PGA sheets plus fibrin glue reduce delayed bleeding risk after gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection
Fibrin Glue and PGA Sheets Reduce Bleeding After Gastric Surgery
This meta-analysis of randomized and observational studies involving 2,728 patients found that the combination of polyglycolic acid (PGA) sh…
A combination of fibrin glue and PGA sheets may significantly reduce the risk of delayed bleeding for patients undergoing gastric endoscopic…
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate shows positive therapeutic effects on various digestive system diseases in animal models
Green tea compound shows potential for several digestive diseases
This meta-analysis of 63 preclinical studies involving 738 animals indicates that Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) has a positive therapeut…
A review of animal studies suggests a green tea compound could help treat various cancers and digestive conditions.
Combined pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy improves overall survival compared to no lymphadenectomy in endometrial cancer
Combined lymphadenectomy may improve survival for endometrial cancer patients
This meta-analysis of 25,432 patients found that combined pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy (PPaLND) is associated with significant imp…
A large review of over 25,000 cases suggests that a more extensive surgical removal of lymph nodes can improve survival in some endometrial …
Postoperative lymphocele affects 30% of gynecologic cancer patients after lymph node dissection
20 Risk Factors for Lymphocele After Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
This meta-analysis of 15739 patients undergoing lymph node dissection for gynecological malignant tumors found a pooled postoperative lympho…
Nearly 1 in 3 women develop lymphocele after lymph node dissection for gynecologic cancer. New analysis reveals top risk factors.
Orthotopic neobladder techniques show comparable functional outcomes in bladder cancer
Best bladder reconstruction technique? New analysis compares 14 options
This network meta-analysis of 1,129 patients compared 14 orthotopic neobladder reconstruction techniques after radical cystectomy for bladde…
A new analysis of 14 bladder reconstruction techniques finds most perform similarly, but some may offer better continence or urine flow.
Robotic cholecystectomy shows fewer complications and shorter hospital stay for gallbladder cancer
Robotic Surgery for Gallbladder Cancer Shows Benefits
A meta-analysis of propensity-score-matched studies compared robotic versus open radical cholecystectomy for gallbladder cancer. Robotic sur…
Robotic surgery for gallbladder cancer may lead to fewer complications, less blood loss, and shorter hospital stays compared to open surgery…
TRAM MRI shows 0.89 AUC for differentiating treatment response from radionecrosis in CNS tumors
New MRI mapping helps tell tumor growth from radiation damage
This diagnostic meta-analysis of 286 patients with CNS tumors treated with radiotherapy found that treatment response assessment maps (TRAMs…
Doctors can now better distinguish between shrinking tumors and tissue damage caused by radiation using a specific MRI mapping tool.
EMR integrated platform improves data abstraction efficiency and speed for cancer patient records
New digital platform speeds up cancer data collection and entry
Researchers evaluated an EMR-integrated platform designed to automate data extraction from cancer patient records. The study found that the …
A new software tool cut the time needed to record cancer treatment details by nearly half, helping medical teams work faster.
Advanced MR neurography and 3D modeling provide supplemental preoperative planning for facial nerve assessment in parotid tumors
Advanced MRI Imaging Helps Map Nerves Before Parotid Tumor Surgery
This narrative review examines the clinical utility of advanced magnetic resonance neurography and 3D modeling for preoperative facial nerve…
New imaging techniques help surgeons better see facial nerves before surgery, though they cannot replace real-time monitoring during the pro…
Modified pectoral plane block (PECS II) provides longer analgesia duration and lower morphine use
New nerve block technique may reduce morphine use after mastectomy
This meta-analysis of 790 patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy found that the PECS II technique provided significantly longer ana…
A new nerve block method could provide longer pain relief and lower morphine needs for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery.
Bibliometric analysis maps research trends and key contributors in immune checkpoint inhibitors for endometrial cancer
Mapping the Research Landscape of Immune Therapy for Endometrial Cancer
This systematic review uses a bibliometric analysis to map the landscape of immune checkpoint inhibitor research in endometrial cancer. The …
A large-scale analysis maps out how researchers worldwide are studying immune checkpoint inhibitors to treat endometrial cancer.
CIK/DC-CIK cell therapy plus chemotherapy improves overall survival in patients with gastric cancer
Trial Shows CIK Cell Therapy Improves Survival in Gastric Cancer
This meta-analysis of 22 trials involving 2,149 patients found that CIK/DC-CIK cell therapy combined with chemotherapy significantly improve…
A review of clinical trials suggests that adding CIK or DC-CIK cell therapy to chemotherapy may improve survival for patients with gastric c…