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Int J Surg27 Dec 2024

Crystalloid volume supplementation optimizes tissue oxygenation during hemorrhage.

Findings indicate that crystalloid volume supplementation markedly enhances gastric conduit tissue oxygenation (70.5%) compared to permissive hypotension (63.3%), catecholamine therapy (45.9%), and combined therapy (69.0%). The correlation between tissue oxygenation and systemic lactate levels further supports its effectiveness. This suggests crystalloid volume supplementation as a…

BMC Surg26 Dec 2024

Nomogram predicts long-term survival in esophageal cancer patients

A prognostic nomogram was developed to estimate long-term survival for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients post-surgery. Using data from 224 patients, key variables influencing outcomes included tumor location, anastomotic fistula incidence, and vascular invasion, with lymph node clearance linked to improved survival. The nomogram displayed…

Ann Surg Oncol25 Dec 2024

Integrating Lipid and Inflammation Scores Enhances Gastric Cancer Prognosis

Incorporating the Circulating Lipid and Inflammation Risk Score (CLIRS) significantly predicts long-term survival in gastric cancer patients. Analysis of 2,534 patients revealed that CLIRS is an independent prognostic factor for overall (HR 1.529) and disease-free survival (HR 1.511). Nomograms based on CLIRS outperformed traditional pTNM…

Upper Gastrointestinal Tract24 Dec 2024

Proficiency in robot-assisted esophagectomy improves after 27 cases

A study on robot-assisted minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy revealed a significant reduction in operation time associated with increased surgical proficiency. Analyzing 83 cases, researchers found that transitioning from the initial learning phase (cases 1-27) to the proficiency phase (cases 28-83) resulted in a drop in…

HPB & Spleen23 Dec 2024

Surgical resection improves survival for gastric cancer liver metastases

A population-based analysis of 3,694 gastric cancer patients with liver metastases revealed that those undergoing cancer-directed surgery experienced significantly longer median overall survival, 12 months versus 6 months for non-resection patients. After adjusting for selection bias, Cox regression indicated a substantial survival benefit, with a…

Surgical Endoscopy21 Dec 2024

Surgical options enhance treatment for achalasia patients

A review of recent literature highlights effective surgical interventions for achalasia, including laparoscopic/robotic heller myotomy (LHM/RHM) and fundoplication methods. Both approaches exhibit low morbidity and mortality rates, with RHM offering advantages like improved procedural visibility and reduced risk of mucosal laceration. The findings suggest surgery…

Int J Gen Med19 Dec 2024

Predictive model effectively identifies surgical margin risks in esophageal cancer.

A pathology-based predictive model for positive surgical margins (PSM) in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) has been established and validated. Analysis of 1,776 patients revealed that multifocal lesions, vascular invasion, and pathomics-based features significantly predict PSM. The decision tree model displayed excellent discrimination with an…

Eur J Surg Oncol16 Dec 2024

Modified nutritional index predicts survival in elderly gastric cancer patients

A novel modified nutritional index model (mcns) demonstrated high predictive value for long-term survival among elderly patients with advanced gastric cancer. Analyzing data from 555 patients, the study identified tumor size, pn, and the modified nutritional score (mconut) as independent prognostic factors, improving patient risk…

Rozhl Chir16 Dec 2024

New treatment guidelines enhance management of esophageal and gastric cancer.

Comprehensive updates on the treatment of esophageal and gastric cancer emphasize the crucial role of perioperative systemic therapy. Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by postoperative immunotherapy is standard for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma, while perioperative FLOT chemotherapy shows superior outcomes for adenocarcinoma. Promising results are also…