Publications by authors named "Rob Naples"
J Gastrointest Surg
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- The study assesses the risk associated with sub-centimeter Side-Branch Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (SB-IPMN) to inform a surveillance strategy.
- Sub-centimeter SB-IPMNs show a lower rate of clinically relevant progression compared to larger cysts, although they can still develop high-risk pathologies over time.
- The findings suggest that size growth alone is not a reliable indicator of malignant potential, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring regardless of cyst size.
Article Synopsis
- Colorectal cancer liver metastasis (CRLM) is common and significantly impacts patient outcomes, with liver resection being the preferred treatment for resectable cases; the safety of intraoperative autotransfusion during this procedure is debated.
- This study analyzed data from 316 patients who underwent liver surgery for CRLM between 1999 and 2016, focusing on demographics, surgical variables, and survival rates, using propensity score matching to mitigate potential biases.
- Results indicated that while the overall survival rates were similar regardless of autotransfusion, patients receiving autotransfusion experienced a significant reduction in recurrence-free survival, leading to concerns about its use in surgical treatment for CRLM.
