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Oncology
Hironobu Goto, Taro Oshikiri, Takashi Kato, Ryuichiro Sawada, Hitoshi Harada, Naoki Urakawa, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Shingo Kanaji, Kimihiro Yamashita, Takeru Matsuda, Yoshihiro Kakeji
Summary: Smoking has an impact on the short- and long-term outcomes for patients undergoing TEP for esophageal carcinoma, with a higher incidence of postoperative pneumonia in smokers. However, no significant correlation was found between smoking status and long-term survival or disease-free survival.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Zhenhua Li, Chunyue Gai, Yuefeng Zhang, Shiwang Wen, Huilai Lv, Yanzhao Xu, Chao Huang, Bo Zhao, Ziqiang Tian
Summary: This study compared the differences in lymph node dissection (LND) between minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) and open esophagectomy (OE) in thoracic esophageal cancer patients. The results suggest that MIE may have an advantage in lymph node dissection of the upper mediastinum 2L and 4L groups, but is similar to OE in other LND stations.
CHINESE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
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Surgery
Binhao Huang, Maria Christine Xu, Arjun Pennathur, Zhigang Li, Zhiguo Liu, Qi Wu, Jing Wang, Kongjia Luo, Jianying Bai, Zhi Wei, Jiaqing Xiang, Wentao Fang, Jie Zhang
Summary: This study found similar outcomes in terms of overall survival and relapse-free survival between endoscopic R0 resection (ER) plus adjuvant treatment (AT) and esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell cancer patients in T1aM3-T1b stage. ER + AT may be considered for high-risk patients or those who refuse esophagectomy.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shangqi Song, Cheng Shen, Yang Hu, Yazhou He, Yong Yuan, Yuyang Xu
Summary: IVMTE has emerged as a promising treatment option for individualized treatment and improved outcomes in patients with esophageal cancer.
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Oncology
Alexander C. Mertens, Marianne C. Kalff, Wietse J. Eshuis, Thomas M. Van Gulik, Mark I. Van Berge Henegouwen, Suzanne S. Gisbertz
Summary: In a propensity score-matched cohort, transthoracic esophagectomy showed a better lymph node dissection with higher yield, but also resulted in increased morbidity and short-term mortality.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Jonathan Morton, Richard H. Hardwick, Henry S. Tilney, A. Mark Gudgeon, Asif Jah, Lewis Stevens, Slawomir Marecik, Mark Slack
Summary: The preclinical study of the new robot-assisted surgical system for minimal access general and colorectal surgery showed its safety and effectiveness in cadaver and porcine models, with no device-related intra-operative complications. Further studies are needed to evaluate its clinical utility.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
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Surgery
Yusuke Fujii, Hiroyuki Daiko, Kentaro Kubo, Kyohei Kanematsu, Daichi Utsunomiya, Daisuke Kurita, Koshiro Ishiyama, Junya Oguma
Summary: Despite advances in diagnostic imaging modalities, the preoperative diagnosis of T4 esophageal cancer remains difficult and the prognosis is poor. The study retrospectively reviewed the prognosis of surgical T4b esophageal cancer.
LANGENBECKS ARCHIVES OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
E. Jezerskyte, L. M. Saadeh, E. R. C. Hagens, M. A. G. Sprangers, L. Noteboom, H. W. M. van Laarhoven, W. J. Eshuis, M. C. C. M. Hulshof, M. I. van Berge Henegouwen, S. S. Gisbertz
Summary: The study found that long-term health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in disease-free patients following transthoracic esophagectomy (TTE) or transhiatal esophagectomy (THE) for distal esophageal or GEJ cancer is largely comparable, with any differences favoring TTE.
JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
(2021)
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Oncology
Zhichao Liu, Jie Zhang, Yuchen Su, Jie Pan, Yang Yang, Binhao Huang, Jianqiang Zhao, Zhigang Li
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the outcomes of surgery management after ER and evaluate risk factors for residual disease. Additional esophagectomy allowed the resection of residual tumor and nodal metastasis, with favorable outcomes. Close follow-up may be feasible for certain patients, while intensive treatment should be considered for others, especially when combined with specific factors.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Cody L. Mullens, John W. Scott, Mitchell Mead, Nicholas Kunnath, Justin B. Dimick, Andrew M. Ibrahim
Summary: Comparing surgical outcomes and expenditures, it was found that critical access hospitals within a hospital network provided lower quality care and higher costs for common general surgery operations among Medicare beneficiaries.
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Oncology
Dongni Chen, Weidong Wang, Junxian Mo, Qiannan Ren, Huikai Miao, Youfang Chen, Zhesheng Wen
Summary: This study compared minimally invasive and open surgery approaches in treating ESCC patients who underwent neoadjuvant therapy. Results showed that MIE had shorter operative time, less intraoperative bleeding, and lower anastomotic leakage rate compared to open surgery. Overall survival and disease-free survival did not differ between the two approaches for patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy, but for patients receiving neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, MIE showed significantly better overall survival rates.
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Surgery
Yasuhiro Shirakawa, Kazuhiro Noma, Naoaki Maeda, Shunsuke Tanabe, Kazufumi Sakurama, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara
Summary: Standardization based on microanatomy contributes to safe and efficient left upper mediastinal lymph node dissection, resulting in shorter operative time and reduced postoperative complications, including a lower rate of left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yoshinori Tanigawa, Kimihide Nakamura, Tomoko Yamashita, Akira Nakagawachi, Yoshiro Sakaguchi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the changes in respiratory mechanics and factors associated with them in esophageal cancer patients undergoing prone-position video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery with artificial pneumothorax two-lung ventilation. The findings suggest that artificial pneumothorax two-lung ventilation is safer for anesthesia management in these patients compared to conventional one-lung ventilation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Hironobu Goto, Taro Oshikiri, Takashi Kato, Ryuichiro Sawada, Hitoshi Harada, Naoki Urakawa, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Shingo Kanaji, Kimihiro Yamashita, Takeru Matsuda, Yoshihiro Kakeji
Summary: TEP can be safely performed on ESCC patients with OVD and can result in oncological outcomes comparable to those of patients with normal respiratory function (NRF).
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Joseph A. Lin, Hillary J. Braun, Marisa E. Schwab, Logan Pierce, Julie A. Sosa, Elizabeth C. Wick
Summary: The study aims to examine the disparities in patient access to elective surgeries during the recovery phase of COVID-19 pandemic. The results indicate that patient age, language, marital status, insurance, socioeconomic status, and distance from care are factors influencing patient access and wait times for surgeries during the recovery phase. Steps should be taken to address these disparities.