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This study aims to elucidate prognostic outcomes of hepatectomy versus RFA for primary 2–3 cm HCC. Hepatectomy may offer superior prognostic benefits, especially in those with elevated AFP levels. The local recurrence rate in hepatectomy is significantly lower than RFA.
Yuki Kitano+8 more
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Intraoperative closure of a large colonic perforation using dual adjustable instrument and channel endoscopy. [PDF]
Sumi K+6 more
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This study investigated the association between radiographic and pathological response assessments among patients with pancreatic cancer receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy and neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. The present study revealed that discrepancies between radiographic and histological responses may differ according to the type of therapy ...
Satoru Miyahara+8 more
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Flushing ensures vessel presealing in underwater third-space endoscopy. [PDF]
Capogreco A+6 more
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We conducted a cross‐organ review of surgical outcomes in older cancer patients based on literature cited in Japanese clinical guidelines. This study summarizes postoperative complication rates and survival outcomes across five major cancer types. The findings aim to support the development of geriatric oncology surgical guidelines tailored to Japan's ...
Chie Tanaka+14 more
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Extensive mucosal denudation and necrosis complicated by esophagothoracic fistula after submucosal tunnel endoscopic resection. [PDF]
Yu L, Tu J, Huang X.
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ABSTRACT Background Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) has been extensively developed for locally advanced gastric cancer (GC). In Asia, S‐1‐based regimens, such as docetaxel, oxaliplatin, and S‐1 (DOS) and S‐1 and oxaliplatin (SOX), are expected to become the standard of care.
Kota Kawabata+9 more
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Double-balloon endoscopy-assisted peroral pancreatoscopy using a novel slim cholangiopancreatoscope for the diagnosis of pancreatic duct stricture in surgically altered anatomy. [PDF]
Oka A+6 more
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This study investigated the impacts of distance to transplant center on posttransplant survival following LDLT. Patients living further away from the transplant center had worse graft and patient survival rates than those of patients living closer, probably due to less frequency of follow‐up visits, and living > 40 miles from our treatment center was ...
Hajime Matsushima+9 more
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A novel impact-tip crusher catheter enhances mechanical lithotripsy for large common bile duct stones. [PDF]
Maruyama A+5 more
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