Vol 9, No 1 (February 01, 2020): Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition [Special Focus on Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis (Part 1)]

Original Article on Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis1

Radiographic characteristics of neuroendocrine liver metastases do not predict clinical outcomes following liver resection
Emily A. Armstrong, Eliza W. Beal, Manisha Shah, Bhavana Konda, Sherif Abdel-Misih, Aslam Ejaz, Mary E. Dillhoff, Timothy M. Pawlik, Jordan M. Cloyd
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
(1)
:1-12
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In this single-institution retrospective study, the radiographic characteristics of neuroendocrine liver metastases, namely the enhancement pattern on arterial phase imaging and presence of calcifications, were not associated with long-term postoperative outcomes.
Immunotherapy utilization for hepatobiliary cancer in the United States: disparities among patients with different socioeconomic status
Kota Sahara, S. Ayesha Farooq, Diamantis I. Tsilimigras, Katiuscha Merath, Anghela Z. Paredes, Lu Wu, Rittal Mehta, J. Madison Hyer, Itaru Endo, Timothy M. Pawlik
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:13-24
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This National Cancer Database analysis demonstrated that overall utilization of immunotherapy in the United States among patients with hepatobiliary cancer was very low, yet increased over time. Furthermore, a higher median income (>$46,000) and higher tumor stage were associated with greater odds of receiving immunotherapy.

Review Article on Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis1

Surgical approach to synchronous colorectal liver metastases: staged, combined, or reverse strategy
Heather A. Lillemoe, Jean-Nicolas Vauthey
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:25-34
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An increasing number of patients with colorectal cancer are presenting with synchronous liver metastases. This article reviews the various management strategies for this patient population and provides case examples highlighting the utility of the liver-first approach in patients with a complex presentation.
Current state of the art imaging approaches for colorectal liver metastasis
Bita Hazhirkarzar, Pegah Khoshpouri, Mohammadreza Shaghaghi, Mounes Aliyari Ghasabeh, Timothy M. Pawlik, Ihab R. Kamel
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:35-48
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In this review article, we provided comprehensive and updated information about imaging of patients with colorectal liver metastasis. We provided an overview of different imaging modalities, and their advantages and limitations in various stages of the disease.
Role of thermal ablation in the management of colorectal liver metastasis
Hideo Takahashi, Eren Berber
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:49-58
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Our aim of this article is to review the current role of the ablative therapy in the management of CRLM patients.

Editorial

Expanding treatment strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma patients: postoperative adjuvant transarterial chemoembolization
Rodolfo Sacco, Antonio Facciorusso
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:59-61
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Editorial on “Role of thermal ablation in the management of colorectal liver metastasis”
Antonio Giorgio, Pietro Gatti, Massimo De Luca, Paolo Matteucci, Valentina Giorgio
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:62-64
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Repeat hepatectomy for recurrent colorectal cancer liver metastases after two-stage hepatectomy—limitations and opportunities
Hop S. Tran Cao, Jean-Nicolas Vauthey
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
(1)
:65-66
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Radioguided surgery with 68Ga-DOTATATE for patients with neuroendocrine tumors
Valentina Ambrosini, Stefano Fanti
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:67-69
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An updated scoring system for prediction of survival after resection of colorectal liver metastases: addition of KRAS status as an important risk modifier
Evan Jost, Don Major, Elijah Dixon
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:70-72
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Dissociating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis from hepatocellular carcinoma in obesity
Stergios A. Polyzos, Jannis Kountouras, Antonis Goulas, Eleni Papakonstantinou, Paraskevi Papaioannidou
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
(1)
:73-76
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Hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance: the often-neglected practice
Jennifer Sammon, Korosh Khalili
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
(1)
:77-79
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Associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS)—pushing the envelope in modulation of future liver remnant before major hepatectomy
Albert C. Y. Chan, Chung Mau Lo
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:80-82
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Possibility of repeat surgery for recurrence following two-stage hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases: impact on patient outcome
Francesco Ardito
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:83-85
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Immunotherapy in hepatobiliary tumors: search for the missing pieces of the puzzle
Matteo Donadon, Federica Marchesi, Lorenza Rimassa, Guido Torzilli
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:86-88
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Current status and future prospect of surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer
Yinmo Yang
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:89-91
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Combined portal vein and hepatic vein embolization—finally the platinum procedure of regenerative liver surgery?
Erik Schadde
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:92-94
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Viewpoint

Modification of the 8th AJCC staging system of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Teddy Sutardji Nagaria, Huamin Wang
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:95-97
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The American Joint Committee on Cancer 8th edition staging system for the pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: is it better than the 7th edition?
Dong Woo Shin, Jaihwan Kim
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:98-100
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Predictive value of spleen stiffness in hepatocellular carcinoma
Matthias Buechter, Alisan Kahraman
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:101-102
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Next generation in vitro primary hepatic cell test systems—their suitability as an alternative to in vivo testing?
Ali Kermanizadeh, Wolfgang Moritz
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:103-105
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Independent regulation of tumorigenesis and fibrosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Rhys Gillman, Lionel Hebbard
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
(1)
:106-108
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Letter to the Editor

Prevention of bile spillage during cholecystectomy: current evidences and considerations
Maurizio Zizzo, Lorenzo Manzini, Magda Zanelli, Loredana De Marco, Carolina Castro Ruiz, Antonio Manenti, Valerio Annessi
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
(1)
:109-111
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Metastatic solitary fibrous tumor of the pancreas in a patient with Doege–Potter syndrome
Xiaohui Qian, Dongkai Zhou, Bingqiang Gao, Weilin Wang
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:112-115
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An alpha-fetoprotein-negative hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the gallbladder with squamous differentiation
Xiaohui Qian, Dongkai Zhou, Bingqiang Gao, Weilin Wang
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:116-118
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Images in Clinical Medicine

Biliary ascariasis: particular cause of biliary tract infection
Yanting Wang, Jinheng Liu
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
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:119-120
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for double gallbladder
Qingbo Feng, Xiaobing Wu
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
9
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:121-121
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Meet the Professor2

Prof. Robert S. Warren: come early, stay late and listen
Ruolei Shi
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
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:122-123
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Prof. Henrik Petrowsky: complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
Ruolei Shi
HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition  
2020;
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:124-125
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Disclosure:

1. The series “Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis” was commissioned by the editorial office, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition without any sponsorship or funding. Timothy M. Pawlik served as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.

2. The series “Meet the professor” was commissioned by the editorial office, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition without any sponsorship or funding.