Diagnostic laparoscopy is underutilized in the staging of gastric adenocarcinoma regardless of hospital type: An US safety net collaborative analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.26972
Abstract: Diagnostic laparoscopy (DL) is a key component of staging for locally advanced gastric adenocarcinoma (GA). We hypothesized that utilization of DL varied between safety net (SNH) and affiliated tertiary referral centers (TRCs). read more here.
Keywords: safety net; diagnostic laparoscopy; gastric adenocarcinoma;
Opportunity Lost? Diagnostic Laparoscopy in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-4855-8
Abstract: BackgroundRoutine preoperative staging in pancreas cancer is controversial. We sought to evaluate the rates of diagnostic laparoscopy (DLAP) for pancreatic cancer.MethodsWe queried the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program for patients with pancreas cancer (2005–2013) and… read more here.
Keywords: national surgical; pancreatic cancer; surgical quality; laparoscopy ... See more keywords
Randomized control trial on effectiveness and safety of direct trocar versus Veress needle entry techniques in obese women during diagnostic laparoscopy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05957-w
Abstract: To determine the benefits and safety of direct trocar insertion versus Veress needle technique in obese women undertaking diagnostic laparoscopy procedures. Randomized-controlled trial on 135 obese women undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy and dye test for infertility… read more here.
Keywords: direct trocar; veress needle; obese women; entry ... See more keywords
Diagnostic laparoscopy for pneumatosis intestinalis in a very elderly patient: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2017.07.058
Abstract: Introduction Pneumatosis intestinalis is rare but may be associated with life-threatening intra-abdominal conditions such as intestinal ischemia or perforation. However, it can be difficult, particularly in the very elderly, to identify candidates for immediate surgical… read more here.
Keywords: pneumatosis; diagnostic laparoscopy; pneumatosis intestinalis; case ... See more keywords
Appendectomy, cholecystectomy and diagnostic laparoscopy conducted before pregnancy and risk of adverse birth outcomes: a nationwide registry-based prevalence study 1996–2015
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DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-2796-3
Abstract: Background Non-obstetric surgery conducted during pregnancy may increase the risk of adverse birth outcomes like small for gestational age, preterm birth, and miscarriage. Mechanisms are unclear but possibly longer lasting. We examined whether appendectomy, cholecystectomy… read more here.
Keywords: preterm birth; diagnostic laparoscopy; pregnancy; appendectomy cholecystectomy ... See more keywords
Diagnostic Laparoscopy as a Selection Tool for Patients with Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases to Prevent a Non-therapeutic Laparotomy During Cytoreductive Surgery
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DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-07957-w
Abstract: Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the introduction of diagnostic laparoscopy (DLS) in patients with colorectal peritoneal metastases (PM) to prevent non-therapeutic laparotomies during cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS + HIPEC). Methods… read more here.
Keywords: colorectal peritoneal; dls; non therapeutic; cohort ... See more keywords