Gastrointestinal Surgery (all articles)
USPSTF Recommends Against Screening for Pancreatic Cancer
7 Aug, 2019 | 08:31h | UTCEvidence Report: Screening for Pancreatic Cancer: Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (free)
Editorials: Screening for Pancreatic Cancer – JAMA (free for a limited period) AND Screening for Pancreatic Cancer—Is There Hope? – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period) AND Screening for Pancreatic Cancer Gets a D, But the Student Is Improving – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Duodenoscopes: These Medical Devices Are Inserted Into 500,000 Patients Each Year — but Are Tough to Sterilize
7 Aug, 2019 | 07:44h | UTCThese Medical Devices Are Inserted Into 500,000 Patients Each Year — but Are Tough to Sterilize – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
Related: Prevention of multidrug-resistant infections from contaminated duodenoscopes: Position Statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and European Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (ESGENA) (free) AND An update on gastrointestinal endoscopy-associated infections and their contributing factors – Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials (free) AND Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Endoscopy: An Evolving Threat – American Journal of Infection Control (free) AND Hygiene: The Looming Achilles Heel in Endoscopy – Visceral Medicine (free) AND Superbugs on Duodenoscopes: the Challenge of Cleaning and Disinfection of Reusable Devices – Journal of Clinical Microbiology (free) AND Duodenoscope-Associated Infections: Update on an Emerging Problem – Digestive Diseases and Sciences (free)
ESMO Guideline: Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancers
7 Aug, 2019 | 01:15h | UTCRelated: ACG Clinical Guideline: Genetic Testing and Management of Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Syndromes (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta‐analysis of Effect of Routine Enteral Nutrition on Postoperative Outcomes after Pancreatoduodenectomy
2 Aug, 2019 | 00:12h | UTCMeta‐analysis of effect of routine enteral nutrition on postoperative outcomes after pancreatoduodenectomy – British Journal of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
Meta-Analysis: Infection Rate Among Nutritional Therapies for Acute Pancreatitis
31 Jul, 2019 | 01:15h | UTCRelated Meta-Analysis: Efficacy comparisons of enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition in patients with severe acute pancreatitis: a meta-analysis from randomized controlled trials – Bioscience Reports (free) AND Enteral nutrition provided within 48 hours after admission in severe acute pancreatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis – Medicine (free)
Related Guidelines: 2019 WSES guidelines for the management of severe acute pancreatitis – World Journal of Emergency Surgery (free) AND American Gastroenterological Association Institute Guideline on Initial Management of Acute Pancreatitis (free) AND Pancreatitis – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free) AND American College of Gastroenterology Guideline: Management of Acute Pancreatitis (free)
The Management of Diverticulitis: A Review of the Guidelines
30 Jul, 2019 | 01:32h | UTCThe management of diverticulitis: a review of the guidelines – Medical Journal of Australia (free for a limited period)
Related Guidelines: American Gastroenterological Association Institute Guideline on the Management of Acute Diverticulitis (free) AND EAES and SAGES 2018 consensus conference on acute diverticulitis management: evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice (free) AND Guidelines for Colonic Diverticular Bleeding and Colonic Diverticulitis: Japan Gastroenterological Association (free) AND Colorectal surgeon consensus with diverticulitis clinical practice guidelines (free) AND WSES Guidelines for the management of acute left sided colonic diverticulitis in the emergency setting (free) AND The Mexican Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diverticular Disease of the Colon (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Continuous Anticoagulation and Cold Snare Polypectomy vs. Heparin Bridging and Hot Snare Polypectomy in Patients on Anticoagulants with Subcentimeter Polyps
30 Jul, 2019 | 01:18h | UTCContinuous Anticoagulation and Cold Snare Polypectomy Versus Heparin Bridging and Hot Snare Polypectomy in Patients on Anticoagulants With Subcentimeter Polyps: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Trial demonstrates noninferiority of cold snare polyp removal for patients on anticoagulation – ACP Gastroenterologist (free) AND Cold snare polypectomy with continuous anticoagulant use does not increase bleeding risk – 2 Minute Medicine (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
NEW from lead author @yojit1: Cold snare #polypectomy with continuous anticoagulant use does not increase bleeding risk compared with hot snare polypectomy and heparin bridging https://t.co/5VzwaGxznR. pic.twitter.com/LVVk8rFRSv
— Annals of Int Med (@AnnalsofIM) July 16, 2019
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
https://twitter.com/LancetGastroHep/status/1136845295432585216?
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)