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Open AccessDeep learning-based prediction of post-pancreaticoduodenectomy pancreatic fistula
Postoperative pancreatic fistula is a life-threatening complication with an unmet need for accurate prediction. This study was aimed to develop preoperative artificial intelligence-based prediction models. Pat...
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Minimally invasive versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy for distal bile duct cancer: an inverse probability of treatment weighting analysis of outcomes
Minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (MIPD) has been extended to periampullary cancers, but the oncologic outcome of MIPD for distal bile duct cancer (DBDC) has not been confirmed yet.
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Controversial benefit of 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin-based adjuvant chemotherapy for ampullary cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis
Although surgery is the primary treatment for ampullary cancer (AC), the benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy (CTx) has not yet been confirmed.
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The chronological change of indications and outcomes for single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a Korean multicenter study
Although single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) is a common procedure, the change in its surgical indications and perioperative outcomes has not been analyzed.
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Open AccessCirculating tumour cells as an indicator of early and systemic recurrence after surgical resection in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Early recurrence in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a decisive factor in determining a patient's prognosis. We determined in our current study whether circulating tumour cells (CTCs) exist in the bl...
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Open AccessNeoadjuvant modified FOLFIRINOX followed by postoperative gemcitabine in borderline resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a Phase 2 study for clinical and biomarker analysis
Patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer (BRPC) have poor prognosis with upfront surgery.
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Open AccessThe identification of candidate effective combination regimens for pancreatic cancer using the histoculture drug response assay
The prognosis for patients with pancreatic cancer is extremely poor, as they are resistant to first line chemotherapy. The long-term goal of this study was to identify effective combination chemotherapy for pa...
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Robotic versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for left-sided pancreatic tumors: a single surgeon’s experience of 228 consecutive cases
Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) has gained popularity for the treatment of left-sided pancreatic tumors. Robotic systems represent the most recent advancement in minimally invasive surgical treatment ...
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Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary tumors: lessons learned from 500 consecutive patients in a single center
Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) is a feasible option in selected patients. However, its use has not yet been generalized since it is time-consuming, physically demanding, and technically challenging...
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The Effect of Fibrinogen/Thrombin-Coated Collagen Patch (TachoSil®) Application in Pancreaticojejunostomy for Prevention of Pancreatic Fistula After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Fibrin sealants and topical glue have been studied to reduce the incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistulas (POPF) after pancreatico-enteric anastomosis, but a definitive innovation is still needed. We aim...
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Validation of the prognostic performance in various nodal staging systems for gallbladder cancer: results of a multicenter study
Although the current nodal staging system for gallbladder cancer (GBC) was changed based on the number of positive lymph nodes (PLN), it needs to be evaluated in various situations.
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Open AccessValidation of the oncologic effect of hepatic resection for T2 gallbladder cancer: a retrospective study
While extended cholecystectomy is recommended for T2 gallbladder cancer (GBC), the role of hepatic resection for T2 GBC is unclear. This study aimed to identify the necessity of hepatic resection in patients w...
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Feasibility of a novel laparoscopic technique with unidirectional knotless barbed sutures for the primary closure of duodenal ulcer perforation
Laparoscopic primary repair is one of the main procedures used for perforated gastric ulcers, and this technique requires reproducible and secure suturing. The aim of this study was to investigate the safety a...
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Strategic behaviors on privatization between regions
In this paper, focusing on the policy initiatives between the central government and local governments, we analyze the privatization policies in a mixed oligopoly model composed of two regions. The main result...
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Effect of CSR Promotion on the Market and the Role of Government
For the bigger part of the 20th century, most countries have placed much value on economic growth. Only in the late 20th century they began to pay attention to environmental and social issues. In response to t...
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Erratum to: Prognostic Relevance of the Timing of Initiating and the Completion of Adjuvant Therapy in Patients with Resected Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
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Prognostic Relevance of the Timing of Initiating and the Completion of Adjuvant Therapy in Patients with Resected Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Although the role of adjuvant therapy in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is well established, its optimal timing and duration are still controversial.
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Can Migration Affect the Decision of Governmental Fiscal Bailout?
In general, it has been revealed that grants from the central government to local government, which does not undertake responsibility for local finance, cannot guarantee efficient financial management. This ob...
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Comparison of perioperative and oncologic outcomes between open and laparoscopic liver resection for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) has become an essential method for treating malignant liver tumors. Although the perioperative and oncologic outcomes of LLR in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma have be...
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Role of Gadoxetic Acid-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Preoperative Evaluation of Small Hepatic Lesions in Patients with Colorectal Cancer
The initial abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) sometimes reveal equivocal hepatic lesions. In this study, we evaluated the outcomes of equivocal hepatic lesions f...
