Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery

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Message from the new Editor‐in‐Chief: Transforming AGSurg into a genuinely international journal that stands among the top titles in surgery	68
Issue Information	56
Interview with Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Drebin, President of the 2024 President Elect of the American Surgical Association	38
Impact of body mass index as a continuous variable on short‐ and long‐term outcomes in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer	30
Comparative retrospective study on surgical outcomes of hand‐sewn anastomosis versus stapling anastomosis for colectomy using a nationwide inpatient database in Japan with propensity score matching	30
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Emerging evidence of immunotherapy for colorectal cancer	27
Conditional Survival for Pancreas Graft and Its Associated Factors After Pancreas Transplantation	26
Regional and patient characteristic disparities in the outcomes of minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer in Japan	25
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Prediction model of the risk for lateral local recurrence in locally advanced rectal cancer without enlarged lateral lymph nodes: Lessons from a Japanese multicenter pooled analysis of 812 patients	20
Recent trends in organ‐preserving pancreatectomy: Its problems and clinical advantages compared with other standard pancreatectomies	20
Superiority of laparoscopic liver resection to open liver resection in obese individuals with hepatocellular carcinoma: A retrospective study	19
Current status of preoperative risk assessment for posthepatectomy liver failure in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma	19
Identification of lateral pelvic nodes without metastasis in patients with rectal cancer treated with preoperative chemoradiotherapy or chemotherapy based on magnetic resonance imaging	19
Treatment outcomes of hepatectomy and systemic chemotherapy based on oncological resectability criteria for hepatocellular carcinoma	18
Risk factors and long‐term postoperative outcomes in patients with postoperative dysphagia after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer	18
Digestive tract reconstruction after laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy: Double tract reconstruction or double flap technique?	18
FIB‐3 index as a novel age‐independent predictor of liver fibrosis and prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma patients undergoing hepatectomy	17
Artificial intelligence‐based computer vision in surgery: Recent advances and future perspectives	17
Risk factors for local recurrence in patients with clinical stage II/III low rectal cancer: A multicenter retrospective cohort study in Japan	17
Long‐Term Survival of Two Versus Three Courses of Preoperative Cisplatin and Fluorouracil Plus Docetaxel for Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer: A Multicenter Randomized Phase II Trial	17
A multicenter cohort study on mapping of lymph node metastasis for splenic flexural colon cancer	17

Clinical impact of very early recurrence after conversion surgery for stage IV gastric cancer	17
Comprehensive genetic analysis of poorly differentiated gastric cancer in young females	17
Randomized, controlled, multi‐center phase II study of postoperative enoxaparin treatment for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients undergoing surgery for hepatobiliary‐pancreatic	16
Novel machine‐learning model for predicting lymph node metastasis in resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma	15
Anatomical Study of the Duodenojejunal Uncinate Process Vein: A Key Landmark for Mesopancreatoduodenal Resection During Pancreaticoduodenectomy	15
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Preoperative Versus Postoperative Chemotherapy With CAPOX Plus Bevacizumab for Resectable Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Randomized Phase II Trial (HiSCO‐01)	15
Prognostic Value of Serum Insulin‐Like Growth Factor‐1 in Patients With Anal Fistula Treated by Incision‐Thread‐Drawing Surgery	15
Impact of laparoscopic gastrectomy on long‐term prognosis of patients with primary T3 or more advanced gastric cancer: A propensity score matching analysis	15
Impact of gastrectomy on efficacy and safety of second‐line chemotherapy patients with advanced gastric cancer: Exploratory analysis of two randomized phase III trials	14
Possibility of incorrect evaluation of intraoperative blood loss during open and laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy	14
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Clinical impact of the triple‐layered circular stapler for reducing the anastomotic leakage in rectal cancer surgery: Porcine model and multicenter retrospective cohort analysis	13
Impacts of COVID‐19 pandemic on short‐term outcomes of low anterior resection performed in hospitals with different surgical volumes	13
Prognostic impact of postoperative fixed‐point inflammation in patients with gastric cancer after curative gastrectomy: A validation cohort study	13
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Skeletal Muscle Changes Assessed by Preoperative Computed Tomography Images Can Predict the Long‐Term Prognosis of Stage III Colorectal Cancer	13
Evaluating surgical expertise with AI‐based automated instrument recognition for robotic distal gastrectomy	13
Treatment strategies for unruptured pancreaticoduodenal artery aneurysms associated with celiac artery occlusion	12
Impact of preoperative anemia and perioperative transfusion on short‐term outcomes in colorectal cancer surgery: The role of iron supplementation	12
Discrepancy Between Radiographic and Pathological Response Assessment in Neoadjuvant Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer: A Comparison Between Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy	12
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What is the crux of successful living‐donor liver transplantation for recipients aged 70 and beyond?	12
Low anterior resection syndrome	12
Analysis of surgical volume and short‐term outcomes for upper gastrointestinal cancer post‐COVID‐19: Evidence from a nationwide Japanese database	12
Identification of the factor affecting learning curves of laparoscopic gastrectomy through the experience at a Japanese high‐volume center over the last decade	12
Surgery with minimal bleeding	12
International Retrospective Cohort Study of Conversion Therapy for Stage IV Gastric Cancer 1 (CONVO‐GC‐1)	12
Role of reduction gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer with a single non‐curable factor: Supplementary analysis of REGATTA trial	11
Evaluation of the advantage of surgeons certified by the endoscopic surgical skill qualification system participating in laparoscopic low anterior rectal resection	11
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Long‐term risk of a fatty liver in liver donors	11
The impact of COVID‐19 for postoperative outcomes using a nationwide Japanese database of patients undergoing distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer	11
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Comparison between robotic‐assisted and laparoscopic sphincter‐preserving operations for ultra‐low rectal cancer	11
Impact of the KIT/PDGFRA genotype on prognosis in imatinib‐naïve Japanese patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor	10
Geriatric prognostic scoring system predicts survival after hepatectomy for elderly patients with liver cancer	10
Significance of blood culture testing after pancreatoduodenectomy	10
Role of radiotherapy in surgical approaches to pancreatic cancer treatment: A narrative review	10
Significance of osteopenia in elderly patients undergoing emergency gastrointestinal surgery	10
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Risk factors for postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing gastroenterological surgery: A single‐center retrospective study	10
Diagnosis of necrotic and non‐necrotic small bowel strangulation: The importance of intestinal congestion	10
Mechanical and oral antibiotics bowel preparation for elective rectal cancer surgery: A propensity score matching analysis using a nationwide inpatient database in Japan	10
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Impact of perioperative prognostic nutritional index changes on the survival of patients with stage II/III colorectal cancer	10
Circ_0102543 suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma progression through the miR‐942‐5p/SGTB axis	10
Association between surgical difficulty and tumor location based on subsegments of the Glisson branches in laparoscopic liver resection	10
Clinical implications of lymphadenectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma of the body or tail of the pancreas	9
Clinical and Economic Insights Into Surgery for Colonic Diverticular Perforation: A Long‐Term Observational Cohort Study	9

Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robot‐Assisted Surgery for Rectal Cancer	9
A history of gastrectomy is a risk factor for choledocholithiasis in patients undergoing cholecystectomy: A single center retrospective study	9
Risk factors of postoperative complications and their effect on survival after laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer	9
Reoperative pouch surgery for suspected Crohn's‐related complications aided by biologic coverage: Early experience from an inflammatory bowel disease center	9
Japanese multicenter prospective study investigating laparoscopic surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer with evaluation of CRM and TME quality (PRODUCT trial)	9
Incidence, mortality, survival, and treatment statistics of cancers in digestive organs—Japanese cancer statistics 2024	9
Laparoscopic versus open resection for stage II/III rectal cancer in obese patients: A multicenter propensity score‐based analysis of short‐ and long‐term outcomes	9
A prospective randomized controlled study on the role of restoring liver diaphragm surface tension and pain control at port sites in optimizing pain management following laparoscopic cholec	9
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Severity of early diagnosed organ/space surgical site infection in elective gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery	8
Effect of Intraoperative Posture on Accurate Diagnostic Rate of Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring During Esophagectomy	8
Significant impact of cachexia index on the outcomes after hepatic resection for colorectal liver metastases	8
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Artificial intelligence‐driven surgical innovation: A catalyst for medical equity	8
Clinical characteristics and management of primary retroperitoneal sarcoma: A literature review	8
The comprehensive review of gastric adenocarcinoma and proximal polyposis of the stomach (GAPPS) from diagnosis and treatment	8
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Prognostic impact of preoperative skeletal muscle change from diagnosis to surgery in patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma	8
Preoperative skeletal muscle status is associated with tumor‐infiltrating lymphocytes and prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer	8
Two‐Stage Treatment for Adult Large Patent Ductus Venosus	8
Efficacy of the U‐shaped flap technique in preventing reflux after minimally invasive proximal gastrectomy for proximal gastric and esophagogastric junction cancer	7
Super Subtotal Gastrectomy: A Novel Reconstruction Concept for Upper Gastric Cancer That Preserves the Fornix	7
Survival outcomes of laparoscopic versus open total gastrectomy with nodal dissection for gastric cancer in a high‐volume Japanese center: A propensity score‐matched analysis	7
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Impact of malnutrition and nutritional support after gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer	7
Analysis of hospital costs for robotic and open pancreatectomy incurred during the implementation of a robotic pancreatectomy program at a cancer center	7
Oligo‐like liver metastasis: A novel prognostic indicator to improve survival in pancreatic cancer	7
Significance of intra/post‐operative prognostic scoring system in hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases	7
What defines the “value” of robotic surgery for patients with gastrointestinal cancers? Perspectives from a U.S. Cancer Center	7
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New National Network of Experts (Japan Pelvic Exenteration Network: J‐PEN) Formed in a Bid to Improve Outcomes of Pelvic Exenteration in Japan	6
A knack is needed to perform a function‐preserving gastrectomy	6
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Intraoperative redosing of antibiotics for prevention of surgical site infections: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	6
Usefulness of Bacterial Culture of Drainage Fluid for Predicting Surgical Site Infection After Crohn’s Disease Surgery	6
Cachexia index as a prognostic predictor after resection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma	6
Long‐term treatment outcomes in gastric cancer with oligometastasis	6
Postoperative Prognostic Nutritional Index as a Useful Prognostic Factor in Patients With Gastric Cancer	6
Modified oral antibiotics and mechanical bowel preparation (OAMBP) versus conventional OAMBP for sigmoid colon and rectal surgery: A multicenter randomized non‐inferiority trial	6
Risk factors for serious postoperative complications following gastrectomy in super‐elderly patients ≥85‐years‐old with gastric cancer: A National Clinical Database study in Japan	6
Anatomical and anastomotic viability indexes for stratifying the risk of anastomotic leakage in esophagectomy with retrosternal reconstruction	6
Prophylactic effect of negative‐pressure wound therapy and delayed sutures against incisional‐surgical site infection after emergency laparotomy for colorectal perforation: A multicenter retrospective	6
The current multidisciplinary management of rectal cancer	6
Institutional learning curve and factors of prolonged operation time of robotic distal pancreatectomy: An analysis of an initial 117 cases	6
Impact of hepatospleno volume ratio on postoperative chronic liver failure after major hepatectomy for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma	6
Risk Evaluation of the NCD Risk Calculator for Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Elderly Patients: A Validation Study	6
Salvage esophagectomy for unresectable locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: Significant or not?	6
How to measure quality of surgery as a component of multimodality treatment of gastric cancer	6
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How to improve the prognosis of high‐risk elderly gastric cancer patients	6
Inter‐prefectural regional disparities in gastric cancer surgery: A Japanese nationwide population‐based cohort study from 2014 to 2019	6
Current clinical practice for familial adenomatous polyposis in Japan: A nationwide multicenter study	6
Liver transplantation for intrahepatic and hilar cholangiocellular carcinoma: Most recent updates in the literature	6
Minimum proportion of future liver remnant in safe major hepatopancreatoduodenectomy	6
Comparison between olanexidine gluconate and conventional antiseptics for surgical site infection in gastroenterological surgery: A meta‐analysis	6
Artificial intelligence and surgery	5
The steatosis‐associated fibrosis estimator score is a useful indicator of recurrence and survival after initial curative hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma	5
Modified side overlap esophagogastrostomy after laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy	5
Issue Information	5
Current progress in robotic hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery at a high‐volume center	5
Author's reply: COVID‐19 vaccine in liver transplant recipients	5
Annual report on National Clinical Database 2021 for gastroenterological surgery in Japan	5
Essential updates 2020/2021: Recent topics in surgery and perioperative therapy for esophageal cancer	5
Bridging and downstaging with TACE in early and intermediate stage hepatocellular carcinoma: Predictors of receiving a liver transplant	5
Simple systemic index associated with oxaliplatin‐induced liver damage can be a novel biomarker to predict prognosis after resection of colorectal liver metastasis	5
Artificial Intelligence‐Guided Total Mesorectal Excision: Development of a Deep Learning Model to Identify the Pelvic Fascial Plane Anatomy	5
Have advances in medical therapy for ulcerative colitis impacted surgical treatment?	5
What research means to the academic surgeon in the emerging era	5
Analysis of the characteristics and management of perforated peptic ulcer from 2011 to 2022: A multicenter and retrospective descriptive study	5
Patterns of venous collateral development after splenic vein occlusion associated with surgical and oncological outcomes after distal pancreatectomy	5
Evaluating staging laparoscopy indications for pancreatic cancer based on resectability classification and treatment strategies for patients with positive peritoneal washing cytology	5
Association Between Distance to the Transplant Center and Survival Following Living Donor Liver Transplantation	5
Long‐term changes in bone mineral density in postoperative patients with esophageal cancer	4
Long‐term outcomes and survival analysis of cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei at a newly established peritoneal mali	4
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Recent progress in the treatment for unresectable biliary tract cancer	4
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Light‐emitting diode irradiation targets aerobic glycolysis in cancer‐associated fibroblasts to inhibit metabolic coupling with colon cancer cells	4
Evaluation of clinical outcomes with propensity‐score matching for colorectal cancer presenting as an oncologic emergency	4

The relationship between perioperative central venous oxygen saturation and postoperative complications in highly invasive gastroenterological surgery	4
Development of a risk score model for 1‐year graft loss after adult deceased donor liver transplantation in Japan based on a 20‐year nationwide cohort	4
Risk stratification of residual abscess after surgical treatment for gastroduodenal perforation	4
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How to Establish the Bipolar Forceps Dissection Method in Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair	4
Long‐term outcomes of staged liver resection for synchronous liver metastases from colorectal cancer and the clinical impact of early recurrence: A single‐center retrospective cohort study	4
Surgical and Oncological Outcomes of Conversion Surgery After Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy for Initially Unresectable Locally Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma	4
Adequate gross resection margin length ensuring pathologically complete resection in gastrectomy for gastric cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	4
Comparison of the effects of open and laparoscopic approach on body composition in gastrectomy for gastric cancer: A propensity score‐matched study	4
Evolution of treatment strategies for gastric cancer	4
Short‐term outcomes of robot‐assisted versus conventional minimally invasive esophagectomy: A propensity score‐matched study via a nationwide database	4
Current status of total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation for chronic and recurrent acute pancreatitis	4
Inverted Y‐shaped technique for complex superior mesenteric / portal vein reconstruction in pancreatoduodenectomy for locally advanced pancreatic head ductal adenocarcinoma	4
Prognostic Significance of GLIM‐Defined Malnutrition in Patients With Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Following Upfront Surgery	4
Predicting surgical outcomes of acute diffuse peritonitis: Updated risk models based on real‐world clinical data	4
Clinical effects of the use of the indocyanine green fluorescence imaging technique in laparoscopic partial liver resection	4
New Scoring System for Prediction of Surgical Difficulty During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy After Percutaneous Transhepatic Gallbladder Drainage	4
Study on the portal ramification pattern of the right anterior sector of the liver and a unique medial branch (PV8c) of the right anterior portal vein	4
Significance of Intraoperative Lavage Cytology in Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma	4
Extracellular water to total body water ratio, a novel predictor of recurrence in patients with colorectal cancer	3
Sustainable Clinical Development of Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer	3
High risk of multiple gastric cancers in Japanese individuals with Lynch syndrome	3
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Current status of perioperative nutritional intervention and exercise in gastric cancer surgery: A review	3
Impact of resection for ovarian metastases from colorectal cancer and clinicopathologic analysis: A multicenter retrospective study in Japan	3
Essential updates 2020/2021: Advancing precision medicine for comprehensive rectal cancer treatment	3
Effects of the COVID‐19 pandemic on short‐term postoperative outcomes for colorectal perforation: A nationwide study in Japan based on the National Clinical Database	3
Immune checkpoint status and oncogenic mutation profiling of rectal cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (KSCC1301‐A2)	3
Impact of seasonal and meteorological factors on the incidence of adhesive small bowel obstruction: A large‐scale study using a national inpatient database	3
Usefulness of the cachexia index as a prognostic indicator for patients with gastric cancer	3
Laparoscopic median arcuate ligament release using an anterior approach for median arcuate ligament syndrome	3
Circ_0084615 promotes epithelial‐mesenchymal transition‐mediated tumor progression in hepatocellular carcinoma	3
Impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on short‐term outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer: A retrospective study from the Japanese National Clinical Database, 2018–2021	3
A multicenter prospective observational study of lymph node metastasis patterns and short‐term outcomes of extended lymphadenectomy in right‐sided colon cancer	3
Identification of serum microRNAs as potential diagnostic biomarkers for detecting precancerous lesions of gastric cancer	3
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Clinical impact of laparoscopic surgery and adhesion prevention material for prevention of small bowel obstruction	3
Long‐term outcomes of treatment for achalasia: Laparoscopic Heller myotomy versus POEM	3
Does surgical intervention contribute to survival for patients with para‐aortic lymph node metastasis from colorectal cancer?	3
Updated risk prediction model for pancreaticoduodenectomy using data from the National Clinical Database in Japan	3
Relationship between postoperative biliary complications and biliary anatomical aspects in performing right anterior‐ or central bisectionectomy: Single‐center retrospective observational study	3
Changes in operative trends and short‐term outcomes of surgery for congenital biliary dilatation in adults using real‐world data: A multilevel analysis based on a nationwide administrative database in	3
Exosomal circ_0032704 confers sorafenib resistance to hepatocellular carcinoma and contributes to cancer malignant progression by modulating the miR‐514a‐3p/PD‐L1 pathway	3
Application and utility of surgical techniques for cystic plate isolation in liver surgery	3
Phase II study of long‐course chemoradiotherapy followed by consolidation chemotherapy as total neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced rectal cancer in Japan: ENSEMBLE‐2	3
A novel combined C‐reactive protein‐albumin ratio and modified albumin‐bilirubin score can predict long‐term outcomes in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatic resection	3
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Clinical outcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for resectable colorectal liver metastasis with intermediate risk of postoperative recurrence: A multi‐institutional retrospective study	3
Efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant nab‐paclitaxel plus gemcitabine therapy in patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer: A multicenter single‐arm phase II study (NAC‐GA	3
Surgical Procedure of Lateral Lymph Node Dissection for Advanced Lower Rectal Cancer	3
Japanese national survey on declined liver allografts from brain‐dead donors: High decline rate but promising outcomes in allografts with moderate steatosis	3
Albumin‐indocyanine green evaluation of future liver remnant predicts liver failure after anatomical hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: A dual‐center retrospective study	3
Clinical impact of atrophic changes in remnant pancreas on the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease after pancreaticoduodenectomy	3
Effectiveness of advanced dressings in preventing surgical site infections compared to that of standard dressings in gastrointestinal surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis for guideline revis	3
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Cytoreductive surgery for synchronous and metachronous colorectal peritoneal dissemination: Japanese P classification and peritoneal cancer index	2
Evaluation of preoperative visceral fat area / psoas muscle area ratio and prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer	2
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Blood flow ratio in the gastric conduit measured by laser Doppler flowmetry: A predictor of anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy	2
Long‐term outcomes of laparoscopic versus open liver resection for intrahepatic combined hepatocellular‐cholangiocarcinoma with propensity score matching	2
Presurgical mild anemia is a risk factor for severe postoperative complications of rectal cancer surgery: A Japanese nationwide retrospective cohort study	2
International Comparison of Geriatric‐Associated Variables in Major Gastroenterological Surgery Between National Clinical Database and American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvemen	2
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Requirements for hospitals in Japan to have low operative mortality and failure‐to‐rescue rates	2
Dislocation of the gastric conduit reconstructed via the posterior mediastinal route is a significant risk factor for anastomotic disorder after McKeown esophagectomy	2
Influence of Facility Size on Perioperative Outcomes in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for 14 152 Patients With Esophageal Cancer Based on the Japanese National Clinical Database: A Multicenter Coho	2
Neoadjuvant S‐1 and oxaliplatin plus bevacizumab therapy for high‐risk locally advanced rectal cancer: A prospective multicenter phase II study	2
Preoperative sarcopenia negatively impacts short‐ and long‐term outcomes of rectal cancer: A propensity score‐matched analysis	2
Impacts of trans‐anal tube placement in patients with sigmoid colon cancer: Risk verification analysis using inverse probability weighting analysis	2
From “East vs West” towards international multidisciplinary collaboration: An appraisal of lateral lymph nodes in rectal cancer	2
The authors reply: Re: Yamamoto R, Sugiura T, Ashida R, Ohgi K, Yamada M, Otsuka S, and Uesaka K. Prognostic value of carbohydrate antigen 19‐9 and the surgical margin in extrahepatic Cholangiocarcino	2
Patient backgrounds and short‐term outcomes of complicated appendicitis differ from those of uncomplicated appendicitis	2
Effects of the COVID‐19 pandemic on short‐term postoperative outcomes of emergency surgery for gastroduodenal perforation: A nationwide study in Japan based on the National Clinical Database	2
Grip strength as a predictor of postoperative delirium in patients with colorectal cancers	2
Short‐term and long‐term outcomes of self‐expandable metallic stent placement versus creation of a diverting stoma for obstructive colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	2
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Update on perioperative management of patients undergoing surgery for liver cancer	2
Possible poor prognosis in younger‐onset Crohn's disease‐associated anorectal cancer: A subanalysis of the Nationwide Japanese study	2
Survival Outcomes of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients Who Underwent Salvage Esophagectomy: A Literature Review and Results From Two High‐Volume Centers	2
Tele‐proctoring for minimally invasive surgery across Japan: An initial step toward a new approach to improving the disparity of surgical care and supporting surgical education	2
Liver resection in patients with a history of local ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma has the risk of poor survival and serosal invasion	2
Prevalence of preoperative asymptomatic deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing elective general surgery for benign disease	2
Investigation of the impact of COVID‐19 on postoperative outcomes using a nationwide Japanese database of patients undergoing laparoscopic distal gastrectomy and low anterior resection for	2
Current status and perspectives of the future of pancreatic surgery: Establishment of evidence by integration of “art” and “science”	2
Low anterior resection syndrome: Incidence and association with quality of life	2
A new TGF‐β risk score predicts clinical and immune landscape in colorectal cancer patients	2
Advantages of laparoscopic segmentectomy of the liver using ICG fluorescent navigation by the negative staining method: A comparison with open procedure	2
Comparison of short‐term outcomes and perioperative costs in laparoscopic versus robotic surgery for rectal cancers: A real‐world cohort study using Japanese nationwide inpatient database	2
Phase I study of neoadjuvant S‐1 plus cisplatin with concurrent radiation for biliary tract cancer (Tokyo Study Group for Biliary Cancer: TOSBIC02)	2
Novel choledochojejunostomy technique “T‐shaped anastomosis” for preventing the development of postoperative cholangitis in pancreatoduodenectomy: A propensity score matching analysis	2
Genomic landscape of pancreatic cancer in the Japanese version of the Cancer Genome Atlas	2
Association Between the Degree of Arterial Contact Angle and Survival in Patients With Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer	2
Long‐term outcomes between self‐expandable metallic stent and transanal decompression tube for malignant large bowel obstruction: A multicenter retrospective study and meta‐analysis	2