Published in World J Surg on October 01, 2005
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Treatment of hydatid cyst of the liver: where is the evidence? World J Surg (2004) 2.15
Massive transfusion practices around the globe and a suggestion for a common massive transfusion protocol. J Trauma (2006) 2.10
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Relation between common polymorphisms in genes related to inflammatory response and colorectal cancer. World J Gastroenterol (2006) 1.52
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Octreotide in the prevention of intra-abdominal complications following elective pancreatic resection: a prospective, multicenter randomized controlled trial. Arch Surg (2004) 1.30
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Vascular anomalies encountered during pancreatoduodenectomy: do they influence outcomes? Ann Surg Oncol (2009) 1.23
Self-locking first stitch in suture reinforcement of the laparoscopic gastric sleeve. Obes Surg (2013) 1.20
Minimizing underestimation rate of microcalcifications excised via vacuum-assisted breast biopsy: a blind study. Breast Cancer Res Treat (2007) 1.18
Bile duct injuries associated with laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy: an 11-year experience in one institute. Surg Today (2005) 1.18
Laparoscopic Surgical Skills programme: preliminary evaluation of Grade I Level 1 courses by trainees. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne (2012) 1.12
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Assessment of JC polyoma virus in colon neoplasms. Dis Colon Rectum (2005) 1.08
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Recombinant factor VIIa in patients with coagulopathy secondary to anticoagulant therapy, cirrhosis, or severe traumatic injury: review of safety profile. Transfusion (2006) 1.07
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Common polymorphisms in the vascular endothelial growth factor gene and colorectal cancer development, prognosis, and survival. Mol Carcinog (2009) 1.02
Postchemotherapy resection of a primary mature malignant retroperitoneal teratoma in an adult: report of a case. Surg Today (2005) 1.02
Two-trocar laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy versus conventional laparoscopic appendectomy in patients with acute appendicitis. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (2006) 1.02
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in cirrhotic patients: the value of MELD score and Child-Pugh classification in predicting outcome. Surg Endosc (2009) 1.02
Gallbladder torsion: report of four cases and review of the literature. Asian J Surg (2002) 1.01
FAK, CD44v6, c-Met and EGFR in colorectal cancer parameters: tumour progression, metastasis, patient survival and receptor crosstalk. Int J Colorectal Dis (2012) 1.01
E2F-1 transcription factor immunoexpression is inversely associated with tumor growth in colon adenocarcinomas. Anticancer Res (2004) 1.00
Laparoscopic peritoneal lavage: a definitive treatment for diverticular peritonitis or a "bridge" to elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy?: a systematic review. Medicine (Baltimore) (2015) 0.99
Reinforcing the staple line during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: prospective randomized clinical study comparing two different techniques. Preliminary results. Obes Surg (2012) 0.99
The use of a harmonic scalpel in thyroid surgery: report of a 3-year experience. Am J Surg (2007) 0.99
Is zero underestimation feasible? Extended Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy in solid lesions - a blind study. World J Surg Oncol (2007) 0.98
Association between mutations in the CARD15/NOD2 gene and colorectal cancer in a Greek population. Int J Cancer (2005) 0.97
Management of pancreatic masses. Pancreas (2005) 0.97
Nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia: a lethal complication in peritoneal dialysis patients. Perit Dial Int (2007) 0.97
The effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on the antireflux mechanism: can it be minimized? Surg Endosc (2013) 0.96
Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy: the value and limitations of cores with microcalcifications. Pathol Res Pract (2007) 0.96
Polymorphisms of caspase 8 and caspase 9 gene and colorectal cancer susceptibility and prognosis. Int J Colorectal Dis (2011) 0.96
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy performed with intent to treat morbid obesity: a prospective single-center study of 261 patients with a median follow-up of 1 year. Obes Surg (2009) 0.96
Patient's preference and randomization: new paradigm of evidence-based clinical research. World J Surg (2005) 0.94
Risk factors for mortality and morbidity after elective sigmoid resection for diverticulitis: prospective multicenter multivariate analysis of 582 patients. World J Surg (2003) 0.94
Gastrointestinal quality of life before and after laparoscopic heller myotomy with partial posterior fundoplication. Ann Surg (2002) 0.94
P53 and EGFR expression in colorectal cancer: a reappraisal of 'old' tissue markers in patients with long follow-up. Anticancer Res (2009) 0.93
Prognostic factors for early gastric cancer in France: Cox regression analysis of 332 cases. World J Surg (2004) 0.93
OCT4 spliced variant OCT4B1 is expressed in human colorectal cancer. Mol Carcinog (2011) 0.93
Expression of nuclear factor kappaB in human gastric carcinoma: relationship with I kappaB a and prognostic significance. Virchows Arch (2007) 0.93
Morbid obesity and sleeve gastrectomy: how does it work? Obes Surg (2010) 0.92
C-reactive protein, white blood cells, and neutrophils as early predictors of postoperative complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Surg Endosc (2012) 0.91
Clinical implications of sleeve gastrectomy as a source of spleen infarction or ischemia. Obes Surg (2011) 0.91
Routine abdominal drains after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a retrospective review of 353 patients. Obes Surg (2011) 0.89
Trocar placement for laparoscopic abdominal procedures: a simple standardized method. J Am Coll Surg (2004) 0.89
Hypoxia, angiogenesis and apoptosis markers in locally advanced rectal cancer. Int J Colorectal Dis (2005) 0.89
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Hematoma after vacuum-assisted breast biopsy: are interleukins predictors? Onkologie (2009) 0.88
Deconstructing laparoscopic competence in a virtual reality simulation environment. Surgery (2011) 0.87
Interposition of a reversed jejunal segment enhances intestinal adaptation in short bowel syndrome: an experimental study on pigs. J Surg Res (2010) 0.87
Local infiltration with ropivacaine improves immediate postoperative pain control after hemorrhoidal surgery. Dis Colon Rectum (2002) 0.86
Prognostic significance of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) signaling axis molecules and E-cadherin in colorectal cancer. Tumour Biol (2012) 0.86
Modified docetaxel-cisplatin in combination with capecitabine as first-line treatment in metastatic gastric cancer. a phase II study. Anticancer Res (2012) 0.86
Quantum dots hold promise for early cancer imaging and detection. Int J Cancer (2012) 0.86
Prognostic value of bax, bcl-2, and p53 staining in primary osteosarcoma. J Surg Oncol (2008) 0.86
Genetic association studies in digestive system malignancies. Anticancer Res (2007) 0.86
Prospective appraisal of a 2-day training course on laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: the ELTC experience. Surg Endosc (2010) 0.85
Do transanastomotic pancreatic ductal stents after pancreatic resections improve outcomes? Pancreas (2010) 0.85
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy: where do we stand now? Tohoku J Exp Med (2010) 0.84
Initial experience with robotic sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity. Obes Surg (2011) 0.84
Laparoscopic fenestration for the treatment of patients with severe adult polycystic liver disease. Am J Surg (2005) 0.84
Laparoscopic two-stage left colonic resection for patients with peritonitis caused by acute diverticulitis. Dis Colon Rectum (2007) 0.84
Robotic versus laparoscopic surgery: perspectives for tailoring an optimal surgical option. Expert Rev Med Devices (2011) 0.84
EAES recommendations for the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Surg Endosc (2014) 0.84
Povidone-iodine vs sodium hypochlorite enema for mechanical preparation before elective open colonic or rectal resection with primary anastomosis: a multicenter randomized controlled trial. Arch Surg (2006) 0.83
Caspase 8 and caspase 9 gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to gastric cancer. Gastric Cancer (2011) 0.83
Outcome analysis of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients aged 80 years and older with complicated gallstone disease. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (2007) 0.83
EAES recommendations on methodology of innovation management in endoscopic surgery. Surg Endosc (2010) 0.83
Serum tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 and 2 (TIMP-1 and TIMP-2) levels in colorectal cancer patients: associations with clinicopathological variables and patient survival. Int J Biol Markers (2010) 0.83
Diagnosing papillary lesions using vacuum-assisted breast biopsy: should conservative or surgical management follow? Onkologie (2008) 0.83
Evaluation of pain experienced during breast ductal endoscopy. Surg Today (2008) 0.83