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Evaluating cell-free DNA integrity index as a non-invasive biomarker for neoadjuvant chemotherapy in colorectal cancer patients

BMC Cancer
Background Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) is gaining attention as a treatment for advanced colorectal cancer owing to its potential to improve surgical outcomes and prognosis. However, reliable biomarkers to predict the response to NAC are lacking.
Takuma Iwai, Takeshi Yamada, Kay Uehara, Seiichi Shinji, Akihisa Matsuda, Yasuyuki Yokoyama, Goro Takahashi, Toshimitsu Miyasaka, Shintaro Kanaka, Michihiro Koizumi, Hiroshi Yoshida   +10 more
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Efficacy of prophylactic splenectomy for proximal advanced gastric cancer invading greater curvature

World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2017
Background For proximal gastric cancer invading the greater curvature, concomitant splenectomy is frequently performed to secure the clearance of lymph node metastases. However, prognostic impact of prophylactic splenectomy remains unclear.
Yu Ohkura, Shusuke Haruta, Junichi Shindoh, Tsuyoshi Tanaka, Masaki Ueno, Harushi Udagawa   +5 more
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Recent Advances in Functional Liver Volumetry: Emphasis on 99mTc‐GSA SPECT/CT Fusion Imaging

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Functional liver volumetry enables more accurate assessment of the future liver remnant by integrating anatomical and functional information, improving risk stratification before major hepatectomy. Among available techniques, 99mTc‐GSA SPECT/CT fusion imaging enables precise regional functional assessment and more reliable prediction of post ...
Toru Beppu, Toshiro Masuda, Yasunori Nagayama, Hidetoshi Nitta, Hiromitsu Hayashi   +4 more
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Bridge to surgery using a self-expandable metallic stent for stages II–III obstructive colorectal cancer

BMC Surgery, 2020
Background Bridge to surgery (BTS) using a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) for the treatment of obstructive colorectal cancer improves the patient’s quality of life.
Katsuya Ohta, Masakazu Ikenaga, Masami Ueda, Kiyotsugu Iede, Yujiro Tsuda, Shinsuke Nakashima, Takashi Nojiri, Jin Matsuyama, Shunji Endo, Jun Murata, Ichizo Kobayashi, Masahiko Tsujii, Terumasa Yamada   +12 more
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Minimizing invasiveness and simplifying the surgical procedure for upper and middle early gastric cancer with near-infrared light and organ traction

World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2023
Background Surgeons are often faced with optimal resection extent and reconstructive method problems in laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer in the upper and middle body of the stomach.
Shinnosuke Nagano, Yuki Ushimaru, Ryohei Kawabata, Akihiro Kitagawa, Nobuyoshi Ohara, Yuichiro Miyake, Hideo Tomihara, Sakae Maeda, Shingo Noura, Atsushi Miyamoto, Kazuhiro Nishikawa   +10 more
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Regional Disparities in Case Volumes and Surgeon Distribution in Gastroenterological Surgery

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Regional disparities in surgical resources may influence the delivery and sustainability of gastroenterological surgery, particularly in countries experiencing rapid population aging and depopulation. Methods This nationwide cross‐sectional study used data from the Japanese National Clinical Database to examine temporal trends (2013–
Hiroshi Hasegawa, Hiraku Kumamaru, Momoko Ara, Yoshihiro Kakeji, Hideko Yamauchi, Masafumi Inomata, Sadako Akashi‐Tanaka, Koji Ito, Shinji Itoh, Hidetoshi Eguchi, Kazumi Kawase, Yoshiaki Kinoshita, Yuki Kiyozumi, Shogo Kobayashi, Ikuko Shibasaki, Chiyoe Shirota, Hiroyuki Suzuki, Chie Takasu, Aoi Fujikawa, Saki Bessho, Kiyomi Horiuchi, Kosei Maemura, Ayako Maruo, Takuya Miura, Yuji Miyamoto, Toshiki Yajima, Ayuko Yasuda, Toshiharu Yamaguchi, Tadashi Iwanaka, Hideo Baba, Akinobu Taketomi   +30 more
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Pathological complete response of locally advanced colon cancer after preoperative radiotherapy: a case report and narrative review of the literature

Surgical Case Reports, 2018
Background The oncological effectiveness of preoperative radiotherapy for locally advanced colon cancer is unclear. We report a case of pathological complete response in a patient with locally advanced ascending colon cancer after preoperative ...
Sho Sekiya, Kiyotaka Imamura, Shintaro Takeuchi, Koichi Teramura, Yusuke Watanabe, Eiji Tamoto, Minoru Takada, Yoshihiro Kinoshita, Yoshiyasu Anbo, Fumitaka Nakamura, Nobuichi Kashimura, Hiroko Noguchi, Katsutoshi Miura, Satoshi Hirano   +13 more
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Translational Gap in Biomarker Discovery: Tumor Surface Markers Rarely Mirror Circulating Levels

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Tumor‐associated cell surface proteins are frequently proposed as circulating biomarkers for colorectal cancer (CRC) based on their high tumor expression. However, many candidates identified through tissue‐based analyses fail to translate into clinically useful biomarkers.
Junko Mukohyama, Shohei F. Fujita, Xinyi Fu, Shigenori Suzuki, Hiroki Hamamoto, Dai Shida, Kimihiro Yamashita, Kohei Taniguchi, Sang‐Woong Lee, Akihide Yoshimi   +9 more
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Single‐Incision Laparoscopy‐First Strategy in Crohn's Disease: Risk Factors for Conversion and Surgical Outcomes

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
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, Motoi Uchino, Yusuke Tomoo, Kentaro Nagano, Kurando Kusunoki, Ryuichi Kuwahara, Kei Kimura, Kozo Kataoka, Masataka Ikeda, Hiroki Ikeuchi   +9 more
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Trends, Demographic Characteristics and Seasonal Patterns of Rectal Prolapse Surgery in Japan: A Nationwide Claims‐Based Analysis From 2014 to 2023

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This study analyzed nationwide trends, demographic characteristics, and seasonal patterns of rectal prolapse surgery in Japan using healthcare claims data. From 2014 to 2023, age‐adjusted overall and conventional surgeries declined significantly, whereas laparoscopic surgeries increased significantly.
Masamitsu Kido, Tomohiro Arita, Hiroki Shimizu, Jun Kiuchi, Kenji Nanishi, Katsutoshi Shoda, Hiroyuki Okimura, Atsuko Fujihara, Kengo Yoshii, Atsushi Shiozaki   +9 more
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