Publications by authors named "Claire Wunker"

Background: Patients who are under consideration for or have undergone metabolic and bariatric surgery frequently have comorbid medical conditions that may make their perioperative care more complex. These recommendations address routine intraoperative cholangiography in patients with bypass-type anatomy, the management of reflux disease after sleeve gastrectomy, and the optimal bariatric procedure for patients with comorbid inflammatory bowel disease.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted including studies published from 1990 to 2022 to address these questions.

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  • * A 77-year-old female with a history of multiple cancers, including stage 1 PRCC treated 32 months prior, was diagnosed with a mass on her left upper abdominal wall, confirmed to be a cutaneous metastasis of renal cell carcinoma through biopsy and histological analysis.
  • * The patient underwent surgical excision and reconstruction of the abdominal mass, followed by adjuvant therapy with pembrolizumab, and currently shows no signs of disease, highlighting that localized abdominal
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Background: When pregnant patients present with nonobstetric pathology, the physicians caring for them may be uncertain about the optimal management strategy. The aim of this guideline is to develop evidence-based recommendations for pregnant patients presenting with common surgical pathologies including appendicitis, biliary disease, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Methods: The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Guidelines Committee convened a working group to address these issues.

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Magnetic resonance-guided high intensity focused ultrasound (MRgHIFU) is an established method for producing localized hyperthermia. Given the real-time imaging and acoustic energy modulation, this modality enables precise temperature control within a defined area. Many thermal applications are being explored with this noninvasive, nonionizing technology, such as hyperthermia generation, to release drugs from thermosensitive liposomal carriers.

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Leiomyosarcomas (LMS) are genetically heterogeneous tumors differentiating along smooth muscle lines. Currently, LMS treatment is not informed by molecular subtyping and is associated with highly variable survival. While disease site continues to dictate clinical management, the contribution of genetic factors to LMS subtype, origins, and timing are unknown.

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Use of robotic surgery is increasing in multiple surgical specialties including colorectal. We argue that the improved visualization and better instrumentation outweigh the increased cost and operating room time. However, the indications for its use are not clearly defined.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Claire Wunker"

  • - Claire Wunker's recent research focuses on developing evidence-based guidelines for managing surgical conditions during pregnancy, with an emphasis on laparoscopic techniques and their efficacy for conditions like appendicitis and biliary disease.
  • - Wunker's studies also explore advanced therapeutic modalities, such as magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MRgHIFU) for localized hyperthermia, indicating promising applications in drug delivery methods for cancer treatment.
  • - Additionally, through guidelines on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) treatment and insights into genetic factors affecting leiomyosarcoma, Wunker contributes significantly to understanding surgical management strategies and patient survival linked to tumor genetics.