Gastrointestinal Surgery (all articles)
Cohort Study | Excluding hollow viscus injury for abdominal seat belt sign using computed tomography.
26 Jul, 2022 | 12:27h | UTCExcluding Hollow Viscus Injury for Abdominal Seat Belt Sign Using Computed Tomography – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Prospective multicenter study found that for patients with abdominal seatbelt sign, the incidence of hollow viscus injury was exceedingly low, if not zero, with a high-quality negative CT scan. https://t.co/khZoQiQeXI
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) July 14, 2022
Cohort Study | Incidence, associated risk factors, and outcomes of postoperative arrhythmia after upper gastrointestinal surgery.
26 Jul, 2022 | 11:52h | UTCCommentary: Incidence and Outcomes of Postop Arrhythmia After Upper GI Surgery – American College of Cardiology
Commentary on Twitter
This cohort study of 1,210 patients undergoing upper GI surgery found new-onset postop atrial fibrillation (AF) was associated with increased in-hospital mortality, prolonged ICU stay, and development of permanent or paroxysmal AF. https://t.co/8Bxq5uGuqa
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) July 21, 2022
Single-center RCT | A procalcitonin-based algorithm to guide antibiotic use in patients with acute pancreatitis.
22 Jul, 2022 | 11:40h | UTCA procalcitonin-based algorithm to guide antibiotic use in patients with acute pancreatitis (PROCAP): a single-centre, patient-blinded, randomised controlled trial – The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Can procalcitonin safely guide antibiotics in acute pancreatitis? @LancetGastroHep PROCAP study is the answer
Infographics based on the abstract, full paper: https://t.co/PdUla5Fe9Y
Read the Editorial by @lelecapurso and me in https://t.co/k4PVt8tfN8#TheAmylaseSchool @my_ueg pic.twitter.com/cop0DWXmtC— Enrique de-Madaria (@DeMadaria) July 19, 2022
M-A | Evidence on indications and techniques to increase the future liver remnant in children undergoing extended hepatectomy.
22 Jul, 2022 | 11:33h | UTC
Review | Liver biopsy in patients with alcohol-associated liver disease with acute-on-chronic liver failure.
22 Jul, 2022 | 11:28h | UTC
RCT | Laparoscopic vs. open distal gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer.
21 Jul, 2022 | 13:00h | UTCSee also: Visual Abstract
Commentary: Laparoscopy Noninferior to Open Surgery in Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Related:
Laparoscopic vs Open Distal Gastrectomy for Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer: Five-Year Outcomes From the CLASS-01 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Morbidity and Mortality of Laparoscopic vs Open Total Gastrectomy for Clinical Stage I Gastric Cancer: The CLASS02 Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Survival outcomes after laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy versus open distal gastrectomy with nodal dissection for clinical stage IA or IB gastric cancer (JCOG0912): a multicentre, non-inferiority, phase 3 randomised controlled trial – The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Effect of Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy vs Open Distal Gastrectomy on Long-term Survival Among Patients With Stage I Gastric Cancer: The KLASS-01 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
RCT | Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation reduces further recurrence in patients with recurrent common bile duct stones.
21 Jul, 2022 | 12:46h | UTCEndoscopic Papillary Large Balloon Dilation Reduces Further Recurrence in Patients With Recurrent Common Bile Duct Stones: A Randomized Controlled Trial – American Journal of Gastroenterology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
ESGE Position Paper | Reducing the environmental footprint of gastrointestinal endoscopy.
18 Jul, 2022 | 11:24h | UTC
Cystic liver lesions: a pictorial review.
18 Jul, 2022 | 10:48h | UTCCystic liver lesions: a pictorial review – Insights into Imaging
Randomized crossover trial | AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening.
14 Jul, 2022 | 12:29h | UTCNews Release: AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening – Mayo Clinic
Original Study: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Miss Rate of Colorectal Neoplasia – Gastroenterology
RCT | Effects of the short stitch technique for midline abdominal closure on incisional hernia.
14 Jul, 2022 | 12:27h | UTC
M-A | Risk of developing gallbladder cancer in patients with gallbladder polyps detected on Trans-Abdominal ultrasound.
14 Jul, 2022 | 12:14h | UTCRisk of developing gallbladder cancer in patients with gallbladder polyps detected on Trans-Abdominal ultrasound: a systematic review and Meta-Analysis – British Journal of Radiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related:
Critical Analysis of the Updated Guidelines for Management of Gallbladder Polyps – Annals of Surgical Oncology (if the link is paywalled, try this one)
M-A | The effect of fiber supplementation on chronic constipation in adults.
13 Jul, 2022 | 11:30h | UTC
Network M-A | The comparisons of different therapeutic modalities for idiopathic achalasia.
12 Jul, 2022 | 11:58h | UTC
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy complicated by liver rupture or hematoma: a systematic review of 391 reported cases.
12 Jul, 2022 | 11:48h | UTC
Review | Gallstone disease in cirrhosis – Pathogenesis and management.
7 Jul, 2022 | 12:21h | UTC
Position Paper | The role of surgical management in chronic pancreatitis in children.
6 Jul, 2022 | 11:37h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Pancreas committee of NASPGHAN published position paper on the role of surgical management in chronic pancreatitis in children: https://t.co/XnI7SCsbWQ pic.twitter.com/nBWoSd14cU
— JPGN (@JPGNonline) May 30, 2022
The multicenter cancer of pancreas screening study: impact on stage and survival.
5 Jul, 2022 | 11:46h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
👀 The Cancer of Pancreas Screening (CAPS) program achieves early #PancreaticCancer detection and long-term survival with surveillance ➡️ https://t.co/flqUtSvkcg #JCO #pancSM @mggoggins pic.twitter.com/wj6DMXclVC
— Journal of Clinical Oncology (@JCO_ASCO) June 30, 2022
M-A | Risk factors of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy.
5 Jul, 2022 | 11:32h | UTCUEG and EAES rapid guideline on transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer.
1 Jul, 2022 | 11:33h | UTC
RCT: The effect of enhanced recovery after minimally invasive esophagectomy.
1 Jul, 2022 | 10:56h | UTCRelated:
Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
Visual abstract: ASO Visual Abstract: Guide to Enhanced Recovery for Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgery—ERAS and Esophagectomy
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs for esophagectomy – Journal of Thoracic Disease
Network meta-analysis: Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors increase the risk of cholecystitis in patients with type 2 diabetes.
29 Jun, 2022 | 11:24h | UTC
RCT: Diagnostic imaging vs. observation in early equivocal appendicitis.
28 Jun, 2022 | 10:46h | UTC
Systematic Review: Antibiotics for uncomplicated diverticulitis.
27 Jun, 2022 | 11:56h | UTCAntibiotics for uncomplicated diverticulitis – Cochrane Library
Summary: Antibiotics for uncomplicated diverticulitis – Cochrane Library
Related:
Efficacy and Safety of Non-Antibiotic Outpatient Treatment in Mild Acute Diverticulitis (DINAMO-study): A Multicentre, Randomised, Open-Label, Non-Inferiority Trial – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Elective surgical management of diverticulitis – Current Problems in Surgery
Management of Colonic Diverticulitis – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Commentary on Twitter
The benefits of antibiotics in diverticulitis are uncertain with respect to complications, emergency✂️, recurrence, elective colonic resections&long‐term complications. This may be because diverticulitis is❌an infectious disorder, but an inflammatory onehttps://t.co/0HmAllw5Af
— John Damianos, M.D. (@john_damianosMD) June 26, 2022
Systematic Review: Locally recurrent rectal cancer according to a standardized MRI classification system.
27 Jun, 2022 | 11:07h | UTC


