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ABSTRACT Objective The optimum duration of prophylactic antibiotics after pancreaticoduodenectomy following preoperative biliary drainage to prevent surgical site infections remains controversial. We evaluate whether a prolonged course of prophylactic antibiotics reduces surgical site infection after pancreaticoduodenectomy following biliary drainage ...
Kyohei Matsumoto +9 more
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Esophageal metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma after orthotopic liver transplantation. [PDF]
Ding S +5 more
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This study introduces the Hiki Index (HI), a novel radiographic metric based on upright abdominal X‐rays, to objectively assess postoperative gastric dilatation after gastrectomy. The HI demonstrated strong predictive value for gastrointestinal symptoms and the need for therapeutic intervention, offering a practical tool for early detection and ...
Hiroki Harada +9 more
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A novel guidewire technique for endoscopic mucosal resection of ileocecal valve lesions. [PDF]
Kim JY +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background Chemotherapeutic advances have increased opportunities for conversion surgery (CS) in unresectable locally advanced (UR‐LA) pancreatic cancer (PC). However, the optimal indications for CS remain unclear. Sarcopenia has been associated with poor outcomes in PC, except UR‐LA PC. Herein, we aimed to evaluate the impact of sarcopenia on
Sho Uemura +8 more
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Cross-shaped bridging stenting for malignant hilar biliary obstruction with surgically altered anatomy. [PDF]
Suzuki Y +6 more
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Nationwide Survey of the Surgical Treatment for Hiatal Hernia in Japan
This nationwide study of 960 hiatal hernia surgeries in Japan found that patients with Type I hernia had distinct characteristics and more favorable surgical outcomes compared to Types II–IV. Postoperative dysphagia was significantly associated with Types II–IV, preoperative dysphagia, and esophageal strictures, highlighting the need for careful ...
Soji Ozawa +8 more
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Salvaging hilar access using an uneven double-lumen cannula in endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy. [PDF]
Sato R +6 more
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Trends in Gender Disparities in Surgical Experience: A National Clinical Database Study
ABSTRACT Background We previously reported the gender disparities in surgical procedures between male and female surgeons using National Clinical Database covering more than 95% of all operations performed in Japan. This study aims to examine the changes in gender disparity in the surgical experience of gastrointestinal surgeons in Japan before and ...
Chie Tanaka +6 more
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Calculus-targeted puncture technique to overcome access difficulty during endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy. [PDF]
Hiroshima Y +6 more
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