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Comparison of totally robotic and totally laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a propensity score matching analysis
With the improvements in laparoscopic or robotic surgical techniques and instruments, a growing number of surgeons have attempted to complete all digestive tract reconstruction intracorporeally; these procedur...
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Impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus on short-term and long-term outcomes of stage iv colorectal cancer patients after primary surgery: a propensity score matching analysis
This study aims to investigate the influence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on stage IV colorectal cancer (CRC) patients performed primary surgery in terms of short-term and long-term outcomes.
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Open AccessSingle-port nipple-sparing subcutaneous mastectomy with immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction for breast cancer
This study compares the perioperative results, aesthetic outcome and oncologic safety of single-port insufflation endoscopic nipple-sparing subcutaneous mastectomy combined with immediate reconstruction using ...
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A prediction model and nomogram for technical difficulty of peroral endoscopic myotomy
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a promising endoscopic technique for achalasia. We aimed to establish a regression model and develop a simple nomogram to predict the technical difficulty of POEM in a sing...
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Enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery is a safe and effective pathway for older patients: a pooling up analysis
The current study aimed to explore the efficacy and safety of Enhanced Recovery after surgery (ERAS) in older patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
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Do colorectal cancer patients with a postoperative stoma have sexual problems? A pooling up analysis of 2566 patients
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the stoma on sexual function in colorectal cancer patients.
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Sex and regional disparities in incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma in autoimmune hepatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Recent studies have identified an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). Sex and regional disparities in incidence of HCC in AIH continue to be reported worldwide. Neve...
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Endovascular brachytherapy combined with stent placement and TACE for treatment of HCC with main portal vein tumor thrombus
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of endovascular brachytherapy (EVBT) with iodine-125 (125I) seed strand implantation combined with stent placement and transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) to treat hepatocel...
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Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy (ERAT) : a multicenter retrospective study in China
Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy (ERAT) is a new procedure for the treatment of acute uncomplicated appendicitis. The aim of the study was to review the clinical outcomes of ERAT and further examine ...