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Medicine, General & Internal
Elizabeth Josephine Olecki, Paddy Ssentongo, Joseph Dao, William G. Wong, Kelly A. Stahl, Richard Ofosu-Akromah, Foster Amponsah-Manu, Colette Pameijer
Summary: This study investigates the surgical burden of malignant disease in the Eastern Region of Ghana and finds a high prevalence of malignancy in the surgical population. It also highlights that over 13% of breast cancer patients admitted for surgery did not undergo a surgical procedure.
Review
Oncology
Maggie L. Diller, Viraj A. Master
Summary: Integrative oncology has become a recognized medical subspecialty due to increased interest in using integrative medicine in modern cancer care. Acutherapy and mind-body techniques have been shown to improve quality of life and symptom control in oncologic patients, with recent guidelines endorsing their use in breast cancer patients. The evidence supports the applicability of these techniques for acute symptom management, particularly during the perioperative period for surgical oncology and surgery.
Article
Surgery
Laura N. Purcell, Anthony G. Charles, Thomas Ricketts, Adesola Akinkuotu, Sean E. McLean, Andrea Hayes-Jordan, Michael R. Phillips
Summary: The objective of this study was to define the training background of the surgical workforce providing care to pediatric patients in North Carolina. The results showed that pediatric surgeons in North Carolina are more likely to operate on minority and emergency surgery patients.
Article
Oncology
Alli M. Straubhar, Qin Zhou, Alexia Iasonos, Daniel L. Clarke-Pearson, William A. Cliby, Mitchel S. Hoffman, Dennis S. Chi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the current surgical practices among gynecologic oncologists in the United States. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among members of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology to collect demographic data and gather information on surgical procedures and chemotherapy use. The results showed variations in surgical practices among gynecologic oncologists in the United States, highlighting the need for further investigation.
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Faiza Gaba, Karen Ash, Oleg Blyuss, Nicolo Bizzarri, Paul Kamfwa, Allison Saiz, David Cibula, GO SOAR Collaborators
Summary: Little is known about factors contributing to early post-operative morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries with a paucity of data limiting global efforts to improve gynaecological cancer care. This study found that low and middle income countries had similar post-operative major morbidity as high income countries. The capacity to rescue patients from surgical complications presents a meaningful opportunity for intervention.
Article
Oncology
Fangyuan Gong, Lei Jin, Qiuwei Song, Zhong Yang, Hong Chen, Jinsong Wu
Summary: This study aims to observe and analyze the surgical outcomes of cingulate gyrus glioma. It found that the extent of resection significantly correlated with survival and that midcingulate cortex cases were associated with short-term neurological morbidity. The majority of anterior cingulate cortex cases did not have short-term deficits. Tumors in the dominant hemisphere were significantly associated with language or cognitive dysfunction, both short-term and long-term. Age was the only postoperative predictor for neurological deficits.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Amit Ritter, Helena Levyn, Jatin Shah
Summary: The field of head and neck oncology has undergone remarkable advancements in recent years, with innovative surgical approaches and personalized treatment strategies, leading to improved patient outcomes.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Paul D. Losty
Summary: Pediatric Surgical Oncology is a challenging sub-speciality field that requires highly skilled and dedicated surgeons. Training in high quality centers and international fellowship programs are crucial for gaining proficiency and research skills. This article provides an overview of pediatric surgical oncology training for those seeking more information and career guidance.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Elizabeth A. Hedges, Tahsin M. Khan, Martha Teke, Michael M. Wach, Jonathan M. Hernandez, Susan J. Hoover
Summary: This study investigated the admission process of breast surgical oncology fellowship programs. The results showed that most programs have minimum score and publication requirements before inviting applicants for interviews. In the post-interview rank list, the applicant's interview performance, interpersonal skills, and letters of recommendation were the most important factors.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Carlo Vallicelli, Federico Coccolini, Massimo Sartelli, Luca Ansaloni, Simona Bui, Fausto Catena
Summary: Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a combined treatment for peritoneal carcinomatosis, but patients are at high risk of infections and complications. Many authors have proposed aggressive screening protocols and vigilant monitoring to minimize and promptly identify infectious complications.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Pablo Gonzalez-Lopez, Giulia Cossu, Cynthia M. Thomas, Jeffery S. Marston, Cristina Gomez, Etienne Pralong, Mahmoud Messerer, Roy T. Daniel
Summary: Neurosurgery traditionally focuses on cortical anatomy and function, but recent advancements in neuroimaging and clinical studies highlight the importance of white matter tracts in neurological function. This has led to a shift in the way neurosurgical procedures are viewed. The development of the telencephalic flexure plays a crucial role in brain anatomy and is particularly important in glioma and epilepsy surgeries.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Matteo Olimpo, Paolo Buracco, Erica Ilaria Ferraris, Lisa Adele Piras, Lorella Maniscalco, Davide Giacobino, Andrea Degiovanni, Emanuela Morello
Summary: Local control of intramuscular sarcomas of the limbs may involve limb amputation or marginal excision plus radiotherapy. This study aims to describe a surgical procedure in three dogs affected by intramuscular sarcomas with no signs of fascial invasion. No major complications were observed and all dogs experienced rapid recovery.
Article
Oncology
Alexander J. Didier, Justin F. Creeden, Stephanie M. Pannell, Jeffrey M. Sutton
Summary: This study examines the racial and gender diversity of trainees in Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowships and explores potential barriers to increasing diversity in surgical oncology training programs.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Kadhim Taqi, Diane Kim, Lily Yip, Charlotte Laane, Zeeshan Rana, Morad Hameed, Trevor Hamilton, Heather Stuart
Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed the prognostic determinants and patient outcomes in patients with malignancy requiring urgent surgical consultation. The results showed that patients with newly diagnosed cancer, metastatic disease, or systemic therapy on presentation had a higher 60-day mortality. Optimizing prognostic determinants can improve patient outcomes.
WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Manuel Duran Poveda, Alejandro Suarez-de-la-Rica, Emilia Cancer Minchot, Julia Ocon Breton, Andres Sanchez Pernaute, Gil Rodriguez Caravaca, PREMAS Study Grp
Summary: In this study of 469 gastrointestinal cancer patients, nutritional risk was assessed using the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) and the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria. The findings showed a high prevalence of moderate and severe malnutrition risk among these patients, both on admission and at discharge. Complications were more common in patients with higher MUST scores, and nutritional therapy did not significantly improve nutritional risk in most patients.
Article
Oncology
Jonathan G. Bensley, Haryana M. Dhillon, Sue M. Evans, Melanie Evans, Damien Bolton, Ian D. Davis, Lachlan Dodds, Mark Frydenberg, Paul Kearns, Nathan Lawrentschuk, Declan G. Murphy, Jeremy L. Millar, Nathan Papa
Summary: Depression and lack of energy are common side effects of prostate cancer and its treatments, with younger men reporting more depressive feelings while men receiving hormonal treatments more commonly experience lack of energy. These symptoms are associated with poorer urinary, bowel, and sexual functional domain scores and clinicians should be aware of their incidence to screen for them, especially in at-risk groups.
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Sean Ong, Kenneth Chen, Jeremy Grummet, John Yaxley, Matthijs J. Scheltema, Phillip Stricker, Kae Jack Tay, Nathan Lawrentschuk
Summary: This article provides a summary and discussion of international guidelines, position statements, and consensus statements on focal therapy for prostate cancer. The lack of long-term randomized data for focal therapy is highlighted, and the need for high-quality clinical trials with robust outcomes is emphasized. The current consensus and position statements are heterogeneous, indicating a need for globally accepted guidelines for focal therapy planning and follow-up.
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Deshin Reddy, Abdullah Ebrahim Laher, Nathan Lawrentschuk, Ahmed Adam
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review of all cases of spontaneous rupture of the urinary bladder (SRUB), providing a comprehensive analysis of demographic data, associated comorbidities, clinical presentation, diagnosis, relevant laboratory findings, associated factors, management, morbidity and mortality.
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Kenneth Chen, Nathan Lawrentschuk
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
Nathan Lawrentschuk
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Matthew Alberto, Arthur Yim, Nathan Lawrentschuk, Damien Bolton
Summary: Advanced prostate cancer has a higher mortality rate compared to localized prostate cancer, making it crucial to study its development mechanisms and potential pathways for novel treatments. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, with increasing prevalence due to an aging population. It is important to understand the evolving mechanisms of progression in order to address the significant morbidity and mortality associated with advanced prostate cancer, where treatment options are linked to lipid metabolism.
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Gavin Wei, Weranja Ranasinghe, Melanie Evans, Damien Bolton, Lachlan Dodds, Mark Frydenberg, Paul Kearns, Nathan Lawrentschuk, Declan G. Murphy, Jeremy Millar, Nathan Papa
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed patients who underwent prostate biopsy between 2011 and 2020 in the Victorian Prostate Cancer Outcomes Registry. The findings showed a significant decrease in the proportion of GG 1 prostate cancer, especially in younger men. The percentage of interventional management for GG 1 disease also decreased substantially. These results reflect the implementation of major changes in diagnostic and treatment guidelines and provide important insights for future treatment allocation.
Review
Oncology
Daryl Thompson, Nathan Lawrentschuk, Damien Bolton
Summary: Epigenetic changes are common in urological cancers and have potential as targets for cancer therapy. There have been 25 clinical trials investigating targeted epigenetic therapy in bladder cancer, but no phase 3 trials have been conducted so far. Epigenetics is a rapidly advancing field and holds great promise for the treatment of bladder cancer.
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
Kenneth Chen, Sean Ong, Kandarpa Vasundhara, Chow Kit Mun, Isabella Williams, Ravindran Kanesvaran, John Yuen Shyi Peng, Arun A. Azad, Nathan Lawrentschuk
Article
Urology & Nephrology
David C. Homewood, Jonathan S. O'Brien, Todd Manning, Brian Kelly, Philip Chan, Ben Thomas, Nathan Lawrentschuk
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
Siyu Huang, David C. Chen, Jordan Santucci, Declan G. Murphy, Nathan Lawrentschuk
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
Gideon Ptasznik, Brian D. Kelly, Declan Murphy, Nathan Lawrentschuk, Veeru Kasivisvanathan, Mark Page, Sean Ong, Daniel Moon
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Dominic Bagguley, Laurence Harewood, Dean McKenzie, Gideon Ptasznik, Sean Ong, Thilakavathi Chengodu, Dixon Woon, Kenneth Sim, James Sheldon, Nathan Lawrentschuk
Summary: The primary objective of this study is to determine the additional value of PSMA PET/CT in risk stratification and predicting the likelihood of failure in men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer who would have otherwise been suitable for active surveillance. The secondary objectives include determining the value of PSMA PET/CT in comparison to repeat mpMRI, developing a nomogram to predict failure in men with high-risk features, and conducting follow-up studies on molecular biomarkers and genetic assays.
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
Jianliang Liu, Benjamin Thomas, Nathan Lawrentschuk
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Ellen O'Connor, Marcus G. Cumberbatch, Conrad Bishop, Nathan Lawrentschuk
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL UROLOGY
(2023)
