This meta‐analysis of 208 cases shows that salvage esophagectomy for cT4 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma achieves a 72% R0 resection rate, offering a curative pathway for selected patients. However, it remains a high‐risk procedure with an 18% anastomotic leak rate and 30% major complications (Clavien–Dindo ≥ III).
Makoto Sakai +4 more
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Hidden Costs of Workflow Challenges in Endoscopy Units: Insights from a Multinational Survey. [PDF]
Beilenhoff U, Schlag C, Wichmann D.
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Innovations in Gastric Cancer Surgery During Early Minimally Invasive Era and Future Perspectives
With continuing revelations in tumor biology and the emergence of artificial intelligence, new horizons for surgical innovation are opening. At the center of this transformative journey stands the innovative surgeon, driven by passion, guided by data, and steadfast in the commitment to patient safety and quality of life.
Reut El‐On, Young‐Woo Kim
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Quantitative Assessment of Endoscope Tip Angulation Performance in New Endoscopes: A Cross-Sectional Quality Improvement Study. [PDF]
Kohli S +6 more
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Pylorus‐Preserving Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: Current Evidence and Future Directions
This review aims to outline the current evidence and future directions of PPG, focusing on the feasibility of extending its application beyond its traditional indications. ABSTRACT Pylorus‐preserving gastrectomy (PPG) is a function‐preserving surgery for clinically T1N0M0 (cT1N0M0) early gastric cancer (EGC) located in the middle third of the stomach ...
Sa‐Hong Kim, Hyuk‐Joon Lee
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Effectiveness of drying in digestive endoscope reprocessing: Systematic review on residual droplets and microorganisms. [PDF]
Han C +5 more
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In this retrospective study of 289 patients with Crohn's disease undergoing a single‐incision laparoscopy‐first (SILS‐first) strategy, conversion to open surgery was required in only 11.8% of cases. Fistula formation, colon resection, and smoking history were identified as independent risk factors for conversion, while postoperative complications and ...
Yuki Horio +9 more
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Successful endoscopic hemostasis of gastric ulcer bleeding in a low-birth-weight neonate. [PDF]
Takami S, Kurihara K, Yoshida R.
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Multidisciplinary Treatment for Esophagogastric Junction Cancer From a Dutch Perspective
ABSTRACT Esophagogastric junction (EGJ) cancer is an increasing health burden worldwide. Over the past decade, significant advancements in centralization, multimodal treatment strategies, as well as the widespread adoption of minimally invasive surgical techniques, have led to marked improvements in perioperative outcomes and overall survival of EGJ ...
Hidde C. G. Overtoom +1 more
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Progress and Challenges in Joining for Precision Endoscope Fabrication. [PDF]
Xu P, Zheng X, Li L, Wang Z.
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