Feasibility and Short-Term Outcomes of Three-Dimensional Hand-Sewn Esophago-Jejunal Anastomosis in Completely Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy for Cancer.

Laparoscopic total gastrectomy is on the rise. One of the most technically demanding steps of the approach is the construction of esophago-jejunal anastomosis. Several laparoscopic anastomotic techniques have been described, like linear stapler side-to-side or circular stapler end-to-side anastomosis; limited data exist regarding hand-sewn esophago-jejunal anastomosis.

Morbidity Following Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy.

The incidence of morbidity and readmission rate after hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (HALDN) is not clear. Our study aims to review our experience with HALDN, mainly the reasons for patient readmissions. Prospectively collected data on all patients undergoing HALDNs between August 2007 and June 2015 were retrieved.

UK renal transplant outcomes in low and high BMI recipients: the need for a national policy.

Introduction: We assessed the effect of recipient body mass index (BMI) on the outcomes of renal transplantation and the management of obese patients with end-stage renal disease across the UK.

Methods: We analyzed data of 25539 adult renal transplants (2007-2016) from the UK Transplant Registry. Patients were divided in BMI groups [underweight: < 18.

Breath Volatile Organic Compound Profiling of Colorectal Cancer Using Selected Ion Flow-tube Mass Spectrometry.

Objective: BACKGROUND:: Breath VOCs have the potential to noninvasively diagnose cancer.

Methods: Exhaled breath samples were collected using 2-L double-layered Nalophan bags, and were analyzed using selected-ion-flow-tube mass-spectrometry. Gold-standard test for comparison was endoscopy for luminal inspection and computed tomography (CT) to confirm cancer recurrence.

Review of transposed basilic vein access for hemodialysis.

Background: There is ongoing debate about the use of transposed basilic vein (TBV) fistula and the choice between it and prosthetic arteriovenous graft (AVG). This paper reviews the available literature relating to TBV fistula in terms of surgical technique, patency rates, complications, access survival and compares it with prosthetic AVG for hemodialysis (HD).

Methods: Review of English language publications on TBV during the last two decades.