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Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Large type III gastric cancer (GC) ≥ 8 cm has conventionally been categorized with type IV GC in Japan, leading to alternative treatment strategies such as neoadjuvant chemotherapy and staging laparoscopy (SL). However, whether 8 cm is the correct cutoff remains unclear.
Yutaka Sugita +8 more
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Essential Updates 2023/2024: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Biliary Tract Cancer
Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for biliary tract cancer (BTC) has gained traction with advancements in laparoscopic and robotic techniques. However, its oncological impact remains uncertain. This review highlights key studies from 2023 and 2024 on MIS for BTC, including distal bile duct, hilar bile duct, gallbladder, and intrahepatic bile ...
Osamu Itano, Takuya Minagawa
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Monovision LASIK in emmetropic presbyopic patients. [PDF]
, 2018 BackgroundTo evaluate the efficacy and patient satisfaction of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) monovision correction in presbyopic emmetropic patients.MethodsA retrospective review of 294 patients who underwent LASIK for monovision was conducted ...
Hannan, Stephen +4 more
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Preoperative Factors Predicting Admission to the Intensive Care Unit After Kidney Transplantation [PDF]
, 2019 Nitin Abrol +8 more
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Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.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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Day surgery and general anaesthesia : what makes patients anxious? [PDF]
, 2010 For many patients the prospective of undergoing surgery and general anaesthesia is highly anxiety provoking. With the global rise in day surgery and limited nurse/ patient contact, anxiety has become a prominent issue.
Mitchell, MJ
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vER: Virtual Human Companionship for Patients in Preoperative Care [PDF]
Aditya Pandhare +4 more
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Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.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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Jordan Journal of Nursing ResearchBackground: Preoperative competence is a crucial aspect of nursing student’s education for improving the quality of care and patient safety.
Mohammad Etoom, Rafi Alnjadat
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Effectiveness of mandala coloring and playing with Lego on children’s preoperative anxiety: A Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]
Journal of Research Development in Nursing and MidwiferyBackground: Mandala Coloring and Playing are distraction strategies to reduce the anxiety level in children. However, their effects are inconsistent and have received little attention for the management and prevention of anxiety in hospitalized children.
Azam Shirinabadi Farahani +5 more
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