Three-year survival and distribution of lymph node metastases in gastric cancer following neoadjuvant chemotherapy: results from a European randomized clinical trial.

Background: Adequate lymphadenectomy is an important step in gastrectomy for cancer, with a modified D2 lymphadenectomy being recommended for advanced gastric cancers. When assessing a novel technique for the treatment of gastric cancer, lymphadenectomy should be non-inferior. The aim of this study was to assess completeness of lymphadenectomy and distribution patterns between open total gastrectomy (OTG) and minimally invasive total gastrectomy (MITG) in the era of peri-operative chemotherapy.

Health related quality of life following open versus minimally invasive total gastrectomy for cancer: Results from a randomized clinical trial.

Introduction: Minimally invasive techniques show improved short-term and comparable long-term outcomes compared to open techniques in the treatment of gastric cancer and improved survival has been seen with the implementation of multimodality treatment. Therefore, focus of research has shifted towards optimizing treatment regimens and improving quality of life.

Materials And Methods: A randomized trial was performed in thirteen hospitals in Europe.

Open versus minimally invasive total gastrectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: results of a European randomized trial.

Background: Surgical resection with adequate lymphadenectomy is regarded the only curative option for gastric cancer. Regarding minimally invasive techniques, mainly Asian studies showed comparable oncological and short-term postoperative outcomes. The incidence of gastric cancer is lower in the Western population and patients often present with more advanced stages of disease.

[Role of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of achalasia: an analysis of 50 cases].

Unlabelled: Achalasia is an uncommon oesophageal motor disorder, with a controversial therapeutic management.

Aim: The aim of our study was to analyse our experience in the management of achalasia, assessing the impact of minimally invasive surgery, its complications and its outcomes in the short and medium term.

Methods: A retrospective and descriptive study was designed, including all patients operated on between 1999 and 2010 with the diagnosis of achalasia.

[Laparoscopic adrenalectomy: presentation of 43 cases].

Introduction: The aim of the study was to present and analyse our experience in laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA).

Materials And Methods: Descriptive and retrospective study including LA performed over 8 years, between 2000 and 2008 in our hospital.

Results: A total of 43 LA were performed to 41 patients using a transperitoneal lateral approach.