Publications by authors named "Shrikhande S"

Background: Air pollution is a significant environmental risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), but its impact on African populations is under-researched due to limited air quality data and health studies.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to synthesize available research on the effects of air pollution on CVDs outcomes in African populations, identify knowledge gaps, and suggest areas for research and policy intervention.

Methods: A systematic search of PubMed was conducted using terms capturing criteria ambient air pollutants (for example particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and sulfur dioxide) and CVDs and countries in Africa.

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  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are notably more frequent in pregnant women due to hormonal changes, and if untreated, can lead to complications for both mother and fetus.
  • In a study of 400 patients, UTIs were identified in 26.75% of cases, with the most common bacterial uropathogens being identified and assessed for antibiotic resistance.
  • The results showed high susceptibility to carbapenems among gram-negative organisms and highlighted concerns about resistance to other antibiotics, particularly among staphylococci and non-albicans yeast species.
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Air pollution is a critical global health issue that significantly impacts cardiovascular health. The air pollutant PM (particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less) has been positioned as a leading environmental risk factor for morbidity and mortality, especially from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

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Objective: To validate the ISGPS definition and grading system of PPAP after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD).

Summary Background Data: In 2022, the International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) defined post-pancreatectomy acute pancreatitis (PPAP) and recommended a prospective validation of its diagnostic criteria and grading system.

Methods: This was a prospective, international, multicenter study including patients undergoing PD at 17 referral pancreatic centers across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the United States.

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To facilitate the use of the mounting evidence on how human health is inextricably linked to the health of the planet and the urgent need for measures against the escalating triple planetary crisis, the WHO has developed a repository of systematic reviews on interventions in the area of environment, climate change and health (ECH). This commentary introduces the repository, describes its rationale and development, and points to potential future evolutions. The repository aims to provide a user-friendly tool for quickly finding systematic reviews and meta-analyses on specific ECH topics.

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  • This study investigates the effectiveness of adjuvant chemotherapy for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) derived from intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN), highlighting the need for tailored treatment approaches due to limited evidence on this specific type of cancer.
  • In a cohort of 1,031 patients, factors like nodal disease and elevated levels of carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) were linked to worse overall survival, with high-risk patients showing significant survival benefits from adjuvant chemotherapy.
  • The findings suggest that a significant portion of patients (approximately 79.3%) are either overtreated or undertreated, emphasizing the
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  • The Delphi consensus study, conducted by IHPBA-APHPBA, aimed to create global practice guidelines for managing gallbladder cancer (GBC).
  • Experts from 17 countries participated in a four-round consensus process, where 68 clinical questions were posed and a consensus was reached if more than 75% of participants agreed.
  • The study achieved consensus on 92.6% of the questions, covering important aspects of GBC management, but noted that further research is needed on unresolved issues such as the definitions of borderline resectable and locally advanced GBC.
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There is growing evidence that climate change adversely affects human health. Multiple diseases are sensitive to climate change, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which are also the leading cause of death globally. Countries such as India face a compounded challenge, with a growing burden of CVDs and a high vulnerability to climate change, requiring a co-ordinated, multi-sectoral response.

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  • Extra-ampullary duodenal adenocarcinoma is a rare cancer, and this study examined the long-term outcomes and survival factors in patients who underwent surgery for it.
  • The analysis included 59 patients, primarily males aged around 60, with most tumors located in the second part of the duodenum, and followed them for a median of 32 months post-surgery.
  • Key findings revealed that factors like having clear surgical margins, the type of adenocarcinoma, and the lymph node ratio significantly impacted overall survival rates, while the effectiveness of adjuvant chemotherapy is still uncertain.
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  • This study aims to validate the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) classification for predicting clinically relevant pancreatic fistula (CRPF) specifically in patients with periampullary tumors (P-amps).
  • The authors tested the ISGPS model on data from 1,422 patients and found a CRPF rate of 22.2%, which is higher (25.8%) for P-amps, revealing the need for a tailored prediction model.
  • By optimizing the classification for P-amps, the adjusted ISGPS showed improved predictive ability (AUC=0.672) compared to the original model, highlighting the need for further research with larger, multicenter studies.
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Background: The evolution and outcomes of extended pancreatectomies at a single institute over 15 years are presented in this study.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of the institutional database was performed from 2015 to 2022 (period B). Patients undergoing extended pancreatic resections, as defined by the International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery, were included.

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Objective: To determine the interobserver variability for complications of pancreatoduodenectomy as defined by the International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) and others.

Background: Good interobserver variability for the definitions of surgical complications is of major importance in comparing surgical outcomes between and within centers. However, data on interobserver variability for pancreatoduodenectomy-specific complications are lacking.

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Objective: The ISGPS aims to develop a universally accepted complexity and experience grading system to guide the safe implementation of robotic and laparoscopic minimally-invasive pancreatoduodenectomy (MIPD).

Background: Despite the perceived advantages of MIPD, its global adoption has been slow due to the inherent complexity of the procedure and challenges to acquiring surgical experience. Its wider adoption must be undertaken with an emphasis towards appropriate patient selection according to adequate surgeon and center experience.

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Background: Surgery remains debatable in para-aortic lymph node (PALN, station 16b1) metastasis in non-pancreatic periampullary cancer (NPPAC). This study examined the impact of PALN metastasis on outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) in NPPAC.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients with NPPAC who were explored for PD with PALN dissection was performed.

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Background: The role of adjuvant therapy in resected periampullary adenocarcinomas is equivocal due to contrasting data and limited prospective trials.

Methods: The Multicentre Indian Pancreatic & Periampullary Adenocarcinoma Project (MIPPAP), included data from 8 institutions across India. Of the 1679 pancreatic resections, 736 patients with T3/T4 and/or Node positive adenocarcinomas (considered as high risk for recurrence) were included for analysis.

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Background: Outside of clinical trials, real-world data of advanced gastric cancers (AGCs) managed with perioperative or adjuvant chemotherapy with a backbone of D2 lymphadenectomy is limited.

Patients And Methods: Curative resections for gastric adenocarcinoma between January 2003 and January 2020 at the Tata Memorial Centre were analyzed, comparing three time periods marking major increments in annual gastric resections (GRs).

Results: 1657 radical gastric resections were performed with a morbidity and mortality rate of 34.

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Purpose: We proposed to administer Lu-177-DOTATATE in intra-arterial (IA) mode for higher first-pass localization to somatostatin receptors, higher residence time in liver metastases, and more radiation to tumor. This study aimed at assessing early hematological, renal and hepatotoxicity; and objective response to IA peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT).

Materials And Methods: Fourteen patients (4 females and 10 males) were prospectively assessed.

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Background: CA 19-9 is an extremely useful biomarker for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (PDACs). However, the optimal cut-off and prognostic significance at higher cut-offs are yet to be determined.

Methods: Retrospective analysis included patients with PDAC who underwent curative resection from January 2010 to May 2020 at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai.

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Objective: To determine the clinical utility of serum CA 19-9 surveillance for detecting recurrences in resected ampullary carcinomas (ACs).

Introduction: Although an established prognostic marker for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the value of CA 19-9 in resected ACs during follow-up is unknown.

Methods: Retrospective analysis of ACs undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy at Tata Memorial Centre-Mumbai, from January 2012 to January 2020 was performed.

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