BACKGROUND
Pancreatic fistula (PF) and delayed gastric emptying (DGE) are, respectively, the most frightening and most frequent complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). This study was… (More)
PURPOSE
This study was designed to evaluate the impact of a standardized laparoscopic intracorporeal right colectomy on the short-term outcome of patients with neoplasia.
METHODS
Consecutive… (More)
OBJECTIVE
Pancreatic fistula (PF) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). The aim of this multicenter prospective randomized trial was to compare the results… (More)
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to compare the outcome of stapled hemorrhoidopexy (SH group) performed using a circular stapler with that of the Milligan-Morgan technique (MM group). The goals… (More)
BACKGROUND
Although the long-term results of open fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease are well documented, few reports exist on the long-term results of laparoscopic fundoplication.
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BACKGROUND
Although mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) or distal pancreatectomy (DP) has decreased, morbidity still remains high. The aim of this review article is to present, define,… (More)
PURPOSE
Liver metastases develop in 50 percent of patients with colorectal carcinoma. Recurrent liver disease is usual. Repeat liver resection remains the only curative treatment. The aim of this… (More)
The treatment of acutely obstructed carcinoma of the left colon still represents a matter of controversy. The aim of the study was to evaluate the results of its management by emergency subtotal or… (More)
OBJECTIVE
Cancer cachexia is associated with weight loss, poor nutritional status, and systemic inflammation. Accurate nutritional support for patients is calculated on resting energy expenditure… (More)
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to compare open with laparoscopic ileocolic resection in selected patients with refractory Crohn's disease confined to terminal ileum and cecum in terms of… (More)