Evaluation of Electrochemotherapy with Bleomycin in the Treatment of Colorectal Hepatic Metastases in a Rat Model.

Background: The available ablative procedures for the treatment of hepatic cancer have contraindications due to the heat-sink effect and the risk of thermal injuries. Electrochemotherapy (ECT) as a nonthermal approach may be utilized for the treatment of tumors adjacent to high-risk regions. We evaluated the effectiveness of ECT in a rat model.

Effect of immunosuppressive medication on postoperative complications following abdominal surgery in Crohn's disease patients.

Background: Immunosuppressants represent an effective pharmacological treatment for the remission and management of Crohn's disease (CD); however, it has not been well-defined if these medications are associated with an increased incidence of postoperative complications after intestinal surgery. This retrospective study evaluated the association between immunosuppressive treatment and complications following bowel resection in patients with CD.

Methods: A total of 426 patients with CD who underwent abdominal surgery between 2001 and 2018 were included in the study.

Introduction of laparoscopic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy as hybrid procedure and comparison with open esophagectomy. A propensity-matched retrospective study.

Background: Esophagectomy is associated with increased rate of postoperative complications, making it one of the procedures with the highest impact on patients' quality of life. Hybrid Ivor Lewis esophagectomy (HMIE) has been introduced in our clinic with the aim to reduce postoperative morbidity, without compromising on oncological outcomes. We conducted this survey to evaluate the perioperative morbidity of the new method during the introduction phase compared to open esophagectomy in two similarly matched groups of patients.

Role of biliary drainage before pancreatoduodenectomy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a retrospective study.

Background: Utilization of preoperative biliary drainage prior to pancreatoduodenectomy for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and obstructive jaundice remains controversial.

Methods: All patients that underwent pancreatoduodenectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma at the authors' institution were analyzed retrospectively to evaluate the effect of endoscopic biliary drainage on postoperative outcomes and long-term survival. Age, gender, ASA-Score, operative time, blood loss, intraoperative transfusion rate, and postoperative complications, including postoperative pancreatic fistula, delayed gastric emptying, bleeding, bile fistula, wound infections, sepsis, pulmonary and cardiac complications as well as the need for relaparotomy were analyzed.

Minimally Invasive Cholecystectomy: Transvaginal or Transabdominal Approach-Which Technique Is Preferred by Female Hospital Employees?

Evidence is lacking concerning a clear benefit of single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) and transvaginal cholecystectomy (TVC) over the classical laparoscopic cholecystectomy (CLC). In this study, we investigated the preferences of the operation techniques among female employees in a tertiary university clinic. Study participants in the department of general surgery and gynecology were interviewed regarding their personal felt preferences for the mentioned procedures using a standardized illustrated questionnaire.

Microwave ablation compared with radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of liver cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Guidelines have reported that although microwave ablation (MWA) has potential advantages over radiofrequency ablation (RFA), superiority in efficacy and safety remain unclear. Aim of the study is to compare MWA with RFA in the treatment of liver cancer.

Methods: Meta-analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines for studies published from 2010 onwards.

Transferability of Simulation-Based Training in Laparoscopic Surgeries: A Systematic Review.

Objective: The implementation of simulation-based training in residency programs has been increased, but the transferability of surgical skills in the real operating room is not well documented. In our survey, the role of simulation in surgical training will be evaluated. .