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View article: Lymph node mapping-based optimal bowel-resection margin and central radicality in colon cancer surgery: an international, prospective, observational cohort study
Lymph node mapping-based optimal bowel-resection margin and central radicality in colon cancer surgery: an international, prospective, observational cohort study Open
Background: Substantial variations in the extent of lymphadenectomy are acknowledged internationally in colon cancer surgery because essential data for standardization, including the anatomical distribution of metastatic lymph nodes (LN), …
View article: Modeling of Patient-Derived 3D Organoids of Thyroid Cancer: From Cells to Care
Modeling of Patient-Derived 3D Organoids of Thyroid Cancer: From Cells to Care Open
Background Recent advances in three-dimensional (3D) organoid technology derived from patient tissues provide a more accurate representation of cancer biology, offering an effective tool compared to traditional two-dimensional (2D) models.…
View article: Early Detection of Anastomotic Leak via the Drain/Serum Amylase Ratio in Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery, Particularly in Ileal Anastomosis
Early Detection of Anastomotic Leak via the Drain/Serum Amylase Ratio in Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery, Particularly in Ileal Anastomosis Open
The postoperative d/s Amy ratio is valuable for early AL detection in patients undergoing colorectal surgery, particularly in those with ileal anastomosis. This simple and noninvasive test can aid in timely diagnosis, offering earlier inte…
View article: Long-Term Outcomes of Long-Course Chemoradiotherapy vs. Short-Course Radiotherapy Followed by Consolidation Chemotherapy in Rectal Cancer
Long-Term Outcomes of Long-Course Chemoradiotherapy vs. Short-Course Radiotherapy Followed by Consolidation Chemotherapy in Rectal Cancer Open
SCRT with CCT demonstrated long-term oncologic outcomes and surgical safety comparable to those of LCRT, supporting its role as a viable alternative, particularly in resource-constrained healthcare settings.
View article: Essential knowledge and technical tips for total mesorectal excision and related procedures for rectal cancer
Essential knowledge and technical tips for total mesorectal excision and related procedures for rectal cancer Open
Total mesorectal excision (TME) has greatly improved rectal cancer surgery outcomes by reducing local recurrence and enhancing patient survival. This review outlines essential knowledge and techniques for performing TME. TME emphasizes the…
View article: Skin Toxicities Induced by Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors and their Influence on Treatment Adjustments in Lung Cancer Patients
Skin Toxicities Induced by Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors and their Influence on Treatment Adjustments in Lung Cancer Patients Open
Skin toxicities caused by epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors can affect patient quality of life and lead to treatment adjustments, including dose reduction or discontinuation. This retrospective study aimed to prof…
View article: Tailoring rectal cancer surgery: Surgical approaches and anatomical insights during deep pelvic dissection for optimal outcomes in low‐lying rectal cancer
Tailoring rectal cancer surgery: Surgical approaches and anatomical insights during deep pelvic dissection for optimal outcomes in low‐lying rectal cancer Open
This review article explores advanced surgical approaches and anatomical insights for tailoring rectal cancer surgery, particularly focusing on low‐lying rectal cancer. With the evolution of imaging technologies, precise preoperative plann…
View article: Long-term bowel functional outcomes following anal sphincter-preserving surgery for upper and middle rectal cancer: a single-center longitudinal study
Long-term bowel functional outcomes following anal sphincter-preserving surgery for upper and middle rectal cancer: a single-center longitudinal study Open
Purpose: Despite advances in neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and anal sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal cancer, bowel dysfunction is still unavoidable and negatively affects patients’ quality of life. In this longitudinal study, we aim…
View article: Optimal surgical techniques for curative resection of the rectal cancer
Optimal surgical techniques for curative resection of the rectal cancer Open
The aim of rectal cancer surgery is to achieve a curative resection by completely removing the rectum involved with cancer surrounding the mesorectum, obtaining a safe adequate resection margin, and preserving important structures crucial …
View article: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy versus upfront surgery as the initial treatment for patients with resectable, synchronous colorectal cancer liver metastases
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy versus upfront surgery as the initial treatment for patients with resectable, synchronous colorectal cancer liver metastases Open
Background Although perioperative chemotherapy has been the standard treatment for colorectal cancer with resectable liver metastases (CRLM), studies that have compared neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and upfront surgery, especially in the …
View article: Short-term outcomes and cost-effectiveness between long-course chemoradiation and short-course radiotherapy followed by consolidation chemotherapy for the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer
Short-term outcomes and cost-effectiveness between long-course chemoradiation and short-course radiotherapy followed by consolidation chemotherapy for the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer Open
Background: Long-course chemoradiotherapy (LCRT) has been widely recommended in a majority of rectal cancer patients. Recently, encouraging data on short-course radiotherapy (SCRT) for rectal cancer has emergedWe aimed to compare these two…
View article: Indocyanine Green-enhanced Fluorescence to Assess Bowel Perfusion During Robotic-assisted Rectal Surgery
Indocyanine Green-enhanced Fluorescence to Assess Bowel Perfusion During Robotic-assisted Rectal Surgery Open
Introduction Anastomotic leakage following rectal surgery is a major complication, which may occur due to insufficient vascular supply. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of using indocyanine green fluorescence angiography for intraoperativ…
View article: Short-Term Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness between Long-Course Chemoradiation and Short-Course Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Short-Term Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness between Long-Course Chemoradiation and Short-Course Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Open
SCRT was well-tolerated and achieved favorable short-term outcomes. In addition, SCRT showed significant reduction in the total cost of care and distinguished cost-effectiveness compared to LCRT.
View article: Indocyanine Green-enhanced Fluorescence to Assess Bowel Perfusion During Robotic-assisted Rectal Surgery Journal: International Journal of Colorectal Disease
Indocyanine Green-enhanced Fluorescence to Assess Bowel Perfusion During Robotic-assisted Rectal Surgery Journal: International Journal of Colorectal Disease Open
Purpose : Anastomotic leakage following rectal surgery is a major complication, which may occur due to insufficient vascular supply. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of using indocyanine green fluorescence angiography for …
View article: Impact of neoadjuvant treatment on rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Impact of neoadjuvant treatment on rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumors Open
Although gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare disease and rectal GISTs is only 5% of total GISTs, they have the worst prognosis. Due to narrow pelvis, tumor rupture or positive resection margin are common in the management of r…
View article: Postoperative inpatient exercise facilitates recovery after laparoscopic surgery in colorectal cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial
Postoperative inpatient exercise facilitates recovery after laparoscopic surgery in colorectal cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial Open
Purpose The primary objective was to determine the efficacy of a postoperative exercise program on postsurgical recovery of stage I–III colorectal cancer patients. Method We randomly allocated participants to postoperative exercise or usua…
View article: Indocyanine Green-enhanced Fluorescence to Assess Bowel Perfusion During Robotic-assisted Rectal Surgery
Indocyanine Green-enhanced Fluorescence to Assess Bowel Perfusion During Robotic-assisted Rectal Surgery Open
Background: Anastomotic leakage following rectal surgery is a major complication, which may occur due to insufficient vascular supply. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of using indocyanine green fluorescence angiography fo…
View article: Double-layered hand-sewn anastomosis: a valuable resource for the colorectal surgeon
Double-layered hand-sewn anastomosis: a valuable resource for the colorectal surgeon Open
Hand-sewn anastomosis is an essential and fundamental skill for surgeons dealing with any gastrointestinal anastomosis. Despite the advances in minimally invasive surgery and stapling devices, there are still complex surgical circumstances…
View article: A Pilot Feasibility Study of a Combined Supervised- and Home-Based Exercise to Improve Cancer-Related Symptoms in 1-3 Colorectal Cancer Patients
A Pilot Feasibility Study of a Combined Supervised- and Home-Based Exercise to Improve Cancer-Related Symptoms in 1-3 Colorectal Cancer Patients Open
PURPOSE: To assess the feasibility of a home-based exercise program specifically developed to improve bowel/defecatory and physical function in stage 1–3 colorectal cancer patients.METHODS: A total of 15 (56.7 years, 6 men and 9 women) sta…
View article: MRI Radiomics Model Predicts Pathologic Complete Response of Rectal Cancer Following Chemoradiotherapy
MRI Radiomics Model Predicts Pathologic Complete Response of Rectal Cancer Following Chemoradiotherapy Open
Background Preoperative assessment of pathologic complete response (pCR) in locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) is increasingly needed for organ preservation, but large-scale validation of an MR…
View article: Exposure of the Middle Rectal Artery and Lateral Ligament of the Rectum Following the Gate Approach during Total Mesorectal Excision
Exposure of the Middle Rectal Artery and Lateral Ligament of the Rectum Following the Gate Approach during Total Mesorectal Excision Open
Controversial surgical anatomical landmarks in the deep pelvis can be visualized and identified using current technologies. Performing the gate approach technique during deep lateral dissection for total mesorectal excision facilitates vis…
View article: Surgical Treatment of Low-Lying Rectal Cancer: Updates
Surgical Treatment of Low-Lying Rectal Cancer: Updates Open
Despite innovative advancements, distally located rectal cancer remains a critical disease of challenging management. The crucial location of the tumor predisposes it to a circumferential resection margin (CRM) that tends to involve the an…
View article: Investigation of the Fungal Diversity of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Construction of an Updated Fungal Inventory
Investigation of the Fungal Diversity of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Construction of an Updated Fungal Inventory Open
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is an island country in the western Pacific and is a known biodiversity hotspot. However, a relatively small number of fungi (236 species) have been reported till July 2021. Since fungi play major e…
View article: A Study on the Strategy of Non-face-to-face Writing Lectures in the Post-Corona Era －Based on PBL-based Thinking and Expression
A Study on the Strategy of Non-face-to-face Writing Lectures in the Post-Corona Era －Based on PBL-based Thinking and Expression Open
The liberal arts lecture called “thinking and expression” aims to provide a foundation for improving basic and professional communication skills to be used in universities and societies.However, it is true that “thinking and expression” is…