Volume 104; Issue 5 Archives - British Journal of Surgery

Volume 104; Issue 5

1st April 2017

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Editorial podcast: April 2017 (volume 104, issue 5)

R. J. Hinchliffe

Robert Hinchliffe, BJS Editor, discusses the highlights of the April issue, now available online. The issue includes the Leading Article entitled 'Translational research in surgical oncology' by two BJS editors, Malin Sund and Kjetil Søreide.

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Leading article

Translational research in surgical oncology. BJS 2017; 104: 491-492.

Authors: K. Søreide, M. Sund

Systematic review

Meta‐analysis of biomarkers predicting risk of malignant progression in Barrett’s oesophagus. BJS 2017; 104: 493-502.

Authors: K. Altaf, J.‐J. Xiong, D. De la Iglesia, L. Hickey, A. Kaul

Notes: Limited clinical usefulness at present

Systematic review

Systematic review of the role of biomarkers in diagnosing anastomotic leakage following colorectal surgery. BJS 2017; 104: 503-512.

Authors: B. U. Su'a, H. L. Mikaere, J. L. Rahiri, I. B. Bissett, A. G. Hill

Notes: Limited value over clinical judgement

Review

Methodological overview of systematic reviews to establish the evidence base for emergency general surgery. BJS 2017; 104: 513-524.

Authors: J. Savović, N. Blencowe, J. Blazeby, Sean Strong, Noah Howes, K. Chalmers et al.

Notes: Evidence still limited

Randomized clinical trial

Randomized clinical trial of open versus laparoscopic left lateral hepatic sectionectomy within an enhanced recovery after surgery programme (ORANGE II study). BJS 2017; 104: 525-535.

Authors: E. M. Wong‐Lun‐Hing, R. M. van Dam, G. J. P. van Breukelen, P. J. Tanis, F. Ratti, R. van Hillegersberg et al.

Notes: A lesson in trial design

Randomized clinical trial

Randomized clinical trial of duct‐to‐mucosa pancreaticogastrostomy versus handsewn closure after distal pancreatectomy. BJS 2017; 104: 536-543.

Authors: K. Uemura, S. Satoi, F. Motoi, M. Kwon, M. Unno, Y. Murakami et al.

Notes: Pancreatic fistula rate similar

Original article

Assessment and validation of a novel angiographic scoring system for peripheral artery disease. BJS 2017; 104: 544-554.

Authors: D. R. Morris, T. P. Singh, J. V. Moxon, A. Smith, F. Stewart, R. E. Jones et al.

Notes: Wider validation necessary

Original article

Association between age and access to immediate breast reconstruction in women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer. BJS 2017; 104: 555-561.

Authors: R. Jeevan, J. P. Browne, C. Gulliver‐Clarke, J. Pereira, C. M. Caddy, J. H. P. van der Meulen et al.

Notes: Age should not matter

Original article

Outcomes of laparoscopic gastric bypass in a randomized clinical trial compared with a concurrent national database. BJS 2017; 104: 562-569.

Authors: E. Stenberg, E. Szabo, J. Ottosson, I. Näslund

Notes: Similar results demonstrating external validity

Original article

Long‐term outcomes of radiofrequency ablation combined with hepatectomy compared with hepatectomy alone for colorectal liver metastases. BJS 2017; 104: 570-579.

Authors: K. Imai, M.‐A. Allard, C. Castro Benitez, E. Vibert, A. Sa Cunha, D. Cherqui et al.

Notes: Ablation plus resection just as good

Original article

Population‐based study on resection rates and survival in patients with colorectal liver metastasis in Norway. BJS 2017; 104: 580-589.

Authors: J.‐H. Angelsen, A. Horn, H. Sorbye, G. E. Eide, I. M. Løes, A. Viste et al.

Notes: Variation among patients and regions

Original article

Effect of obeticholic acid on liver regeneration following portal vein embolization in an experimental model. BJS 2017; 104: 590-599.

Authors: P. B. Olthof, F. Huisman, F. G. Schaap, K. P. van Lienden, R. J. Bennink, R. F. van Golen et al.

Notes: May enhance liver regeneration

Original article

Relationship between tumour size and outcome in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. BJS 2017; 104: 600-607.

Authors: D. Ansari, M. Bauden, S. Bergström, R. Rylance, G. Marko‐Varga, R. Andersson et al.

Notes: Size matters

Original article

Staging of pancreatic cancer based on the number of positive lymph nodes. BJS 2017; 104: 608-618.

Authors: I. Tarantino, R. Warschkow, T. Hackert, B. M. Schmied, M. W. Büchler, O. Strobel et al.

Notes: Higher number, lower survival

Original article

Functional mucous layer and healing of proximal colonic anastomoses in an experimental model. BJS 2017; 104: 619-630.

Authors: J. W. A. M. Bosmans, A. C. H. M. Jongen, G. M. H. Birchenough, E. E. L. Nyström, M. J. J. Gijbels, J. P. M. Derikx et al.

Notes: Mucus matters

Article

Scientific surgery. BJS 2017; 104: 631-631.

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