Gastrointestinal Surgery (all articles)
M-A: Glue vs. mechanical mesh fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
2 Mar, 2021 | 01:29h | UTC
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass vs. laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: 5-year outcomes of merged data from two randomized clinical trials
2 Mar, 2021 | 01:27h | UTCVisual abstract: Merged SLEEVEPASS and SM-BOSS trials
Drains, germs, or steel: Multidisciplinary management of acute colonic diverticulitis
26 Feb, 2021 | 08:17h | UTC
Study: Unhealthy alcohol use common after bariatric surgery
26 Feb, 2021 | 08:14h | UTCCommentaries: Unhealthy Alcohol Use—A Common Iatrogenic Complication of Bariatric Surgery – JAMA Network Open AND Bariatric Surgery May Increase Risk of Unhealthy Alcohol Use – Psychiatric News Alert AND Bariatric Surgery Ups Risk of Alcohol Abuse – Physician’s Weekly
Commentary on Twitter
Our team’s analysis of VA bariatric surgery outcomes. Alcohol use increased 3–8 years after surgery. The benefits far outweigh the risks, but we need to support our patients long-term. @davearterburn @NeilFlochMD https://t.co/QpGHeRrI9l via @JAMANetworkOpen part of @JAMANetwork
— Luke Funk, MD, MPH (@lmfunk2) December 26, 2020
RCT: Hypothermic machine perfusion in liver transplantation
25 Feb, 2021 | 08:44h | UTCHypothermic Machine Perfusion in Liver Transplantation — A Randomized Trial – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Cold Perfusion Cuts Liver Transplant Complications – MedPage Today
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is linked with higher risks of larynx and esophageal cancers
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:00h | UTC
Review: Diagnosis and treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer
19 Feb, 2021 | 02:07h | UTCDiagnosis and Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)
M-A: Role of diet in colorectal cancer incidence
17 Feb, 2021 | 01:12h | UTC
RCT: Short-term outcomes of complete mesocolic excision versus D2 dissection in patients undergoing laparoscopic colectomy for right colon cancer
16 Feb, 2021 | 01:44h | UTCShort-term outcomes of complete mesocolic excision versus D2 dissection in patients undergoing laparoscopic colectomy for right colon cancer (RELARC): a randomised, controlled, phase 3, superiority trial – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
RCT: In patients with cirrhosis treated with TIPS, prophylactic rifaximin reduced the risk for Hepatic Encephalopathy
7 Feb, 2021 | 21:10h | UTCThe Use of Rifaximin in the Prevention of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy After Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Rifaximin prevents overt hepatic encephalopathy after TIPS – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
New findings published in @AnnalsofIM:
In patients with #cirrhosis treated with TIPS, rifaximin was well tolerated and reduced the risk for overt HE. #Rifaximin should therefore be considered for prophylaxis of post-TIPS HE https://t.co/d2p9dfcx3s. pic.twitter.com/M7zwmUxQA3
— Annals of Int Med (@AnnalsofIM) February 2, 2021
Duration of adjuvant doublet chemotherapy (3 or 6 months) in patients with high-risk stage II colorectal cancer
3 Feb, 2021 | 01:10h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Risk of colorectal cancer and cancer related mortality after detection of low-risk or high-risk adenomas, compared with no adenoma, at index colonoscopy
3 Feb, 2021 | 01:20h | UTCRisk of Colorectal Cancer and Cancer Related Mortality After Detection of Low-risk or High-risk Adenomas, Compared With No Adenoma, at Index Colonoscopy: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis – Gastroenterology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related studies: Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality After Removal of Adenomas During Screening Colonoscopies – Gastroenterology AND Long-term Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Related Death After Adenoma Removal in a Large, Community-based Population – Gastroenterology (link to abstract – $ for full-text) AND Baseline Colonoscopy Findings Associated with 10-Year Outcomes in a Screening Cohort Undergoing Colonoscopy Surveillance – Gastroenterology (link to abstract – $ for full-text) AND Association of Colonoscopy Adenoma Findings With Long-term Colorectal Cancer Incidence – JAMA
Related guideline: Recommendations for Follow-Up After Colonoscopy and Polypectomy: A Consensus Update by the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer – Gastroenterology
Pancreatic Cysts—An Overview and Summary of Society Guidelines, 2021
28 Jan, 2021 | 01:19h | UTCPancreatic Cysts—An Overview and Summary of Society Guidelines, 2021 – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Acute Pancreatitis: A Review
28 Jan, 2021 | 01:20h | UTCAcute Pancreatitis: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Podcast: Acute Pancreatitis Part 1 of 2: Diagnosis
Podcast: Acute Pancreatitis Part 2 of 2: Treatment
10-year follow up of a randomized trial shows metabolic surgery is more effective than conventional medical therapy for the control of type 2 diabetes
26 Jan, 2021 | 00:44h | UTCMetabolic surgery versus conventional medical therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes: 10-year follow-up of an open-label, single-centre, randomised controlled trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Cohort study: Aspirin linked to reduced risk of colon cancer if you start it before age 70
26 Jan, 2021 | 00:37h | UTCAspirin Use and Risk of Colorectal Cancer Among Older Adults – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Does aspirin lower colorectal cancer risk in older adults? It depends on when they start – Massachusetts General Hospital AND Aspirin Use Cuts CRC Risk in Those Initiating Use Before Age 70 – Physician’s Weekly
Randomized trial: In patients with colorectal peritoneal metastases, adding hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy to cytoreductive surgery does not improve survival and causes more frequent late complications
26 Jan, 2021 | 00:34h | UTCCytoreductive surgery plus hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy versus cytoreductive surgery alone for colorectal peritoneal metastases (PRODIGE 7): a multicentre, randomised, open-label, phase 3 trial – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
New online: PRODIGE 7 – #Cytoreductive #surgery plus hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy #HIPEC versus cytoreductive surgery alone for colorectal peritoneal metastases https://t.co/NuGwVmAnbt pic.twitter.com/NLk1DwwIXM
— The Lancet Oncology (@TheLancetOncol) January 19, 2021
Global variation in postoperative mortality and complications after cancer surgery: a multicenter, prospective cohort study in 82 countries
25 Jan, 2021 | 01:21h | UTCCommentary: Better post-surgical care would boost cancer survival chances – University of Birmingham
Commentary on Twitter (thread – Click for more)
@GlobalSurg 3: Global variation in postoperative mortality & complications after cancer surgery, published in @TheLancet
16K patients underwent surgery across 82 countries.
Better postoperative care & facilities could significantly improve #cancer survivalhttps://t.co/QBRwGgyhLu pic.twitter.com/8f9T1N4O9i— Ewen Harrison (@ewenharrison) January 21, 2021
Meta-analysis: Does near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography with indocyanine green reduce bile duct injuries and conversions to open surgery during laparoscopic or robotic cholecystectomy?
25 Jan, 2021 | 01:06h | UTCDoes near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography with indocyanine green reduce bile duct injuries and conversions to open surgery during laparoscopic or robotic cholecystectomy? — A meta-analysis – Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Cohort study: Tomographic radiation in patients who underwent appendectomy linked to increased risk of hematologic malignant neoplasms
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:25h | UTCRisk of Hematologic Malignant Neoplasms From Abdominopelvic Computed Tomographic Radiation in Patients Who Underwent Appendectomy – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Optimizing the Gold Standard—Low-Dose Computed Tomography Modalities as a Part of Clinical Practice in Acute Appendicitis Imaging – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Risk of Hematologic Malignant Neoplasms From Abdominopelvic CT Radiation
Role of imaging in visceral vascular emergencies
20 Jan, 2021 | 01:14h | UTCRole of imaging in visceral vascular emergencies – Insights into Imaging
Study: Similar length of hospital stay with laparoscopic vs. open gastrectomy for gastric cancer
20 Jan, 2021 | 01:05h | UTCLength of Hospital Stay With Laparoscopic vs Open Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer – The ASCO Post
Postsurgical disease recurrence in stage I to III colorectal cancer may be predicted by ctDNA
20 Jan, 2021 | 01:07h | UTCCommentaries: Postsurgical Disease Recurrence in Stage I to III Colorectal Cancer May Be Predicted by ctDNA – The ASCO Post AND Liquid Biopsy Predicts Colon Cancer Relapse Months Before CT – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Randomized trial: Prevention of biliary fistula after partial hepatectomy by transcystic biliary drainage
19 Jan, 2021 | 01:19h | UTCPrevention of biliary fistula after partial hepatectomy by transcystic biliary drainage: randomized clinical trial – British Journal of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Randomized trial: Pneumatic dilation does not work for persistent dysphagia after antireflux surgery
19 Jan, 2021 | 01:13h | UTCPneumatic dilation for persistent dysphagia after antireflux surgery, a multicentre single-blind randomised sham-controlled clinical trial – Gut (link to abstract – $ for full-text)