Kun-Yu Tsai
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View article: Short- and Long-Term Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Total Mesorectal Excision in Obese versus Non-Obese Patients With Rectal Cancer: A Propensity Score–Matched Study
Short- and Long-Term Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Total Mesorectal Excision in Obese versus Non-Obese Patients With Rectal Cancer: A Propensity Score–Matched Study Open
Background: Obesity adds technical complexity to colorectal surgery and has been linked to higher rates of perioperative complications and poorer long-term outcomes. Its prevalence is increasing among patients undergoing minimally invasive…
View article: Safety of sedation-free endoscopic submucosal dissection of colon lesions: a single-center retrospective study
Safety of sedation-free endoscopic submucosal dissection of colon lesions: a single-center retrospective study Open
View article: Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Pelvic Floor Disorders: A Systematic Review
Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Pelvic Floor Disorders: A Systematic Review Open
An MDT approach offers benefits for PFD management, improving patient-reported outcomes, treatment adherence, and quality of life. This review supports the broader adoption of MDT approaches for comprehensive PFD management. Further resear…
View article: Metformin’s impact on tumor regression grade in diabetic patients with rectal cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
Metformin’s impact on tumor regression grade in diabetic patients with rectal cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy Open
View article: Development of a point-of-care testing (POCT)-use paper-based device for recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA)-based bioassays-: Demonstration of the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Development of a point-of-care testing (POCT)-use paper-based device for recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA)-based bioassays-: Demonstration of the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Open
View article: Comparative analysis of short- and long-term outcomes in laparoscopic versus open surgery for colorectal cancer patients undergoing hemodialysis
Comparative analysis of short- and long-term outcomes in laparoscopic versus open surgery for colorectal cancer patients undergoing hemodialysis Open
Although laparoscopic surgery did not result in hemodialysis patients having a shorter postoperative hospital stay, our results suggest that the laparoscopic approach is as safe as open surgery for hemodialysis patients and may be benefici…
View article: Current Applications and Future Directions of Circulating Tumor Cells in Colorectal Cancer Recurrence
Current Applications and Future Directions of Circulating Tumor Cells in Colorectal Cancer Recurrence Open
The ability to predict or detect colorectal cancer (CRC) recurrence early after surgery enables physicians to apply appropriate treatment plans and different follow-up strategies to improve patient survival. Overall, 30–50% of CRC patients…
View article: Combination of an Optically Induced Dielectrophoresis (ODEP) Mechanism and a Laminar Flow Pattern in a Microfluidic System for the Continuous Size-Based Sorting and Separation of Microparticles
Combination of an Optically Induced Dielectrophoresis (ODEP) Mechanism and a Laminar Flow Pattern in a Microfluidic System for the Continuous Size-Based Sorting and Separation of Microparticles Open
Optically induced dielectrophoresis (ODEP)-based microparticle sorting and separation is regarded as promising. However, current methods normally lack the downstream process for the transportation and collection of separated microparticles…
View article: Advantages of the Laparoscopic Approach Versus Open Surgery for Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Advantages of the Laparoscopic Approach Versus Open Surgery for Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Open
Purpose: Although minimally invasive colorectal surgery has been proven to have a shorter hospital stay and fewer short-term complications than open surgery, the advantages of laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer patients undergoing …
View article: Improvement of ulcerative colitis control by searching and restricting of inflammatory trigger factors in daily clinical practice
Improvement of ulcerative colitis control by searching and restricting of inflammatory trigger factors in daily clinical practice Open
Background/Aims: Exacerbating factors of ulcerative colitis (UC) are multiple and complex with individual influence. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of disease control by searching and restricting inflammation trigger factors of UC relap…
View article: Comparison of clinical outcomes of stoma reversal during versus after chemotherapy for rectal cancer patients
Comparison of clinical outcomes of stoma reversal during versus after chemotherapy for rectal cancer patients Open
Purpose: The optimal timing of stoma closure during or after adjuvant chemotherapy for rectal cancer patients undergoing sphincter-preserving surgery remains unknown. This study aimed to investigate the influence of clinical and oncologica…
View article: Corrigendum to “Lessons from the MOHW compensation pilot program on birth incidents: First step and looking forward” [Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 56 (2017) 320–324]
Corrigendum to “Lessons from the MOHW compensation pilot program on birth incidents: First step and looking forward” [Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 56 (2017) 320–324] Open
View article: Lessons from the MOHW compensation pilot program on birth incidents: First step and looking forward
Lessons from the MOHW compensation pilot program on birth incidents: First step and looking forward Open
Prompt compensation provided instant economic and spiritual support for patients and families. Pecuniary compensation could be an alternative choice of justice, which might encourage the injured to receive economic compensation, instead of…
View article: Residents’ perception of duty hour limits through teaching hospital accreditation status—experience in Taiwan
Residents’ perception of duty hour limits through teaching hospital accreditation status—experience in Taiwan Open
Residents' work overload is a rising issue in Taiwan. Duty hours of the residents in the United States have been limited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Common Program Requirements since 2003; similar standards …