Published in Ann Surg on January 01, 2008
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Preventive effect of ulinastatin on postoperative complications, immunosuppression, and recurrence in esophagectomy patients. World J Surg Oncol (2013) 0.78
E-PASS score as a useful predictor of postoperative complications and mortality after colorectal surgery in elderly patients. Int J Colorectal Dis (2015) 0.77
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Postoperative infections are associated with adverse outcome after resection with curative intent for colorectal cancer. Oncol Lett (2010) 0.75
Preoperative biliary drainage for cancer of the head of the pancreas. N Engl J Med (2010) 10.21
Extended transthoracic resection compared with limited transhiatal resection for adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. N Engl J Med (2002) 8.72
Patterns of recurrence after surgery alone versus preoperative chemoradiotherapy and surgery in the CROSS trials. J Clin Oncol (2014) 4.59
Treatment of vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia with topical imiquimod. N Engl J Med (2008) 4.33
Endoscopic video-autofluorescence imaging followed by narrow band imaging for detecting early neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus. Gastrointest Endosc (2006) 3.60
Efficacy of stapler versus hand-sewn closure after distal pancreatectomy (DISPACT): a randomised, controlled multicentre trial. Lancet (2011) 3.54
Cytological punctures in the diagnosis of renal tumours: a study on accuracy and reproducibility. Eur Urol (2008) 2.80
Residual esophageal cancer after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy frequently involves the mucosa and submucosa. Ann Surg (2013) 2.79
Extended transthoracic resection compared with limited transhiatal resection for adenocarcinoma of the mid/distal esophagus: five-year survival of a randomized clinical trial. Ann Surg (2007) 2.78
Prognostic factors in adenocarcinoma of the esophagus or gastroesophageal junction. J Clin Oncol (2006) 2.72
The number of lymph nodes removed predicts survival in esophageal cancer: an international study on the impact of extent of surgical resection. Ann Surg (2008) 2.67
Wait-and-see policy or laparoscopic cholecystectomy after endoscopic sphincterotomy for bile-duct stones: a randomised trial. Lancet (2002) 2.42
Detection and classification of the mucosal and vascular patterns (mucosal morphology) in Barrett's esophagus by using narrow band imaging. Gastrointest Endosc (2006) 2.22
Hospital volume and mortality after pancreatic resection: a systematic review and an evaluation of intervention in the Netherlands. Ann Surg (2005) 2.21
Management of liver hemangiomas according to size and symptoms. J Gastroenterol Hepatol (2007) 2.16
Antecolic versus retrocolic route of the gastroenteric anastomosis after pancreatoduodenectomy: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg (2014) 2.15
Blood transfusions and prognosis in colorectal cancer: long-term results of a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg (2012) 2.09
Delayed massive hemorrhage after pancreatic and biliary surgery: embolization or surgery? Ann Surg (2005) 2.06
Single-dose brachytherapy versus metal stent placement for the palliation of dysphagia from oesophageal cancer: multicentre randomised trial. Lancet (2004) 2.06
Temporary closure of the open abdomen: a systematic review on delayed primary fascial closure in patients with an open abdomen. World J Surg (2009) 1.96
The need for a prophylactic gastrojejunostomy for unresectable periampullary cancer: a prospective randomized multicenter trial with special focus on assessment of quality of life. Ann Surg (2003) 1.84
Assessment of future remnant liver function using hepatobiliary scintigraphy in patients undergoing major liver resection. J Gastrointest Surg (2010) 1.81
A meta-analysis on the efficacy of preoperative biliary drainage for tumors causing obstructive jaundice. Ann Surg (2002) 1.79
Improved outcome of resection of hilar cholangiocarcinoma (Klatskin tumor). Ann Surg Oncol (2006) 1.78
Outcome of surgical treatment for early adenocarcinoma of the esophagus or gastro-esophageal junction. Virchows Arch (2005) 1.74
Therapeutic delay and survival after surgery for cancer of the pancreatic head with or without preoperative biliary drainage. Ann Surg (2010) 1.70
Comparative analysis of colonic gene expression of three experimental colitis models mimicking inflammatory bowel disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis (2007) 1.70
[Using the SETQ system to evaluate and improve teaching qualities of clinical teachers]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd (2010) 1.66
Initial experiences of an enhanced recovery protocol in esophageal surgery. World J Surg (2013) 1.63
Preoperative prediction of the occurrence and severity of complications after esophagectomy for cancer with use of a nomogram. Ann Thorac Surg (2008) 1.60
Do we still need EUS in the workup of patients with early esophageal neoplasia? A retrospective analysis of 131 cases. Gastrointest Endosc (2011) 1.60
Impact of surgeon experience on 5-year outcome of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Arch Surg (2011) 1.48
The presence and mucin histochemistry of cardiac type mucosa at the esophagogastric junction. Am J Gastroenterol (2004) 1.46
Endoscopic and percutaneous preoperative biliary drainage in patients with suspected hilar cholangiocarcinoma. J Gastrointest Surg (2009) 1.45
Prediction of appropriateness of local endoscopic treatment for high-grade dysplasia and early adenocarcinoma by EUS and histopathologic features. Gastrointest Endosc (2004) 1.40
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Comparison of the 6th and 7th Editions of the UICC-AJCC TNM Classification for Esophageal Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol (2012) 1.29
Referral pattern and timing of repair are risk factors for complications after reconstructive surgery for bile duct injury. Ann Surg (2007) 1.25
Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation combined with endoscopic resection for early neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus longer than 10 cm. Gastrointest Endosc (2011) 1.22
Whole slide images for primary diagnostics of gastrointestinal tract pathology: a feasibility study. Hum Pathol (2011) 1.21
Laparoscopic staging and subsequent palliation in patients with peripancreatic carcinoma. Ann Surg (2003) 1.20
Chylous ascites after pancreaticoduodenectomy: introduction of a grading system. J Am Coll Surg (2008) 1.18
Incidence and management of chyle leakage after esophagectomy. Ann Thorac Surg (2005) 1.18
Functional changes after pancreatoduodenectomy: diagnosis and treatment. Pancreatology (2010) 1.17
Obstructive jaundice due to hepatobiliary cystadenoma or cystadenocarcinoma. World J Gastroenterol (2006) 1.16
Vascular occlusion techniques during liver resection. Dig Surg (2007) 1.12
Endoscopic treatment of high-grade dysplasia and early stage cancer in Barrett's esophagus. Gastrointest Endosc (2005) 1.11
Histologic evaluation of resection specimens obtained at 293 endoscopic resections in Barrett's esophagus. Gastrointest Endosc (2007) 1.11
A comparative study of intraductal papillary neoplasia of the biliary tract and pancreas. Hum Pathol (2011) 1.09
Gene expression in early stage cervical cancer. Gynecol Oncol (2008) 1.08
Recurrent disease after microscopically radical (R0) resection of periampullary adenocarcinoma in patients without adjuvant therapy. J Gastrointest Surg (2004) 1.08
Additional value of upper GI tract endoscopy in the diagnostic assessment of childhood IBD. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr (2012) 1.07
Tumor progression after preoperative portal vein embolization. Ann Surg (2012) 1.07
Incidence and management of biliary leakage after hepaticojejunostomy. J Gastrointest Surg (2005) 1.07
Management of spontaneous haemorrhage and rupture of hepatocellular adenomas. A single centre experience. Liver Int (2006) 1.05
Feasibility and effectiveness of pre-operative inspiratory muscle training in patients undergoing oesophagectomy: a pilot study. Physiother Res Int (2012) 1.04
Morbidity and mortality after liver resection for benign and malignant hepatobiliary lesions. Liver Int (2008) 1.03
Diagnostic laparoscopy and laparoscopic ultrasound for staging of patients with malignant proximal bile duct obstruction. J Gastrointest Surg (2002) 1.03
Pyogenic granuloma: an unrecognized cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. Virchows Arch (2004) 1.02
Extracapsular lymph node involvement in node-positive patients with adenocarcinoma of the distal esophagus or gastroesophageal junction. Am J Surg Pathol (2006) 1.02
Influence of aberrant right hepatic artery on perioperative course and longterm survival after pancreatoduodenectomy. HPB (Oxford) (2011) 1.02
Stepwise radical endoscopic resection is effective for complete removal of Barrett's esophagus with early neoplasia: a prospective study. Am J Gastroenterol (2006) 1.02
Quality of life after colon interposition by necessity for esophageal cancer replacement. J Surg Oncol (2004) 1.01
Delay in diagnostic workup and treatment of esophageal cancer. J Gastrointest Surg (2009) 1.00
Outcome of pancreaticojejunostomy after previous endoscopic stenting in patients with chronic pancreatitis. Eur J Surg (2002) 0.99
Whole slide images for primary diagnostics of paediatric pathology specimens: a feasibility study. J Clin Pathol (2012) 0.98
Feasibility of early closure of loop ileostomies: a pilot study. Dis Colon Rectum (2003) 0.98
Early surgery versus optimal current step-up practice for chronic pancreatitis (ESCAPE): design and rationale of a randomized trial. BMC Gastroenterol (2013) 0.98
Controversies in the use of portal vein embolization. Dig Surg (2009) 0.97
Omega-3 fatty acids reduce hepatic steatosis and consequently attenuate ischemia-reperfusion injury following partial hepatectomy in rats. Dig Liver Dis (2011) 0.97
Indicators of prognosis after transhiatal esophageal resection without thoracotomy for cancer. J Am Coll Surg (2002) 0.96
Costs of relaparotomy on-demand versus planned relaparotomy in patients with severe peritonitis: an economic evaluation within a randomized controlled trial. Crit Care (2010) 0.96
Evaluation of matrix metalloproteinase 7 in plasma and pancreatic juice as a biomarker for pancreatic cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev (2007) 0.96
Selective transcatheter arterial embolization for treatment of bleeding complications or reduction of tumor mass of hepatocellular adenomas. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol (2007) 0.96
Lymph node retrieval during esophagectomy with and without neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy: prognostic and therapeutic impact on survival. Ann Surg (2014) 0.95
Early postoperative hyperglycemia is associated with postoperative complications after pancreatoduodenectomy. Ann Surg (2011) 0.95
Validation of tissue microarray technology in endometrioid cancer of the endometrium. J Clin Pathol (2006) 0.95
Misclassification of dysplasia in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: consequences for progression rates to advanced neoplasia. Inflamm Bowel Dis (2010) 0.92
Functional and medical outcomes after tailored surgery for pain due to chronic pancreatitis. Ann Surg (2012) 0.92
Dedicated pinhole SPECT of intestinal neutrophil recruitment in a mouse model of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis. J Nucl Med (2005) 0.91
How to define a positive circumferential resection margin in T3 adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. Am J Surg Pathol (2011) 0.91
Aortoesophageal fistula secondary to mycotic thoracic aortic aneurysm: endovascular repair and transhiatal esophagectomy. J Endovasc Ther (2002) 0.91
Do collision tumors of the gastroesophageal junction exist? A molecular analysis. Am J Surg Pathol (2004) 0.91
microRNA-145 in Barrett's oesophagus: regulating BMP4 signalling via GATA6. Gut (2012) 0.91
A clinical decision rule to establish the diagnosis of acute diverticulitis at the emergency department. Dis Colon Rectum (2010) 0.91
Acute diverticulitis mimicking necrotizing fasciitis. J Am Coll Surg (2003) 0.91
Route of gastroenteric reconstruction in pancreatoduodenectomy and delayed gastric emptying. HPB (Oxford) (2011) 0.90
Preoperative biliary drainage for periampullary tumors causing obstructive jaundice; DRainage vs. (direct) OPeration (DROP-trial). BMC Surg (2007) 0.89
Reliable and valid tools for measuring surgeons' teaching performance: residents' vs. self evaluation. J Surg Educ (2012) 0.89
Does Giardia lamblia cause villous atrophy in children?: A retrospective cohort study of the histological abnormalities in giardiasis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr (2009) 0.88
Incidence and characteristics of chronic and lymphoplasmacytic sclerosing pancreatitis in patients scheduled to undergo a pancreatoduodenectomy. HPB (Oxford) (2010) 0.88