Surgery Today

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Systematic review of resectable intraductal tubulopapillary neoplasm with special reference to recurrence patterns	37
Surgical intervention for non-small-cell lung cancer with minimal malignant pleural effusion	33
Effective initial management of anastomotic leak in the maintenance of functional colorectal or coloanal anastomosis	22
The impact of postoperative blood glucose levels on complications and prognosis after esophagectomy in patients with esophageal cancer	19
The impact of preclinical clerkship in general surgery on medical students’ attitude to a surgical career	19
The necessity of intensive surveillance colonoscopy for patients with a remaining right colon after resection of colorectal cancer: a retrospective cohort study	17
Protein-enhanced feeds after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer attenuate postoperative catabolism: a prospective observational study	17
Novel biodegradable internal stent as a mitigation strategy in high-risk pancreaticojejunostomy: technical notes and preliminary results	16
Restoration of lymph flow by flap transfer can prevent severe lower extremity lymphedema after inguino-pelvic lymphadenectomy	16
Associations of wrong surgery with other critical healthcare quality and patient safety challenges: a cross-sectional nationwide study of 100 general hospitals in Spain	16
Intestinal mucosa staple line integrity and anastomotic leak pressure after healing in a porcine model	16
Remnant gastritis in gastric cancer patients causes loss of muscle mass 6 months after gastrectomy: a retrospective cohort study of Helicobacter pylori infection	15
Promoter methylation levels of microRNA-124 in non-neoplastic rectal mucosa as a potential biomarker for ulcerative colitis-associated colorectal cancer in pediatric-onset patients	14
Surgical outcomes of the Frey procedure for chronic pancreatitis: correlation between preoperative characteristics and the histological severity of pancreatic fibrosis	13
Multidisciplinary surgical approach for renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava tumor thrombus	13
Grip strength assessment before cancer surgery: ‘Shaking Hands’ for long-term outcome	13
Relationship between the changes in hepatokine levels and metabolic effects after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in severely obese patients	12
Analysis of the risk factors for osteoporosis and its prevalence after gastrectomy for gastric cancer in older patients: a prospective study	12
Impact of the indocyanine green fluorescence method for anastomotic blood flow in robotic distal gastrectomy	12
Current status of robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy: what is the real benefit?	12
Impact of loss of skeletal muscle mass within 6–12 months after gastrectomy and S1 adjuvant chemotherapy on the survival prognosis of elderly patients with gastric cancer	12
Optimal criteria for predicting lymph node metastasis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by anatomical location using preoperative computed tomography: a retrospective cohort study	12
The clinical management of peripancreatic fluid collection after distal pancreatectomy	12
Personality traits and preoperative lifestyle improvement are predictors of early weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy	11
Revisional large gastric pouch with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for patients with type 2 diabetes and a body mass index less than 35 kg/m2: a cause and effect analysis	11

Novel analysis using magnetic resonance cholangiography for patients with pancreaticobiliary maljunction	11
Comparison of hemodynamics and root configurations between remodeling and reimplantation methods for valve-sparing aortic root replacement: a pulsatile flow study	11
Postoperative elevation in the plasma CCL2 level is a predictive biomarker of colorectal cancer recurrence	11
A risk model for prolonged air leak after lobectomy using the National Clinical Database in Japan	11
Abdominal aortic calcification volume (AACV) is a predictive factor for postoperative complications associated with biliary tract cancer	11
The treatment efficacy and prognosis of each treatment in early postoperative recurrence of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma	11
The academic impact and value of an international online surgery lecture series	11
Primary hyperparathyroidism in pregnancy: experience of a tertiary centre	10
A prospective cross-sectional study on hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy in patients with Graves’ disease: insights on secondary hyperparathyroidism	10
A simple nomogram for predicting occult lymph node metastasis of non-small cell lung cancer from preoperative computed tomography findings, including the volume-doubling time	10
Comparative strength of ligature points achieved by various surgical knot-tying techniques: an observational study using Maxon™ monofilament sutures	10
Characteristics of false-positive lesions in evaluating colorectal liver metastases on gadoxetic acid-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging	10
Long-term outcomes of patients undergoing emergency surgery for corrosive injury of the upper digestive tract	10
Effective division of the intersegmental plane using a robotic stapler in robotic pulmonary segmentectomy	9
Mediastinal lymph node dissection in older patients with non-small cell lung cancer	9
Efficacy of a transanal drainage tube versus diverting stoma in protecting colorectal anastomosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Lymph node ratio-based the ypTNrM staging system for gastric cancer after neoadjuvant therapy: a large population-based study	9
Mucosal injury during laparoscopic Heller cardiomyotomy: risk factors and impact on surgical outcomes	9
Distal gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y reconstruction for refractory reflux esophagitis after proximal gastrectomy and esophagogastric anastomosis reconstruction	9
Clinical validation of preoperative serum markers for liver fibrosis in living donor liver transplantation recipients	9
Stoma creation is associated with a low incidence of midline incisional hernia after colorectal surgery: the “fighting over the fascia” theory concerning the incision and stoma hole	9
The comparison of prognoses between total and distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer in elderly patients ≥ 80 years old	9
Assessment of liver function-related mRNA expression and fluorescence imaging in outflow-obstructed regions in rats	9
Increased risk of incisional hernia after stoma closure in patients with colorectal cancer	9
Satisfaction survey on a preoperative explanation method using three-dimensional breast imaging for breast cancer patients considering breast-conserving surgery	9
Effect of preoperative long-term use of corticosteroids on the development of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders after lung transplantation: a single-center experience in Japan	9
Pelvic floor peritoneum reconstruction is a protective factor for defecation dysfunction after laparoscopic anterior resection in patients with middle and low rectal cancer	9
Clinical significance of surgical intervention for imatinib-resistant gastrointestinal stromal tumors in the era of multiple tyrosine kinase inhibitors	9
An analysis of the effectiveness of stapler closure combined with a titanium clip in distal pancreatectomy	9
Prognosis of anal canal adenocarcinoma versus lower rectal adenocarcinoma in Japan: a propensity score matching study	8
Clinical outcomes after tracheostomy in patients with coronavirus disease 2019: a single-center experience in Japan	8
Well differentiated carcinoma with a poor prognosis: a retrospective analysis of papillary gastric adenocarcinoma	8
Validation of the Simplified Inguinal Pain Questionnaire for assessing postoperative pain and disability following hernioplasty	8
The consecutive impact of COVID-19 on thoracic surgical procedures in Japan: an analysis of data from the National Clinical Database	8
Liver retraction using an L-shaped retractor during sleeve gastrectomy	8
Efficacy and safety of laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer in non-elite cases	8
Three-dimensional analysis reveals a high incidence of lung adenocarcinoma in the upper region	8
Bridged one-anastomosis gastric bypass: technique and preliminary results	8
Differentiation of benign and malignant regions in paraffin embedded tissue blocks of pulmonary adenocarcinoma using micro CT scanning of paraffin tissue blocks: a pilot study for method validation	8
Leaving behind a diseased small bowel during surgery for Crohn’s disease: Long-term outcomes	8
Zheng’s anchor suturing technique for safe and cosmetic umbilical incision in transumbilical laparoendoscopic single-site surgeries	8
Acknowledgment to reviewers	8
Relationship between the aortic root Z-score and degree of translamellar mucoid extracellular matrix accumulation	7
Predictors of maximum efficacy of lenvatinib for real-world patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma	7
Prediction of anastomotic leakage after left-sided colorectal cancer surgery: a pilot study utilizing quantitative near-infrared spectroscopy	7
The Key Ripper: a specialized fixed suture-cutting device to facilitate drain removal	7
Using indocyanine green fluorescence in laparoscopic surgery to identify and preserve rare branching of the right hepatic artery in pediatric congenital biliary dilatation	7
The evaluation of the postoperative quality of life in patients undergoing radical gastrectomy for esophagogastric junction cancer using the Postgastrectomy Syndrome Assessment Scale-45: a nationwide	7
Treatment outcomes in non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia and post-treatment return to social activities	7
The usefulness of chest drain and epicardial pacing wire culture for diagnosing mediastinitis after open-heart surgery	7

The short-term outcome of distal mesogastric fixation after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a randomized controlled trial	7
Risk of carcinogenesis in the biliary epithelium of children with congenital biliary dilatation through epigenetic and genetic regulation	7
Low level of postoperative plasma antithrombin III is associated with portal vein thrombosis after liver surgery	7
The comparison of the clinical outcomes and costs between surgical aortic valve replacement and transcatheter aortic valve implantation based on the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination database	7
Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on gastric and colorectal cancer surgeries: a multicenter epidemiologic study from the Kinki region of Japan	7
Japanese single-center experience of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair over 20 years: should open or endovascular aneurysm repair be performed first?	7
Proximal ligation technique prevents thrombus formation in the pulmonary vein stump after lobectomy	6
Machine learning models in clinical practice for the prediction of postoperative complications after major abdominal surgery	6
No association between hospital volume and short-term outcomes of some common surgeries: a retrospective cohort study based on a Japanese nationwide database	6
Multidisciplinary surgical approach for renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava tumor thrombus	6
Salvage extended surgery after immune-checkpoint inhibitor treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer	6
Incidence and risk factors of postoperative delirium after pancreatic cancer surgery: a retrospective study	6
The prevalence and risk factors associated with preoperative deep venous thrombosis in lung cancer surgery	6
Modified 2-cm super single port vs. the traditional 3-cm single port for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy	6
Relationship between postoperative atrial fibrillation and its recurrence after lung resection	6
Outcomes of lung transplantation for idiopathic pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis	6
Thoracoscopic precision excision technique for small lung lesions using radiofrequency identification marking	6
Surgical features to reduce anastomotic recurrence of Crohn’s disease that requires reoperation: a systematic review	6
High programmed death ligand 1 expression in carcinomatous components predicts a poor prognosis in pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma	6
Charlson comorbidity index predicts anastomotic leakage in patients with resected right-sided colon cancer	6
Factors affecting the short-term outcomes of robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer	6
Cumulative perioperative lymphocyte/C-reactive protein ratio as a predictor of the long-term outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer	6
Modification of pulmonary endarterectomy to prevent neurologic adverse events	5
Prognostic impact of CEA/CA19-9 at the time of recurrence in patients with gastric cancer	5
Impact of the inferior vena cava morphology on fluid dynamics of the hepatic veins	5
An aberrant right hepatic artery arising from the gastroduodenal artery: a pitfall encountered during pancreaticoduodenectomy	5
Optimal surgery for resectable malignant pleural mesothelioma in the setting of multimodality treatment	5
Prospective clinical trial on the learning curve of high-intensity-focused ultrasound for the treatment of breast fibroadenoma	5
Accuracy of the preoperative estimation of esophageal invasion length of adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction and its discrepancy with the pathological measurement	5
Vascular anatomy of the splenic flexure: a review of the literature	5
Treatment strategies and outcomes for elderly patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus	5
Current insights on social media as a tool for the dissemination of research and education in surgery: a narrative review	5
Dynamics of the prognostic index during the course of treatment for anaplastic thyroid carcinoma	5
Intravenous injection of human multilineage-differentiating stress-enduring cells alleviates mouse severe acute pancreatitis without immunosuppressants	5
Effect of revised organ transplant law in Japan on lung transplantation	5
Proposal of “borderline resectable” colorectal liver metastases based on analysis of risk factors for early surgical failure	5
Short- and long-term outcomes of a self-expandable metallic stent versus a transanal decompression tube for pathological stage II and III left-sided obstructive colorectal cancer: a retrospective obse	5
Radiomics-based prediction of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease following pancreatoduodenectomy	5
Preoperative myopenia and myosteatosis and their impact on postoperative complications in children with inflammatory bowel disease	5
The T-CEA score: a useful prognostic indicator based on postoperative CEA and pathological T4 levels for patients with stage II–III colorectal cancer	5
Impact of treatment guidelines and pivotal clinical trial results on a surgeon’s decision regarding treatment for gastric cancer: a retrospective cohort study using the National Clinical Database	5
The shortage of surgeons in Japan: Results of an online survey of qualified teaching hospitals that take part in the surgical training programs for board certification by the Japan Surgical Society	5
Prolonged warm ischemia time in the recipient is associated with post-transplant biliary stricture following living-donor liver transplantation	5
Prognostic factors for lung transplant recipients focusing on age and gender: the Japanese lung transplantation report 2022	5
Prognostic impact of subcutaneous fat quality and sarcopenia on the survival outcomes in patients with colorectal cancer	5
Identifying the tumor-progressive gene expression profile in high-risk papillary thyroid cancer	5
Efficacy of transperineal minimally invasive surgery with laparoscopic abdominoperineal excision for lower rectal cancer	5
Clinicopathological predictors of postoperative long-term myasthenic status in resected thymoma with myasthenia gravis	5
Exacerbated prognostic impact of multiple intramural metastasis versus single intramural metastasis of thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: evidence from an Uzbekistan cohort	5
A prognostic model for 1-month mortality in the postoperative intensive care unit	5
Hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy and gastropancreatic fold division: a less-invasive simplified technique of Hassab’s procedure for refractory esophagogastric varices	5
Prognostic factors of para-aortic lymph node metastasis from colorectal cancer in highly selected patients undergoing para-aortic lymph node dissection	5
Clinical features and risk factors for early recurrence after esophagectomy following neoadjuvant chemotherapy for esophageal cancer	5
The urinary and sexual outcomes of robot-assisted versus laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy for cystic biliary atresia: midterm follow-up results of 35 patients	5
Simple pelvimetry predicts the pelvic manipulation time in robot-assisted low and ultra-low anterior resection for rectal cancer	4
Osteosarcopenia: the coexistence of sarcopenia and osteopenia is predictive of prognosis and postoperative complications after curative resection for colorectal cancer	4
Measurement of particulate matter 2.5 in surgical smoke and its health hazards	4
Correction to: Tumor size exceeding 5 cm as a valid prognostic factor in all stages of thymic epithelial tumors	4
Comparison of the one-year outcomes of bariatric surgery in adolescents and young adults: a matched case–control study, Tehran Obesity Treatment Study (TOTS)	4
Current practice for the treatment of obstructive left-sided colon cancer in China: a nationwide cross-sectional survey	4
Reply to comment on “Optimal extent of central lymphadenectomy for right-sided colon cancers: is lymphadenectomy beyond the superior mesenteric vein meaningful?”	4
Transcatheter edge to edge repair using the ease-of-use valve clamp system for functional mitral regurgitation: a primary report	4
Gastrectomy history as a predictor of post-hepatectomy complications	4
Risk factors for anastomotic leakage in rectal cancer surgery reflecting current practices	4
Retrospective evaluation of the effect of Ninjin’yoeito in hepatocellular carcinoma patients treated with lenvatinib	4
Comparable efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines for patients receiving tegafur–uracil as postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy	4
Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for borderline resectable low rectal cancer: short- and long-term outcomes at a single Japanese center	4
Immersive virtual reality versus three-dimensional images: is there a difference in their value for understanding mediastinal anatomy and surgery?	4
Risk factors for and prognostic impact of lateral pelvic lymph node metastasis in patients with rectal neuroendocrine tumors: a single-center retrospective analysis of 214 cases with radical resection	4
Positive impact of laparoscopic hepatectomy versus open hepatectomy on body size-corrected bleeding in obese patients	4
Correction to: Cystic duct cyst in adults: a systematic review of the sixth entity	4
Corticosteroids in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
A prospective study on the enhancement of surgical safety in robotic surgery: The BirdView camera system	4
Modified Clagett procedure for acute pleural empyema	4
Prognostic impact of lymph node micrometastasis in patients with gastric cancer	4
Triple liver hanging maneuver for hepatic central bisectionectomy with caudate lobectomy for resection of huge hepatocellular carcinoma (with video)	4
Radiographical consolidation tumor size and preoperative clinical characteristics are significantly correlated with the postoperative survival of patients with part-solid and pure-solid adenocarcinoma	4
Perioperative coagulofibrinolytic responses in colorectal surgery patients without chemical thromboprophylaxis: a retrospective observational study	4
An observational study of the impact of immediate breast reconstruction on perioperative inflammatory cytokines	4

Gastrectomy reduces pancreatic secretory function via pancreatic atrophy	4
Understanding the anatomical basis of anorectal fistulas and their surgical management: exploring different types for enhanced precision and safety	4
Preoperative neutrophil-to-platelet ratio as a potential prognostic factor for gastric cancer with positive peritoneal lavage cytology in the absence of other non-curative factors: a multi-institution	4
The KRAS G12D mutation increases the risk of unresectable recurrence of resectable colorectal liver-only metastasis	4
Thoracoscopic removal with fluoroscopic radiographic guidance of thoracoamniotic shunting catheters in newborns	4
Prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy following colorectal perforation: defining the risk factors for delayed wound healing	4
Preoperative hypoalbuminemia in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis	4
The impact of staple transection of the dorsal venous complex and urethra on intraoperative blood loss in cooperative laparoscopic and transperineal endoscopic pelvic exenteration	4
The learning curve of liver procurement from donation after circulatory death donor	4
The preoperative pan-immune-inflammation value is a novel prognostic predictor for with stage I–III colorectal cancer patients undergoing surgery	4
A modified surgical technique for the Jarvik 2000 using a postauricular approach	4
Anemia rates after one-anastomosis gastric bypass versus sleeve gastrectomy: a retrospective cohort study	4
Minimally invasive autologous pericardial patch reconstruction of the pulmonary artery for locally advanced lung cancer following neoadjuvant treatment	4
Risk factors for small-bowel obstruction after colectomy for colorectal cancer: a retrospective study	4
Pathological features and prognostic implications of ground-glass opacity components on computed tomography for clinical stage I lung adenocarcinoma	4
Impact of combined resection of the internal iliac artery on loss of volume of the gluteus muscles after pelvic exenteration	4
Effect of surgical complications on outcomes of children with hepatoblastoma: a retrospective cohort study	4
Long-term outcomes of 5-year survivors without recurrence after the complete resection of non-small cell lung cancer after lobectomy: a landmark analysis in consideration of competing risks	3
Two-step arterial reconstruction technique for en bloc resection of a large retroperitoneal liposarcoma involving the common iliac artery	3
Consolidation volume and integration of computed tomography values on three-dimensional computed tomography may predict pathological invasiveness in early lung adenocarcinoma	3
Impact of hypoglycemia after gastrectomy on Global Leader Initiative on Malnutrition-defined malnutrition: a retrospective study	3
The masseter muscle thickness is a predictive marker for postoperative pneumonia after endovascular aneurysm repair	3
Atrial resection for T4 non-small cell lung cancer with left atrium involvement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of survival	3
Long-term course of the changes in the nipple position after breast-conserving surgery	3
Crohn’s disease and short bowel syndrome	3
Dynamics of glucose levels after Billroth I versus Roux-en-Y reconstruction in patients who undergo distal gastrectomy	3
E-PASS scoring system serves as a predictor of short- and long-term outcomes in gastric cancer surgery	3
2023 National Clinical Database Annual Report by the Japan Surgical Society	3
Transarterial chemoembolization for liver metastases of a pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm: a single-center experience	3
Increased acute-phase reaction after the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOEVA) compared with minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) for unilateral thyroidecto	3
The prediction of postoperative anorectal dysfunction after low anterior resection for lower rectal cancer by measuring the volume of defecation-related muscles	3
Simulation to determine the approach of transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients undergoing hemodialysis	3
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy with a basal septal thickness of 16 mm or less: clinical characteristics and surgical results	3
Long-term prognosis of laparoscopic gastrectomy for patients on antithrombotic therapy: a retrospective cohort study	3
A technique for constructing diverting loop ileostomy to prevent outlet obstruction after rectal resection and total colectomy: a retrospective single-center study	3
Risk of metachronous colorectal cancer after surgical resection of index rectal cancer in Lynch syndrome: a multicenter retrospective study in Japan	3
Prospective clinical study for claudication after endovascular aneurysm repair involving hypogastric artery embolization	3
Prophylactic effect of tissue flap in the prevention of bronchopleural fistula after surgery for lung cancer	3
Carcinogenic risk in the biliary epithelium of children with congenital biliary dilatation via the DNA damage repair pathway	3
Risk factors for peristomal skin disorders associated with temporary ileostomy construction	3
A novel colorectal anastomotic method in natural orifice specimen extraction surgery for colorectal cancer	3
Effectiveness of long-term tube feeding intervention in preventing skeletal muscle loss after minimally invasive esophagectomy	3
Peritoneal lavage with hydrogen-rich saline can be an effective and practical procedure for acute peritonitis	3
Optimization of workflow processes for sustainable paternal involvement: case study of an academic “daddy surgeon” in Japan	3
Prognostic significance of preoperative osteosarcopenia on patient’ outcomes after emergency surgery for gastrointestinal perforation	3
Usefulness of skeletal muscle measurement by computed tomography in patients with esophageal cancer: changes in skeletal muscle mass due to neoadjuvant therapy and the effect on the prognosis	3
Resection strategy for colorectal liver metastasis focusing on intrahepatic vessels and resection margins	3
Efficacy of robot-assisted double-flap techniques with refinements to minimize anastomosis-related complications after proximal gastrectomy	3
Outcomes of pancreas transplantation in older versus younger recipients: a comparative analysis	3
Relationship between changes in pulmonary function and patient-reported outcomes of lung cancer surgery	3
Surgical interpretation of the WHO subclassification of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a narrative review	3
Feasible living donor liver transplantation for patients on chronic hemodialysis: a multicenter study in East Asian countries	3
Impact of frailty on early and mid-term outcomes of hybrid aortic arch repair	3
Temporary loop ileostomy versus transverse colostomy for laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a retrospective study	3
Double-lung versus heart–lung transplantation for end-stage cardiopulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Anatomical study of the inferior mesenteric vein using three-dimensional computed tomography angiography in laparoscopy-assisted surgery for left-sided colorectal cancer	3
Short- and mid-term outcomes of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in patients  ≥ 85 years old: a multicenter study using a propensity score-matched analysis	3
Short-term outcomes of intracorporeal versus extracorporeal anastomosis after laparoscopic colectomy: a propensity score-matched cohort study from a single institution	3
Does intraoperative and postoperative analgesia cause bile leakage after hepatectomy?	3
Clinical importance of preoperative red-cell volume distribution width as a prognostic marker in patients undergoing radical surgery for pancreatic cancer	3
The survival impact of preoperative FOLFOX for resectable locally advanced rectal cancer: the R-NAC-01 study	3
Restrictive allograft dysfunction rather than bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome had a major impact on the overall survival after living-donor lobar lung transplantation	3
Importance of the preoperative prognostic nutritional index score as a predictor of chronic lung allograft dysfunction after lung transplantation: a Japanese single-institution study	3
Technical outcomes of robotic-assisted surgery versus laparoscopic surgery for rectal tumors: a single-center safety and feasibility study	3
Using machine learning models to predict the surgical risk of children with pancreaticobiliary maljunction and biliary dilatation	3
The expression of carcinoembryonic antigen mRNA in the lavage of the dissected area of the lateral lymph nodes influences the lateral recurrence of lower rectal cancer	3
Predictors of a difficult Pringle maneuver in laparoscopic liver resection and evaluation of alternative procedures to assist bleeding control	3
Efficacy of a robotic stapler on symptomatic anastomotic leakage in robotic low anterior resection for rectal cancer	3
Detecting the location of lung cancer on thoracoscopic images using deep convolutional neural networks	3
Laparoscopic vs. open surgery for rectal cancer in patients with obesity: short-term outcomes and relapse-free survival across age groups	3
Outcomes of lung cancer surgery for patients with interstitial pneumonia and coronary disease	3
Glucose variability and predicted cardiovascular risk after gastrectomy	3
Status of perioperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in gastrointestinal surgery based on national clinical database (NCD) data in Japan	3