Vol 13, No 5 (October 01, 2024): Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition

The Story Behind the Cover Picture

The lymphatic vessels of the liver observed by Frederik Ruysch
Thomas M. van Gulik
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
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:757-758
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Original Article

Radiofrequency ablation versus microwave ablation for colorectal liver metastases: long-term results of a retrospective cohort surgical experience
Ali Gunduz Sarioglu, Chase J. Wehrle, Ege Akgun, Arturan Ibrahimli, James F. Bena, Eren Berber
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:759-770
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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
Chao Chen, Xiaoyuan Chu, Hong Liu, Mingzhen Zhou, Zhan Shi, Anfeng Si, Ying Zhao, Xiufeng Liu, Jie Shen, Baorui Liu
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:771-787
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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
Zhi-Peng Liu, Xing-Xing Su, Long-Fei Chen, Xue-Lei Li, Yi-Shi Yang, Zhi-Long You, Xiao-Lin Zhao, Fan Huang, Chao Yu, Zhao-Ping Wu, Wei Chen, Jin-Xue Zhou, Wei Guo, Da-Long Yin, Ping Yue, Rui Ding, Yi Zhu, Wei Chen, Yan Jiang, Jie Bai, Jing-Jing Wang, Yan-Qi Zhang, Dong Zhang, Hai-Su Dai, Wan Yee Lau, Zhi-Yu Chen; The Biliary Surgery Branch of Elite Group of Chinese Digestive Surgery (EGCDS)
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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: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
Ji Hye Heo, Mi Yeon Lee, Seong Hwan Kim, Ming-Hua Zheng, Christopher D. Byrne, Giovanni Targher, Ki-Chul Sung
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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: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
Hye-Sung Jo, Pyoung-Jae Park, Young-Dong Yu, Yoo Jin Choi, Se Hyeon Yu, Dong-Sik Kim; Korean Liver Cancer Association
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:814-823
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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.

Review Article

The Dallas Donation after Circulatory Death Transplantation Summit: expanding donation after circulatory death procedures through process improvement, broader utilization, and innovation
Michele Finotti, Anji Wall, Anthony D’Alessandro, Gary Schwartz, Chris Sonnenday, David Goldberg, Ashish Shah, Peter Friend, Jeff P. Orlowski, Greg McKenna, Steve Newton, Brad Adams, William C. Chapman, Amit Mathur, Marwan Abouljoud, Tim Pruett, Amelia Hessheimer, James F. Trotter, Sumeet K. Asrani, Giuliano Testa
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:824-836
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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.

French Editorial Commentary from the ACHBPT

The role of MRI in modifying surgical management of colorectal liver metastases: a lesson from the CAMINO trial
Marco Palucci, Celeste Del Basso, Fabio Giannone
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:837-840
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Editorial Commentary

Micro-invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy will be a promising treatment option for distal cholangiocarcinoma
Han-Xuan Wang, Zu-Yu Wang, Ren Lang, Qiang He, Shao-Cheng Lyu
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:841-844
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Robotic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: a new dawn?
Charing Ching-ning Chong
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:845-846
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Insights on Chinese and European consensus for USgHIFU treatment of pancreatic cancer
Zhiqiang Meng, Shu Dong
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:847-849
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The evolving landscape of biliary tract cancers: comparing French and US National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines
Muhammet Ozer, Ilyas Sahin
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:850-853
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Transition process in children with chronic liver diseases: what is the challenging point?
Anna Di Sessa, Giusy Capasso, Paola Tirelli, Emanuele Miraglia Del Giudice, Pierluigi Marzuillo
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:854-856
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Liver transplantation for colorectal liver metastasis: the exception, not the rule
Diamantis I. Tsilimigras, Dimitrios Schizas, Anargyros Bakopoulos, Timothy M. Pawlik
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
(5)
:857-860
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Insights into the 2023 multidisciplinary surgical treatment guidelines for hepatocellular carcinoma: perspectives from Italian Professional Associations
Mohamed Bouattour, Julie Devictor, Clemence Hollande
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:861-864
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Acute liver failure: individualization of care and minimizing the need for liver transplantation
Philippe Ichaï, Faouzi Saliba
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:865-868
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Clinical practice guidelines for acute pancreatitis in the United States and Japan: similarities and differences
Yasuo Otsuka, Ikue Sekai, Yasuhiro Masuta, Kosuke Minaga, Tomohiro Watanabe, Masatoshi Kudo
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:869-872
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Nutritional management guidelines for pancreatitis—a commentary
Chinenye R. Dike, Maisam Abu-El-Haija
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:873-874
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New guidelines for screening, evaluation and management of hepatobiliary disease in cystic fibrosis
P. Aiden McCormick, Emer Fitzpatrick
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:875-878
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Getting persuasive about the non-invasive: assessing liver fibrosis in practice—without a biopsy
Nida Ansari, Patrick Twohig
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:879-881
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Simulating the in vivo tumor microenvironment—advances in building a vascularized model of hepatocellular carcinoma through 3D bioprinting
Liwei Du, Huayu Yang
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:882-884
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Enhancing diagnostic strategies for biliary strictures: an evolving landscape
Wanying Liao, Qiang Wang, Qingwei Jiang, Xi Wu, Yingyun Yang, Aiming Yang
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:885-887
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Guidelines towards comprehensive care in acute pancreatitis
Cecilie Siggaard Knoph, Kjetil Søreide, Sanjay Pandanaboyana
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
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:888-890
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Electroacupuncture in liver regeneration: a Chinese traditional medicine approach to enhancing liver regeneration
Shangze Jiang, Yanan Wang
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:891-893
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New insights on portal hypertension’s screening in people with cystic fibrosis
Luigi Colecchia, Federico Ravaioli, Giovanni Marasco, Elton Dajti, Antonio Colecchia
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:894-897
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Risk stratification prior to major hepatectomy
Daniel C. Osei-Bordom, Robert P. Sutcliffe
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:898-900
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Novel biomarkers for hepatocellular carcinoma detection and treatment
Hongyuan Yi, Haifeng Xu
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:901-904
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Viewpoint

Should we resect distant metastases?—reconsidering radical resection of pancreatic cancer with liver metastases
Niv Pencovich, Ido Nachmany
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:905-907
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Letter to the Editor

Surgical resection of isolated pancreatic metastatic malignant melanoma
Xihao Zhong, Yiming Chen, Zhaohong Wang, Jisheng Wang, Bin Zhou, Binglong Bai
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:908-912
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Withered branch-like changes of intrahepatic bile ducts: a rare complication of acute severe biliary pancreatitis
Kun He, Xiaxiao Yan, Miaoyan Zhang, Zhiwei Wang, Dong Wu
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:913-916
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Images in Clinical Medicine

Multiple liver abscesses caused by Streptococcus intermedius
Xinyu Zhang, Qing Zhang, Shu Zhang
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2024;
13
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:917-918
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