Factors Predictive of Re-excision After Oncoplastic Breast-conserving Surgery.

Background: Oncoplastic surgery (OPS) consists of breast-conserving surgery (BCS) that allows for oncologically safe breast conservation and breast remodeling, thus reducing postoperative deformities. The purpose of the present study was to identify factors determining the risk of re-excision and complications after OPS.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients who underwent OPS between 2009 and 2013, regardless of whether neoadjuvant chemotherapy was administered.

Totally laparoscopic aortic surgery: comparison of the apron and retrocolic techniques in a porcine model.

This study evaluated the learning curve for a second-year general surgery resident and compared 2 totally laparoscopic aortic surgery techniques in 10 pigs: the transretroperitoneal apron approach and the transperitoneal retrocolic approach. Five end points were compared: success rate, percentage of conversion, time required, laparoscopic anastomosis quality, and learning curve. The first 3 interventions required an open conversion.