Hepatic Hemodynamic Changes Following Stepwise Liver Resection.

Aim: Extended liver resection has increased during the last decades. However, hepatic hemodynamic changes after resection and the consequent complications like post hepatectomy liver failure are still a challenging issue. The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate the role of stepwise liver resection on hepatic hemodynamic changes.

Long-Term Follow-Up of Kidney Transplant Recipients With Polycystic Kidney Disease.

Objectives: Patients with polycystic kidney disease are candidates for kidney transplant. We report the results of our single center study of 250 first transplant recipients with polycystic kidney disease (autosomal dominant [64%], medullary cystic [16%], autosomal recessive [6%], and nonspecified [14%]).

Materials And Methods: Patient groups were divided and analyzed according to the origin of the graft (deceased donor or living donor).

Significance of the Extent of Intestinal Resection on the Outcome of a Short-bowel Syndrome in a Porcine Model.

Aim Of The Study: Insufficient data are available to determine the most suitable extent of intestinal resection required to induce short-bowel syndrome (SBS) in pigs. This study aimed to compare the three main SBS-models published.

Methods: A 75%, 90%, or 100% mid-intestinal resection was performed in groups of n = 5 pigs each.

Is microdialysis useful for early detection of acute rejection after kidney transplantation?

Introduction: Acute rejection following kidney transplantation (KTx) is still one of the challenging complications leading to chronic allograft failure. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of microdialysis (MD) in the early detection of acute graft rejection factor following KTx in porcine model.

Methods: Sixteen pigs were randomized after KTx into case (n = 8, without immunosuppressant) and control groups (n = 8, with immunosuppressant).

A systematic review and meta-analysis of laparoscopic versus open distal pancreatectomy for benign and malignant lesions of the pancreas: it's time to randomize.

Background: Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy is regarded as a feasible and safe surgical alternative to open distal pancreatectomy for lesions of the pancreatic tail and body. The aim of the present systematic review was to provide recommendations for clinical practice and research on the basis of surgical morbidity, such as pancreas fistula, delayed gastric empting, safety, and clinical significance of laparoscopic versus open distal pancreatectomy for malignant and nonmalignant diseases of the pancreas.

Methods: A systematic literature search (MEDLINE) was performed to identify all types of studies comparing laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy and open distal pancreatectomy.