Clinical application of a color map pattern on shear-wave elastography for invasive breast cancer
The aim of this study was to classify the color map pattern on shear-wave elastography (SWE) and to determine its association with clinicopathological factors for clinical application in invasive breast cancer. (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - December 11, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Seokwon Lee, Younglae Jung, Daeun Go, Youngtae Bae Source Type: research
A systematic review of optimal treatment strategies for localized Ewing's sarcoma of bone after neo-adjuvant chemotherapy
To perform a systematic review to investigate the optimal treatment strategy among the options of surgery alone, radiotherapy (RT) alone, and the combination of RT plus surgery in the management of localized Ewing's sarcoma of bone following neo-adjuvant chemotherapy. (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - December 10, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Joel Werier, Xiaomei Yao, Jean-Michel Caudrelier, Gina Di Primio, Michelle Ghert, Abha A. Gupta, Rita Kandel, Shailendra Verma Tags: Review Source Type: research
A Systematic Review of Optimal Treatment Strategies for Localized Ewing’s Sarcoma of Bone after Neo-adjuvant Chemotherapy
To perform a systematic review to investigate the optimal treatment strategy among the options of surgery alone, radiotherapy (RT) alone, and the combination of RT plus surgery in the management of localized Ewing’s sarcoma of bone following neo-adjuvant chemotherapy. (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - December 10, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Joel Werier, Xiaomei Yao, Jean-Michel Caudrelier, Gina Di Primio, Michelle Ghert, Abha A. Gupta, Rita Kandel, Shailendra Verma Tags: Review Source Type: research
First ALPPS procedure using a Total Robotic approach
ALPPS procedure is gaining interest. Indications and technical aspects of this technique are still under debate [1].Only 4 totally laparoscopic ALPPS procedures have been described in the literature and none by robotic approach [4–5]. This video demonstrates the technical aspects of totally robotic ALPPS. (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - November 13, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: E. Vicente, Y. Quijano, B. Ielpo, I. Fabra Source Type: research
First ALPPS procedure using a total robotic approach
ALPPS procedure is gaining interest. Indications and technical aspects of this technique are still under debate [1].Only 4 totally laparoscopic ALPPS procedures have been described in the literature and none by robotic approach [2 –4]. This video demonstrates the technical aspects of totally robotic ALPPS. (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - November 12, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: E. Vicente, Y. Quijano, B. Ielpo, I. Fabra Source Type: research
Is there a justification for hysterectomy in patients with borderline ovarian tumors?
To determine the frequency of uterine involvement in patients with borderline ovarian tumors (BOT) and to evaluate the recurrence risk and survival after hysterectomy. (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - November 12, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: L. Ouldamer, C. Lacoste, B. Cormier, F. Arbion, H. Marret, L. Jallais, A. Fignon, G. Body Tags: Review Source Type: research
ASCO 2015 Update on Gastrointestinal Cancer: Checkpoint Inhibition, Multimodality Strategies and Secondary Prevention
Each spring, thousands of oncology professionals gather in Chicago for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. This years’ meeting may be most remembered for the presentation of multiple striking abstracts employing a new class of drug treatments that seek to re-awaken the immune system’s response to cancer. Indeed, several of the studies presented on immune checkpoint inhibitors will be reviewed here, as they are potential new strategies for the treatment of various gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies. (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - November 11, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Thomas J. Semrad Source Type: research
Complications after Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis: risk factors for ICU admission and morbidity prognostic score
For patients suffering from peritoneal carcinomatosis, cytoreductive surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) is the only curative option. We focused on severe complications in the postoperative course of HIPEC. (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - November 6, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Sylvain Malfroy, Florent Wallet, Delphine Maucort-Boulch, Laurent Chardonnal, Nicolas Sens, Arnaud Friggeri, Guillaume Passot, Olivier Glehen, Vincent Piriou Tags: Review Source Type: research
Editorial – Accelerating precision oncology in the 21st century
Four commentaries in this issue present selected results from the 2015 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting (May 29–June 2; Chicago). The four reports include topics such as: (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - November 3, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Travis J. Meyers, Frederick J. Meyers Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Accelerating Precision Oncology in the 21 Century
Four commentaries in this issue present selected results from the 2015 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting (May 29-June 2; Chicago). The four reports include topics such as: (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - November 3, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Travis J. Meyers, Frederick J. Meyers Source Type: research
Progress in lung cancer: ASCO 2015
The 2015 American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting featured important progress in the characterization and management of lung cancer. We continue to see developments in multiple areas of research including improvements in our understanding of the molecular biology of this disease, new strategies to target agents to these activating genetic alterations, and the continuation of successful exploration of immunotherapy for lung cancer. (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - October 26, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Gregory A. Masters Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Progress in Lung Cancer: ASCO 2015 (FILE: ASCO 2015 lung cancer progress GAM)
The 2015 American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting featured important progress in the characterization and management of lung cancer. We continue to see developments in multiple areas of research including improvements in our understanding of the molecular biology of this disease, new strategies to target agents to these activating genetic alterations, and the continuation of successful exploration of immunotherapy for lung cancer. (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - October 26, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Gregory A. Masters Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
ASCO 2015 Update on Melanoma
The American Society of Clinical Oncology 2015 annual meeting provided important updates on the medical and surgical treatment of melanoma that included new information on the use of T cell checkpoint inhibitors and BRAF inhibitors in the therapy of advanced disease as well as new information pertaining to the efficacy of surgical resection in early stage disease. While a large number of presentations were made in the field of melanoma this year, the following discussion will focus on some of the more impactful studies that were presented. (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - October 26, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: William E. Carson Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
ASCO Update on Breast Cancer, 2015
The high re-excision rates that commonly follow BCS have been the subject of much discussion over the last decade or more, and the use of cavity shaves during the initial resection has been proposed as an easy, effective, and economical modification of the procedure, based on retrospective data. A single institution randomized trial reported by Chagpar et. al. provides useful confirmation (1). 225 women were randomized intra-operatively following completion of usual resection to no further intervention, or the performance of cavity shaves. (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - October 24, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Seema Ahsan Khan Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Indocyanine green fluorescence mapping for sentinel lymph node biopsy in early breast cancer
A recent feasibility study (ICG-10) has confirmed high sensitivity of ICG fluorescence mapping for sentinel SLN detection in early breast cancer with 95% of nodes both blue and fluorescent. This follow-on study has specifically evaluated a combination of ICG and blue dye for SLN localization. (Source: Surgical Oncology)
Source: Surgical Oncology - October 21, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Vassilis Pitsinis, Elena Provenzano, Loukas Kaklamanis, Gordon C. Wishart, John R. Benson Source Type: research
