Gastrointestinal Surgery (all articles)
Review: Clinical Efficacy of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in the Treatment of Unresectable Advanced or Recurrent Gastric Cancer
13 Dec, 2018 | 18:47h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Trifluridine/Tipiracil in Patients with Heavily Pretreated Metastatic Gastric Cancer
13 Dec, 2018 | 18:07h | UTCTrifluridine/tipiracil versus placebo in patients with heavily pretreated metastatic gastric cancer (TAGS): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Trifluridine/Tipiracil in Heavily Pretreated Metastatic Gastric Cancer – The ASCO Post (free)
Meta-Analysis: Nasointestinal Tubes vs. Nasogastric Tubes in the Management of Small-Bowel Obstruction
13 Dec, 2018 | 18:07h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Enteral vs. Parenteral Nutrition in Patients with Severe Acute Pancreatitis
7 Dec, 2018 | 01:58h | UTC
Review: Conversion Surgery for Gastric Cancer Patients
3 Dec, 2018 | 23:42h | UTC
Pancreatic Cancer: A Review of Clinical Diagnosis, Epidemiology, Treatment and Outcomes
3 Dec, 2018 | 11:40h | UTC
Study: Receipt of Colonoscopy Following Diagnosis of Advanced Adenomas
3 Dec, 2018 | 11:37h | UTCReceipt of Colonoscopy Following Diagnosis of Advanced Adenomas: An Analysis within Integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems – Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Many Patients Do Not Receive Surveillance Colonoscopies Following a Diagnosis of High-Risk Adenomas – The ASCO Post (free)
Systematic Review: Prolonged Thromboprophylaxis for Abdominal or Pelvic Surgery
30 Nov, 2018 | 02:48h | UTCProlonged thromboprophylaxis with low molecular weight heparin for abdominal or pelvic surgery – Cochrane Library (free)
Study: Screenning for Colorectal Cancer with FOBT Only Effective in Men
30 Nov, 2018 | 02:41h | UTCCommentaries: Screening for colorectal cancer spares male patients from intense treatments – University of Helsinki (free) AND FOBT Colorectal Cancer Screening Only Effective in Men – Medscape (free registration required)
Review: GIST and Its Latest Management by Endoscopic Resection in Upper GI
25 Nov, 2018 | 20:33h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Palliative Gastrectomy plus Chemotherapy vs. Chemotherapy Alone for Incurable Advanced Gastric Cancer
25 Nov, 2018 | 20:32h | UTC
Gastric Cancer: Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatments and Follow-Up
25 Nov, 2018 | 20:11h | UTC
Study: Nonoperative Management of Uncomplicated Appendicitis
20 Nov, 2018 | 15:23h | UTCNonoperative Management of Uncomplicated Appendicitis Among Privately Insured Patients – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Treating the Patient With Appendicitis, Not Just the Appendicitis (free)
Related Randomized Trial: Antibiotic Therapy Alone Seems Reasonable for Uncomplicated Appendicitis (link to abstract, commentaries and resources on the subject)
Guideline: Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Individuals With a Family History of Nonhereditary Colorectal Cancer or Adenoma
20 Nov, 2018 | 15:24h | UTC
Review: Hepatic Echinococcosis
20 Nov, 2018 | 15:11h | UTCHepatic echinococcosis: A review – Annals of Medicine and Surgery (free)
ERAS Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Colorectal Surgery
16 Nov, 2018 | 03:34h | UTC
Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia: A Pictorial Review
16 Nov, 2018 | 03:26h | UTCAcute mesenteric ischaemia: a pictorial review – Insights into Imaging (free)
Small Bowel Obstruction in the Elderly: A Plea for Comprehensive Acute Geriatric Care
9 Nov, 2018 | 01:47h | UTC
Guideline: Diagnostic Assessment in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
9 Nov, 2018 | 01:40h | UTCPart 2: IBD scores and general principles and technical aspects – Journal of Crohn’s and Colitis (free)
Systematic Review: Epidemiology, Presentation, and Management of Meckel’s Diverticulum
5 Nov, 2018 | 11:47h | UTC
Perioperative Care of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Focus on Nutritional Support
5 Nov, 2018 | 11:43h | UTC
Review: Hypoglycemia After Gastric Bypass Surgery
2 Nov, 2018 | 03:46h | UTC
Review: Side Effects of Long‐Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Use
2 Nov, 2018 | 03:40h | UTC
Perspective: Surgical Value — Beyond Bundled Payments
2 Nov, 2018 | 03:22h | UTCSurgical Value — Beyond Bundled Payments – NEJM Catalyst (free)
Cohort Study: Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Bariatric Procedures for Weight Loss
2 Nov, 2018 | 02:56h | UTCCommentaries: Effectiveness and Safety of Bariatric Procedures for Weight Loss – Annals of Internal Medicine (free) AND Gastric bypass surgery associated with greater weight loss in adults – Kaiser Permanente (free)