Published in Surg Endosc on January 07, 2010
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Massive transfusion practices around the globe and a suggestion for a common massive transfusion protocol. J Trauma (2006) 2.10
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A controlled randomized multicenter trial of pancreatogastrostomy or pancreatojejunostomy after pancreatoduodenectomy. Am J Surg (2005) 1.60
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Management of gastric perforations during laparoscopic gastric banding. Obes Surg (2012) 1.41
Predictive factors for postoperative pancreatic fistula. Ann Surg (2015) 1.40
Scientific data from clinical trials: investigators' responsibilities and rights. Surg Endosc (2002) 1.39
Diffuse phlegmonous phlebitis after endovenous laser treatment of the greater saphenous vein. J Vasc Surg (2006) 1.39
Vascular resection in pancreatic cancer surgery: survival determinants. J Gastrointest Surg (2009) 1.33
Capsule endoscopy: progress update and challenges ahead. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol (2009) 1.32
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Alterations of phospholipid concentration and species composition of the intestinal mucus barrier in ulcerative colitis: a clue to pathogenesis. Inflamm Bowel Dis (2009) 1.30
Age as a long-term prognostic factor in bariatric surgery. Ann Surg (2012) 1.25
The performance of master surgeons on the Advanced Dundee Endoscopic Psychomotor Tester: contrast validity study. Arch Surg (2002) 1.24
Vascular anomalies encountered during pancreatoduodenectomy: do they influence outcomes? Ann Surg Oncol (2009) 1.23
Electrothermal bipolar vessel sealing system vs. harmonic scalpel in colorectal laparoscopic surgery: a prospective, randomized study. Dis Colon Rectum (2009) 1.18
Efficacy of the over-the-scope clip (OTSC) for treatment of colorectal postsurgical leaks and fistulas. Surg Endosc (2012) 1.16
Randomized controlled trial of laparoscopic Heller myotomy plus Dor fundoplication versus Nissen fundoplication for achalasia: long-term results. Ann Surg (2008) 1.16
A high incidence of migraine with aura among morbidly obese women. Headache (2005) 1.15
Conversions during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: risk factors and effects on patient outcome. J Gastrointest Surg (2006) 1.15
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis in the elderly: is it safe? Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech (2008) 1.14
The way to remove an over-the-scope-clip (with video). Gastrointest Endosc (2013) 1.13
Laparoscopic Surgical Skills programme: preliminary evaluation of Grade I Level 1 courses by trainees. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne (2012) 1.12
Laparoscopy for rectal cancer reduces short-term mortality and morbidity: results of a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surg Endosc (2012) 1.11
Influence of purity and surface oxidation on cytotoxicity of multiwalled carbon nanotubes with human neuroblastoma cells. Nanomedicine (2009) 1.11
Low expression of aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A1 (ALDH1A1) is a prognostic marker for poor survival in pancreatic cancer. BMC Cancer (2011) 1.10
Bariatric emergencies for non-bariatric surgeons: complications of laparoscopic gastric banding. Obes Surg (2010) 1.09
Abdominal cocoon as a rare cause of small bowel obstruction in an elderly man: report of a case and review of the literature. Indian J Surg (2010) 1.09
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Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol (2008) 1.08
Clinical applications of indocyanine green (ICG) enhanced fluorescence in laparoscopic surgery. Surg Endosc (2014) 1.07
Physicians' access to ethics support services in four European countries. Health Care Anal (2007) 1.07
Recombinant factor VIIa in patients with coagulopathy secondary to anticoagulant therapy, cirrhosis, or severe traumatic injury: review of safety profile. Transfusion (2006) 1.07
Esophagogastric cancer after bariatric surgery: systematic review of the literature. Surg Obes Relat Dis (2012) 1.07
Endoscopic surgeons' preferences for inguinal hernia repair: TEP, TAPP, or OPEN. Surg Endosc (2012) 1.05
Cytocompatibility, interactions, and uptake of polyethyleneimine-coated boron nitride nanotubes by living cells: confirmation of their potential for biomedical applications. Biotechnol Bioeng (2008) 1.04
Palladin is a dynamic actin-associated protein in podocytes. Kidney Int (2008) 1.03
Oncoplastic techniques allow breast-conserving treatment in centrally located breast cancers. Plast Reconstr Surg (2007) 1.03
Zinc oxide nanoparticles as selective killers of proliferating cells. Int J Nanomedicine (2011) 1.02
Laparoscopy for rectal cancer is oncologically adequate: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature. Surg Endosc (2014) 1.02
A "little bit illegal"? Withholding and withdrawing of mechanical ventilation in the eyes of German intensive care physicians. Med Health Care Philos (2007) 1.02
Gallbladder torsion: report of four cases and review of the literature. Asian J Surg (2002) 1.01
Physicochemical properties affecting cellular uptake of carbon nanotubes. Nanomedicine (Lond) (2010) 1.01
Open versus endoscopic adrenalectomy in the treatment of localized (stage I/II) adrenocortical carcinoma: results of a multiinstitutional Italian survey. Surgery (2012) 1.01
Saving and empowering young lives in Europe (SEYLE): a randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health (2010) 1.01
Engineered biocompatible nanoparticles for in vivo imaging applications. J Am Chem Soc (2010) 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
Experimental assessment of a novel robotically-driven endoscopic capsule compared to traditional colonoscopy. Dig Liver Dis (2013) 0.99
Different cellular response mechanisms contribute to the length-dependent cytotoxicity of multi-walled carbon nanotubes. Nanoscale Res Lett (2012) 0.99
Transanal endoscopic microsurgery for rectal neoplasms: experience of 300 consecutive cases. Dis Colon Rectum (2009) 0.99
Shadow depth cues and endoscopic task performance. Arch Surg (2002) 0.99
Economic evaluation of da Vinci-assisted robotic surgery: a systematic review. Surg Endosc (2011) 0.99
Systematic review and meta-analysis of endoscopic submucosal dissection versus transanal endoscopic microsurgery for large noninvasive rectal lesions. Surg Endosc (2013) 0.99
Laparoscopic appendectomy as an initial step in independent laparoscopic surgery by surgical residents. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (2010) 0.98
Abdominal wall lift versus positive-pressure capnoperitoneum for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg (2004) 0.97
Dilemmas in the reliable estimation of the in-vitro cell viability in magnetic nanoparticle engineering: which tests and what protocols? Nanoscale Res Lett (2012) 0.97
Complete resolution of emphysematous gastritis after conservative management. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol (2010) 0.96
Proficiency-gain curve for an advanced laparoscopic procedure defined by observation clinical human reliability assessment (OCHRA). Surg Endosc (2008) 0.95
Tumour cell labelling by magnetic nanoparticles with determination of intracellular iron content and spatial distribution of the intracellular iron. Int J Mol Sci (2013) 0.95
The EURO-NOTES clinical registry for natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery: a 2-year activity report. Surg Endosc (2013) 0.94
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
Restriction of ongoing intensive care in neonates: a prospective study. Pediatrics (2006) 0.94
The use of fibrin sealant to prevent major complications following laparoscopic gastric bypass: results of a multicenter, randomized trial. Surg Endosc (2008) 0.93
Adrenocortical carcinoma: effect of hospital volume on patient outcome. Langenbecks Arch Surg (2011) 0.93
Sentinel node biopsy for breast cancer: does the number of sentinel nodes removed have an impact on the accuracy of finding a positive node? J Surg Oncol (2002) 0.93
Prognostic factors for early gastric cancer in France: Cox regression analysis of 332 cases. World J Surg (2004) 0.93
The saving and empowering young lives in Europe (SEYLE) randomized controlled trial (RCT): methodological issues and participant characteristics. BMC Public Health (2013) 0.92
Use of the "Bogota bag" for temporary abdominal closure in patients with secondary peritonitis. Am Surg (2007) 0.92
Optimum shadow-casting illumination for endoscopic task performance. Arch Surg (2004) 0.92
Recurrence after transanal endoscopic microsurgery for large rectal adenomas. Surg Endosc (2012) 0.92
Elasticity of the living abdominal wall in laparoscopic surgery. J Biomech (2006) 0.91