Volume 102; Issue 7 Archives - British Journal of Surgery

Volume 102; Issue 7

1st June 2015

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R. J. Hinchliffe

Listen to Rob Hinchliffe, Associate Editor, discuss the June 2015 issue, which focuses on hepatobiliary surgery however there are also articles covering vascular, colorectal and sepsis topics. This issue is a must-read for those involved with the surgical management of liver disease.

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Leading article

Surgical treatment for portal hypertension. BJS 2015; 102: 717-718.

Authors: M. A. Mercado

Review

Systematic review of compression following treatment for varicose veins. BJS 2015; 102: 719-725.

Authors: J. El‐Sheikha, D. Carradice, S. Nandhra, C. Leung, G. E. Smith, B. Campbell et al.

Notes: No recommendations possible

Review

Systematic review of experimental studies on intestinal anastomosis. BJS 2015; 102: 726-734.

Authors: S. T. K. Yauw, K. E. Wever, A. Hoesseini, M. Ritskes‐Hoitinga, H. van Goor

Notes: Too many poor‐quality, repetitious studies

Review

Meta‐analysis of reconstruction techniques after low anterior resection for rectal cancer. BJS 2015; 102: 735-745.

Authors: F. J. Hüttner, S. Tenckhoff, K. Jensen, L. Uhlmann, Y. Kulu, M. W. Büchler et al.

Notes: Short‐term advantages to reservoir techniques

Randomized trial

Randomized clinical trial of adjuvant chemotherapy with S‐1 versus gemcitabine after pancreatic cancer resection. BJS 2015; 102: 746-754.

Authors: M. Shimoda, K. Kubota, T. Shimizu, M. Katoh

Notes: Potential for tailored treatment

Original article

Identification of microRNAs associated with abdominal aortic aneurysms and peripheral arterial disease. BJS 2015; 102: 755-766.

Authors: P. W. Stather, N. Sylvius, D. A. Sidloff, N. Dattani, A. Verissimo, J. B. Wild et al.

Notes: AAA and PAD similar

Article

Protein kinetics in human endotoxaemia and their temporal relation to metabolic, endocrine and proinflammatory cytokine responses. BJS 2015; 102: 767-775.

Authors: A. S. A. Khan, J. M. Gibson, G. L. Carlson, O. Rooyackers, J. P. New, M. Soop et al.

Notes: Interleukin 6 and tumour necrosis factor α potential treatment targets

Original article

Anatomical versus non‐anatomical resection for hepatocellular carcinoma. BJS 2015; 102: 776-784.

Authors: S. Marubashi, K. Gotoh, H. Akita, H. Takahashi, Y. Ito, M. Yano et al.

Notes: Makes no difference

Original article

Risk factors and consequences of conversion in laparoscopic major liver resection. BJS 2015; 102: 785-795.

Authors: F. Cauchy, D. Fuks, T. Nomi, L. Schwarz, L. Barbier, S. Dokmak et al.

Notes: Conversion does not increase morbidity

Original article

Learning curve for laparoscopic major hepatectomy. BJS 2015; 102: 796-804.

Authors: T. Nomi, D. Fuks, Y. Kawaguchi, F. Mal, Y. Nakajima, B. Gayet et al.

Notes: Safe in experienced hands

Original article

Epidural analgesia and perioperative kidney function after major liver resection. BJS 2015; 102: 805-812.

Authors: P. Kambakamba, K. Slankamenac, C. Tschuor, P. Kron, A. Wirsching, K. Maurer et al.

Notes: Epidural may affect renal function

Original article

Effect of LSKL peptide on thrombospondin 1‐mediated transforming growth factor β signal activation and liver regeneration after hepatectomy in an experimental model. BJS 2015; 102: 813-825.

Authors: H. Kuroki, H. Hayashi, S. Nakagawa, K. Sakamoto, T. Higashi, H. Nitta et al.

Notes: A promising treatment target

Original article

Plasma thrombospondin 1 as a predictor of postoperative liver dysfunction. BJS 2015; 102: 826-836.

Authors: P. Starlinger, S. Haegele, D. Wanek, S. Zikeli, D. Schauer, L. Alidzanovic et al.

Notes: Promising marker of liver dysfunction

Original article

Portal or superior mesenteric vein resection in pancreatoduodenectomy for pancreatic head carcinoma. BJS 2015; 102: 837-846.

Authors: Y. Murakami, S. Satoi, F. Motoi, M. Sho, M. Kawai, I. Matsumoto et al.

Notes: Potential role for adjuvant chemotherapy

Original article

Primacy of surgery for colorectal cancer. BJS 2015; 102: 847-852.

Authors: J. Liang, V. Fazio, I. Lavery, F. Remzi, T. Hull, S. Strong et al.

Notes: Excellent results before complete mesocolic excision was coined

Original article

Chemoradiation therapy for rectal cancer in the distal rectum followed by organ‐sparing transanal endoscopic microsurgery (CARTS study). BJS 2015; 102: 853-860.

Authors: M. Verseveld, E. J. R. de Graaf, C. Verhoef, E. van Meerten, C. J. A. Punt, I. H. J. T. de Hingh et al.

Notes: Organ preservation feasible

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