MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Annals of Surgical Oncology' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:41:15 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666738&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fdu542278736824g7%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Regional Cancer TherapiesPages 1-2DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2243-4Authors T. Clark Gamblin, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USAH. Richard Alexander, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USARobert Edwards, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USADavid L. Bartlett, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666738 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:21:22 +0100 5666738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666740&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fcx64723827071q28%2F Conclusions  ILI for melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma is associated with postprocedure symptoms in most patients, most commonly edema, color change, and numbness. At last follow-up, no ILI patients had residual functional impairment in the treated limb. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Regional Cancer TherapiesPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2239-0Authors Rebecca J. McClaine, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USAJoseph S. Giglia, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USASyed A. Ahmad, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USAStephanie J. McCoy, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USAJeffrey J. Sussman, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati,... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666740 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:21:21 +0100 5666740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666739&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fll5534h124472831%2F Conclusions  Inflammatory mediators are known to regulate mucin production and may promote overexpression of MUC2 by neoplastic cells with goblet cell phenotype in PMP. Anti-inflammatory drugs, dexamethasone and Celebrex, could inhibit extracellular mucin production in PMP by targeting inflammatory cascades and, therefore, may decrease compressive symptoms, increase the disease-free interval, and reduce the extent or frequency of morbid cytoreductive surgeries. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Regional Cancer TherapiesPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2242-5Authors Haroon Asif Choudry, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USAArun Mavanur, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pitt... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666739 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:21:21 +0100 5666739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666742&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb8577l5466776lm1%2F Conclusions  A complete cytoreduction and low PCI score appear to be important factors in considering CRS and HIPEC for patients with peritoneal sarcomatosis. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Regional Cancer TherapiesPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2240-7Authors George I. Salti, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USALuay Ailabouni, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USASamir Undevia, Division of Hematology and Oncology, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666742 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:21:20 +0100 5666742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666741&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk060j86778754149%2F Conclusions  Aggressive management of PC from mucinous appendiceal neoplasms, by experienced surgeons, to achieve complete cytoreduction provides long-term survival with low major morbidity. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Regional Cancer TherapiesPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2241-6Authors Frances Austin, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USAArun Mavanur, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USAMagesh Sathaiah, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USAJennifer Steel, Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USADiana Lenzner, Biostatistics Facility, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USALekshmi Ramali... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666741 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:21:20 +0100 5666741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666743&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft272570888v66253%2F Conclusions  Histologic subtype is an important predictor of disease-specific survival and overall survival in patients with appendiceal neoplasms. Addition of the histologic subtype to the TNM staging is simple and may improve prognostication. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Regional Cancer TherapiesPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2238-1Authors Kiran K. Turaga, Division of Surgical Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USASam G. Pappas, Division of Surgical Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USAT. Clark Gamblin, Division of Surgical Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666743 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:21:18 +0100 5666743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666745&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr1hxnuq203u77673%2F Conclusions  Combined diffusion-weighted and gadolinium-enhanced peritoneal MRI accurately predicts the PCI before surgery in patients undergoing evaluation for cytoreductive surgery. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Regional Cancer TherapiesPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2236-3Authors Russell N. Low, Department of Radiology, Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA, USARobert M. Barone, Department of Surgical Oncology, Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA, USA Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666745 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:21:17 +0100 5666745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666744&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F25365847752600k3%2F Conclusions  CPP improved survival in patients with DMPM undergoing combined treatment. This information may contribute to standardize surgical options for DMPM and other peritoneal malignancies. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Regional Cancer TherapiesPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2237-2Authors Dario Baratti, Department of Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, ItalyShigeki Kusamura, Department of Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, ItalyAntonello Domenico Cabras, Department of Pathology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, ItalyMarcello Deraco, Department of Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, Italy Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666744 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:21:17 +0100 5666744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666746&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7j4r164x6jux3414%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumPages 1-1DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2251-4Authors Alessandro Gronchi, Department of Surgery, Sarcoma Service, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, ItalyChandrajit P. Raut, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666746 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:12:39 +0100 5666746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666747&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx4256r4qt6146531%2F Conclusions  The short-term and long-term results of salvage hepatectomy after incomplete percutaneous ablation therapy are equivalent to those of primary hepatectomy. Salvage hepatectomy is an acceptable treatment for patients with local recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after ablation therapy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Hepatobiliary TumorsPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2220-yAuthors Hiroyuki Sugo, Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JapanYoichi Ishizaki, Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JapanJiro Yoshimoto, Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JapanHiroshi Imamura, Departm... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666747 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:12:38 +0100 5666747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666748&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fen788871340020q4%2F Conclusion  This study found that the number of lymph nodes retrieved and the number of positive nodes are both important prognostic factors. At least a 12-node threshold may be supported as a measure to improve a predictive capacity within individual patients and as a quality control parameter of hospital performance. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Colorectal CancerPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2223-8Authors Yukihide Kanemitsu, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center, Nagoya, JapanKoji Komori, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center, Nagoya, JapanSeiji Ishiguro, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center, Nagoya, JapanToshiaki Watanabe, Department of Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medici... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666748 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:12:37 +0100 5666748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666749&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fw781w1r0780n4111%2F Conclusions  Selection of patients at high risk of pathologic lymph node metastasis is essential when formulating treatment decisions for clinical T1bN0M0 esophageal cancers. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2231-8Authors Masaaki Motoori, Department of Surgery, Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases, Osaka, JapanMasahiko Yano, Department of Surgery, Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases, Osaka, JapanRyu Ishihara, Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases, Osaka, JapanSachiko Yamamoto, Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases, Osaka, JapanYoshifumi K... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666749 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:12:36 +0100 5666749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5659387&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F55545584mg00478x%2F Conclusions  LNCI in ESCC patients is an indicator of distant organ recurrence and a worse prognosis. LNCI could be used as a candidate marker for designing more precise staging and therapeutic strategies for ESCC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2232-7Authors Makoto Sakai, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University, Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, JapanShigemasa Suzuki, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University, Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, JapanAkihiko Sano, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University, Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, JapanNaritaka Tanaka, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University, Graduate School of Medicine,... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5659387 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:11:04 +0100 5659387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5659389&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl7227t31373p7206%2F Conclusions  The prevalence of K-ras mutations in a considerably large cohort of ICC was 22%. K-ras mutation is strongly associated with perineural invasion phenotypically. K-ras mutation is an independent prognostic factor of ICC after hepatectomy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2224-7Authors Tse-Ching Chen, Department of Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, TaiwanYi-Yin Jan, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, TaiwanTa-Sen Yeh, Department of Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Sourc... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5659389 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:11:03 +0100 5659389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5659388&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Flv16p8g6m1401628%2F Conclusions  The results support the role of pulmonary metastasectomy in selected patients with MLM. Patients with small (<2 cm) and solitary tumors that can be completely resected with a negative margin are most likely to experience prolonged survival. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory MelanomasPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2197-yAuthors Terence C. Chua, Melanoma Institute Australia, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaRichard A. Scolyer, Melanoma Institute Australia, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaCatherine W. Kennedy, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaTristan D. Yan, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaBrian... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5659388 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:11:03 +0100 5659388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5659391&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk7t43t8586l45317%2F Conclusions  With concurrent radiotherapy, low-dose, single-agent, weekly cisplatin is less likely than higher-dose daily cisplatin plus 5-fluorouracil provided at the beginning and end of treatment to be associated with ototoxicity. The preliminary data suggest at least equivalent efficacy, but longer follow-up is required. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Head and Neck OncologyPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2219-4Authors Katherine Y. Fan, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USAHrishikesh Gogineni, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USADavid Zaboli, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USASpencer Lake, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USAMarianna L. Zahurak... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5659391 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:11:02 +0100 5659391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5659390&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu8k89n375nhu0028%2F Conclusions  The TKI era is associated with dramatic improvements in OS and DSS for patients with surgically resected gastric GISTs, irrespective of stage, tumor size, and extent of operation through 6 years of follow-up. It remains unclear, however, whether this survival advantage is a change in cure rate or simply a delay in disease progression. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Healthcare Policy and OutcomesPages 1-11DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2222-9Authors Felipe E. Pedroso, Department of Surgery, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, USAChandrajit P. Raut, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Center for Sarcoma and Bone Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USAHong ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5659390 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:11:02 +0100 5659390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647027&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F683224282208654k%2F Discussion  Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare malignancy presenting frequently in advanced stage with poor prognosis. Chemotherapy is often only moderately effective, while complete surgical resection is potentially curative. In this patient, excellent short-term outcome was achieved through radical surgical resection. We continue to monitor her closely for evidence of recurrence. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Endocrine TumorsPages 1-1DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2203-4Authors Ryan Z. Swan, Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USAErin M. Hanna, Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USADavid Sindram, Division of Hepatobiliary Sur... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5647027 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:57:08 +0100 5647027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5638052&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F72850g71v0848068%2F Conclusions  Nodal MCCUP is a rare disease affecting primarily elderly white men. Recurrence is observed in approximately one-third of patients, with a 104 month median overall survival after a multimodal treatment approach consisting of surgery along with adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the majority of patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory MelanomasPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2213-2Authors Jeremiah L. Deneve, Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USAJane L. Messina, Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USASuroosh S. Marzban, Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USARicardo J. Gonzalez, Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5638052 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:52:34 +0100 5638052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5638055&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm5p12577t43p1527%2F Conclusions  Soft palate invasion and positive/close margins were the determining risk factors for disease-free and overall survival in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the hard palate. Elective neck dissection is suggested for advanced primary tumors (T3 or T4) or tumors with soft palate invasion. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Head and Neck OncologyPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2214-1Authors Fan-Yu Meng, Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, TaiwanJeng-Yuh Ko, Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, TaiwanPei-Jen Lou, Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hosp... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5638055 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:52:33 +0100 5638055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5638054&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd44533016413w476%2F Conclusions  MRI has good accuracy for both CRM and T category and should be considered for preoperative rectal cancer staging. In contrast, lymph node assessment is poor on MRI. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Colorectal CancerPages 1-12DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2210-5Authors Eisar Al-Sukhni, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, CanadaLaurent Milot, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CanadaMark Fruitman, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Toronto, ON, CanadaJoseph Beyene, Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, CanadaJ. Charles Victor, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, ON, CanadaSelina Schmocker, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toront... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5638054 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:52:33 +0100 5638054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5638053&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6778117k43720n36%2F Conclusions  The results of this study indicate that very small (<0.1 mm) deposits of melanoma in SLNs may be associated with adverse clinical outcomes and that this is due, at least in part, to the underestimation of SLN tumor burden in the initial sections. Our evidence does not support clinical decision-making on the assumption that patients with very small melanoma deposits in SLNs have the same outcome as those who are SLN-negative. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory MelanomasPages 1-11DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2208-zAuthors Rajmohan Murali, Tissue Pathology and Diagnostic Oncology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaChitra DeSilva, Melanoma Institute Australia, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaStanley W. McCarthy, Tissue Pathology and Diagnostic O... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5638053 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:52:33 +0100 5638053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619651&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk05732055w4n2101%2F Conclusions  GLV-1h151 is effective as an oncolytic agent against a wide range of cancers in cell culture and is effective against pancreatic human xenografts displaying a good biosafety profile and ability to be detected via optical imaging. GLV-1h151 thus adds another potential medium for the killing of cancer and detection of virus in infected tissue. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-10DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2198-xAuthors Dana Haddad, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USANanhai Chen, Genelux Corporation, San Diego Science Center, San Diego, CA, USAQian Zhang, Genelux Corporation, San Diego Science Center, San Diego, CA, USAChun-Hao Chen, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloa... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619651 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:00:36 +0100 5619651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619652&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F3h71m03671x12m47%2F Conclusions  We conclude that survivin knockdown may contribute to a therapeutic effect of gemcitabine through GRP78 on HCC cells. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2188-zAuthors Chin-Sheng Hung, Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, TaiwanShen-Fu Lin, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, TaiwanHui-Hsiung Liu, Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, TaiwanLi-Jen Kuo, Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, TaiwanLi-Tzu Li, Imaging Core Facilities, Institute of Cellular and Organism... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619652 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:00:35 +0100 5619652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619653&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F2342xp55q2133547%2F Conclusions  This system describes discrete clinical subgroups of patients with pancreatic cancer who have similar, potentially resectable tumor anatomy but heterogeneous physiology and cancer biology. It may be used with neoadjuvant therapy to predict outcomes, individualize treatment algorithms, and optimize survival. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Pancreatic TumorsPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2211-4Authors Ching-Wei D. Tzeng, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USAJason B. Fleming, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USAJeffrey E. Lee, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USAL... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619653 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:00:34 +0100 5619653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5608139&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp1315358lu230q23%2F Conclusions  These results indicate that a lack of NDRG2 is associated with oncogenic properties through the loss of its role as a tumor suppressor, and that NDRG2 is an independent poor prognostic factor predicting survival in clear cell RCC, suggesting that it can serve as a novel prognostic biomarker. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-10DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2204-3Authors Zhe Long Liang, Department of Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, and Infection Signaling Network Research Center, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of KoreaKyeongah Kang, Department of Biological Science and the Research Center for Women’s Disease, Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaSukjoon ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5608139 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:55:15 +0100 5608139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5596910&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F492312010520r016%2F Conclusions  It is reasonable to subclassify the 6th edition pT2 category and pN1 category into the 7th edition pT2/pT3 category and pN1/pN2 category, respectively. However, for better prognostic stratification, it might be more suitable for pN3a and pN3b categories to be considered individual determinants of the 7th edition TNM staging system. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-10DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2206-1Authors Zhe Sun, Department of Surgical Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, ChinaZhen-ning Wang, Department of Surgical Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, ChinaZhi Zhu, Department of Surgical Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical Unive... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5596910 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:56:41 +0100 5596910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5596911&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fkq7273711748n554%2F Conclusions  A hard malignancy on the Rago score of elastography was an independent factor for predicting pathologic extrathyroidal extension on pathology. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Endocrine TumorsPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2212-3Authors Hee Jung Moon, Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaEun-Kyung Kim, Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaJung Hyun Yoon, Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaJin Young Kwak, Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681P... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5596911 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:56:40 +0100 5596911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5596912&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F366ux67036291216%2F Conclusions  The 4-drug regimen deserves further assessment in resectable pancreatic cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Pancreatic TumorsPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2205-2Authors Michele Reni, Department of Oncology, S. Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, ItalyGianpaolo Balzano, Department of Surgery, S. Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, ItalyGiuseppe Aprile, Department of Oncology, University Hospital, Udine, ItalyStefano Cereda, Department of Oncology, S. Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, ItalyPaolo Passoni, Department of Radiotherapy, S. Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, ItalyAlessandro Zerbi, Pancreatic Surgery Section, Humanitas Scientific Institute, Rozzano, ItalyMaria Chiara Tronconi, Medical Oncology and Hematology, Humanitas Scientifi... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5596912 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:42:49 +0100 5596912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5596913&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F1j72687482381k84%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory MelanomasPages 1-2DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2215-0Authors Sandra L. Wong, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5596913 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:41:22 +0100 5596913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5596914&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7634936113w61606%2F Conclusions  The qualitative and quantitative detection of CTCs is higher in the MVBC compared with the CVBC of patients with CRC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Colorectal CancerPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2178-1Authors Nuh N. Rahbari, Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, GermanyUlrich Bork, Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, GermanyAlexandra Kircher, Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, GermanyThomas Nimitz, Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, GermanySebastian Schölch, Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, Un... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5596914 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:40:30 +0100 5596914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580996&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fe972677746960666%2F Conclusions  Physical examination and multimodal imaging in combination are useful for preoperative axillary staging and treatment planning. However, they remain inadequate definitive predictors of axillary lymph node involvement. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2200-7Authors Stephanie A. Valente, Division of Breast and Soft Tissue Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USAGary M. Levine, Division of Breast Services, Department of Radiology, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, CA, USAMelvin J. Silverstein, Division of Breast and Soft Tissue Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, L... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580996 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:43:45 +0100 5580996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580997&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm0h0lp7521768812%2F Conclusions  Many common cancers are associated with increased risk of SPTC beyond 12 months of initial diagnosis. Although this can be explained partly by continued surveillance bias, radiation effects, and known rare familial associations for some tumors, these factors alone are unlikely to explain the persistent, significant two-way association with renal and breast cancers. Additional research is needed to further define the biological and environmental mechanisms underlying these associations. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Endocrine TumorsPages 1-10DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2193-2Authors Geeta Lal, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USAMegan Groff, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clin... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580997 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:43:43 +0100 5580997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5571937&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu3407104ll6t45m2%2F Conclusions  Our results suggest that combined HP and OPN expression levels are significantly related to liver metastasis and prognosis, and, if this is validated, they could be used as accurate predictors of liver metastasis in colorectal cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2177-2Authors Lichao Sun, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Cancer Institute (Hospital), Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaJian Pan, Department of Hematology and Oncology, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, ChinaLiang Peng, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5571937 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:51:04 +0100 5571937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5571936&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4t5x62r61k016786%2F Conclusions  SSO breast oncology fellowships appear to be training confident, well-prepared graduates with good job outlooks, and many are achieving leadership positions. Deficiencies in sonography training, some advanced surgical techniques, and administrative experiences should be addressed by program directors as graduates do perceive the need for such training. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2164-7Authors Lisa M. Sclafani, Breast Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USAAaron Bleznak, Section of Surgical Oncology, Lehigh Valley Health Network, John & Dorothy Morgan Cancer Center, Allentown, PA, USATricia Kelly, Breast Care Specialists, Allentown, PA, USAMahmoud B.... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5571936 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:51:04 +0100 5571936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5571939&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft0881682903765x1%2F Conclusions  UHRF1 expression is upregulated in CRC and is associated with the progression of CRC. Moreover, RNAi of UHRF1 decreases proliferation and migration but enhances apoptosis of CRC cells, with increased p16ink4a expression. UHRF1 promotes CRC growth and metastasis, likely by repressing p16ink4a, and thus it may be used as a biomarker or even a therapeutic target for CRC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-10DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2194-1Authors Feng Wang, Department of Surgery, Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, ChinaYong-Zhi Yang, Department of Surgery, Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, ChinaChen-Zhang Shi, Department of Su... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5571939 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:51:03 +0100 5571939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5571938&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fbt3m64j425824717%2F Conclusions  Long-term outcome of LR for CRLM improved over 20 years, even in patients with negative prognostic factors, linked to hepatic recurrences reduction and increased survival after recurrence. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Hepatobiliary TumorsPages 1-10DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2186-1Authors Luca Viganò, Department of HPB and Digestive Surgery, Ospedale Mauriziano Umberto I, Turin, ItalyNadia Russolillo, Department of HPB and Digestive Surgery, Ospedale Mauriziano Umberto I, Turin, ItalyAlessandro Ferrero, Department of HPB and Digestive Surgery, Ospedale Mauriziano Umberto I, Turin, ItalySerena Langella, Department of HPB and Digestive Surgery, Ospedale Mauriziano Umberto I, Turin, ItalyElisa Sperti, Department of Oncology, Ospedale Mauriziano Umbe... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5571938 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:51:03 +0100 5571938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5571941&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F2763150306777067%2F Conclusions  TM-ILP of advanced soft tissue sarcoma of the extremities makes limb-sparing surgery possible in a high proportion of patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Bone and Soft Tissue SarcomasPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2196-zAuthors R. Olofsson, Department of Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, SwedenP. Bergh, Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, SwedenÖ. Berlin, Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, SwedenK. Engström, Department of Oncology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, SwedenB. Gunterberg, Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, SwedenM. Hansson, Department of Pathology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sw... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5571941 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:51:02 +0100 5571941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5571940&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fap102h4631m86760%2F Conclusions  Although the locoregional recurrence rate in this study was relatively low, it remains a considerable problem. Identifying individual patients who might benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy may reduce the locoregional recurrence rate. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Colorectal CancerPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2183-4Authors M. A. G. Elferink, Comprehensive Cancer Centre the Netherlands, Utrecht, The NetherlandsO. Visser, Comprehensive Cancer Centre the Netherlands, Utrecht, The NetherlandsT. Wiggers, Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The NetherlandsR. Otter, Comprehensive Cancer Centre the Netherlands, Utrecht, The NetherlandsR. A. E. M. Tollenaar, Department of Surgery, Leiden Universit... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5571940 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:51:02 +0100 5571940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559416&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp6x0682137g238q6%2F Conclusions  Repeat hepatectomy for mCRC is feasible in highly selected patients, with acceptable perioperative morbidity and mortality. Although repeat hepatectomy should be considered, recurrence rates are high. Although the initial hepatectomy for mCRC is potentially curative, recurrence of metastatic disease in the liver is unlikely to be cured. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Colorectal CancerPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2179-0Authors Natalie B. Jones, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USAMegan E. McNally, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USALavina Malhotra, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USASherif Abdel-Misih, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University, C... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559416 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:50:05 +0100 5559416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559417&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fxw0173644773m7j3%2F Conclusions  For breast cancer patients stringently medicated in the framework of prospective adjuvant clinical trials and requiring a mandatory minimum of removed nodes, NRN does not influence prognosis, and LNR is not superior to NIN as prognostic factor. In patients with one to three positive lymph nodes and mastectomy, LNR could play a role as an additional prognostic factor. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-10DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2189-yAuthors Christoph Tausch, Department of Surgery, Brust-Zentrum, Seefeldstrasse 214, 8008 Zürich, SwitzerlandSusanne Taucher, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Vienna University Medical School, Innsbruck, AustriaPeter Dubsky, Department of General Surgery, Vienna University Medical School, Vienn... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559417 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:50:04 +0100 5559417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559418&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn120rnm738028515%2F Conclusions  This study shows that there is an unacceptably high variability in individual predictions when the predictive systems that are currently available are used to predict non-SLN metastasis in patients with SLN-positive breast cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2169-2Authors Ingrid van den Hoven, Department of General Surgery, Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, The NetherlandsGerrit P. Kuijt, Department of General Surgery, Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, The NetherlandsAdri C. Voogd, Department of Epidemiology, University of Maastricht, Maastricht, The NetherlandsRudi M. H. Roumen, Department of General Surgery, Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, The Netherlands Journal Annals of Surgical Onco... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559418 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:50:03 +0100 5559418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559421&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5h076677xj276787%2F Conclusion  We have developed and validated an evidence-based tool to support the quality of MDT decision making. MDT members were positive about the checklist and felt it may help to structure discussion, improve inclusivity, and patient centeredness. Further research is needed to assess its effect on patient care and outcomes. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Healthcare Policy and OutcomesPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2187-0Authors B. W. Lamb, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UKN. Sevdalis, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UKC. Vincent, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UKJ. S. A. Green, Department of Urology, Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, UK ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559421 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:50:02 +0100 5559421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559420&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm4372250m6r53333%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Bone and Soft Tissue SarcomasPages 1-5DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2191-4Authors Alessandro Gronchi, Department of Surgery, Sarcoma Service, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, ItalyChandrajit P. Raut, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559420 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:50:02 +0100 5559420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559419&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fw357785434j20671%2F Conclusions  Younger patients with PHPT present with significantly higher serum calcium levels than older patients. However, younger patients are less likely to localize abnormal parathyroid glands on sestamibi or ultrasound. Though younger patients appear to have a higher incidence of hyperplasia compared with older patients, single gland disease is still the overall most frequent cause. Our data suggest that MIP should be more frequently considered in younger patients because of the high incidence of single gland disease. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Endocrine TumorsPages 1-5DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2185-2Authors Emad Kandil, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LouisianaDewan Safwan Majid, Department of Surgery, Tulane ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559419 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:50:02 +0100 5559419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559423&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu5m0750t7747j788%2F Conclusions  ICG–99mTc-nanocolloid allows for preoperative sentinel node visualization and concomitant intraoperative radio- and fluorescence guidance to the same sentinel nodes in head and neck melanoma patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Head and Neck OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2180-7Authors Oscar R. Brouwer, Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsW. Martin C. Klop, Department of Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsTessa Buckle, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The NetherlandsLenka Vermeeren, Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsMichiel W. M. v... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559423 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:50:01 +0100 5559423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559422&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F44810k8w236g73l3%2F Conclusions  VEGF-A/VEGFR-2 signaling plays an important role in inducing invasion and migration of pancreatic cancer cells. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-11DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2181-6Authors Yosuke Doi, Department of Surgical Oncology, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, JapanMasakazu Yashiro, Department of Surgical Oncology, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, JapanNobuya Yamada, Department of Surgical Oncology, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, JapanRyosuke Amano, Department of Surgical Oncology, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, JapanSatoru Noda, Department of Surgical Oncology, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medi... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559422 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:50:01 +0100 5559422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552009&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm2062814n688h1h6%2F Conclusions  These findings might become valuable in the management of patients with STS and possibly in the prospective evaluation of responses to new target-driven therapies. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Bone and Soft Tissue SarcomasPages 1-10DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2184-3Authors Isabela Werneck da Cunha, Hospital do Câncer A. C. Camargo, Fundação Antonio Prudente, São Paulo, BrazilLouise De Brot, Hospital do Câncer A. C. Camargo, Fundação Antonio Prudente, São Paulo, BrazilKátia Cândido Carvalho, Hospital do Câncer A. C. Camargo, Fundação Antonio Prudente, São Paulo, BrazilRafael Malagoli Rocha, Hospital do Câncer A. C. Camargo, Fundação Antonio Prudente, São Paulo, BrazilJosé Humberto Fregnani, Hospital do Câncer A. C. Camargo, Fundaçã... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552009 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:52:29 +0100 5552009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552011&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fvk7rt2x703644243%2F Conclusions   PLCE1 SNP rs2274223 A>G change may reduce gene expression, and the variant G genotypes might contribute to risk of ESCC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2160-yAuthors Haichuan Hu, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, ChinaJingmin Yang, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and MOE Key Laboratory of Contemporary Anthropology, School of Life Sciences and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, ChinaYihua Sun, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, ChinaYajun Yang, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and MOE Key Laboratory of Contemporary Anthropology, Scho... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552011 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:52:28 +0100 5552011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552010&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5x53140885425r6g%2F Conclusions  Elective neck dissection is indicated for cN0 patients with PNI-positive tumors for the efficacy of improving disease-specific survival as well as neck control. However, low-risk PNI-positive patients who undergo neck dissection do not need postoperative adjuvant therapy, because the residual risk from PNI is minimal. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Head and Neck OncologyPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2182-5Authors Shyh-Kuan Tai, Department of Otolaryngology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, TaiwanWing-Yin Li, Department of Pathology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanMuh-Hwa Yang, Department of Otolaryngology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanShyue-Yih Chang, Department of Otolaryngology, National Yang-Ming Unive... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552010 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:52:28 +0100 5552010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552012&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F406kr1k3145756u8%2F Conclusions  Immunohistochemical analysis of CK7 will help to identify high-risk patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Thoracic OncologyPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2175-4Authors Naohide Oue, Department of Molecular Pathology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima, JapanTsuyoshi Noguchi, Center for Community Medicine, Division of Surgery, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Yufu, JapanKatsuhiro Anami, Department of Molecular Pathology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima, JapanSeigo Kitano, Department of Surgery I, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Yufu, JapanNaoya Sakamoto, Department of Molecular Pathology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima, JapanKaz... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552012 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:52:27 +0100 5552012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552014&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb35h0r8412873267%2F Conclusions  Age, type of breast surgery, body mass index, and clinical stage have no effect on yield of lymph nodes at axillary lymph node dissection. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy, however, is associated with a far fewer nodes at axillary dissection, and alteration of the guidelines should be considered for this population of patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2199-9Authors Marie Catherine Lee, Surgical Oncology, Comprehensive Breast Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USARobert Plews, Department of General Surgery, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USABhupendra Rawal, Biostatistics Core, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USAJohn V. Kiluk, Surgical Oncology, Comprehensive Breast Prog... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552014 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:52:26 +0100 5552014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552013&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk3832p7m77258230%2F Conclusions  Allowing the IOPTH to fall by 50% by 15 min, regardless of whether the IOPTH falls into the normal range, results in a high success rate when performed by experienced surgeons. This helps reduce intraoperative time used waiting for additional parathyroid hormone levels and the risks associated with unnecessary bilateral neck exploration. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Endocrine TumorsPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2192-3Authors Alexandra E. Reiher, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USASarah Schaefer, Department of Surgery, Section of Endocrine Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USAHerbert Chen, Department of Surgery, Section of Endocrine Surgery, University of Wiscons... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552013 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:52:26 +0100 5552013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552015&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft3274167tj43u137%2F Conclusions  Even in cases of HCC ≤2 cm, patients who are suspected of having invasive gross type tumors in preoperative imaging diagnosis or who have a high DCP level (>100 mAU/ml) are at risk for MI. Therefore, in such patients, hepatic resection with a wide tumor margin should be recommended. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Hepatobiliary TumorsPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2195-0Authors Yo-ichi Yamashita, Department of Surgery, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic Bomb Survivors Hospital, Hiroshima, JapanEiji Tsuijita, Department of Surgery, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic Bomb Survivors Hospital, Hiroshima, JapanKazuki Takeishi, Department of Surgery, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital and Atomic Bomb Survivors Hospital, Hiroshima, Japa... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552015 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:52:25 +0100 5552015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552016&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh3p229802170lu74%2F Conclusions  This long-term analysis suggests a high percentage of patients experienced disease progression after discontinuation of 2-year maintenance imatinib therapy after surgery. Consideration should be given to studying longer treatment durations in intermediate- to high-risk GIST patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Bone and Soft Tissue SarcomasPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2190-5Authors Dian Wang, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USAQiang Zhang, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Statistical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USACharles D. Blanke, University of British Columbia and British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, CanadaGeorge D. Demetri, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USAMichael C. Heinrich, Po... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552016 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:52:23 +0100 5552016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544125&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fe7772815815p405p%2F Conclusions  Routine preoperative ultrasound in clinically node-negative melanoma is impractical because of its low sensitivity. Selected patients with thick or ulcerated lesions may benefit. Because of variable lymphatic drainage patterns, preoperative ultrasound without lymphoscintigraphic localization will provide incomplete evaluation in many cases. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory MelanomasPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2172-7Authors Christy Y. Chai, Department of Surgery, San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, USAJonathan S. Zager, Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USAMargaret M. Szabunio, Division of Women’s Radiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, USASuroosh S. Marzban, Depar... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544125 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:37:02 +0100 5544125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544127&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl88k6453022t1528%2F Abstract  The use of neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NST) for the treatment of primary breast cancer has constantly increased, especially in trials of new therapeutic regimens. In the 1980 s, NST was shown to substantially improve breast-conserving surgery rates and was first typically used for patients with inoperable locally advanced or inflammatory breast cancer. Investigators have since also used NST as an in vivo test for chemosensitivity by assessing pathologic complete response. Today, by using pathologic response and other biomarkers as intermediate end points, results from trials of new regimens and therapies that use NST are aimed to precede and anticipate the results from larger adjuvant trials. In 2003, a panel of representatives from various breast cancer cl... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544127 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:37:01 +0100 5544127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544126&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5584470v5t4g0063%2F Conclusions  Extrapleural pneumonectomy has a significant and durable impact on function and symptoms as well as on physical and mental components of quality of life in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Thoracic OncologyPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2171-8Authors Vincenzo Ambrogi, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tor Vergata University, Rome, ItalyAlfonso Baldi, Department of Biochemistry, Section of Pathology, Second University of Naples, Naples, ItalyOrazio Schillaci, Department of Biopathology and Diagnostic Imaging, Tor Vergata University, Rome, ItalyTommaso Claudio Mineo, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 10... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544126 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:37:01 +0100 5544126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544128&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg44q742t6q753548%2F Conclusions  Infiltrative growth pattern was associated with worse prognosis among stage I–III colorectal cancer patients, independent of other clinical, pathologic, and molecular characteristics. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-10DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2174-5Authors Teppei Morikawa, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USAAya Kuchiba, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USAZhi Rong Qian, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USAMari Mino-Kenudson, Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, M... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544128 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:44:42 +0100 5544128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544130&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl1335q5v426v5430%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Head and Neck OncologyPages 1-2DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2155-8Authors Yoon Woo Koh, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaWoong Youn Chung, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaHyun Jun Hong, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaSo-Yoon Lee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaWon Shik Kim, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaHyoung Shin Lee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaEun Chang Choi, Departme... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544130 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:14:28 +0100 5544130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544129&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv8146xrw31p700wk%2F Conclusions  Adequate nodal assessment is much less common in SBA than LBA; and it appears that SBA, in particular duodenal adenocarcinoma, is understaged. Even after corrections to minimize the effect of stage migration and inadequate lymph node evaluation, SBA demonstrated distinctly worse CSS than LBA. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Healthcare Policy and OutcomesPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2173-6Authors Michael J. Overman, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USAChung-Yuan Hu, Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USAScott Kopetz, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hous... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544129 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:14:28 +0100 5544129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544132&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F0152rgu7gu873801%2F Conclusions  Bisulfite conversion and PCR pyrosequencing assay can measure LINE-1 methylation in ESCC, and may be useful in clinical and research settings. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2176-3Authors Shiro Iwagami, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, JapanYoshifumi Baba, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, JapanMasayuki Watanabe, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, JapanHironobu Shigaki, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto U... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544132 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:46:04 +0100 5544132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544131&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F86n8p711k7020750%2F Conclusions  Posttherapy nodal status, not graded histologic response, predicts survival after NAC for AGC and could serve as a reliable surrogate marker for OS in the course of exploring the most promising regimen for NAC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2165-6Authors Kazumasa Fujitani, Department of Surgery, Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, JapanMasayuki Mano, Department of Pathology, Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, JapanMotohiro Hirao, Department of Surgery, Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, JapanYoshinori Kodama, Department of Pathology, Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, JapanToshimasa Tsujinaka, Department of Surgery, Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, Japan Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISS... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544131 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:46:04 +0100 5544131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5537457&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6n211p0pm57u1x78%2F Conclusions  Less radical trachelectomy may be safe in patients with early-stage cervical cancer who have tumor size ≤1 cm. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gynecologic OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2148-7Authors Hee Seung Kim, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaChel Hun Choi, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaMyong-Chul Lim, Center for Uterine Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, KoreaSuk-Joon Chang, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, KoreaYong Beom Kim, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National Univers... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5537457 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:42:35 +0100 5537457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524114&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F34n278678145827v%2F Conclusions  LOH at BRCA1 locus could be an independent prognostic biomarker useful in identifying a subgroup of patients with poor prognosis. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2166-5Authors Satoko Okada, Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JapanEriko Tokunaga, Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JapanHiroyuki Kitao, Department of Molecular Oncology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JapanSayuri Akiyoshi, Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JapanNami Yamashita, Department of Surgery and Science, Gradu... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524114 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:45:01 +0100 5524114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524113&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk68098v7q4666v46%2F Conclusions  Tumor size and VI were the only significant prognostic factors affecting survival of HCC patients. Primary liver resection could be a potential selection treatment before LT. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Hepatobiliary TumorsPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2170-9Authors T. Piardi, Pôle de Pathologie Digestive, Hépatique et de Transplantation, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, FranceF. Gheza, Pôle de Pathologie Digestive, Hépatique et de Transplantation, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, FranceB. Ellero, Pôle de Pathologie Digestive, Hépatique et de Transplantation, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Unive... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524113 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:45:01 +0100 5524113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515038&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk12951q1p725n734%2F Conclusions  In suspicious microcalcifications, our scoring system based on BI-RADS (4th edition) could help to derive a specific final category with good stratification of the probability of malignancy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2167-4Authors Ji Hyun Youk, Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South KoreaEun Ju Son, Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South KoreaJeong-Ah Kim, Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South KoreaHee Jung Moon, Department of Radiology, Research Institute... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515038 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:53:48 +0100 5515038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515039&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa525q144h3077m77%2F Conclusions  The prognostic significance of both the absolute number and ratio of involved lymph nodes emphasizes the need for adequate lymphadenectomy to accurately stage duodenal adenocarcinoma. The mostly distant pattern of recurrence underscores the need for the development of effective systemic therapies. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2168-3Authors George A. Poultsides, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USALyen C. Huang, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USAJohn L. Cameron, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USARichard Tuli, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiatio... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515039 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:56:46 +0100 5515039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515040&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F2640632555h7k47m%2F Abstract  Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is a premalignant lesion known to sequentially progress to esophageal adenocarcinoma. Management of BE has changed significantly over the last 5 years with the development of endoscopic resection and ablation, which has replaced esophagectomy as the treatment of choice in BE with high-grade dysplasia. The aim of this review is to discuss the details of these new endotherapies in regards to response and durability and to define the role of these new therapies in the current management of BE. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2163-8Authors Erik M. Dunki-Jacobs, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USARobert C. G. Martin, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515040 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:57:50 +0100 5515040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486421&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp1g5387285h01323%2F Conclusions  Whereas the majority of patients had image-detected breast cancer, a significant number of image-screened patients presented with palpable disease, which were more aggressive cancers. Until imaging techniques are refined, SBE and CBE remain important for breast cancer diagnosis. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2162-9Authors Irene Ma, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USAAmylou Dueck, Department of Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USARichard Gray, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USANabil Wasif, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USAMarina Giurescu, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USARoxanne Lo... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486421 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:33:23 +0100 5486421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486423&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ffn2g37112w060226%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-2DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2126-0Authors Han-Kwang Yang, Department of Surgery & Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486423 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:50:51 +0100 5486423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486422&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F0l74881243457680%2F Conclusions  A lack of validation of most oncologic sites is present, with discrepancies in the quality and number of Web sites across diseases and languages, as well as medical and alternative terms. Physicians should encourage and participate in the development of informative, ethical, and reliable health Web sites on the Internet and direct patients to them. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Healthcare Policy and OutcomesPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2137-xAuthors Nathan Lawrentschuk, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, AustraliaDeborah Sasges, Department of Surgical Oncology, Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, CanadaRobert Tasevski, Department of Surgical Oncology, Princess Margaret Hospital, University ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486422 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:50:51 +0100 5486422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486424&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr4016441qg344522%2F Conclusions  SIRT1 is an oncogenic protein for HCC and is a predictor of worse outcome after surgical resection of HCC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Hepatobiliary TumorsPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2159-4Authors Hsieh-Cheng Chen, Graduate Institute of Pathology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, TaiwanYung-Ming Jeng, Graduate Institute of Pathology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, TaiwanRay-Hwang Yuan, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanHey-Chi Hsu, Graduate Institute of Pathology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, TaiwanYu-Ling Chen, Graduate Institute of Pathology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Sur... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486424 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:09:43 +0100 5486424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486425&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F55359485v3351273%2F Conclusions  Sentinel node identification using 99mTc-MSA appears to provide similar excellent results in both preoperative and intraoperative injection. Therefore, intraoperative injection of 99mTc-MSA may be preferred as a result of lower cost and less waste of time. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Thoracic OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2130-4Authors Hyun Koo Kim, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaSungeun Kim, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaHo Kyung Sung, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486425 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:01:10 +0100 5486425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486427&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk212t600k6v6x152%2F Conclusions  Current surveillance patterns after resection for pancreatic cancer reflect the lack of established guidelines, implying a need for evaluation and standardization of surveillance protocols. The lack of a temporal pattern in CT testing suggests that most were obtained to evaluate symptoms rather than for routine surveillance. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Pancreatic TumorsPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2152-yAuthors Kristin M. Sheffield, Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USAKristen T. Crowell, Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USAYu-Li Lin, Sealy Center on Aging, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USAClarisse Djukom, Department of Surgery, T... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486427 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:01:09 +0100 5486427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486426&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc454v25587136jt0%2F Conclusions  The macroscopic tumor diameter and presence of lymph node metastasis were the most important risk factors for peritoneal recurrence. When patients had these risk factors, S-1 was not sufficient to inhibit peritoneal recurrence. A novel adjuvant chemotherapeutic agent targeting peritoneal metastasis in these patients should be developed. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2158-5Authors Toru Aoyama, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, JapanTakaki Yoshikawa, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, JapanTsutomu Hayashi, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, JapanHiroshi Kuwabara, Department of ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486426 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:01:09 +0100 5486426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486428&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb135856717727116%2F Conclusions  Most patients tolerated repeat regional chemotherapy without increased toxicity or LOS. No statistical difference in clinical outcomes was noted when comparing repeat procedures, even though repeat HILPs showed higher complete response compared to repeat ILIs. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory MelanomasPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2151-zAuthors Christy Y. Chai, Department of Surgery, San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, USAJeremiah L. Deneve, Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USAGeorgia M. Beasley, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USASuroosh S. Marzban, Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USAY. Ann Chen, Department of Biostatistics, Moffitt Cancer ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486428 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:01:08 +0100 5486428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476143&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff43449170x046873%2F Conclusions  AEG is more likely to respond to preoperative chemotherapy than GC, a finding that might help identify patients who would benefit from preoperative chemotherapy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-11DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2147-8Authors Daniel Reim, Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Munich, GermanyRalf Gertler, Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Munich, GermanyAlexander Novotny, Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Munich, GermanyKaren Becker, Department of Pathology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Munich, GermanyChristian Meyer zum Büschenfelde, Depar... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476143 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:52:38 +0100 5476143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476145&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd337x47663351170%2F Conclusions  Our data suggest the potential usefulness of DOK2 as a marker of poor prognosis in patients with gastric cancer after curative resection. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2157-6Authors Hiromichi Miyagaki, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, JapanMakoto Yamasaki, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, JapanTsuyoshi Takahashi, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, JapanYukinori Kurokawa, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, JapanHiroshi Miyata, Department of Gastroent... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476145 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:52:36 +0100 5476145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476144&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm423544j93464611%2F Conclusions  There has been a substantial improvement in overall survival among patients with invasive EAC over the last 3 decades. Patients receiving esophagectomy had longer survival. Survival with esophagectomy improved in each time period. Although younger EAC patients were diagnosed at more advanced stages over time, they had better survival. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Thoracic OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2141-1Authors Putao Cen, Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, USAFarzaneh Banki, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, USALee Cheng, Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Hea... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476144 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:52:36 +0100 5476144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468390&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm1367j5583627l25%2F Conclusions  In this study, patients who were able to undergo resection following treatment of initial stage III pancreatic cancer experienced survival similar to those who were initially resectable. Resection is indicated in this highly select group of patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Pancreatic TumorsPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2156-7Authors K. A. Bickenbach, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave., New York, NY, USAM. Gonen, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USALaura H. Tang, Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USAEileen O’Reilly, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New Yor... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468390 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:52:36 +0100 5468390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468391&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F3kuk152v8v7w2237%2F Conclusions  Lymphatic vessels and HEVs were increased in SLNs, regardless of metastatic status of SLNs. Vascular endothelial growth factor C expression of primary tumor may contribute to the premetastatic change within SLNs of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Head and Neck OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2154-9Authors Man Ki Chung, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of KoreaIn-Gu Do, Department of Pathology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of KoreaEunwook Jung, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Samsung Me... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468391 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:19:59 +0100 5468391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468392&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh75432k52n11j5xl%2F Conclusions  Pretreatment metabolic parameters such as MTV and TLG showed statistically significant association with recurrence in patients with EOC. These values can be useful quantitative criteria for disease prognostication in patients with EOC before treatment. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gynecologic OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2153-xAuthors Hyun Hoon Chung, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaHyun Woo Kwon, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaKeon Wook Kang, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468392 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:19:56 +0100 5468392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449507&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fpq0wr2t4720k3522%2F Conclusions  CHC had poor outcomes after hepatectomy regardless of Allen and Lisa class or the predominance of ICC cells within the tumor. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Hepatobiliary TumorsPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2150-0Authors Shun-ichi Ariizumi, Department of Surgery, Institute of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, JapanYoshihito Kotera, Department of Surgery, Institute of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, JapanSatoshi Katagiri, Department of Surgery, Institute of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, JapanMasayuki Nakano, Division of Pathology, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kanagawa, JapanMasakazu Yamamoto, Department of Surgery, Institute of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women’s Medical Univ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449507 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:50:50 +0100 5449507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449508&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F82212185581rk062%2F Conclusions  Treatment-related toxicities 6 years after treatment with APBI using the MammoSite device are similar to those reported with other forms of APBI with similar follow-up. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2133-1Authors A. J. Khan, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USADouglas Arthur, Department of Radiation Oncology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USAF. Vicini, Department of Radiation Oncology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USAP. Beitsch, Department of Surgery, Dallas Breast Center, Dallas, TX, USAH. Kuerer, Department of Surgery, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USAS. Goyal, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449508 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:40:52 +0100 5449508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449510&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F76n1225m27461216%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Thoracic OncologyPages 1-3DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2146-9Authors Mark B. Faries, Department of Surgical Oncology, John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica, CA, USADonald L. Morton, Department of Surgical Oncology, John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica, CA, USA Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449510 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:40:51 +0100 5449510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449509&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff057k13777232v06%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Healthcare Policy and OutcomesPages 1-2DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2139-8Authors J. Leonard Lichtenfeld, Office of the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, National Home Office, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA, USA Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449509 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:40:51 +0100 5449509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5431340&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg1h5758n0lh62137%2F Conclusions  These results demonstrated that thoracoscopic ICG fluorescence imaging-guided surgery and real-time quantitative RT-PCR were useful for sentinel node biopsy and might be a powerful tool for more focused pathologic or molecular evaluation for staging. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Thoracic OncologyPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2145-xAuthors Shin-ichi Yamashita, Department of Surgery II, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita, JapanKeita Tokuishi, Department of Surgery II, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita, JapanMichiyo Miyawaki, Department of Surgery II, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita, JapanKentaro Anami, Department of Surgery II, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita, JapanToshihiko Moroga, Department of Surgery II, ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5431340 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:50:42 +0100 5431340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5431341&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7p83271q88017n61%2F Conclusions  RPELN dissection should be considered in patients with right thyroid cancer, tumors larger than 1 cm, or multiple CLN metastases. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Head and Neck OncologyPages 1-5DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2144-yAuthors Soo Youn Bae, Department of Surgery, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaJung-Hyun Yang, Department of Surgery, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaMin-Young Choi, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaJun-Ho Choe, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaJ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5431341 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:55:56 +0100 5431341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5431342&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fw134014241gj620p%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Colorectal CancerPages 1-2DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2135-zAuthors Michael I. D’Angelica, Department of Surgery, Hepatopancreatobiliary Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5431342 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:55:55 +0100 5431342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5431343&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq457264777802807%2F Conclusions  Emergency surgery after BT due to bowel obstruction and/or fistulas seems to be associated with an impaired wound healing in advanced heavily pretreated platinum-resistant OC patients, while this does not appear the case in planned cytoreduction. Prospective evaluations are warranted to assess surgical safety after BT in this special patients’ collective. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gynecologic OncologyPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2134-0Authors Jalid Sehouli, Department of Gynecology, European Competence Centre for Ovarian Cancer, Charité-University Hospital, Berlin, GermanyG. Papanikolaou, Department of Gynecology, European Competence Centre for Ovarian Cancer, Charité-University Hospital, Berlin, GermanyE.-I. Braicu, Department of Gynec... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5431343 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:58:25 +0100 5431343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421586&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6035u51944453042%2F Conclusions  RNA interference-mediated ZEB1 knockdown may be a promising therapeutic strategy for MPM, but one has to consider the possibility of diminished growth inhibitory effects of long-term ZEB1 knockdown, possibly as a result of EpCAM up-regulation and/or other gene expression changes resulting from ZEB1 knockdown. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-12DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2142-0Authors Mihoko Horio, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, JapanMitsuo Sato, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, JapanYoshihiro Takeyama, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Jap... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421586 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:50:01 +0100 5421586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421585&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fe233t1264l77142k%2F Conclusions  When performed by appropriately skilled surgeons, laparoscopic comprehensive staging of EOC seems feasible and adequate, with surgicopathologic results that are reproducible in different practice settings. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gynecologic OncologyPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2138-9Authors Fabio Ghezzi, Gynecologic Oncology Unit, University of Insubria, Varese, ItalyMario Malzoni, Advanced Gynecological Endoscopy Center, Malzoni Medical Center, Avellino, ItalyEnrico Vizza, National Cancer Institute Regina Elena, Rome, ItalyAntonella Cromi, Gynecologic Oncology Unit, University of Insubria, Varese, ItalyCiro Perone, Advanced Gynecological Endoscopy Center, Malzoni Medical Center, Avellino, ItalyGiacomo Corrado, National Cancer Institute R... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421585 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:50:01 +0100 5421585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421584&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fnh17269181168k14%2F Conclusions  Combined analysis of DPD and hENT1 expression predicts the survival of PDAC patients treated with adjuvant GEM+S-1 chemotherapy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-10DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2140-2Authors Naru Kondo, Division of Clinical Medical Science, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, JapanYoshiaki Murakami, Division of Clinical Medical Science, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, JapanKenichiro Uemura, Division of Clinical Medical Science, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, JapanTakeshi Sudo, Division of Clinical Medical Science, ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421584 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:50:01 +0100 5421584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421587&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm02n885123p35jr2%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Healthcare Policy and OutcomesPages 1-2DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2143-zAuthors Emily C. Bellavance, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MarylandH. R. Alexander, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421587 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:49:59 +0100 5421587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421588&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5p23387163137754%2F Conclusions  Our findings suggest SPL surgery for endometrial carcinoma is feasible with similar operating times, hospital length of stay, complication rates, and estimated blood loss when compared with laparoscopy and robotics. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gynecologic OncologyPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2136-yAuthors Pedro F. Escobar, Section of Gynecologic Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USAMichael Frumovitz, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USAPamela T. Soliman, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USAHeidi E. Frasure, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH, USAAmanda Nickles Fader, Section of Gynecologic Oncology, Greater Baltimore Medical Center/John... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421588 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:48:17 +0100 5421588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407092&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft420492m3w4g118h%2F Conclusions  CD133-positive CTC may represent a suitable prognostic marker to stratify the risk of patients who undergo liver resection for CRC metastasis, which opens the avenue to identifying and potentially monitoring the patients who are most likely to benefit from adjuvant treatments. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Colorectal CancerPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2132-2Authors Pierluigi Pilati, Surgery Branch, Department of Oncological and Surgical Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, ItalySimone Mocellin, Surgery Branch, Department of Oncological and Surgical Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, ItalyLoris Bertazza, Surgery Branch, Department of Oncological and Surgical Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, ItalyFrancesca Galdi, Surgery Branch, De... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407092 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:45:50 +0100 5407092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407094&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F92nq3w758660l587%2F Conclusions  In a select group of patients, RATS is comparable to open thyroid lobectomy in terms of postoperative complications and hospital stay. Patients should be counseled that RATS is associated with a longer operative time, a potential for brachial plexus neurological deficits, and larger (although still low) blood loss. A prospective trial further evaluating cost, quality of life, and patient-reported satisfaction is warranted. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Endocrine TumorsPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2075-7Authors Christine S. Landry, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USAElizabeth G. Grubbs, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houst... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407094 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:47:24 +0100 5407094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407093&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F2w51006g26k6m361%2F Conclusion  In the 3rd-line setting, rechallenge with imatinib provided limited clinical benefit but was superior to BSC. Sorafenib and nilotinib have significant clinical activity in imatinib-resistant and sunitinib-resistant GIST and may represent an alternative for rechallenge with imatinib. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2120-6Authors Antoine Italiano, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, FranceAngela Cioffi, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USAPaola Coco, Istituto dei Tumori, Milan, ItalyRobert G. Maki, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USAPatrick Schöffski, Department of General Medical Oncology and Laboratory of Experimental Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven C... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407093 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:47:24 +0100 5407093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407095&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F15t477814j608874%2F Conclusions  Prior and current smoking status is a significant risk factor for major postoperative complications and mortality following GI cancer and thoracic operations in veterans. Smoking cessation should be encouraged prior to all major cancer surgery in the VA population to decrease postoperative complications and length of stay. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Healthcare Policy and OutcomesPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2128-yAuthors Csaba Gajdos, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, CO, USAMary T. Hawn, The Center for Surgical, Medical Acute Care Research and Transitions (C-SMART), Birmingham Veterans Affairs Hospital, Birmingham, AL, USAElizabeth J. Campagna, The Center for Surgical, Medical Acute Care Research and Transitio... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407095 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:47:23 +0100 5407095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407096&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F8158581m594hp743%2F Conclusions  DSV and TCV are rare, increasing in incidence, and have a worse prognosis than classic PTC. Patients with these variants should be treated aggressively with thyroidectomy and radioiodine, regardless of tumor size. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Endocrine TumorsPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2129-xAuthors Hadiza S. Kazaure, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USASanziana A. Roman, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USAJulie A. Sosa, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407096 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:47:21 +0100 5407096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407097&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff426333064365344%2F Conclusions  The real-time multiplex RT-PCR assay is a useful tool for the detection of MM in SNs and NSNs in patients with gastric cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2122-4Authors Yoshimasa Shimizu, Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JapanHiroya Takeuchi, Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JapanYasuhiko Sakakura, Molecular Diagnostics R&D Department, Roche Diagnostics K.K., Tokyo, JapanYoshiro Saikawa, Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JapanTadaki Nakahara, Department of Radiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JapanMakio Mukai, Department of Pathology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Jap... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407097 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:47:20 +0100 5407097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384536&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F74156607672nm6g4%2F Conclusions   Survivin +9809 polymorphic genotype is associated with the risk of HCC, and the HCC patients with survivin +9809 CC homozygotes might have a low risk of developing infected HCV-dependent HCC. The results suggest that the survivin T9809C SNP might contribute to the prediction of susceptibility and pathological development to HCC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2123-3Authors Yih-Shou Hsieh, Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, TaiwanChiung-Man Tsai, Hualien Hospital, Department of Health, Executive Yuan, Hualien City, Hualien County, TaiwanChao-Bin Yeh, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, TaiwanShun-Fa Yang, I... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384536 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:42:39 +0100 5384536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384537&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fkk0hpq04558x2806%2F Conclusions  MLS and RCLS showed different metastatic risk but equally good local control. Radiotherapy was effective in preventing local recurrence and should be delivered as neoadjuvant. New staging strategies are to be defined to account for the unusual metastatic pattern. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Bone and Soft Tissue SarcomasPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2127-zAuthors Louis-Charles Moreau, Orthopaedic Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaRobert Turcotte, Orthopaedic Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaPeter Ferguson, Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJay Wunder, Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaPaul Clarkson, Orthopaedics, Un... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384537 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:54:25 +0100 5384537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384539&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F14g86g32l290v088%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumPages 1-2DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2131-3Authors Jonathan S. Zager, Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USAChristopher A. Puleo, Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USAVernon K. Sondak, Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384539 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:54:40 +0100 5384539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384538&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F9733w865v1133124%2F Abstract  Many examples highlight the power of gene expression profiles, or signatures, to provide an understanding of biological phenotypes. This is best seen in the context of cancer, where expression signatures have tremendous power to identify new cancer subtypes and to predict clinical outcomes. Gene expression profiles have been developed to personalize medicine, accurately predicting disease recurrence and tumor response to therapy. The use of these signatures as surrogate phenotypes allows us to link diverse experimental systems, which dissect the complexity of biological systems, with the in vivo setting in a way that was not previously feasible. Taken together, these new genomic tools provide the opportunity to develop rational strategies for treating the individu... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384538 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:54:40 +0100 5384538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384541&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn618644612j7q625%2F Conclusions  The combined loss of expression of multiple metaplasia biomarkers is considered an independent prognostic indicator in undifferentiated or stage II/III gastric cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-10DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2125-1Authors Yun-Suhk Suh, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaHyuk-Joon Lee, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaEun-Jung Jung, Department of Pathology, Seoul National University, Seoul, KoreaMin-A Kim, Department of Pathology, Seoul National University, Seoul, KoreaKi Taek Nam, Nashville VA Medical Center and the Epithelial Biology Center and Section of Surgical Sciences, Vanderbilt University, Nashville... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384541 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:57:51 +0100 5384541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384540&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx452m3724142vw14%2F Conclusions  Of the multiple criteria used for AVS evaluation, one criterion has the best accuracy. With the increasing use of AVS, there should be a consensus by which these results are evaluated and surgeons recommend adrenalectomy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Endocrine TumorsPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2121-5Authors Richard Webb, Endocrine Oncology Section, Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USAAarti Mathur, Endocrine Oncology Section, Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USARichard Chang, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Warren F Magnuson Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD, USASmita Baid, Program in Developmental Endocrinology and Genetics, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institutes of Child Health and Human Dev... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384540 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:57:51 +0100 5384540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384542&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm33n2031l7pqh317%2F Conclusions  SLNB in GC is technically feasible with an acceptable sensitivity. However, further studies are needed to confirm the best procedure and standard criteria. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-10DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2124-2Authors Zhen Wang, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, ChinaZhi-Yong Dong, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, ChinaJun-Qiang Chen, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, ChinaJin-Lu Liu, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nan... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384542 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:57:50 +0100 5384542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384543&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff26076t471115257%2F Conclusions  This retrospective study suggests that surgical resection in metastatic gastric cancer may improve survival when combined with chemotherapy, especially when metastasis is confined to one site. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2056-xAuthors Ye Rim Chang, Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaDong Seok Han, Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaSeong-Ho Kong, Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaHyuk-Joon Lee, Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National U... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384543 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:48:20 +0100 5384543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384544&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F648v7w3254j3n740%2F Conclusions  Robotic neck dissection via TARA approach is a feasible and useful method with excellent cosmetic results for treating nodal metastasis in selected cases of head and neck squamous cell cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Head and Neck OncologyPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2116-2Authors Won Shik Kim, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaHyoung Shin Lee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaSung Mi Kang, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaHyun Jun Hong, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaYoon Woo Koh, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei Univers... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384544 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:48:19 +0100 5384544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384545&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm8g07644uuk22516%2F Conclusions  In our experience, higher preoperative radiation doses are a risk factor for BPF after right pneumonectomy, while carinal closure exerts a protective effect. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Thoracic OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2119-zAuthors Thomas J. Birdas, Cardiothoracic Division, Department of Surgery, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USAMohamed H. Morad, Cardiothoracic Division, Department of Surgery, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USAIkenna C. Okereke, Cardiothoracic Division, Department of Surgery, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indiana University School of... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384545 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:48:18 +0100 5384545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384547&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F32582j278h751713%2F Conclusions  Long-term survival rates are low and local failure rates high following radical resection alone. Given patterns of relapse with surgery alone and local control benefit in patients receiving CRT, the use of chemoradiotherapy in selected patients should be considered. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2117-1Authors Manisha Palta, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USAPretesh Patel, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USAGloria Broadwater, Cancer Statistical Center, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USAChristopher Willett, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USAJo... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384547 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:52:48 +0100 5384547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384546&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fur90504785763226%2F Conclusions  Pathologic nonresponders to NCRT for esophageal cancer receive no benefit in DFS or OS compared with patients treated with PE. For patients with stage II disease, DFS and OS are, in fact, significantly decreased in the pNR. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Thoracic OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2078-4Authors George W. Dittrick, Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USAJill M Weber, Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USARavi Shridhar, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USASarah Hoffe, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USAMarcovalerio Melis, Department of Surgery, New York Presbyterian Veterans Adminis... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384546 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:52:48 +0100 5384546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384548&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft23t28113688q4t3%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumPages 1-2DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2118-0Authors Nicholas C. Lee, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, AustraliaAndrew J. Spillane, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, AustraliaTony C. Y. Pang, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, AustraliaLauren E. Haydu, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, AustraliaRoger F. Uren, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384548 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:49:04 +0100 5384548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5359945&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4377103w05qv4456%2F Conclusions  Patients with SBiPTC present with more advanced tumor stage and have shorter disease-free survival than UiPTC patients. Poorer outcomes of these patients may be at least partially explained by the high incidence of BRAF V600E mutation. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Endocrine TumorsPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2096-2Authors Weibin Wang, Cancer Center, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, ChinaWenhe Zhao, Cancer Center, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, ChinaHaiyong Wang, Cancer Center, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, ChinaXiaodong Teng, Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Me... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5359945 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:46:01 +0100 5359945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5359946&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff1w1r116x54n755w%2F Conclusions  Tumor progression was observed in a substantial proportion of the cohort, but only a small number of patients died of breast cancer. Further research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of PET for elderly women with breast cancer to justify the current widespread use. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2070-zAuthors C. J. Wink, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The NetherlandsK. Woensdregt, Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The NetherlandsG. A. P. Nieuwenhuijzen, Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The NetherlandsM. J. C. van der Sangen, Department of Radiotherapy, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, Th... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5359946 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:36:34 +0100 5359946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5346882&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F2717315178446267%2F Conclusions  East Asian American patients had significantly better prognosis, while African American patients had worse prognosis than non-Hispanic white patients, despite the identical adjusted number of lymph nodes examined after surgery for colon cancer. This disparity in prognosis among races/ethnicities should be taken into consideration when deciding adjuvant chemotherapy for nonwhite patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Colorectal CancerPages 1-12DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2113-5Authors Yojiro Hashiguchi, Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, JapanKazuo Hase, Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, JapanHideki Ueno, Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, JapanEiji Shinto, D... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5346882 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:55:45 +0100 5346882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5346883&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq51q24q5l2047404%2F Conclusions  Current analysis provides marginal support to the assumed benefits of neoadjuvant therapies for patients with resectable cancer, and indicates a potential advantage only for a minority of those with unresectable lesions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Pancreatic TumorsPages 1-19DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2110-8Authors Angelo Andriulli, Division of Gastroenterology, “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza” Hospital, IRCCS, San Giovanni Rotondo, ItalyVirginia Festa, Division of Gastroenterology, “San Filippo Neri” Hospital, Rome, ItalyEdoardo Botteri, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, ItalyMaria R. Valvano, Division of Gastroenterology, “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza” Hospital, IRCCS, San Giovanni Roto... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5346883 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:55:44 +0100 5346883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5335126&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk093n631797470t4%2F Conclusions  CDH17 was positively associated with larger tumor size, deeper invasion, diffuse/mixed histotype, LVI, and LNMM, predicting a poor prognosis in pN0 gastric cancer. Additionally, CDH17 may also serve as a potential indicator of LNMM. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2115-3Authors Jin Wang, Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, ChinaJian-Chun Yu, Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, ChinaWei-Ming Kang, Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5335126 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:57:11 +0100 5335126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5335127&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff7412um55571l286%2F Conclusions  Synchronous multifocality of EGC does not increase the risk of lymph node metastasis compared with solitary EGC. Therefore, endoscopic treatment can be planned when major and minor lesions are predicted to represent mucosal cancer without lymphovascular invasion. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2083-7Authors Hee Man Kim, Department of Internal Medicine, Graduate School, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaHyun Ki Kim, Department of Pathology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaSang Kil Lee, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaJae Hee Cho, Department o... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5335127 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:47:28 +0100 5335127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5335130&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn0w20764132g8k1q%2F Conclusions  The expression of CD10 can be used to predict the occurrence of distant metastasis in phyllodes tumors of the breast. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-4DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2076-6Authors Mahmoud Al-Masri, Department of Surgical Oncology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, JordanGhaleb Darwazeh, Department of Surgical Oncology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, JordanSamer Sawalhi, Department of Surgical Oncology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, JordanAyman Mughrabi, Department of Surgical Oncology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, JordanMaher Sughayer, Department of Pathology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, JordanMarwa Al-Shatti, Department of Pathology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan Journal Annals of... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5335130 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:47:27 +0100 5335130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5335129&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx5n03191w2027165%2F Conclusions  On the basis of our findings, we have developed a mathematical model that is based on the extent and location of the tumor, HER2 expression, and nuclear grade that predicts the probability of NAC involvement by breast cancer. This model may aid in preoperative planning in selecting appropriate surgical procedures based on an individual patient’s relative risk of NAC involvement. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2107-3Authors Jianli Wang, Department of Pathophysiology, Shandong University School of Medicine, Shandong, ChinaXiuli Xiao, Department of Pathology, Luzhou Medical College, Luzhou, ChinaJianmin Wang, RTI Health Solution, Research Triangle Park, NC, USANaazneen Iqbal, Departments of Pathology, U... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5335129 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:47:27 +0100 5335129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5335128&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7vq4560n4j330218%2F Conclusions  We introduce Twist1 and MAML1 as new molecular markers of advanced tumor, which determine the characteristics and aggressive behavior of ESCC. Along with the emerging evidence of their role in different cellular processes and aberrations in various cancers, they are suggested as potentially interesting therapeutic targets to reverse a broad spectrum of functional aberrations that promote ESCC development. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Thoracic OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2074-8Authors Mohammad Mahdi Forghanifard, Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranOmeed Moaven, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USAMoein Farshchian, Human Gene... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5335128 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:47:27 +0100 5335128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5335131&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv8067053w3422055%2F Conclusions  In patients treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy, R1 resection was of no predictive value for DFS and OS. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Hepatobiliary TumorsPages 1-10DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2114-4Authors Ninos Ayez, Division of Surgical Oncology, Erasmus MC, Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsZarina S. Lalmahomed, Division of Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsAlexander M. M. Eggermont, Institut de cancérologie Gustav Roussy, Villejuif, FranceJan N. M. Ijzermans, Division of Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsJeroen de Jonge, Division of Surgical Oncology, Erasmus MC, Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsKees van Montf... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5335131 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:47:26 +0100 5335131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5323646&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg485450371823l38%2F Conclusion  On propensity-score-adjusted analysis, adjuvant RT was associated with improved survival in selected subsets of patients with invasive IPMN, particularly those with T3/T4 tumors and LN involvement. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Pancreatic TumorsPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2088-2Authors Mathias Worni, Research on Research, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USAIgor Akushevich, Center for Population Health and Aging, Duke University, Durham, NC, USABeat Gloor, Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandJohn Scarborough, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USAJunzo P. Chino, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5323646 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:48:22 +0100 5323646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5323648&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa7xh537w30142128%2F Conclusions  BC diagnosed within 2 years of pregnancy is more likely to have poor prognostic features and to be triple negative. More work is needed to delineate the time frame of pregnancy-associated BC and to define them on a molecular level, so as to devise better prevention and therapy for this devastating problem. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2104-6Authors Melissa Pilewskie, Department of Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USAPolina Gorodinsky, Department of Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USAAngela Fought, Department of Preventive Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USANora Hans... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5323648 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:08:41 +0100 5323648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5323647&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj568738q522676k7%2F Conclusions  Right trisectionectomy with en bloc portal vein and bile duct resection is feasible and may enhance chance for R0 resection and a better late outcome, especially in cases when portal vein is microscopically involved. Although described in 1999, there are few detailed descriptions of this procedure, and to the best of our knowledge, no multimedia articles are available. This video may help oncological surgeons to perform and standardize this challenging procedure. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original Article – Hepatobiliary TumorsPages 1-2DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2072-xAuthors Marcel Autran Machado, Department of Gastroenterology, Surgical Division, University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilFabio F. Makdissi, Department of Gastroenterology, Sur... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5323647 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:08:41 +0100 5323647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5323649&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa60212328v321574%2F Conclusions  NACT-IDS for stage IV ovarian cancer resulted in higher rates of complete resection to no residual disease, less morbidity, and equivalent OS compared to PDS. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gynecologic OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2100-xAuthors J. Alejandro Rauh-Hain, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Vincent Obstetrics and Gynecology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USANoah Rodriguez, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USAWhitfield B. Growdon, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Vincent Obstetrics and Gynecology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USAA. K. Goodman, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Vincent... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5323649 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:48:55 +0100 5323649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313861&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fy1v477n567np8605%2F Conclusions  BS is an uncommon complication after HAIPC and does not compromise survival if adequately salvaged by stenting or dilatation. Surgical complications as well as type and dose of intra-arterial chemotherapy may contribute to the development of BS. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Hepatobiliary TumorsPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2102-8Authors Kaori Ito, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USAHiromichi Ito, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USANancy E. Kemeny, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USAMithat Gonen, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USAPeter J. Allen,... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313861 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:46:15 +0100 5313861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313860&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg4881797448732r8%2F Conclusions  Altogether, our findings suggest that tumor location in addition to molecular signature influence tumor growth and migration pattern. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-12DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2093-5Authors Aurélie Tchoghandjian, Inserm U911, Marseille, FranceNathalie Baeza-Kallee, Inserm U911, Marseille, FranceChristophe Beclin, CNRS, Marseille, FrancePhilippe Metellus, Inserm U911, Marseille, FranceCarole Colin, Inserm U911, Marseille, FranceFrançois Ducray, Inserm, U842, Lyon, FranceJosé Adélaïde, Inserm, U599, Marseille, FranceGeneviève Rougon, CNRS, Marseille, FranceDominique Figarella-Branger, Inserm U911, Marseille, France Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313860 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:46:15 +0100 5313860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313863&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff8u60741311482x0%2F Conclusions  Risk factors for LR after BCS include age <40 years, node positivity, ER negativity, and absence of adjuvant radiation therapy. Patients younger than age 40 years are at increased risk of LR after BCS. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2084-6Authors Randy C. Miles, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USARachel E. Gullerud, Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USAChristine M. Lohse, Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USAJames W. Jakub, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USAAmy C. Degnim, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USAJudy C. Boughey, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, M... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313863 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:46:14 +0100 5313863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313862&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp041278v178h7827%2F Conclusions  SLN or non-SLN occult metastases detected by serial step sections at 85-μm intervals did not have significant prognostic implications. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2085-5Authors Takashi Takeshita, Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, JapanHitoshi Tsuda, Department of Basic Pathology, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, JapanTomoyuki Moriya, Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, JapanTamio Yamasaki, Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, JapanHideki Asakawa, Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, JapanShigeto Ueda, Department of ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313862 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:46:14 +0100 5313862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313864&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx063l5glj3870322%2F Conclusions  PMT and MMS were independently prognostic of PFS and OS in melanoma patients. Patients with negative CLND had significantly better PFS and OS than those with positive CLND. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory MelanomasPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2095-3Authors Frederick L. Baehner, Department of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco and UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Francisco, CA, USARui Li, Division of Biostatistics, Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USATyler Jenkins, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco and UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Francisco, CA, USAJimmy Hwang, Department of Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco and UCSF... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313864 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:46:11 +0100 5313864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313866&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm4v763j1140746u0%2F Conclusions  In the present study, high LN yield was associated with MSI tumors, mainly in stage III patients. Besides adequate surgery and pathology, high LN yield is possibly a feature caused by biologic behavior of MSI tumors. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Colorectal CancerPages 1-9DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2091-7Authors E. J. Th. Belt, Department of Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsE. A. te Velde, Department of Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsO. Krijgsman, Department of Pathology, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsR. P. M. Brosens, Department of Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsM. Tijssen, Department of Pathology, VU University Medical Centre,... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313866 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:46:10 +0100 5313866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313865&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F61722g8x47452005%2F Conclusions  The vast majority of patients who underwent a MIP were surgically cured. Although recurrence rates remain higher in the familial hyperparathyroidism group, these data suggest that this alone should not be a contraindication to MIP. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Endocrine TumorsPages 1-5DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2092-6Authors Ruth S. Prichard, University of Sydney Endocrine Surgical Unit, Sydney, AustraliaChristine J. O’Neill, University of Sydney Endocrine Surgical Unit, Sydney, AustraliaJennifer J. Oucharek, University of Sydney Endocrine Surgical Unit, Sydney, AustraliaRebecca S. Sippel, Department of Surgery, Section of Endocrine Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USALeigh W. Delbridge, University of Sydney Endocrine Surgical Unit, Sy... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313865 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:46:10 +0100 5313865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313870&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu76261565428510l%2F Conclusions  A higher CLNR was associated with a higher rate of postablative DsTg; this may imply higher future recurrence rate. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Endocrine TumorsPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2105-5Authors Brian Hung-Hin Lang, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaKai Pun Wong, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaKoon Yat Wan, Department of Clinical Oncology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaChung-Yau Lo, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313870 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:46:09 +0100 5313870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313869&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F430130276816357n%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumPages 1-1DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2111-7Authors Hyung Jin Cha, Department of Life Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, KoreaJongmin Kim, Cbs Bioscience Inc., Daejeon, KoreaSun Mi Hong, Department of Life Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, KoreaSeok Joo Hong, Cbs Bioscience Inc., Daejeon, KoreaJun Ho Park, Cbs Bioscience Inc., Daejeon, KoreaEung-Sam Kim, School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, KoreaHee-Jung Wang, Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, KoreaYoon Jung Choi, Department of Pathology, National Health Insurance Corporation Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Gyeonggi, KoreaIn-Gu Do, Experimental Pa... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313869 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:46:09 +0100 5313869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313868&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl46338l66738q708%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Thoracic OncologyPages 1-2DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2101-9Authors Jaffer A. Ajani, Department of GI Medical Oncology, UTMD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USAStephen G. Swisher, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, UTMD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA Journal Annals of Surgical OncologyOnline ISSN 1534-4681Print ISSN 1068-9265 (Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology) Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313868 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:46:09 +0100 5313868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313867&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv5227225123vu262%2F Conclusion  Laparoscopic hysterectomy for endometrial cancer is well tolerated and associated with an acceptable morbidity profile. Surgeon and hospital volume appear to have little effect on perioperative morbidity, mortality, and resource utilization. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gynecologic OncologyPages 1-11DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2090-8Authors Jason D. Wright, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USADawn L. Hershman, Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USAWilliam M. Burke, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and S... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313867 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:46:09 +0100 5313867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313871&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fbn834203153k3365%2F Conclusions  SLNB using methylene blue in papillary thyroid carcinoma is a safe and technically feasible procedure. However, it is of limited use in the management of clinically node-negative papillary thyroid carcinoma because of low sensitivity and a high false-negative rate. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Endocrine TumorsPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2109-1Authors Yong Bae Ji, Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, KoreaKeon Joong Lee, Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, KoreaYong Soo Park, Department of Endocrinology, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, KoreaSang Mo Hong, Department of Endocrinology, College of Medic... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313871 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:46:05 +0100 5313871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304073&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu8q073601x9r064k%2F Conclusions  In HR-positive breast cancer, FOXA1 expression was significantly associated with good prognosis. FOXA1 expression may be a useful marker for HR-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer to identify patients with good prognosis who may not require CT. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2094-4Authors Yuichi Hisamatsu, Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JapanEriko Tokunaga, Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JapanNami Yamashita, Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JapanSayuri Akiyoshi, Department of Surgery and Science, Grad... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304073 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:57:12 +0100 5304073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304075&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F43703856141w3021%2F Conclusions  This L. monocytogenes strain generated a highly effective antitumor T-cell response, providing a basis for the development of this vaccine platform in patients with liver metastases. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-11DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2037-0Authors Kelly Olino, Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USASatoshi Wada, Immunology and Hematopoiesis Division, Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USABarish H. Edil, Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USAXiaoyu Pan, Immunology and Hematopoiesis Division, D... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304075 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:45:15 +0100 5304075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304074&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl347835316kn6x54%2F Conclusions  NSM is technically feasible in select patients, with a low risk for NAC removal resulting from necrosis or intraoperative detection of cancer, and preserves sensation and QOL. Thorough pathologic assessment of the NAC base is critical to ensure disease eradication. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2099-zAuthors Jamie L. Wagner, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USARegina Fearmonti, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, USAKelly K. Hunt, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USARosa F. Hwang, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston,... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304074 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:45:15 +0100 5304074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304076&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk3l82j4h15817m36%2F Conclusions  A high BMI is not associated with an increased incidence or severity of complications after esophagectomy; however, anastomotic leakage occurred more frequently in obese patients. Five-year survival rates were not influenced by the preoperative BMI. A high BMI is therefore ought not be an exclusion criterion for esophagectomy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-6DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2103-7Authors R. L. G. M. Blom, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsS. M. Lagarde, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsJ. H. G. Klinkenbijl, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsO. R. C. Busch, Department of Surgery, Academic Me... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304076 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:45:14 +0100 5304076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304077&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F321153r45u56g352%2F Conclusions  Our study indicated that precise and detailed intraoperative examination decreases the false-negative rate of SLN biopsy. ITCs in SLNs should not be overlooked, and rapid IHC can be helpful for detecting ITCs intraoperatively. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Gastrointestinal OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2106-4Authors Hye Seung Lee, Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, KoreaHee Eun Lee, Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, KoreaDo Joong Park, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, KoreaYoung Soo Park, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, KoreaHyung-Ho Kim, Department of Surgery, Seo... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304077 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:45:13 +0100 5304077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304078&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu79q7r3553015271%2F Conclusions  One in four eligible BCT patients chooses mastectomy. Factors independently associated with choosing mastectomy over BCT include findings of second-site biopsy, previous mastectomy, and absence of comorbidities but not primary tumor characteristics. Further study into a patient’s choice for mastectomy is warranted. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2080-xAuthors Cameron D. Adkisson, Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, USASanjay P. Bagaria, Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, USAAlexander S. Parker, Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, USAJillian M. Bray, Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonvil... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304078 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:29:19 +0100 5304078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296586&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fvv6uw4t442637657%2F Conclusions  Our results suggest that TNFAIP8 might be an effective therapeutic target for ESCC in the future. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2097-1Authors Yuni Elsa Hadisaputri, Department of General Surgical Science (Surgery 1), Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma University, Maebashi, Gunma, JapanTatsuya Miyazaki, Department of General Surgical Science (Surgery 1), Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma University, Maebashi, Gunma, JapanShigemasa Suzuki, Department of General Surgical Science (Surgery 1), Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma University, Maebashi, Gunma, JapanTakehiko Yokobori, Department of General Surgical Science (Surgery 1), Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma University, Maebashi... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296586 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:53:26 +0100 5296586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296587&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb387587652tp6252%2F Conclusions  Although improvements in the rate of adequate nodal harvest did occur over time, no corresponding meaningful improvement in clinical outcomes was noted. Given the need that quality indicators not only be associated with outcome, but also that outcome improves as such indicators are optimized, this study questions the inclusion of a nodal harvest ≥12 lymph nodes as a quality indicator of colorectal cancer care. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Healthcare Policy and OutcomesPages 1-8DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2073-9Authors Geoffrey A. Porter, Department of Surgery, QEII Health Sciences Centre, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, CanadaRobin Urquhart, Cancer Outcomes Research Program, Cancer Care Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS, CanadaJingyu Bu, Cancer Outcomes ... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296587 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:53:23 +0100 5296587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296588&cid=s_33274_6_f&fid=33274&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft723383684k67366%2F Conclusions  ALNR is a rare event in treating breast cancer. Young age at diagnosis and medially located tumor are associated with higher risk, but standardized initial axillary dissection to level II and adjuvant hormonal therapy is protective against ALNR. In patients with ALNR, the outcome is not dismal and survival may be improved if further axillary dissection is given. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Breast OncologyPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-011-2082-8Authors Shih-Che Shen, Division of Breast Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University Medical College, Taoyuan, TaiwanChien-Hung Liao, Division of Breast Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University Medical College... Annals of Surgical Oncology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296588 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:53:22 +0100 5296588