Lower Fistula Risk with Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy
Robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) significantly lowers the risk of clinically relevant pancreatic fistula compared to open pancreatoduodenectomy (OPD).
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Impact of Tumor Progression on Hepatectomy Outcomes in NETLM
Preoperative tumor progression significantly predicts early mortality in patients undergoing cytoreductive hepatectomy for neuroendocrine tumor liver metastases.
Preoperative Weight Loss Lowers Complications in Colorectal Cancer Surgery
A preoperative weight loss program significantly improves outcomes for colorectal cancer patients with excess weight.
TACE Plus Systemic Therapy Improves HCC Survival with Thrombus
Combining transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) with systemic therapy significantly enhances outcomes for hepatocellular carcinoma patients with hepatic vein or inferior vena cava tumor thrombus.
Robotic Surgery Outperforms Laparoscopic for Rectal Cancer
Robotic surgery shows better long-term outcomes for middle and low rectal cancer compared to laparoscopic techniques.
CALLY Index Predicts Outcomes in Cancer Surgery
Lower preoperative CALLY index indicates worse survival and higher complications in cancer patients undergoing surgery.
Chlorhexidine Outperforms Povidone-Iodine in SSI Prevention
Chlorhexidine is more effective than povidone-iodine for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs), especially in clean-contaminated procedures.
Kangduo Robot Outperforms Laparoscopy in Distal Pancreatectomy
Kangduo robotic distal pancreatectomy is more effective and cost-efficient than traditional laparoscopic surgery.
Laparoscopic Feeding Jejunostomy Outperforms Open Approach
Laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy (LFJ) offers a safer, less painful alternative to open feeding jejunostomy (OFJ) for patients with upper GI cancers.
Outcomes from Adrenalectomy in Phaeochromocytoma Patients
Surgical approaches for large phaeochromocytomas matter: minimally invasive techniques reduce severe complications.