Colloid Carcinoma in Pancreas Shows Indolent Behavior
Colloid carcinoma (cc) is a rare but distinct subtype of pancreatic cancer, revealing favorable outcomes compared to tubular carcinoma (tc).
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3D Planning Cuts Complications in Laparoscopic Liver Surgery
3D-guided planning significantly enhances laparoscopic hepatectomy for complex liver tumors.
Lower diabetes risk with minimally invasive parenchyma-sparing surgery for pancreas tumors
Minimally invasive parenchyma-sparing pancreatectomy (mi-psp) decreases the risk of postoperative diabetes and exocrine insufficiency for benign pancreatic tumors.
Liver Transplant Offers Hope for Colorectal Liver Metastases
Deceased donor liver transplantation (DDLT) improves survival for patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases (CLM).
Timing of Necrosectomy in Infected Pancreatic Necrosis Matters
Immediate necrosectomy for infected walled-off pancreatic necrosis offers no advantages over an on-demand approach.
New Models for Predicting Hospital Choice in Pancreatic Surgery
Distance-only models fail to accurately predict where patients receive pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD).
Novel Laparoscopic Method for Bile Duct Resection in PBM
A retroperitoneal-first laparoscopic technique is promising for bile duct resection in pancreaticobiliary maljunction, improving surgical outcomes.
Gallium-68 PET for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Limited Sensitivity
A study shows Gallium-68 DOTATATE PET has high specificity but low sensitivity in identifying lymph node metastases in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, affecting surgical decisions.
AI-Driven Marker Improves Outcomes for Pancreatic Cancer Nonproducers
A new AI-derived tumor marker can enhance treatment response assessment in pancreatic cancer patients who do not produce elevated CA19-9.
Occult Nodal Disease in Gallbladder Cancer: Critical Insights
Many gallbladder cancer patients thought to be node-negative actually show hidden nodal metastasis, impacting surgical outcomes.