first primary canc...
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Open AccessSimplified technique of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with situs inversus: a case report and review of techniques
Situs inversus is a rare and silent autosomal recessive disorder occurring in 1:5,000 to 1:20,000 individuals. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a standard treatment for gallbladder disease in the general populati...
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Open AccessHybrid approach for left-sided colonic carcinoma obstruction; a case report
Traditionally, there are several approaches to manage left-sided colonic carcinoma obstruction, such as tumor resection with primary anastomosis, tumor resection with end-colostomy and loop-colostomy. Recently...
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Open AccessComparison of short-term outcomes between laparoscopically-assisted vs. transverse-incision open right hemicolectomy for right-sided colon cancer: a retrospective study
Laparoscopically-assisted right hemicolectomy (LRH) is an acceptable alternative to open surgery for right-sided colon cancer which offers patients less pain and faster recovery. However, special equipment and...
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Open AccessThoracoscopic enucleation of a large esophageal leiomyoma using a three thoracic ports technique
Video assisted thoracoscopic resection of an esophageal leiomyoma offers distinct advantages over an open approach. Many papers have described various techniques of thoracoscopic resection.