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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

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EDITORIAL
Damiano Caputo
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a sneaky and lethal disease burdened by poor prognosis. PDAC is often detected too late to be successfully cured, and it has been estimated that it will be a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the near future. During the last decade, multimodal treatments involving surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy have contributed to improving the prognosis of this disease; however, long-term results are still not satisfactory. Postoperative morbidity and mortality rates remain high, and systemic treatments are burdened by toxicity in both neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896311/impact-of-endoscopic-ultrasound-guided-radiofrequency-ablation-in-managing-pancreatic-malignancy
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REVIEW
Cosmas Rinaldi Adithya Lesmana
Pancreatic malignancy is still the most lethal gastrointestinal malignancy. It has a very poor prognosis with low survival rate. Surgery is still the main treatment option for pancreatic malignancy. Most patients already have locally advanced and even late stage disease due to non-specific abdominal symptoms. Even though some cases are still suitable for surgical treatment, due to its aggressiveness adjuvant chemotherapy is becoming the standard treatment for controlling the disease. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a thermal therapy that has been used as one of the standard treatments for liver malignancy...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896310/current-management-of-concomitant-cholelithiasis-and-common-bile-duct-stones
#3
REVIEW
Efstathios T Pavlidis, Theodoros E Pavlidis
The management policy of concomitant cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis is based on a one- or two-stage procedure. It basically includes either laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) with laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration (LCBDE) in the same operation or LC with preoperative, postoperative and even intraoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-endoscopic sphincterotomy (ERCP-ES) for stone clearance. The most frequently used worldwide option is preoperative ERCP-ES and stone removal followed by LC, preferably on the next day...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896309/comprehensive-multimodal-management-of-borderline-resectable-pancreatic-cancer-current-status-and-progress
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REVIEW
Hong-Yu Wu, Jin-Wei Li, Jin-Zheng Li, Qi-Long Zhai, Jing-Yuan Ye, Si-Yuan Zheng, Kun Fang
Borderline resectable pancreatic cancer (BRPC) is a complex clinical entity with specific biological features. Criteria for resectability need to be assessed in combination with tumor anatomy and oncology. Neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) for BRPC patients is associated with additional survival benefits. Research is currently focused on exploring the optimal NAT regimen and more reliable ways of assessing response to NAT. More attention to management standards during NAT, including biliary drainage and nutritional support, is needed...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896308/minimum-platelet-count-threshold-before-invasive-procedures-in-cirrhosis-evolution-of-the-guidelines
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REVIEW
Marco Biolato, Federica Vitale, Tiziano Galasso, Antonio Gasbarrini, Antonio Grieco
Cirrhotic patients with severe thrombocytopenia are at increased risk of bleeding during invasive procedures. The need for preprocedural prophylaxis aimed at reducing the risk of bleeding in cirrhotic patients with thrombocytopenia who undergo scheduled procedures is assessed via the platelet count; however, establishing a minimum threshold considered safe is challenging. A platelet count ≥ 50000/μL is a frequent target, but levels vary by provider, procedure, and specific patient. Over the years, this value has changed several times according to the different guidelines proposed in the literature...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896307/analysis-of-the-impact-of-eras-based-respiratory-function-training-on-older-patients-ability-to-prevent-pulmonary-complications-after-abdominal-surgery
#6
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Yue-Xia Gu, Xin-Yu Wang, Mei-Xia Xu, Jia-Jie Qian, Yan Wang
BACKGROUND: In China, as the population grows older, the number of elderly people who have died from respiratory problems has increased. AIM: To investigate whether enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)-based respiratory function training may help older patients who had abdominal surgery suffer fewer pulmonary problems, shorter hospital stays, and improved lung function. METHODS: The data of 231 elderly individuals having abdominal surgery was retrospectively analyzed...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896306/efficacy-and-safety-of-preoperative-immunotherapy-in-patients-with-mismatch-repair-deficient-or-microsatellite-instability-high-gastrointestinal-malignancies
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Ying-Jie Li, Xin-Zhi Liu, Yun-Feng Yao, Nan Chen, Zhong-Wu Li, Xiao-Yan Zhang, Xin-Feng Lin, Ai-Wen Wu
BACKGROUND: Programmed death protein (PD)-1 blockade immunotherapy significantly prolongs survival in patients with metastatic mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR)/microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) gastrointestinal malignancies such gastric and colorectal cancer. However, the data on preoperative immunotherapy are limited. AIM: To evaluate the short-term efficacy and toxicity of preoperative PD-1 blockade immunotherapy. METHODS: In this retrospective study, we enrolled 36 patients with dMMR/MSI-H gastrointestinal malignancies...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896305/fecal-microbiota-transplantation-as-potential-first-line-treatment-for-patients-with-clostridioides-difficile-infection-and-prior-appendectomy
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jing-Wen Zhao, Bing Chang, Li-Xuan Sang
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a global health problem. The association of appendectomy on the severity and prognosis of CDI has been reported in many literatures, but there are still contradictions. In a retrospective study entitled "Patients with Closterium diffuse infection and prior appendectomy may be prone to word outcomes" published in World J Gastrointest Surg 2021, the author found that prior appendectomy affects the severity of CDI. Appendectomy may be a risk factor for increasing the severity of CDI...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896304/primary-malignant-melanoma-of-the-esophagus-combined-with-squamous-cell-carcinoma-a-case-report
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Mei-Lin Zhu, Ling-Yun Wang, Xue-Qin Bai, Chen Wu, Xiang-Yu Liu
BACKGROUND: Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus is a rare malignant tumor of the esophagus, and its combination with squamous cell carcinoma is also rare. Here, we report the diagnosis and treatment of a case of primary esophageal malignant melanoma combined with squamous cell carcinoma. CASE SUMMARY: A middle-aged man underwent gastroscopy for dysphagia. Gastroscopy revealed multiple bulging esophageal lesions, and after pathologic and immunohistochemical analyses, the patient was finally diagnosed with "malignant melanoma with squamous cell carcinoma"...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896303/mesh-erosion-into-the-colon-following-repair-of-parastomal-hernia-a-case-report
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Yu Zhang, Han Lin, Jia-Ming Liu, Xin Wang, Yi-Feng Cui, Zhao-Yang Lu
BACKGROUND: In recent years, mesh has become a standard repair method for parastomal hernia surgery due to its low recurrence rate and low postoperative pain. However, using mesh to repair parastomal hernias also carries potential dangers. One of these dangers is mesh erosion, a rare but serious complication following hernia surgery, particularly parastomal hernia surgery, and has attracted the attention of surgeons in recent years. CASE SUMMARY: Herein, we report the case of a 67-year-old woman with mesh erosion after parastomal hernia surgery...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896302/network-meta-analysis-of-the-prognosis-of-curative-treatment-strategies-for-recurrent-hepatocellular-carcinoma-after-hepatectomy
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jen-Lung Chen, Yaw-Sen Chen, Chen-Guo Ker
BACKGROUND: Recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma (rHCC) is a common outcome after curative treatment. Retreatment for rHCC is recommended, but no guidelines exist. AIM: To compare curative treatments such as repeated hepatectomy (RH), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and liver transplantation (LT) for patients with rHCC after primary hepatectomy by conducting a network meta-analysis (NMA). METHODS: From 2011 to 2021, 30 articles involving patients with rHCC after primary liver resection were retrieved for this NMA...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896301/does-size-matter-for-resection-of-giant-versus-non-giant-hepatocellular-carcinoma-a-meta-analysis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Aaron Jl Lee, Andrew Gr Wu, Kuo Chao Yew, Vishal G Shelat
BACKGROUND: Research on long-term survival after resection of giant (≥ 10 cm) and non-giant hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) (< 10 cm) has produced conflicting results. AIM: This study aimed to investigate whether oncological outcomes and safety profiles of resection differ between giant and non-giant HCC. METHODS: PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases were searched. Studies designed to investigate the outcomes of giant vs non-giant HCC were included...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896300/prognostic-value-of-preoperative-immune-nutritional-scoring-systems-in-remnant-gastric-cancer-patients-undergoing-surgery
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Yan Zhang, Lin-Jun Wang, Qin-Ya Li, Zhen Yuan, Dian-Cai Zhang, Hao Xu, Li Yang, Xin-Hua Gu, Ze-Kuan Xu
BACKGROUND: Remnant gastric cancer (GC) is defined as GC that occurs five years or more after gastrectomy. Systematically evaluating the preoperative immune and nutritional status of patients and analyzing its prognostic impact on postoperative remnant gastric cancer (RGC) patients are crucial. A simple scoring system that combines multiple immune or nutritional indicators to identify nutritional or immune status before surgery is necessary. AIM: To evaluate the value of preoperative immune-nutritional scoring systems in predicting the prognosis of patients with RGC...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896299/causes-of-epigastric-pain-and-vomiting-after-laparoscopic-assisted-radical-right-hemicolectomy-superior-mesenteric-artery-syndrome
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Juan Xie, Jiao Bai, Ting Zheng, Jian Shu, Ma-Li Liu
BACKGROUND: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a rare condition causing functional obstruction of the third portion of the duodenum. Postoperative SMAS following laparoscopic-assisted radical right hemicolectomy is even less prevalent and can often be unrecognized by radiologists and clinicians. AIM: To analyze the clinical features, risk factors, and prevention of SMAS after laparoscopic-assisted radical right hemicolectomy. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed clinical data of 256 patients undergoing laparoscopic-assisted radical right hemicolectomy in the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University from January 2019 to May 2022...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896298/hepatobiliary-manifestations-following-two-stages-elective-laparoscopic-restorative-proctocolectomy-for-patients-with-ulcerative-colitis-a-prospective-observational-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Tamer A A M Habeeb, Abdulzahra Hussain, Mauro Podda, Pasquale Cianci, Bruce Ramshaw, Khaled Safwat, Wesam M Amr, Tamer Wasefy, Alaa A Fiad, Mohamed Ibrahim Mansour, Adel Mahmoud Moursi, Gamal Osman, Anass Qasem, Mohamed Fawzy, Mohamed Ibrahim Abo Alsaad, Abd-Elfattah Kalmoush, Mohammed Shaaban Nassar, Fawzy M Mustafa, Mahmoud Hassib Morsi Badawy, Ahmed Hamdy, Hamdi Elbelkasi, Bassam Mousa, Abd-Elrahman M Metwalli, Walid A Mawla, Mostafa M Elaidy, Muhammad Ali Baghdadi, Ahmed Raafat
BACKGROUND: Hepatobiliary manifestations occur in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients. The effect of laparoscopic restorative proctocolectomy (LRP) with ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) on hepatobiliary manifestations is debated. AIM: To evaluate hepatobiliary changes after two-stages elective laparoscopic restorative proctocolectomy for patients with UC. METHODS: Between June 2013 and June 2018, 167 patients with hepatobiliary symptoms underwent two-stage elective LRP for UC in a prospective observational study...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896297/surveillance-strategies-following-curative-resection-and-non-operative-approach-of-rectal-cancer-how-and-how-long-review-of-current-recommendations
#16
REVIEW
Andrea Lauretta, Giulia Montori, Gian Piero Guerrini
Different follow-up strategies are available for patients with rectal cancer following curative treatment. A combination of biochemical testing and imaging investigation, associated with physical examination are commonly used. However, there is currently no consensus about the types of tests to perform, the timing of the testing, and even the need for follow-up at all has been questioned. The aim of this study was to review the evidence of the impact of different follow-up tests and programs in patients with non-metastatic disease after definitive treatment of the primary...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36896296/hypophosphatemia-as-a-prognostic-tool-for-post-hepatectomy-liver-failure-a-systematic-review
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Romualdas Riauka, Povilas Ignatavicius, Giedrius Barauskas
BACKGROUND: Post-hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) is one of the main causes of postoperative mortality and is challenging to predict early in patients after liver resection. Some studies suggest that the postoperative serum phosphorus might predict outcomes in these patients. AIM: To perform a systematic literature review on hypophosphatemia and evaluate it as a prognostic factor for PHLF and overall morbidity. METHODS: This systematic review was performed according to preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses statement...
February 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36741072/postoperative-adjuvant-therapy-for-hepatocellular-carcinoma-with-microvascular-invasion
#18
REVIEW
Jiang Li, Fan Yang, Jian Li, Zhi-Yong Huang, Qi Cheng, Er-Lei Zhang
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most lethal tumors in the world. Liver resection (LR) and liver transplantation (LT) are widely considered as radical treatments for early HCC. However, the recurrence rates after curative treatment are still high and overall survival is unsatisfactory. Microvascular invasion (MVI) is considered to be one of the important prognostic factors affecting postoperative recurrence and long-term survival. Unfortunately, whether HCC patients with MVI should receive postoperative adjuvant therapy remains unknown...
January 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36741071/associate-factors-for-endoscopic-submucosal-dissection-operation-time-and-postoperative-delayed-hemorrhage-of-early-gastric-cancer
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Ren-Song Cai, Wei-Zhong Yang, Guang-Rui Cui
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a treatment for early gastric cancer with the advantages of small invasion, fewer complications, and a low local recurrence rate. However, there is a high risk of complications such as bleeding and perforation, and the operation time is also longer. ESD operation time is closely related to bleeding and perforation. AIM: To investigate the influencing factors associated with ESD operation time and postoperative delayed hemorrhage to provide a reference for early planning, early identification, and prevention of complications...
January 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36741070/effects-of-postoperative-use-of-proton-pump-inhibitors-on-gastrointestinal-bleeding-after-endoscopic-variceal-treatment-during-hospitalization
#20
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Yi-Yan Zhang, Le Wang, Xiao-Dong Shao, Yong-Guo Zhang, Shao-Ze Ma, Meng-Yuan Peng, Shi-Xue Xu, Yue Yin, Xiao-Zhong Guo, Xing-Shun Qi
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic variceal treatment (EVT) is recommended as the mainstay choice for the management of high-risk gastroesophageal varices and acute variceal bleeding in liver cirrhosis. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used for various gastric acid-related diseases. However, the effects of PPIs on the development of post-EVT complications, especially gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB), remain controversial. AIM: To evaluate the effects of postoperative use of PPIs on post-EVT complications in patients with liver cirrhosis during hospitalization...
January 27, 2023: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
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