Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy implementation and results in a predominantly gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumor population: A two-year experience in a nonuniversity setting.

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare, but the incidence and prevalence of NETs are increasing in the United States. While surgery is the preferred treatment for NETs, it is not a viable option for metastatic disease. Lutathera (177Lu-DOTATATE) is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of gastroenteropancreatic (GEP)-NETs in adults.

Improving the Standard of Care for All-A Practical Guide to Developing a Center of Excellence.

Pancreatic surgery is one of the more challenging procedures performed by surgeons. The operations are technically complex and have historically been accompanied by a substantial risk for mortality and postoperative complications. Other pancreatic pathologies require advanced therapeutic procedures that are highly endoscopist-dependent, requiring specific, knowledge-based training for optimal outcomes.

A Cross-Sectional Study of Stress and the Perceived Style of Decision-Making in Clinicians and Patients With Cancer.

Background And Aims: Perceived stress and mindfulness can impact medical decision-making in both patients and clinicians. The aim of this study was to conduct a cross-sectional evaluation of the relationships between stress, mindfulness, self-regulation, perceptions of treatment conversations, and decision-making preferences among clinicians. Also, perceptions of treatment conversations and decision-making preferences among patients with cancer were evaluated.

A Cross-Sectional Study of Perceived Stress, Mindfulness, Emotional Self-Regulation, and Self-Care Habits in Registered Nurses at a Tertiary Care Medical Center.

Introduction: Workplace stress and burnout may influence nurses' physical and emotional well-being, which can impact the quality of care patients receive and their overall satisfaction with their hospitalization.

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to evaluate whether there are significant statistical relationships between nurses' perceived stress, frequency of stressors, mindfulness, emotional self-regulation, self-care habits, and patient satisfaction scores.

Methods: The study took place over the course of 4 weeks.

Zero leaks with minimally invasive esophagectomy: a team-based approach.

Introduction: Minimally invasive surgery has been applied in several ways to esophagectomy. Newer techniques have improved patient outcomes while maintaining oncological principles; however, mortality still exists. Most series have reported mortality rates ranging from 2% to 25%.