Results: 555

Robotic gastrectomy: technique standardization

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 33 (3), 2020
ABSTRACT Background: Robotic gastrectomy is gaining popularity worldwide. It allows reduced blood loss and lesser pain. However, it widespread use is limited by the extensive learning curve and costs. Aim: To describe our standard technique with reduced use of robotic instruments. Methods: We detail t...

Gastrectomy in octogenarians with gastric cancer: is it feasible?

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 33 (4), 2020
ABSTRACT Background: The octogenarian population is expanding worldwide and demand for gastrectomy due to gastric cancer in this population is expected to grow. However, the outcomes of surgery with curative intent in this age group are poorly reported and it is unclear what matters most to survival: ag...

Thrombopoietin is associated with a prognosis of gastric adenocarcinoma

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Thrombopoietin (THPO) is well-known as a megakaryocyte growth and development factor (MGDF) involved in megakaryocyte proliferation and maturation. To explore the biological effects of THPO in gastric adenocarcinoma, we conducted this study. Methods: By accessing the TCGA database, th...

Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio change after curative gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a subgroup analysis

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the impact of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio change after curative surgery for gastric cancer. Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients with gastric cancer who underwent curative surgery between 2009 and 2017 was performed. A cutoff value was established for the neutro...

Squamous cell carcinoma implantation in gastrostomy orifice. Case report

ABSTRACT Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is used to provide enteral nutritional support for patients with obstructive oropharyngeal or esophageal neoplasms. The placement of the catheter is considered safe, with few complications. Despite this, a specific complication that is considered rare, has bee...

Rastreio de câncer na prática clínica: recomendações para a população de risco habitual

Objetivo: Compilar as evidências da literatura e as recomendações das principais sociedades médicas mundiais para o rastreamento populacional de câncer, contextualizando com a relevância epidemiológica de cada subtipo da doença. Métodos: Trata-se de revisão narrativa da literatura, realizada...

Catheter-related infection due to Papiliotrema laurentii in an oncologic patient: Case report and systematic review

Braz. j. infect. dis; 23 (6), 2019
ABSTRACT Background: Papiliotrema laurentii is one of several non-neoformans cryptococci that have rarely been associated with human infection, since it was previously considered saprophyte and thought to be non-pathogenic to humans. Nevertheless, increasing number of reports of human infection have eme...

Conhecimento de cuidadores sobre prevenção do câncer gástrico

Objetivo: Analisar o conhecimento de cuidadores de pacientes com câncer gástrico, identificar os principais fatores de risco em cuidadores e propor ações de educação em saúde junto aos cuidadores sobre o câncer gástrico. Método: Estudo descritivo do tipo qualitativo. A coleta de dados foi reali...

Impacto del virus Epstein Barr en el cáncer gástrico en el Perú

El virus de Epstein Barr (VEB) es responsable del 10% del cáncer gástrico (CG) y se correlaciona con mejor tasa de sobrevida. En Perú, no existen estudios sobre prevalencia y características clínicas de CG VEB positivo. Objetivos: Determinar la prevalencia y las características clínico patológica...