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Radiofrequency ablation versus microwave ablation for colorectal liver metastases: long-term results of a retrospective cohort surgical experience
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Microwave ablation outperformed radiofrequency ablation in control of colorectal cancer liver metastasis (CRLM), showing improved local tumor control over a very long-term follow-up of a cohort receiving surgical ablation.
A novel nomogram for predicting the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma patients following immune checkpoint inhibitors treatment beyond progression: a single center study based on Chinese population
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This study introduces a nomogram for predicting the prognosis of Chinese patients with advanced liver cancer treated with ICIs beyond progression. Validated by ROC and DCA, it accurately categorizes patients into risk groups, offering a valuable tool for personalized treatment strategies, though it requires further multicenter validation.
Long- and short-term outcomes for resectable gallbladder carcinoma patients treated with curative-intent laparoscopic versus open resection: a multicenter propensity score-matched comparative study
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Pages: 788-800
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Some short-term and intraoperative outcomes of GBC patients after LR were better, but the long-term outcomes between LR and OR were not significantly different. The use of AC after curative-intent resection of GBC helped achieve better long-term survival outcomes.
Comparative associations of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease with risk of incident chronic kidney disease: a cohort study
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Pages: 801-813
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The recently proposed MASLD definition is more effective in identifying individuals at high risk of developing CKD or abnormal albuminuria compared to the traditional NAFLD definition.
Clinical significance of surgical resection for hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein invasion: a nationwide cohort study
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Although current guidelines recommend only systemic treatment for HCC with PVI patients, this study demonstrates surgical resection could be worth considering to achieve favorable overall and cancer-specific survival in patients who have preserved liver function and performance status.
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The Dallas Donation after Circulatory Death Transplantation Summit: expanding donation after circulatory death procedures through process improvement, broader utilization, and innovation
DCD significantly contributes to the organ pool, increasing grafts for transplantation. However, its full potential remains far from being reached. Identifying and overcoming obstacles is crucial for expanding DCD utilization, ensuring its positive impact on organ transplantation continues to grow in the near future.