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View article: Nationwide Analysis of Failure to Rescue After Liver Transplantation
Nationwide Analysis of Failure to Rescue After Liver Transplantation Open
Introduction Failure to rescue (FTR) is mortality after a major complication. FTR may be an effective quality metric in liver transplantation (LT). However, there is a paucity of nationwide data on the rates and effects of FTR on outcomes.…
View article: Overall Survival Following Radical Surgery and Postoperative Chemotherapy in Colorectal Cancer Patients Aged ≥70 Years: A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study
Overall Survival Following Radical Surgery and Postoperative Chemotherapy in Colorectal Cancer Patients Aged ≥70 Years: A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) predominantly affects the elderly, with a growing demand for evidence-based treatment strategies in this population. The influence of comorbidities and frailty on survival outcomes following postoperative…
View article: Real-World Comparison of Trifluridine–Tipiracil with or Without Bevacizumab in Patients with Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Real-World Comparison of Trifluridine–Tipiracil with or Without Bevacizumab in Patients with Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Open
Background/Objectives: Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who are refractory to standard chemotherapy face limited treatment options. While trifluridine–tipiracil (FTD–TPI) and regorafenib have shown modest efficacy in prior…
View article: Oncologic oUTcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for obSTructive colon cAncer after steNt decompression (OUTSTAND trial); A study protocol of multicenter non-inferiority randomized controlled trial
Oncologic oUTcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for obSTructive colon cAncer after steNt decompression (OUTSTAND trial); A study protocol of multicenter non-inferiority randomized controlled trial Open
Background For obstructive colon cancer, many studies have been conducted on the use of self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) as a bridge to surgery (BTS). However, there are currently no available prospective data on the impact of bridgi…
View article: Clinical Feasibility and Technical Aspects of Single Port Robotic TransAnal Minimally Invasive Surgery (SP–rTAMIS) for Rectal Neoplasm
Clinical Feasibility and Technical Aspects of Single Port Robotic TransAnal Minimally Invasive Surgery (SP–rTAMIS) for Rectal Neoplasm Open
Background Single port robotic platform offers articulation and 360° camera rotation for anorectal tumour excision in a narrow pelvic space. This study assesses the clinical usefulness and outcomes of SP robotic transanal surgery. Methods …
View article: New double-stapling technique without staple-crossing line in laparoscopic low anterior resection: effort to reduce anastomotic leakage
New double-stapling technique without staple-crossing line in laparoscopic low anterior resection: effort to reduce anastomotic leakage Open
Purpose: This study aimed to demonstrate the safety of new double-stapling technique (nDST), without a crossing line and dog ears, by comparing with conventional DST (cDST) in laparoscopic low anterior resection (LAR).Methods: We retrospec…
View article: Quality Improvement of SiC Substrate Surface with Using Non-Abrasive CMP Slurry
Quality Improvement of SiC Substrate Surface with Using Non-Abrasive CMP Slurry Open
Transition metal ion was added to CMP (chemical-mechanical polishing) slurry without abrasive particle to solve the problem of CMP. MRR (material removal rate) value of SiC substrate processed using non-abrasive slurry was comparable to MR…
View article: Potentiality of Beneficial Microbe Bacillus siamensis GP-P8 for the Suppression of Anthracnose Pathogens and Pepper Plant Growth Promotion
Potentiality of Beneficial Microbe Bacillus siamensis GP-P8 for the Suppression of Anthracnose Pathogens and Pepper Plant Growth Promotion Open
This study was carried out to screen the antifungal activity against Colletotrichum acutatum, Colletotrichum dematium, and Colletotrichum coccodes. Bacterial isolate GP-P8 from pepper soil was found to be effective against the tested patho…
View article: Role and importance of quality control in improving compliance of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery ; how dose high compliance overcome postoperative complication?
Role and importance of quality control in improving compliance of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery ; how dose high compliance overcome postoperative complication? Open
ERAS has already been proven to reduce postoperative complication and length of hospital stay. However, in real practice, application may vary from center to center and not all can be applied equally. Accordingly, we sought to evaluate the…
View article: Clinical impact of a multimodal pain management protocol for loop ileostomy reversal
Clinical impact of a multimodal pain management protocol for loop ileostomy reversal Open
Purpose: As introduced, multimodal pain management bundle for ileostomy reversal may be considered to reduce postoperative pain and hospital stay. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical efficacy of perioperative multimodal pain bun…
View article: The Efficacy and Safety of Moderate-Intensity Rosuvastatin with Ezetimibe versus High-Intensity Rosuvastatin in High Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized, Multicenter, Open, Parallel, Phase 4 Study
The Efficacy and Safety of Moderate-Intensity Rosuvastatin with Ezetimibe versus High-Intensity Rosuvastatin in High Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized, Multicenter, Open, Parallel, Phase 4 Study Open
Background: To investigate the efficacy and safety of moderate-intensity rosuvastatin/ezetimibe combination compared to highintensity rosuvastatin in high atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk patients with type 2 diabetes me…
View article: SSASS: Semi-Supervised Approach for Stenosis Segmentation
SSASS: Semi-Supervised Approach for Stenosis Segmentation Open
Coronary artery stenosis is a critical health risk, and its precise identification in Coronary Angiography (CAG) can significantly aid medical practitioners in accurately evaluating the severity of a patient's condition. The complexity of …
View article: MPSeg : Multi-Phase strategy for coronary artery Segmentation
MPSeg : Multi-Phase strategy for coronary artery Segmentation Open
Accurate segmentation of coronary arteries is a pivotal process in assessing cardiovascular diseases. However, the intricate structure of the cardiovascular system presents significant challenges for automatic segmentation, especially when…
View article: A comparative study on the short‐term clinical outcomes of Da Vinci SP versus Da Vinci Xi for rectal cancer surgery
A comparative study on the short‐term clinical outcomes of Da Vinci SP versus Da Vinci Xi for rectal cancer surgery Open
Purpose The Da Vinci SP robot system was recently introduced, but its safety and feasibility for rectal cancer compared with the currently used robot system have not been reported. Methods This was a single‐centre retrospective study. Data…
View article: Short-term outcomes of Early <i>versus</i> conventional adjuvant chemotherapy in stage III colon cancer: randomized clinical trial
Short-term outcomes of Early <i>versus</i> conventional adjuvant chemotherapy in stage III colon cancer: randomized clinical trial Open
Background Evidence is lacking regarding the earliest timing of initiating adjuvant chemotherapy to maximize its efficacy safely. A trial was designed and conducted to evaluate the safety and oncological efficacy of early adjuvant chemothe…
View article: Robotic Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection Could Harvest More Lateral Pelvic Lymph Nodes over Laparoscopic Approach for Mid-to-Low Rectal Cancer: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Cohort Study
Robotic Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection Could Harvest More Lateral Pelvic Lymph Nodes over Laparoscopic Approach for Mid-to-Low Rectal Cancer: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPND) is a technically demanding procedure. This study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes of laparoscopic and robotic LPNDs. This multi-institutional retrospective study included 108 consecutive …
View article: A comparative study on the short-term clinical outcomes of Da Vinci SP versus Da Vinci Xi for rectal cancer surgery
A comparative study on the short-term clinical outcomes of Da Vinci SP versus Da Vinci Xi for rectal cancer surgery Open
Purpose The Da Vinci SP robot system was recently introduced, but its safety and feasibility for rectal cancer compared to the currently used Da Vinci Xi robot system have not been reported. This study aimed to report the safety and feasib…
View article: DN200434, an orally available inverse agonist of estrogen-related receptor γ, induces ferroptosis in sorafenib-resistant hepatocellular carcinoma
DN200434, an orally available inverse agonist of estrogen-related receptor γ, induces ferroptosis in sorafenib-resistant hepatocellular carcinoma Open
Sorafenib, originally identified as an inhibitor of multiple oncogenic kinases, induces ferroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells. Several pathways that mitigate sorafenib-induced ferroptosis confer drug resistance; thus strategi…
View article: Selection and Characterization of Antagonistic Microorganisms for Biological Control of Acidovorax citrulli Causing Fruit Rot in Watermelon
Selection and Characterization of Antagonistic Microorganisms for Biological Control of Acidovorax citrulli Causing Fruit Rot in Watermelon Open
This study was performed to screen the efficacy of antagonistic bacterial isolates from various sources against the bacterial fruit blotch (BFB) causing pathogen (Acidovorax citrulli) in cucurbit crops. In addition, plant growth promoting …
View article: Oncological impact of vascular invasion in colon cancer might differ depending on tumor sidedness
Oncological impact of vascular invasion in colon cancer might differ depending on tumor sidedness Open
This study demonstrated that RCC with vascular invasion had worse OS than LCC with vascular invasion.
View article: Development of the Korean Version of the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index Questionnaire
Development of the Korean Version of the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index Questionnaire Open
In Jun Yang, M.D., Heung-Kwon Oh, M.D., Ph.D., Jeehye Lee, M.D., Jung Wook Suh, M.D., Hong-min Ahn, M.D., Hyeonjeong Park, B.S., Hyun Hee Sim, B.S., Yong Beom Cho, M.D., Ph.D., In Kyu Lee, M.D., Ph.D., Seungbum Ryoo, M.D., Ph.D., Dong-Won …
View article: Short- and long-term outcomes of local excision with adjuvant radiotherapy in high-risk T1 rectal cancer patients
Short- and long-term outcomes of local excision with adjuvant radiotherapy in high-risk T1 rectal cancer patients Open
Local excision with adjuvant radiotherapy significantly reduces the risk of complications and stoma formation. It is also an alternative option for patients with fewer than 3 high-risk features.
View article: Implementation and improvement of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols for colorectal cancer surgery
Implementation and improvement of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols for colorectal cancer surgery Open
The application and continual improvement of an ERAS protocol are crucial. Improving compliance may result in better clinical outcomes. Additionally, the basic guidelines of ERAS must be applied and developed according to each hospital's s…
View article: Comparison of Vascular Invasion With Lymph Node Metastasis as a Prognostic Factor in Stage I-III Colon Cancer: An Observational Cohort Study
Comparison of Vascular Invasion With Lymph Node Metastasis as a Prognostic Factor in Stage I-III Colon Cancer: An Observational Cohort Study Open
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic impact of vascular invasion (VI) in comparison with that of lymph node metastasis (LNM) in non-metastatic colon cancer. Methods: Patients who underwent curative surgery for stage I-III c…