Surgical Oncology
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VIDEO: Model supports endoscopic resection for some T1b esophageal adenocarcinomas
Endoscopic resection as an alternative to esophagectomy.
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Liver cancer deaths expected to increase again in 2018
State estimates for this year put Utah and Hawaii at opposite ends of the mortality spectrum.
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ROBOT trial compares surgical approaches to esophagectomy
The robot-assisted method works for patients with resectable esophageal cancer.
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Preoperative exercise lowers postoperative lung resection complications
Patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer experienced unique benefits, compared with patients who had surgery for other kinds of cancer.
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Retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy did not impact OS and DFS for high risk, nonmetastatic renal cell carcinoma
In a secondary analysis of the ASSURE adjuvant trial, there was no relative improvement in overall survival for lymphadenectomy in high-risk RCC...
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HIPEC shows survival benefit for advanced ovarian cancer
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy showed survival benefit without increasing risk for side effects in phase 3 study.
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Age at RRSO affects peritoneal cancer risk in BRCA mutation carriers
The risk was predominantly observed in BRCA1 mutation carriers, and disease development generally occurred within 5 years following RRSO.
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Pain after breast surgery may not be caused by the operation
The source of postop pain in breast surgery patients is not well understood.
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EndoPredict results reflected tumor response to neoadjuvant therapy
SAN ANTONIO – The results of the EndoPredict test appear to predict tumor response in patients with early hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative...
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High rate of arm morbidity in young breast cancer survivors
SAN ANTONIO – A significant rate of arm swelling and decreased range of motion was seen in young breast cancer patients 1 year after surgery.
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Shaping practice: Z1071 continues to redefine axillary management
SAN DIEGO – The Z1071 landmark study proves the safety of leaving the axilla intact in node-positive patients who respond well to neoadjuvant...