Gastrointestinal Surgery (all articles)
Systematic Review: Early Enteral Nutrition Within 24 hours of Lower Gastrointestinal Surgery May Reduce the Length of Hospital Stay
30 Jul, 2019 | 01:20h | UTCEarly enteral nutrition within 24 hours of lower gastrointestinal surgery versus later commencement for length of hospital stay and postoperative complications – Cochrane Library (free)
Related Guidelines: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Enhanced Recovery After Colon and Rectal Surgery From the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (free) AND Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Colorectal Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society Recommendations: 2018 (free) AND Enhanced recovery after surgery in emergency colorectal surgery: Review of literature and current practices – World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery (free)
“This review suggests that early enteral feeding may lead to a reduced postoperative length of stay, however cautious interpretation must be taken due to substantial heterogeneity and low-quality evidence.”
Emerging Concepts in the Management of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
29 Jul, 2019 | 20:11h | UTCRelated Guidelines: NICE Guideline: Pancreatic Cancer in Adults (free guideline and commentary) AND Guidelines Insights: Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Version 1.2019 – Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (free) AND Potentially Curable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: ASCO Clinical Practice Guideline Update (free resources) AND Locally Advanced, Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline (free resources) AND Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: ASCO Clinical Practice Guideline Update (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Early TIPS vs. Standard Treatment for Acute Variceal Bleeding in Patients with Advanced Cirrhosis
29 Jul, 2019 | 19:56h | UTCEarly TIPS with covered stents versus standard treatment for acute variceal bleeding in patients with advanced cirrhosis: a randomised controlled trial – The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Commentary on Twitter
New online – early TIPS with covered stents versus standard treatment for acute variceal bleeding in patients with advanced cirrhosis: a randomised controlled trial – https://t.co/evc2BQZ9Lc #varices #TIPS #variceal #bleeding #cirrhosis pic.twitter.com/BjUeRjE5fa
— The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (@LancetGastroHep) May 30, 2019
Biliary Endoscopy in the Management of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and its Complications
27 Jul, 2019 | 20:05h | UTCRelated: Endoscopic Management of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis – Annals of Hepatology (free) AND Role of endoscopy in the management of primary sclerosing cholangitis – World Journal of Gastroenterology (free) AND Diagnosis and management of primary sclerosing cholangitis-perspectives from a therapeutic endoscopist – World Journal of Hepatology (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Effect of Extending the Interval After Long‐course Chemoradiotherapy Before Surgery in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
27 Jul, 2019 | 20:03h | UTCMeta‐analysis of the effect of extending the interval after long‐course chemoradiotherapy before surgery in locally advanced rectal cancer – British Journal of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
Study: More Colon Cancer Cases are Being Diagnosed in People Under 50
23 Jul, 2019 | 01:51h | UTCRecent trends in the age at diagnosis of colorectal cancer in the US National Cancer Data Base, 2004‐2015 – Cancer (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Colon cancer cases rising among adults under 50 – UPI (free) AND More colorectal cancer cases are being diagnosed in younger patients – Wiley (free)
Related Studies: Another Study Shows Increased Incidence of Colorectal Cancer in Adults Aged 40 Through 49 Years (link to abstract and commentaries) AND Two Studies Point to Increase in Colorectal Cancer Incidence in Young Adults (link to abstract and commentaries)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy vs Pneumatic Dilation for Patients With Achalasia
23 Jul, 2019 | 01:20h | UTCCommentary: Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy an Upfront Option for Achalasia – Medscape (free registration required)
Related Commentary on Twitter
In this randomized trial, peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) led to higher long-term treatment success than pneumatic dilation for the initial treatment of idiopathic achalasia. https://t.co/jTQvlR7KPF
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) July 10, 2019
Artificial Intelligence and Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Current Status and Future Perspective
21 Jul, 2019 | 20:52h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Study: Artificial Intelligence System Could Guide Pancreatic Cyst Management and Avoid 60% to 74% of Surgeries
18 Jul, 2019 | 09:38h | UTCA multimodality test to guide the management of patients with a pancreatic cyst – Science Translational Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Test shown to improve accuracy in identifying precancerous pancreatic cysts – Johns Hopkins Medicine (free) AND Machine Learning Guides Pancreatic Cyst Management in Patients – American Association for the Advancement of Science (free) AND An experimental AI system can predict when pancreatic cysts will become cancerous – STAT (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Hartmann’s Procedure vs. Sigmoidectomy with Primary Anastomosis for Perforated Diverticulitis with Purulent or Fecal Peritonitis
16 Jul, 2019 | 09:45h | UTCHartmann’s procedure versus sigmoidectomy with primary anastomosis for perforated diverticulitis with purulent or faecal peritonitis (LADIES): a multicentre, parallel-group, randomised, open-label, superiority trial – The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Farewell to Hartmann’s Procedure? – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Hartmann’s procedure versus sigmoidectomy with primary anastomosis for perforated #diverticulitis with purulent or faecal peritonitis (LADIES): a randomised trial – https://t.co/nhWBkVvIxS #colorectalresearch #colorectalsurgery #SoMe4Surgery pic.twitter.com/oGGrgEg13T
— The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (@LancetGastroHep) June 7, 2019
Guideline: Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy
16 Jul, 2019 | 09:17h | UTC
An Asian Consensus on Standards of Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy for Neoplasia
16 Jul, 2019 | 09:16h | UTCAn Asian consensus on standards of diagnostic upper endoscopy for neoplasia – Gut (free)
Guidelines for Laparoscopic Treatment of Ventral and Incisional Abdominal Wall Hernias
14 Jul, 2019 | 19:02h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: PPI, H2RA Equally Effective for Prevention of Recurrent Idiopathic Gastroduodenal Ulcer Bleeding
14 Jul, 2019 | 19:03h | UTCPrevention of recurrent idiopathic gastroduodenal ulcer bleeding: a double-blind, randomised trial – Gut (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: PPI, H2RA Equally Good at Preventing Bleeding Recurrence in H. Pylori-Negative Ulcers – Medscape (free registration required)
[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Adult Living Donor vs. Deceased Donor Liver Transplant
14 Jul, 2019 | 18:59h | UTCAdult Living Donor Versus Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT Versus DDLT) at a Single Center: Time to Change Our Paradigm for Liver Transplant – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: New study highlights advantages of living-donor liver transplant over deceased donor – University of Pittsburg (free)
Review: Management of Acute Variceal Hemorrhage
10 Jul, 2019 | 02:31h | UTCManagement of acute variceal hemorrhage – F1000Research (free)
Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Patients at Risk of Gastric Adenocarcinoma
9 Jul, 2019 | 10:30h | UTC
Review: Ulcerative Colitis
3 Jul, 2019 | 06:10h | UTCUlcerative Colitis – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free)
Related: NICE Guideline: Management of Ulcerative Colitis (free guidelines on the subject)
Consensus Conference on Acute Diverticulitis Management: Evidence-based Recommendations for Clinical Practice
3 Jul, 2019 | 05:54h | UTCRelated Guidelines: American Gastroenterological Association Institute Guideline on the Management of Acute Diverticulitis – Gastroenterology(free) AND Guidelines for Colonic Diverticular Bleeding and Colonic Diverticulitis: Japan Gastroenterological Association – Digestion (free) AND Colorectal surgeon consensus with diverticulitis clinical practice guidelines – World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery (free) AND WSES Guidelines for the management of acute left sided colonic diverticulitis in the emergency setting – World Journal of Emergency Surgery(free) AND The Mexican Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diverticular Disease of the Colon – Revista de Gastroenterología de México (free)
Review: Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders in Older Age
2 Jul, 2019 | 01:56h | UTCGastrointestinal Tract Disorders in Older Age – Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: 81% of Metastatic Colorectal Cancers Seed Metastases While the Carcinoma is Clinically Undetectable
30 Jun, 2019 | 17:13h | UTCQuantitative evidence for early metastatic seeding in colorectal cancer – Nature Genetics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Most metastatic colorectal cancers have spread before diagnosis, Stanford researchers say – Stanford Medicine (free) AND Colon cancer may be metastatic long before initial detection – UPI (free) AND Some Colorectal Cancers Are “Born To Be Bad,” Have Already Spread Long Before Diagnosis – Forbes (free)
Randomized Trial: Amisulpride for the Rescue Treatment of Postoperative Nausea or Vomiting
27 Jun, 2019 | 09:25h | UTCRelated Study: Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Intravenous Amisulpride as Treatment of Established Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Who Have Had No Prior Prophylaxis (link to abstract)
Systematic Review: Band Ligation for Primary Prevention of Upper GI Bleeding in Adults with Cirrhosis and Esophageal Varices
24 Jun, 2019 | 01:02h | UTCBand ligation versus no intervention for primary prevention of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in adults with cirrhosis and oesophageal varices – Cochrane Library (free)
Study: Association of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients
21 Jun, 2019 | 08:50h | UTCAssociation of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: When Surgeons Are Abrasive To Co-Workers, Patients’ Health May Suffer – NPR (free) AND Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons Linked to Surgical Complications in Their Patients – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND After surgery, how patients fare may depend on how their doctor behaves, study says – CNN (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Reduces Surgical-site Infections in High Risk Patients After Pancreaticoduodenectomy
21 Jun, 2019 | 07:54h | UTCNegative Pressure Wound Therapy for Surgical-site Infections: A Randomized Trial – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Cochrane Review: Negative pressure wound therapy for surgical wounds healing by primary closure (free)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
Related Commentary on Twitter
A new RCT from @HopkinsMedicine shows that incisional wound vacs can decrease wound infections in high-risk patients after pancreaticoduodenectomy: https://t.co/qlgCg7wfRB
by @ammarjaved @MartyMakary @surgeonweiss et al #VisualAbstract pic.twitter.com/Tlq1RzGh1w— Annals of Surgery (@AnnalsofSurgery) December 5, 2018