Volume 104; Issue 4 Archives - British Journal of Surgery

Volume 104; Issue 4

1st March 2017

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Editorial podcast: March issue (volume 104, issue 4)

R. J. Hinchliffe

Listen to BJS editor, Robert Hinchliffe, talk through the contents of the March 2017 issue, including the paper from the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons (ESES) and European Network for the Study of Adrenal Tumours (ENSAT) giving recommendations for the surgical management of adrenocortical carcinoma.

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Leading article

Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal metastases of colorectal origin. BJS 2017; 104: 313-315.

Authors: N. F. M. Kok, I. H. J. T. de Hingh

Article

The Osteology Lesson of Sebastiaen Egbertszn (1619). BJS 2017; 104: 316-316.

Authors: F. F. A. IJpma, T. M. van Gulik

Systematic review

Systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis of patient‐reported outcome measures for abdominal aortic aneurysm. BJS 2017; 104: 317-327.

Authors: R. Duncan, M. Essat, G. Jones, A. Booth, H. Buckley Woods, E. Poku et al.

Notes: Ready for use

Systematic review

Immunohistochemical hENT1 expression as a prognostic biomarker in patients with resected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma undergoing adjuvant gemcitabine‐based chemotherapy. BJS 2017; 104: 328-336.

Authors: N. T. E. Bird, M. Elmasry, R. Jones, E. Psarelli, J. Dodd, H. Malik et al.

Notes: Standardization needed to see if it's really useful

Systematic review

Systematic review of the feasibility of laparoscopic reoperation for early postoperative complications following colorectal surgery. BJS 2017; 104: 337-346.

Authors: D. B. Wright, C. E. Koh, M. J. Solomon

Notes: Possible advantages

Systematic review

Meta‐analysis of the influence of surgical margin and adjuvant radiotherapy on local recurrence after resection of sporadic desmoid‐type fibromatosis. BJS 2017; 104: 347-357.

Authors: M. L. Janssen, D. L. M. van Broekhoven, J. M. M. Cates, W. M. Bramer, J. J. Nuyttens, A. Gronchi et al.

Notes: Radiotherapy after surgery for recurrence only

Article

European Society of Endocrine Surgeons (ESES) and European Network for the Study of Adrenal Tumours (ENSAT) recommendations for the surgical management of adrenocortical carcinoma. BJS 2017; 104: 358-376.

Authors: S. Gaujoux, R. Mihai, B. Carnaille, B. Dousset, C. Fiori, F. Porpiglia et al.

Notes: The best evidence available

Randomized clinical trial

Randomized clinical trial comparing standard diet with perioperative oral immunonutrition in total gastrectomy for gastric cancer. BJS 2017; 104: 377-383.

Authors: S. Ida, N. Hiki, H. Cho, K. Sakamaki, S. Ito, K. Fujitani et al.

Notes: Immunonutrition of no benefit

Randomized clinical trial

Randomized clinical trial of preoperative dexamethasone on postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopy for suspected appendicitis. BJS 2017; 104: 384-392.

Authors: J. Kleif, A. Kirkegaard, J. Vilandt, I. Gögenur

Notes: Dexamethasone does not help

Original article

Gastrointestinal symptoms and food intolerance 2 years after laparoscopic Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity. BJS 2017; 104: 393-400.

Authors: T. C. C. Boerlage, A. W. J. M. van de Laar, S. Westerlaken, V. E. A. Gerdes, D. P. M. Brandjes

Notes: High prevalence of food intolerance

Original article

Systemic inflammatory markers and outcome in patients with locally advanced adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus and gastro‐oesophageal junction. BJS 2017; 104: 401-407.

Authors: V. P. Jagadesham, S. M. Lagarde, A. Immanuel, S. M. Griffin

Notes: Could help in treatment stratification

Original article

Metabolic nodal response as a prognostic marker after neoadjuvant therapy for oesophageal cancer. BJS 2017; 104: 408-417.

Authors: J. M. Findlay, K. M. Bradley, L. M. Wang, J. M. Franklin, E. J. Teoh, F. V. Gleeson et al.

Notes: Poor prognosis if nodes are PET‐avid

Original article

Role of staging laparoscopy in the stratification of patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma. BJS 2017; 104: 418-425.

Authors: N. Bird, M. Elmasry, R. Jones, M. Elniel, M. Kelly, D. Palmer et al.

Notes: Laparoscopy may be beneficial

Original article

Recurrence after resection with curative intent for distal cholangiocarcinoma. BJS 2017; 104: 426-433.

Authors: K. Komaya, T. Ebata, K. Shirai, S. Ohira, N. Morofuji, A. Akutagawa et al.

Notes: Adjuvant therapy warranted in selected patients

Original article

Three‐point transfusion risk score in hepatectomy. BJS 2017; 104: 434-442.

Authors: M. Lemke, C. H. L. Law, J. Li, E. Dixon, M. Tun Abraham, R. Hernandez Alejandro et al.

Notes: Useful for preoperative prediction of transfusion

Article

Kaplan–Meier curve. BJS 2017; 104: 442-442.

Authors: J. Ranstam, J. A. Cook

Original article

Outcomes of surgical shunts and transjugular intrahepatic portasystemic stent shunts for complicated portal hypertension. BJS 2017; 104: 443-451.

Authors: I. Hosokawa, R. Adam, M.‐A. Allard, G. Pittau, E. Vibert, D. Cherqui et al.

Notes: Surgical shunt is better

Original article

Splenic preservation in laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. BJS 2017; 104: 452-462.

Authors: M.‐H. Dai, N. Shi, C. Xing, Q. Liao, T.‐P. Zhang, G. Chen et al.

Notes: Usually achieved for small tumours

Original article

Multidisciplinary perioperative protocol in patients undergoing acute high‐risk abdominal surgery. BJS 2017; 104: 463-471.

Authors: L. T. Tengberg, M. Bay‐Nielsen, T. Bisgaard, M. Cihoric, M. L. Lauritsen, N. B. Foss et al.

Original article

Clinical motivation and the surgical safety checklist. BJS 2017; 104: 472-479.

Authors: X. Yu, Y. Huang, Q. Guo, Y. Wang, H. Ma, Y. Zhao et al.

Notes: Buy‐in issues similar worldwide

Article

Scientific surgery. BJS 2017; 104: 480-480.

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