Volume 104; Issue 1 Archives - British Journal of Surgery

Volume 104; Issue 1

1st January 2017

Original article

Incidence, risk factors and clinical implications of chyle leak after pancreatic surgery. BJS 2017; 104: 108-117.

Authors: O. Strobel, S. Brangs, U. Hinz, T. Pausch, F. J. Hüttner, M. K. Diener et al.

Notes: Frequent complication with clinical impact

Leading article

An approach to randomization into surgical clinical trials. BJS 2017; 104: 11-12.

Authors: T. Treasure, M. Baum

Original article

Anatomical versus non‐anatomical liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma exceeding Milan criteria. BJS 2017; 104: 118-127.

Authors: S.‐Q. Li, T. Huang, S.‐L. Shen, Y.‐P. Hua, W.‐J. Hu, M. Kuang et al.

Notes: No difference

Original article

ECSPECT prospective multicentre registry for single‐port laparoscopic colorectal procedures. BJS 2017; 104: 128-137.

Authors: H. Weiss, R. Zorron, K.‐H. Vestweber, B. Vestweber, L. Boni, W. Brunner et al.

Notes: Possible but similar to multiport results

Systematic review

Systematic review to establish absolute standards for technical performance in surgery. BJS 2017; 104: 13-21.

Authors: M. G. Goldenberg, A. Garbens, P. Szasz, T. Hauer, T. P. Grantcharov

Notes: Important and worthwhile in assessing procedural competence

Original article

Bowel function and quality of life after local excision or total mesorectal excision following chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer. BJS 2017; 104: 138-147.

Authors: S. Pucciarelli, F. Giandomenico, A. De Paoli, T. Gavaruzzi, L. Lotto, G. Mantello et al.

Notes: Less is more

Original article

Potential value of routine contralateral patent processus vaginalis repair in children with unilateral inguinal hernia. BJS 2017; 104: 148-151.

Authors: J. Zhao, Y. Chen, J. Lin, Y. Jin, H. Yang, F. Wang et al.

Notes: Barely justified

Podcast

Editorial podcast: January 2017

R. J. Hinchliffe

Rob Hinchliffe, BJS Editor, wishes our readers a Happy New Year and talks through the highlights of the January 2017 issue. He also announces some new initiatives to expand the global reach of BJS and provide a dynamic surgical community with information, research and comment.

Article

Scientific surgery. BJS 2017; 104: 152-152.

Systematic review

Meta‐analysis of operative experiences of general surgery trainees during training. BJS 2017; 104: 22-33.

Authors: E. J. Elsey, G. Griffiths, D. J. Humes, J. West

Notes: Varies considerably

Systematic review

Systematic review of active surveillance versus surgical management of asymptomatic small non‐functioning pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms. BJS 2017; 104: 34-41.

Authors: S. Partelli, R. Cirocchi, S. Crippa, L. Cardinali, V. Fendrich, D. K. Bartsch et al.

Notes: Watch and wait is safe

Randomized clinical trial

Randomized open‐label phase II study comparing oxycodone–naloxone with oxycodone in early return of gastrointestinal function after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. BJS 2017; 104: 42-51.

Authors: F. Creamer, A. Balfour, S. Nimmo, I. Foo, J. D. Norrie, L. J. Williams et al.

Notes: Subtle differences

Randomized clinical trial

Randomized clinical trial of observational versus antibiotic treatment for a first episode of CT‐proven uncomplicated acute diverticulitis. BJS 2017; 104: 52-61.

Authors: L. Daniels, Ç. Ünlü, N. de Korte, S. van Dieren, H. B. Stockmann, B. C. Vrouenraets et al.

Notes: Antibiotics not needed

Original article

Cost analysis of laparoscopic lavage compared with sigmoid resection for perforated diverticulitis in the Ladies trial. BJS 2017; 104: 62-68.

Authors: S. Vennix, S. van Dieren, B. C. Opmeer, J. F. Lange, W. A. Bemelman

Notes: Further evidence of lavage superiority

Original article

Clinical signs of fibrosis in small intestinal neuroendocrine tumours. BJS 2017; 104: 69-75.

Authors: K. Daskalakis, A. Karakatsanis, P. Stålberg, O. Norlén, P. Hellman

Notes: Minimally invasive intervention is valuable

Original article

Long‐term outcomes of a randomized clinical trial of supervised exercise, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty or combined treatment for patients with intermittent claudication due to femoropopliteal disease. BJS 2017; 104: 76-83.

Authors: F. A. K. Mazari, J. A. Khan, N. Samuel, G. Smith, D. Carradice, P. C. McCollum et al.

Notes: Informs treatment of claudication

Original article

Circumferential suction‐assisted lipectomy in the treatment of primary and secondary end‐stage lymphoedema of the leg. BJS 2017; 104: 84-89.

Authors: D.‐A. A. Lamprou, H. G. J. Voesten, R. J. Damstra, O. R. M. Wikkeling

Notes: Seems to work

Leading article

As one door closes, another opens. BJS 2017; 104: 9-10.

Authors: J. J. Earnshaw

Original article

Patterns of recurrence after oesophagectomy and postoperative chemoradiotherapy versus surgery alone for oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma. BJS 2017; 104: 90-97.

Authors: P.‐K. Hsu, H.‐S. Chen, C.‐S. Huang, C.‐C. Liu, C.‐C. Hsieh, H.‐S. Hsu et al.

Notes: Longer survival and less recurrence with multimodal treatment

Article

Spurious findings. BJS 2017; 104: 97-97.

Authors: J. A. Cook, J. Ranstam

Original article

Cost‐effectiveness of emergency versus delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute gallbladder pathology. BJS 2017; 104: 98-107.

Authors: A. J. Sutton, R. S. Vohra, M. Hollyman, P. J. Marriott, A. Buja, D. Alderson et al.

Notes: Emergency cholecystectomy is cheaper and more effective