Conversion surgery after preoperative therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma in the era of molecular targeted therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors.
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DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1135
Abstract: Optimal strategies for advanced HCC tumors, such as those with vascular tumor thrombus and those with extrahepatic metastases, are unclear. Upfront surgical resection of such tumors has been challenged at some institutions because of lack… read more here.
Keywords: conversion surgery; therapy; unresectable hcc; conversion ... See more keywords
Role of Conversion Surgery for Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer After Long-Term Chemotherapy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05503-4
Abstract: Background Unresectable pancreatic cancer (UR-PC) has a poor prognosis. Although conversion surgery has been considered a promising strategy for improving prognosis in UR-PC, the clinical benefit offered to patients with UR-PC remains controversial. This study… read more here.
Keywords: long term; surgery; unresectable pancreatic; conversion surgery ... See more keywords
P2.01-08 Conversion Surgery for Locally Advanced Lung Adenocarcinoma Harboring Driver Gene Mutation After TKI Followed by Cytotoxic Agent
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.1062
Abstract: was conducted to compare gender-based post diagnosis survival and disease progression. Statistical significance was 95% confidence level (p < 0.05). Result: Among 7738 lung cancer patients, 95.6% (3743/ 7738) were NSCLC: 52% male and 48%… read more here.
Keywords: advanced lung; histology; surgery locally; locally advanced ... See more keywords
Abstract 3750: Conversion surgery in unresectable advanced gastric cancer and cancer dormancy as a prognostic marker
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DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.am2019-3750
Abstract: Background: While additional gastrectomy has not shown superiority compared to conventional systemic therapy in unresectable gastric cancer in REGATTA trial, there have been several subsequent attempts to find a role for conversion surgery with a… read more here.
Keywords: conversion surgery; gastric cancer; cancer dormancy; cancer ... See more keywords
Long-term Outcomes for Late-Phase Kienböck's Tenoarthroplasty.
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DOI: 10.1177/15589447221136622
Abstract: BACKGROUND In late Kienbӧck's, the lunate is fully fragmented and nonreconstructible. Replacing the lunate with a pyrocarbon prosthesis preserves load distribution and avoids carpectomy or fusion, but leaves the wrist intrinsically unstable, requiring additional soft-tissue… read more here.
Keywords: long term; conversion surgery; outcomes late; surgery ... See more keywords
Surgical Outcome and Long-Term Survival of Conversion Surgery for Advanced Gastric Cancer
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DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-08559-7
Abstract: Background The present study aims to report the surgical outcome and long-term survival of conversion surgery and clarify its role in advanced gastric cancer. Patients and Methods A total of 95 primary advanced gastric adenocarcinoma… read more here.
Keywords: survival conversion; advanced gastric; gastric cancer; conversion ... See more keywords
ASO Author Reflections: What are the Indications for Conversion Surgery for Initially Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer Who Received Modified FOLFIRINOX or Gemcitabine Plus Nab-paclitaxel? Is Surgery Really Worthwhile after Sufficient Chemotherapy?
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DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-11621-1
Abstract: This retrospective study reviewed 454 consecutive UR-PC patients who received modified (m) FFX/GNP treat-ment 4 . Overall survival (OS) was evaluated using a multivariable prognostic scoring model (0–4 points, a higher score indicates more favorable… read more here.
Keywords: author reflections; reflections indications; conversion surgery; surgery ... See more keywords
The clinical effect of conversion surgery for advanced gastric cancer patients with peritoneal metastasis
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DOI: 10.21037/jgo-21-431
Abstract: Background The prognosis of gastric cancer (GC) patients with peritoneal metastasis (PM) is extremely poor. We developed a new promising regimen combining intraperitoneal (i.p.) paclitaxel (PTX) with systemic PTX and S-1 chemotherapy for GC patients… read more here.
Keywords: conversion surgery; surgery; group; gastric cancer ... See more keywords
The Clinical Significance of CA19-9 and Tumor Size Ratios for Predicting Prognosis After Conversion Surgery in Patients With Stage IV Gastric Cancer
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DOI: 10.21873/anticanres.15380
Abstract: Background/Aim: The clinical benefit of conversion surgery (CS) after chemotherapy remains unclear for stage IV gastric cancer (GC) patients. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic factors used to determine whether CS is a promising… read more here.
Keywords: ca19; tumor size; conversion surgery; tumor ... See more keywords
Conversion Surgery After Atezolizumab Plus Bevacizumab for Primary and Peritoneal Metastasis After Hepatocellular Carcinoma Rupture
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DOI: 10.21873/anticanres.16239
Abstract: Background/Aim: Conversion surgery (CS) following atezolizumab plus bevacizumab (Atez+Bev) is a treatment strategy for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (UR-HCC). Herein, we report a case of CS after transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) and Atez+Bev for primary HCC… read more here.
Keywords: atez bev; peritoneal metastasis; hcc; conversion surgery ... See more keywords
Efficacy of conversion surgery on stage IV gastric cancer and its prognosis analysis.
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DOI: 10.23736/s0031-0808.20.03931-2
Abstract: BACKGROUND To explore the clinical efficacy and safety of conversion surgery in the treatment of stage IV gastric cancer, and to analyze the influencing factors for the prognosis of patients. METHODS The clinical data of… read more here.
Keywords: conversion; conversion surgery; gastric cancer; stage gastric ... See more keywords