Post-hepatectomy venous thromboembolism: a systematic review with meta-analysis exploring the role of pharmacological thromboprophylaxis.

Purpose: Patients undergoing hepatectomy are at moderate-to-high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). This study critically examines the efficacy of combining pharmacological (PTP) and mechanical thromboprophylaxis (MTP) versus only MTP in reducing VTE events against the risk of hemorrhagic complications.

Methods: A systematic review of major reference databases was undertaken, and a meta-analysis was performed using common-effects model.

Prevalence of Molecular Subtypes of Breast Cancer in India: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

In the last two decades, India has witnessed a substantial increase in the incidence of breast cancer and associated mortality. Studies on the prevalence of molecular subtypes of breast cancer in India have reported inconsistent results. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review of observational studies to document the prevalence of molecular subtypes of breast cancer.

Lymph Node Ratio as a Prognostic Marker in Pancreatic Cancer Survival: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction The lymph node ratio (LNR) is defined as the ratio of number of positive lymph nodes to the total number of lymph nodes harvested during surgery. The objective of this article is to investigate the efficacy of LNR as a prognostic indicator of survival in pancreatic cancer patients who have undergone surgery by meta-analysis. Methods A systematic database search was performed in MEDLINE, Embase, and Google Scholar for relevant studies that reported LNR in pancreatic cancer.

Prognostic Role of Tumor Budding in Carcinoma Tongue: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction  Tumor budding is defined as a cluster of cells that invade the stroma. This has recently been studied to be associated with lymph node metastasis (LNM) and poor overall survival (OS) rate. The reliability and reproducibility of this histopathological feature make it a valid prognostic indicator in tongue carcinomas, which often have an unpredictable prognosis.

Lymph Node Ratio as a Prognostic Marker in Rectal Cancer Survival: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction  The lymph node ratio (LNR) is defined as the ratio of the number of positive lymph nodes to the total number of nodes retrieved. LNR has recently emerged as a prognostic factor in rectal cancer. The objective of our study was to pool eligible studies to elucidate the prognostic role of LNR on overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) in rectal cancer patients using a meta-analysis.

Bladder Metastasis from Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women, and most breast cancer related deaths are due to metastasis. Urinary bladder metastasis from breast cancer is rarely reported in the literature. In this review, we examined the reported cases of breast cancer metastasizing to the urinary bladder, with the objective of identifying clues that could help physicians in diagnosing and planning further treatment.