Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery

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Interview with Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Drebin, President of the 2024 President Elect of the American Surgical Association	50
Conditional Survival for Pancreas Graft and Its Associated Factors After Pancreas Transplantation	48
Impact of body mass index as a continuous variable on short‐ and long‐term outcomes in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer	45
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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	37
Emerging evidence of immunotherapy for colorectal cancer	37
Recent Advances in Functional Liver Volumetry: Emphasis on 99mTc ‐ GSA SPECT /	33
Regional and patient characteristic disparities in the outcomes of minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer in Japan	32
Short‐Term Outcomes of Robot‐Assisted Versus Laparoscopic Colectomy for Colon Cancer: A Propensity Score‐Matched Analysis	32
Total Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer: Why Japan Says “Not Yet”	31
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Treatment outcomes of hepatectomy and systemic chemotherapy based on oncological resectability criteria for hepatocellular carcinoma	23
Identification of lateral pelvic nodes without metastasis in patients with rectal cancer treated with preoperative chemoradiotherapy or chemotherapy based on magnetic resonance imaging	23
Long‐Term Survival of Two Versus Three Courses of Preoperative Cisplatin and Fluorouracil Plus Docetaxel for Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer: A Multicenter Randomized Phase	23
Comprehensive genetic analysis of poorly differentiated gastric cancer in young females	23
Risks and Benefits of Feeding Enterostomy Creation During Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: A Propensity‐Weighted Analysis Using the Japanese National Clinical Database	22
Current status of preoperative risk assessment for posthepatectomy liver failure in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma	22
Recent trends in organ‐preserving pancreatectomy: Its problems and clinical advantages compared with other standard pancreatectomies	22
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Bona Fide Intersegmental Plane Hepatectomy Along the Glissonean Branches ( BIPHG )	21
A multicenter cohort study on mapping of lymph node metastasis for splenic flexural colon cancer	20
Digestive tract reconstruction after laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy: Double tract reconstruction or double flap technique?	20
FIB‐3 index as a novel age‐independent predictor of liver fibrosis and prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma patients undergoing hepatectomy	20

Trends in Gender Disparities in Surgical Experience: A National Clinical Database Study	19
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	19
Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes Following Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction for Colon Cancer	19
Clinical impact of very early recurrence after conversion surgery for stage IV gastric cancer	18
Comparison of Pre‐ and Postoperative Gut Microbiota Diversity in Patients With Rectal Cancer Undergoing Stoma Creation and Closure	18
Comparison Between Upfront Surgery and Preoperative Chemotherapy for CY1P0 Gastric Cancer: A Japanese Sub‐Analysis of CONVO<	17
Rising Pancreatic Cancer Incidence in Young Japanese Women and Increasing Distal Pancreatectomy in Older Adults: A Nationwide Claims‐Based Analysis From 2016 to 2023	17
Real‐World Data of Retroperitoneal Tumor Surgeries Performed by Gastroenterological Surgeons in Japan: Analysis Based on the National Clinical Database	16
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Prognostic impact of postoperative fixed‐point inflammation in patients with gastric cancer after curative gastrectomy: A validation cohort study	15
Impacts of COVID‐19 pandemic on short‐term outcomes of low anterior resection performed in hospitals with different surgical volumes	15
Possibility of incorrect evaluation of intraoperative blood loss during open and laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy	15
Preoperative Versus Postoperative Chemotherapy With CAPOX Plus Bevacizumab for Resectable Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Randomized Phase	15
Novel machine‐learning model for predicting lymph node metastasis in resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma	14
Prognostic Value of Serum Insulin‐Like Growth Factor‐1 in Patients With Anal Fistula Treated by Incision‐Thread‐Drawing Surgery	14
Randomized, controlled, multi‐center phase II study of postoperative enoxaparin treatment for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients undergoing surgery for hepatobiliary‐pancreatic	14
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
Impact of laparoscopic gastrectomy on long‐term prognosis of patients with primary T3 or more advanced gastric cancer: A propensity score matching analysis	14
Risk factors for local recurrence in patients with clinical stage II/III low rectal cancer: A multicenter retrospective cohort study in Japan	14
Translational Gap in Biomarker Discovery: Tumor Surface Markers Rarely Mirror Circulating Levels	14
Deep Learning Model for Predicting Operative Mortality After Total Gastrectomy: Analysis of the Japanese National Clinical Database ( NCD )	13
Construction of a Feedback Comment Analysis Model for Evaluation of Endoscopic Surgical Skill	13
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Evaluating surgical expertise with AI‐based automated instrument recognition for robotic distal gastrectomy	13
Sequential Portal Vein–Hepatic Vein Embolization: Progress Yet Unaccounted Pitfalls	13
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Redefining the Role of Splenectomy in Scirrhous Gastric Cancer: Toward a Selective Multimodal Strategy	13
Influence of Hospital and Surgeon Volumes on Clinical Outcomes After Standard Surgery for Advanced Gastric Cancer: Supplementary Analysis of the Multicenter Randomized Phase I	13
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Analysis of surgical volume and short‐term outcomes for upper gastrointestinal cancer post‐COVID‐19: Evidence from a nationwide Japanese database	12
The impact of COVID‐19 for postoperative outcomes using a nationwide Japanese database of patients undergoing distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer	12
Risk Factors for Small‐for‐Size Syndrome Grade B/C After Simultaneous Splenectomy in Adult Living‐Donor Liver Transplantation	12
Surgery with minimal bleeding	12
What is the crux of successful living‐donor liver transplantation for recipients aged 70 and beyond?	12
Evaluation of the advantage of surgeons certified by the endoscopic surgical skill qualification system participating in laparoscopic low anterior rectal resection	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
Single‐Incision Laparoscopy‐First Strategy in Crohn's Disease: Risk Factors for Conversion and Surgical Outcomes	12
Treatment strategies for unruptured pancreaticoduodenal artery aneurysms associated with celiac artery occlusion	11
Discrepancy Between Radiographic and Pathological Response Assessment in Neoadjuvant Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer: A Comparison Between Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy	11
Impact of preoperative anemia and perioperative transfusion on short‐term outcomes in colorectal cancer surgery: The role of iron supplementation	10
Age‐Dependent Prognostic Significance of Preoperative Transthyretin After Curative Resection for Stage I– III Colorectal Cancer	10
Role of reduction gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer with a single non‐curable factor: Supplementary analysis of REGATTA trial	10
Relationship Between GLIM‐Defined Malnutrition and Postoperative Outcomes After Curative Resection in Patients With Gastroenterological Cancer: Update Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	10
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Low anterior resection syndrome	10
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Significance of blood culture testing after pancreatoduodenectomy	9
Circ_0102543 suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma progression through the miR‐942‐5p/SGTB axis	9
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Significance of Self‐Expandable Metallic Stent for Postoperative Intra‐Abdominal Infection After Pancreatoduodenectomy in Patients With a Hard Pancreas	9

Longitudinal Pancreaticojejunostomy Reconstruction Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Patients With Concomitant Chronic Pancreatitis: How I Do It	9
Association between surgical difficulty and tumor location based on subsegments of the Glisson branches in laparoscopic liver resection	9
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Prognostic Value of Psoas Major Muscle Volume in Assessing Sarcopenia in Elderly Patients With Rectal Cancer	9
Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes of Subtotal Gastrectomy for Remnant Gastric Cancer: A Multicenter Study	9
Geriatric prognostic scoring system predicts survival after hepatectomy for elderly patients with liver cancer	9
Risk factors for postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing gastroenterological surgery: A single‐center retrospective study	9
Further Detail Concerning the Deep Learning Model for Mortality After Total Gastrectomy	9
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Diagnosis of necrotic and non‐necrotic small bowel strangulation: The importance of intestinal congestion	9
One‐Year Healthcare Utilization and Costs After Emergency Department Encounters for Uncomplicated Appendicitis: A Statewide Observational Study	8
Regional Disparities in Case Volumes and Surgeon Distribution in Gastroenterological Surgery	8
Long‐term risk of a fatty liver in liver donors	8
Reoperative pouch surgery for suspected Crohn's‐related complications aided by biologic coverage: Early experience from an inflammatory bowel disease center	8
Impact of perioperative prognostic nutritional index changes on the survival of patients with stage II/III colorectal cancer	8
Clinical and Economic Insights Into Surgery for Colonic Diverticular Perforation: A Long‐Term Observational Cohort Study	8
Mechanical and oral antibiotics bowel preparation for elective rectal cancer surgery: A propensity score matching analysis using a nationwide inpatient database in Japan	8
Role of radiotherapy in surgical approaches to pancreatic cancer treatment: A narrative review	8
A history of gastrectomy is a risk factor for choledocholithiasis in patients undergoing cholecystectomy: A single center retrospective study	8
Immediate Reconstruction of Pancretaticogastrostomy Following Hepatopancreatoduodenectomy for Biliary Tact Cancer: A Single‐Center Review of 33 Consecutive Patients	8
Clinical characteristics and management of primary retroperitoneal sarcoma: A literature review	7
Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robot‐Assisted Surgery for Rectal Cancer	7
Risk factors of postoperative complications and their effect on survival after laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer	7
The comprehensive review of gastric adenocarcinoma and proximal polyposis of the stomach (GAPPS) from diagnosis and treatment	7
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Nationwide Real‐World Modeling of Surgical Outcomes in Elderly Patients: Incorporating Geriatric‐Specific Risk Factors Into Prediction of Mortality and Morbidity	7
Incidence, mortality, survival, and treatment statistics of cancers in digestive organs—Japanese cancer statistics 2024	7
Differential Prognostic Impact of Prior Cholecystectomy Between Proximal and Distal Colorectal Cancer: A 12‐Year Retrospective Cohort Study of 3487 Consecutive Patients	7
Prognostic impact of preoperative skeletal muscle change from diagnosis to surgery in patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma	7
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Analysis of hospital costs for robotic and open pancreatectomy incurred during the implementation of a robotic pancreatectomy program at a cancer center	7
Time‐Dependent Recovery of Gastric Emptying After Gastrectomy: A 12‐Month Longitudinal Study Using a 13 C	7
Effect of Intraoperative Posture on Accurate Diagnostic Rate of Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring During Esophagectomy	7
Artificial intelligence‐driven surgical innovation: A catalyst for medical equity	7
Two‐Stage Treatment for Adult Large Patent Ductus Venosus	7
Oligo‐like liver metastasis: A novel prognostic indicator to improve survival in pancreatic cancer	7
Super Subtotal Gastrectomy: A Novel Reconstruction Concept for Upper Gastric Cancer That Preserves the Fornix	6
Surgical Resection for Colorectal Liver Metastasis in Elderly Patients Aged ≥ 80: A Retrospective Nationwide Cohort Survey in Japan With Propensity Score Matching	6
Efficacy of the U‐shaped flap technique in preventing reflux after minimally invasive proximal gastrectomy for proximal gastric and esophagogastric junction cancer	6
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Essential Updates 2024–2025: Surgical Strategy for Esophageal Cancer Toward a New Paradigm in the Era of Immunotherapy and Personalization	6
Pylorus‐Preserving Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: Current Evidence and Future Directions	6
Visionary Leadership in Cancer Care: An Interview With Professor Timothy J. Eberlein	6
To Evaluate Whether Pretreatment CA19 ‐9 and DUPAN ‐2 Levels Can Serve as Predictive Markers to Gu	6
Impact of malnutrition and nutritional support after gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer	6
Comparison of Minimally Invasive Colectomy Between Intra‐ Versus Extra‐Corporeal Anastomosis Technique ( COMMIT Study): Short‐Term Analysis	6
Impact of hepatospleno volume ratio on postoperative chronic liver failure after major hepatectomy for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma	6
The current multidisciplinary management of rectal cancer	6
Anatomical and anastomotic viability indexes for stratifying the risk of anastomotic leakage in esophagectomy with retrosternal reconstruction	6
Comparison between olanexidine gluconate and conventional antiseptics for surgical site infection in gastroenterological surgery: A meta‐analysis	6
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Relationship Between the Product of Pre‐Treatment Neutrophil and Monocyte Counts and Clinical Outcomes in Rectal Cancer With Suspected Lateral Lymph Node Metastasis	6
Indications for Surgical Resection in Patients With Neuroendocrine Tumor Liver Metastases: An Intensive Surgical Experience of a High‐Volume Center	6
What defines the “value” of robotic surgery for patients with gastrointestinal cancers? Perspectives from a U.S. Cancer Center	6
Perioperative and Oncological Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer Surgery in Obese Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Study	6
Postoperative Prognostic Nutritional Index as a Useful Prognostic Factor in Patients With Gastric Cancer	6
Message From the New Editor‐In‐Chief: Advancing AGSurg Into a Leading International Surgical Journal	6
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Correction to ‘A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effect of the Use of an Anti‐Adhesion Barrier for Diverting Ileostomy on the Multidimensional Workload in Minimally Invasive Sur	5
Salvage esophagectomy for unresectable locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: Significant or not?	5
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Prediction of Long‐Term Prognosis in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using the National Clinical Database Risk Calculator	5
Prophylactic effect of negative‐pressure wound therapy and delayed sutures against incisional‐surgical site infection after emergency laparotomy for colorectal perforation: A multicenter retrospective	5
Inter‐prefectural regional disparities in gastric cancer surgery: A Japanese nationwide population‐based cohort study from 2014 to 2019	5
Advances in Gastric Cancer Research: Insights Into Carcinogenesis, the Tumor Microenvironment, Metastasis, and Factors Influencing Prognosis	5
Intraoperative redosing of antibiotics for prevention of surgical site infections: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	5
Modified oral antibiotics and mechanical bowel preparation (OAMBP) versus conventional OAMBP for sigmoid colon and rectal surgery: A multicenter randomized non‐inferiority trial	5
Frailty Recovery Following Minimally Invasive Surgery: An Emerging Perspective on Surgical Benefits in Elderly Colorectal Cancer Patients	5
How to improve the prognosis of high‐risk elderly gastric cancer patients	5
Mechanism of Lenvatinib Resistance via Exosomal miRNA ‐132/Nrf2 Axis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma	5
Cachexia index as a prognostic predictor after resection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma	5
Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Anatomic Liver Resection: Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	5
Very Long‐Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in a Japanese Cohort: A Single‐Center 15‐Year Follow‐Up Study	5
Institutional learning curve and factors of prolonged operation time of robotic distal pancreatectomy: An analysis of an initial 117 cases	5
Long‐term treatment outcomes in gastric cancer with oligometastasis	5
How to measure quality of surgery as a component of multimodality treatment of gastric cancer	5
New National Network of Experts (Japan Pelvic Exenteration Network: J‐PEN) Formed in a Bid to Improve Outcomes of Pelvic Exenteration in Japan	5
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Risk Evaluation of the NCD Risk Calculator for Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Elderly Patients: A Validation Study	5
Minimum proportion of future liver remnant in safe major hepatopancreatoduodenectomy	5

Prevalence of MSI ‐H/ dMMR Colorectal Cancer in Japan: Data From the Clinical Study Group of the U	5
Correction to “Intratumoral Fusobacterium nucleatum Drives Cancer‐Associated Fibroblasts Enrichment and Immune Exclusion in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carc	5