Publications by authors named "Le Quan Anh Tuan"
Background: Postoperative complications and extended length of stays (LOS) following lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remain significant healthcare and economic burdens, especially in developing countries with limited resources. This study evaluated the effectiveness of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in addressing these issues.
Methods: This observational study compared two groups of patients, utilizing a prospective arm for ERAS and a retrospective arm for routine care.
Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) is an alternative to open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD) for treatment of periampullary cancer in selected patients. However, this is a difficult procedure with a high complication rate. We conducted a prospective cohort study of 85 patients with suspected periampullary cancer who underwent LPD from February 2017 to January 2022 at University Medical Center at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- Duodenal obstruction from gallstones, known as Bouveret's syndrome, is a rare but challenging complication of gallstone disease, often hard to diagnose due to non-specific symptoms.
- An 85-year-old woman experienced gastric outlet obstruction, and her diagnosis was confirmed through CT scan showing duodenal obstruction and a giant gallstone, which required a specialized surgical approach.
- The case highlights that surgical intervention, particularly a radical one-stage procedure, can be effective and safe for treating patients with significant gallstone-related duodenal obstruction.
. To investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of surgeons toward introducing novel surgical techniques in Egypt, Palestine, and Vietnam. .
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