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Adjuvant stereotactic body radiotherapy following transarterial chemoembolization in patients with non‐resectable hepatocellular carcinoma tumours of ≥3 cm
ConclusionsThis retrospective study suggests that in patients with HCC tumours of ≥3 cm, treatment with TACE + SBRT provides a survival advantage over treatment with only TACE. Confirmation of this observation requires that the concept be tested in a prospective, randomized clinical trial. (Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association)
Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - September 4, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Rojymon Jacob, Falynn Turley, David T. Redden, Souheil Saddekni, Ahmed Kamel Abdel Aal, Kimberly Keene, Eddy Yang, Jessica Zarzour, David Bolus, J. Kevin Smith, Stephen Gray, Jared White, Devin E. Eckhoff, Derek A. DuBay Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Role of hepatic intra‐arterial therapies in metastatic neuroendocrine tumours (NET): guidelines from the NET‐Liver‐Metastases Consensus Conference
ConclusionsStudies of moderate quality support the use of TAE, TACE and RE in hepatic metastases of NETs. The quality and strength of the reports available do not allow any modality to be determined as superior in terms of imaging response, symptomatic response or impact on survival. Radioembolization may have advantages over TAE and TACE because it causes fewer side‐effects and requires fewer treatments. Based on current European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS) Consensus Guidelines, RE can be substituted for TAE or TACE in patients with either liver‐only disease or those with limited extrahepatic metastases. (Sou...
Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - September 1, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Andrew Kennedy, Lourens Bester, Riad Salem, Ricky A. Sharma, Rowan W. Parks, Philippe Ruszniewski Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Complications following liver resection for colorectal metastases do not impact on longterm outcome
ConclusionsPostoperative complications were not found to influence overall or disease‐free survival in the present series. The number and size of liver metastases were confirmed as significant prognostic factors. (Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association)
Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 26, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tony C. Pang, Calista Spiro, Tim Ramacciotti, Julian Choi, Martin Drummond, Edmund Sweeney, Jaswinder S. Samra, Thomas J. Hugh Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Predictors of repeat transarterial chemoembolization in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma
ConclusionsThe requirement for repeat TACE is associated with older age, increased HCC tumour burden and subtotal TACE‐induced HCC necrosis. Importantly, repeat TACE was not associated with reduced survival. (Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association)
Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 26, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jared A. White, David T. Redden, Mary Kate Bryant, David Dorn, Souheil Saddekni, Ahmed Kamel Abdel Aal, Jessica Zarzour, David Bolus, J. Kevin Smith, Stephen Gray, Devin E. Eckhoff, Derek A. DuBay Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Diagnostic laparoscopy should be performed before definitive resection for pancreatic cancer: a financial argument
ConclusionsThe present analysis supports the cost‐effectiveness of routine DL before curative resection in pancreatic cancer patients treated with either SF or NAT. (Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association)
Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 15, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Thejus T. Jayakrishnan, Hasan Nadeem, Ryan T. Groeschl, Ben George, James P. Thomas, Paul S. Ritch, Kathleen K. Christians, Susan Tsai, Douglas B. Evans, Sam G. Pappas, T. Clark Gamblin, Kiran K. Turaga Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The role of hepatic artery lymph node in pancreatic adenocarcinoma: prognostic factor or a selection criterion for surgery
ConclusionsIn pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients with LN disease, survival after PD is comparable regardless of HALN status. Therefore, HALN‐positive disease should not preclude the performance of PD. (Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association)
Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 14, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Prejesh Philips, Erik Dunki‐Jacobs, Steven C. Agle, Charles Scoggins, Kelly M. McMasters, Robert C. G. Martin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Survival and tolerability of liver radioembolization: a comparison of elderly and younger patients with metastatic colorectal cancer
ConclusionRadioembolization appears to be as well tolerated and effective for the elderly as it is for younger patients with mCRC. Age alone should not be a discriminating factor for the use of radioembolization in the management of mCRC patients. (Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association)
Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 14, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Samer Tohme, Daniel Sukato, Gary W Nace, Albert Zajko, Nikhil Amesur, Philip Orons, Didier Chalhoub, James W Marsh, David A Geller, Allan Tsung Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Is liver transplantation safe and effective in elderly (≥70 years) recipients? A case‐controlled analysis
ConclusionsElderly LT recipients accounted for <3% of all LTs performed during 2007–2011. Selected elderly recipients have perioperative outcomes and survival similar to those in younger adults. (Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association)
Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 7, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Gregory C. Wilson, R. Cutler Quillin, Koffi Wima, Jeffrey M. Sutton, Richard S. Hoehn, Dennis J. Hanseman, Ian M. Paquette, Flavio Paterno, E. Steve Woodle, Daniel E. Abbott, Shimul A. Shah Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Conference Calendar
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Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 7, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Conference Calendar Source Type: research

Laparoscopic versus open pancreas resection for neuroendocrine tumours: need for evaluation of oncological outcomes
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Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 7, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Sven‐Petter Haugvik, Sébastien Gaujoux, Bård Røsok, Ivar Prydz Gladhaug, Bertrand Dousset, Bjørn Edwin Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Is a cholecystectomy always necessary for a bile leakage test after hepatic surgery?
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Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 7, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Cuneyt Kayaalp Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Highlights in this issue
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Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 7, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Saxon Connor, Stephen J Wigmore, Mark Callery Tags: Highlights in this issue Source Type: research

International Consensus Guidelines parameters for the prediction of malignancy in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm are not properly weighted and are not cumulative
ConclusionsThe type and quantity of ICG WFs and HRS carry unequal weight and are not cumulative in the prediction of risk for malignancy or invasiveness in IPMN. (Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association)
Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - July 31, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Alexandra M. Roch, Eugene P. Ceppa, John M. DeWitt, Mohammad A. Al‐Haddad, Michael G. House, Atilla Nakeeb, C. Max Schmidt Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Prospective evaluation of the International Study Group for Liver Surgery definition of bile leak after a liver resection and the role of routine operative drainage: an international multicentre study
ConclusionThe ISGLS definition of bile leak after liver surgery appears robust and intra‐operative drain usage did not prevent the need for subsequent drain placement. (Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association)
Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - July 26, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mark Brooke‐Smith, Joan Figueras, Shahid Ullah, Myrddin Rees, Jean‐Nicolas Vauthey, Thomas J. Hugh, O. James Garden, S.T. Fan, Michael Crawford, Masatoshi Makuuchi, Yukihiro Yokoyama, Marcus Büchler, Juergen Weitz, Robert Padbury Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Reinsertion of the gastric coronary vein to avoid venous gastric congestion in pancreatic surgery
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Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - July 24, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Thilo Hackert, Jürgen Weitz, Markus W. Büchler Tags: How I Do It Source Type: research