Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery

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Interview with Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Drebin, President of the 2024 President Elect of the American Surgical Association	50
Conditional Survival for Pancreas Graft and Its Associated Factors After Pancreas Transplantation	48
Impact of body mass index as a continuous variable on short‐ and long‐term outcomes in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer	45
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Comparative retrospective study on surgical outcomes of hand‐sewn anastomosis versus stapling anastomosis for colectomy using a nationwide inpatient database in Japan with propensity score matching	37
Emerging evidence of immunotherapy for colorectal cancer	37
Recent Advances in Functional Liver Volumetry: Emphasis on 99mTc ‐ GSA SPECT /	33
Regional and patient characteristic disparities in the outcomes of minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer in Japan	32
Short‐Term Outcomes of Robot‐Assisted Versus Laparoscopic Colectomy for Colon Cancer: A Propensity Score‐Matched Analysis	32
Total Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer: Why Japan Says “Not Yet”	31
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Treatment outcomes of hepatectomy and systemic chemotherapy based on oncological resectability criteria for hepatocellular carcinoma	23
Identification of lateral pelvic nodes without metastasis in patients with rectal cancer treated with preoperative chemoradiotherapy or chemotherapy based on magnetic resonance imaging	23
Long‐Term Survival of Two Versus Three Courses of Preoperative Cisplatin and Fluorouracil Plus Docetaxel for Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer: A Multicenter Randomized Phase	23
Comprehensive genetic analysis of poorly differentiated gastric cancer in young females	23
Risks and Benefits of Feeding Enterostomy Creation During Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: A Propensity‐Weighted Analysis Using the Japanese National Clinical Database	22
Current status of preoperative risk assessment for posthepatectomy liver failure in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma	22
Recent trends in organ‐preserving pancreatectomy: Its problems and clinical advantages compared with other standard pancreatectomies	22
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Bona Fide Intersegmental Plane Hepatectomy Along the Glissonean Branches ( BIPHG )	21
FIB‐3 index as a novel age‐independent predictor of liver fibrosis and prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma patients undergoing hepatectomy	20
A multicenter cohort study on mapping of lymph node metastasis for splenic flexural colon cancer	20
Digestive tract reconstruction after laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy: Double tract reconstruction or double flap technique?	20

Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes Following Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction for Colon Cancer	19
Trends in Gender Disparities in Surgical Experience: A National Clinical Database Study	19
Prediction model of the risk for lateral local recurrence in locally advanced rectal cancer without enlarged lateral lymph nodes: Lessons from a Japanese multicenter pooled analysis of 812 patients	19
Clinical impact of very early recurrence after conversion surgery for stage IV gastric cancer	18
Comparison of Pre‐ and Postoperative Gut Microbiota Diversity in Patients With Rectal Cancer Undergoing Stoma Creation and Closure	18
Rising Pancreatic Cancer Incidence in Young Japanese Women and Increasing Distal Pancreatectomy in Older Adults: A Nationwide Claims‐Based Analysis From 2016 to 2023	17
Comparison Between Upfront Surgery and Preoperative Chemotherapy for CY1P0 Gastric Cancer: A Japanese Sub‐Analysis of CONVO<	17
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Real‐World Data of Retroperitoneal Tumor Surgeries Performed by Gastroenterological Surgeons in Japan: Analysis Based on the National Clinical Database	16
Preoperative Versus Postoperative Chemotherapy With CAPOX Plus Bevacizumab for Resectable Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Randomized Phase	15
Prognostic impact of postoperative fixed‐point inflammation in patients with gastric cancer after curative gastrectomy: A validation cohort study	15
Impacts of COVID‐19 pandemic on short‐term outcomes of low anterior resection performed in hospitals with different surgical volumes	15
Possibility of incorrect evaluation of intraoperative blood loss during open and laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy	15
Novel machine‐learning model for predicting lymph node metastasis in resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma	14
Prognostic Value of Serum Insulin‐Like Growth Factor‐1 in Patients With Anal Fistula Treated by Incision‐Thread‐Drawing Surgery	14
Randomized, controlled, multi‐center phase II study of postoperative enoxaparin treatment for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients undergoing surgery for hepatobiliary‐pancreatic	14
Impact of gastrectomy on efficacy and safety of second‐line chemotherapy patients with advanced gastric cancer: Exploratory analysis of two randomized phase III trials	14
Impact of laparoscopic gastrectomy on long‐term prognosis of patients with primary T3 or more advanced gastric cancer: A propensity score matching analysis	14
Risk factors for local recurrence in patients with clinical stage II/III low rectal cancer: A multicenter retrospective cohort study in Japan	14
Translational Gap in Biomarker Discovery: Tumor Surface Markers Rarely Mirror Circulating Levels	14
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Deep Learning Model for Predicting Operative Mortality After Total Gastrectomy: Analysis of the Japanese National Clinical Database ( NCD )	13
Construction of a Feedback Comment Analysis Model for Evaluation of Endoscopic Surgical Skill	13
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Evaluating surgical expertise with AI‐based automated instrument recognition for robotic distal gastrectomy	13
Sequential Portal Vein–Hepatic Vein Embolization: Progress Yet Unaccounted Pitfalls	13
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Redefining the Role of Splenectomy in Scirrhous Gastric Cancer: Toward a Selective Multimodal Strategy	13
Influence of Hospital and Surgeon Volumes on Clinical Outcomes After Standard Surgery for Advanced Gastric Cancer: Supplementary Analysis of the Multicenter Randomized Phase I	13
Identification of the factor affecting learning curves of laparoscopic gastrectomy through the experience at a Japanese high‐volume center over the last decade	12
Single‐Incision Laparoscopy‐First Strategy in Crohn's Disease: Risk Factors for Conversion and Surgical Outcomes	12
Analysis of surgical volume and short‐term outcomes for upper gastrointestinal cancer post‐COVID‐19: Evidence from a nationwide Japanese database	12
The impact of COVID‐19 for postoperative outcomes using a nationwide Japanese database of patients undergoing distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer	12
Risk Factors for Small‐for‐Size Syndrome Grade B/C After Simultaneous Splenectomy in Adult Living‐Donor Liver Transplantation	12
Surgery with minimal bleeding	12
What is the crux of successful living‐donor liver transplantation for recipients aged 70 and beyond?	12
Evaluation of the advantage of surgeons certified by the endoscopic surgical skill qualification system participating in laparoscopic low anterior rectal resection	12
Discrepancy Between Radiographic and Pathological Response Assessment in Neoadjuvant Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer: A Comparison Between Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy	11
Treatment strategies for unruptured pancreaticoduodenal artery aneurysms associated with celiac artery occlusion	11
Low anterior resection syndrome	10
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Impact of preoperative anemia and perioperative transfusion on short‐term outcomes in colorectal cancer surgery: The role of iron supplementation	10
Age‐Dependent Prognostic Significance of Preoperative Transthyretin After Curative Resection for Stage I– III Colorectal Cancer	10
Role of reduction gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer with a single non‐curable factor: Supplementary analysis of REGATTA trial	10
Relationship Between GLIM‐Defined Malnutrition and Postoperative Outcomes After Curative Resection in Patients With Gastroenterological Cancer: Update Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	10
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Significance of blood culture testing after pancreatoduodenectomy	9
Circ_0102543 suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma progression through the miR‐942‐5p/SGTB axis	9
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Significance of Self‐Expandable Metallic Stent for Postoperative Intra‐Abdominal Infection After Pancreatoduodenectomy in Patients With a Hard Pancreas	9

Longitudinal Pancreaticojejunostomy Reconstruction Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Patients With Concomitant Chronic Pancreatitis: How I Do It	9
Association between surgical difficulty and tumor location based on subsegments of the Glisson branches in laparoscopic liver resection	9
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Prognostic Value of Psoas Major Muscle Volume in Assessing Sarcopenia in Elderly Patients With Rectal Cancer	9
Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes of Subtotal Gastrectomy for Remnant Gastric Cancer: A Multicenter Study	9
Geriatric prognostic scoring system predicts survival after hepatectomy for elderly patients with liver cancer	9
Risk factors for postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing gastroenterological surgery: A single‐center retrospective study	9
Further Detail Concerning the Deep Learning Model for Mortality After Total Gastrectomy	9
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Diagnosis of necrotic and non‐necrotic small bowel strangulation: The importance of intestinal congestion	9
Reoperative pouch surgery for suspected Crohn's‐related complications aided by biologic coverage: Early experience from an inflammatory bowel disease center	8
Impact of perioperative prognostic nutritional index changes on the survival of patients with stage II/III colorectal cancer	8
Clinical and Economic Insights Into Surgery for Colonic Diverticular Perforation: A Long‐Term Observational Cohort Study	8
Immediate Reconstruction of Pancretaticogastrostomy Following Hepatopancreatoduodenectomy for Biliary Tact Cancer: A Single‐Center Review of 33 Consecutive Patients	8
Role of radiotherapy in surgical approaches to pancreatic cancer treatment: A narrative review	8
A history of gastrectomy is a risk factor for choledocholithiasis in patients undergoing cholecystectomy: A single center retrospective study	8
Long‐term risk of a fatty liver in liver donors	8
One‐Year Healthcare Utilization and Costs After Emergency Department Encounters for Uncomplicated Appendicitis: A Statewide Observational Study	8
Regional Disparities in Case Volumes and Surgeon Distribution in Gastroenterological Surgery	8
Mechanical and oral antibiotics bowel preparation for elective rectal cancer surgery: A propensity score matching analysis using a nationwide inpatient database in Japan	8
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Analysis of hospital costs for robotic and open pancreatectomy incurred during the implementation of a robotic pancreatectomy program at a cancer center	7
Time‐Dependent Recovery of Gastric Emptying After Gastrectomy: A 12‐Month Longitudinal Study Using a 13 C	7
Effect of Intraoperative Posture on Accurate Diagnostic Rate of Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring During Esophagectomy	7
Artificial intelligence‐driven surgical innovation: A catalyst for medical equity	7
Two‐Stage Treatment for Adult Large Patent Ductus Venosus	7
Oligo‐like liver metastasis: A novel prognostic indicator to improve survival in pancreatic cancer	7
Clinical characteristics and management of primary retroperitoneal sarcoma: A literature review	7
Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robot‐Assisted Surgery for Rectal Cancer	7
Risk factors of postoperative complications and their effect on survival after laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer	7
The comprehensive review of gastric adenocarcinoma and proximal polyposis of the stomach (GAPPS) from diagnosis and treatment	7
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Nationwide Real‐World Modeling of Surgical Outcomes in Elderly Patients: Incorporating Geriatric‐Specific Risk Factors Into Prediction of Mortality and Morbidity	7
Incidence, mortality, survival, and treatment statistics of cancers in digestive organs—Japanese cancer statistics 2024	7
Differential Prognostic Impact of Prior Cholecystectomy Between Proximal and Distal Colorectal Cancer: A 12‐Year Retrospective Cohort Study of 3487 Consecutive Patients	7
Prognostic impact of preoperative skeletal muscle change from diagnosis to surgery in patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma	7
To Evaluate Whether Pretreatment CA19 ‐9 and DUPAN ‐2 Levels Can Serve as Predictive Markers to Gu	6
Impact of malnutrition and nutritional support after gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer	6
Comparison of Minimally Invasive Colectomy Between Intra‐ Versus Extra‐Corporeal Anastomosis Technique ( COMMIT Study): Short‐Term Analysis	6
Impact of hepatospleno volume ratio on postoperative chronic liver failure after major hepatectomy for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma	6
The current multidisciplinary management of rectal cancer	6
Anatomical and anastomotic viability indexes for stratifying the risk of anastomotic leakage in esophagectomy with retrosternal reconstruction	6
Comparison between olanexidine gluconate and conventional antiseptics for surgical site infection in gastroenterological surgery: A meta‐analysis	6
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Relationship Between the Product of Pre‐Treatment Neutrophil and Monocyte Counts and Clinical Outcomes in Rectal Cancer With Suspected Lateral Lymph Node Metastasis	6
Indications for Surgical Resection in Patients With Neuroendocrine Tumor Liver Metastases: An Intensive Surgical Experience of a High‐Volume Center	6
What defines the “value” of robotic surgery for patients with gastrointestinal cancers? Perspectives from a U.S. Cancer Center	6
Perioperative and Oncological Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer Surgery in Obese Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Study	6
Postoperative Prognostic Nutritional Index as a Useful Prognostic Factor in Patients With Gastric Cancer	6
Message From the New Editor‐In‐Chief: Advancing AGSurg Into a Leading International Surgical Journal	6
Super Subtotal Gastrectomy: A Novel Reconstruction Concept for Upper Gastric Cancer That Preserves the Fornix	6
Surgical Resection for Colorectal Liver Metastasis in Elderly Patients Aged ≥ 80: A Retrospective Nationwide Cohort Survey in Japan With Propensity Score Matching	6
Efficacy of the U‐shaped flap technique in preventing reflux after minimally invasive proximal gastrectomy for proximal gastric and esophagogastric junction cancer	6
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Essential Updates 2024–2025: Surgical Strategy for Esophageal Cancer Toward a New Paradigm in the Era of Immunotherapy and Personalization	6
Pylorus‐Preserving Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: Current Evidence and Future Directions	6
Visionary Leadership in Cancer Care: An Interview With Professor Timothy J. Eberlein	6
Mechanism of Lenvatinib Resistance via Exosomal miRNA ‐132/Nrf2 Axis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma	5
Cachexia index as a prognostic predictor after resection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma	5
Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Anatomic Liver Resection: Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	5
Very Long‐Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in a Japanese Cohort: A Single‐Center 15‐Year Follow‐Up Study	5
Institutional learning curve and factors of prolonged operation time of robotic distal pancreatectomy: An analysis of an initial 117 cases	5
Long‐term treatment outcomes in gastric cancer with oligometastasis	5
How to measure quality of surgery as a component of multimodality treatment of gastric cancer	5
New National Network of Experts (Japan Pelvic Exenteration Network: J‐PEN) Formed in a Bid to Improve Outcomes of Pelvic Exenteration in Japan	5
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Risk Evaluation of the NCD Risk Calculator for Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Elderly Patients: A Validation Study	5
Minimum proportion of future liver remnant in safe major hepatopancreatoduodenectomy	5
Prevalence of MSI ‐H/ dMMR Colorectal Cancer in Japan: Data From the Clinical Study Group of the U	5
Correction to “Intratumoral Fusobacterium nucleatum Drives Cancer‐Associated Fibroblasts Enrichment and Immune Exclusion in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carc	5
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Correction to ‘A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effect of the Use of an Anti‐Adhesion Barrier for Diverting Ileostomy on the Multidimensional Workload in Minimally Invasive Sur	5
Salvage esophagectomy for unresectable locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: Significant or not?	5
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Prediction of Long‐Term Prognosis in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using the National Clinical Database Risk Calculator	5
Prophylactic effect of negative‐pressure wound therapy and delayed sutures against incisional‐surgical site infection after emergency laparotomy for colorectal perforation: A multicenter retrospective	5
Inter‐prefectural regional disparities in gastric cancer surgery: A Japanese nationwide population‐based cohort study from 2014 to 2019	5
Advances in Gastric Cancer Research: Insights Into Carcinogenesis, the Tumor Microenvironment, Metastasis, and Factors Influencing Prognosis	5
Intraoperative redosing of antibiotics for prevention of surgical site infections: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	5
Modified oral antibiotics and mechanical bowel preparation (OAMBP) versus conventional OAMBP for sigmoid colon and rectal surgery: A multicenter randomized non‐inferiority trial	5

Frailty Recovery Following Minimally Invasive Surgery: An Emerging Perspective on Surgical Benefits in Elderly Colorectal Cancer Patients	5
How to improve the prognosis of high‐risk elderly gastric cancer patients	5
Artificial Intelligence‐Guided Total Mesorectal Excision: Development of a Deep Learning Model to Identify the Pelvic Fascial Plane Anatomy	4
Evaluating staging laparoscopy indications for pancreatic cancer based on resectability classification and treatment strategies for patients with positive peritoneal washing cytology	4
Inverted Y‐shaped technique for complex superior mesenteric / portal vein reconstruction in pancreatoduodenectomy for locally advanced pancreatic head ductal adenocarcinoma	4
Analysis of the characteristics and management of perforated peptic ulcer from 2011 to 2022: A multicenter and retrospective descriptive study	4
Artificial intelligence and surgery	4
Author's reply: COVID‐19 vaccine in liver transplant recipients	4
Combination of Ethoxybenzyl‐Diethylenetriamine Pentaacetic Acid‐Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging and a Serum Biomarker Is Useful in the Diagnosis of Hepatic Sinusoidal Disorder After Chemotherapy T	4
The steatosis‐associated fibrosis estimator score is a useful indicator of recurrence and survival after initial curative hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma	4
Bridging and downstaging with TACE in early and intermediate stage hepatocellular carcinoma: Predictors of receiving a liver transplant	4
Essential updates 2020/2021: Recent topics in surgery and perioperative therapy for esophageal cancer	4
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Current progress in robotic hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery at a high‐volume center	4
Efficacy of Sequential Hepatic Vein Embolization Following Portal Vein Embolization in Promoting Regeneration of Liver Volume and Function Before Right‐Sided Major Hepatectomy	4
What research means to the academic surgeon in the emerging era	4
Prognostic Significance of GLIM ‐Defined Malnutrition in Patients With Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Following Upfront Surgery	4
Risk factors for serious postoperative complications following gastrectomy in super‐elderly patients ≥85‐years‐old with gastric cancer: A National Clinical Database study in Japan	4
Have advances in medical therapy for ulcerative colitis impacted surgical treatment?	4
Validation of the Safe Application of Tokyo Guideline 2018 ( TG18 ) Severity Grading and Treatment Algorithm in Super‐Elderly Patients Aged 85 and Ov	4
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Response to Letter to the Editor Entitled “Clarifying Treatment Compliance and Future Directions in Perioperative Chemotherapy for Resectable Colorectal Liver Metastases”	4
Patterns of venous collateral development after splenic vein occlusion associated with surgical and oncological outcomes after distal pancreatectomy	4
Annual report on National Clinical Database 2021 for gastroenterological surgery in Japan	4
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Association Between Distance to the Transplant Center and Survival Following Living Donor Liver Transplantation	4
Circ_0084615 promotes epithelial‐mesenchymal transition‐mediated tumor progression in hepatocellular carcinoma	3
Light‐emitting diode irradiation targets aerobic glycolysis in cancer‐associated fibroblasts to inhibit metabolic coupling with colon cancer cells	3
Phase II study of long‐course chemoradiotherapy followed by consolidation chemotherapy as total neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced rectal cancer in Japan: ENSEMBLE‐2	3
Long‐term changes in bone mineral density in postoperative patients with esophageal cancer	3
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Short‐term outcomes of robot‐assisted versus conventional minimally invasive esophagectomy: A propensity score‐matched study via a nationwide database	3
Efficacy and Safety of a Simple Auxiliary Liver Suspension Device in Complex Laparoscopic Hepatectomy: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial	3
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Recent progress in the treatment for unresectable biliary tract cancer	3
Elevated Risk of Complications in Patients Receiving Dual Antithrombotic Therapy Undergoing Hepatectomy: A Single‐Center Audit of 749 Cases	3
Current status of total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation for chronic and recurrent acute pancreatitis	3
Risk stratification of residual abscess after surgical treatment for gastroduodenal perforation	3
Significance of Intraoperative Lavage Cytology in Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma	3
Adequate gross resection margin length ensuring pathologically complete resection in gastrectomy for gastric cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	3
Prognostic Impact of Histologic Subtypes in Mismatch Repair‐Deficient/Microsatellite Instability‐High Colorectal Cancer: A Single‐Center Retrospective Study of 1127 Stage 0– I	3
Impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on short‐term outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer: A retrospective study from the Japanese National Clinical Database, 2018–2021	3
Effectiveness of advanced dressings in preventing surgical site infections compared to that of standard dressings in gastrointestinal surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis for guideline revis	3
Diagnostic Accuracy of Size‐Based Preoperative CT Assessment for Predicting Lymph Node Metastasis in Colon Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analy	3
Essential updates 2020/2021: Advancing precision medicine for comprehensive rectal cancer treatment	3
Long‐term outcomes of staged liver resection for synchronous liver metastases from colorectal cancer and the clinical impact of early recurrence: A single‐center retrospective cohort study	3
Outcomes of Pancreas‐Sparing Total Duodenectomy for Severe Duodenal Polyposis in Patients With Familial Adenomatous Polyposis	3
“Intrapericardial Approach” for Venous Outflow Reconstruction in Living‐Donor Liver Transplantation for Budd‐Chiari Syndrome: Surgical Techniques and LongTerm Outcomes	3
Correction to “Minimally Invasive Approach Utilizing Linear Stapler for Midline Incisional Hernia: Stapler Repair Technique”	3
Association Between Liver Function Grade and Post‐Hepatectomy Liver Failure in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Latent Class Analysis	3
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Prolonged Prophylactic Antibiotics Based on Preoperative Bile Culture Reduce Surgical Site Infections After Pancreaticoduodenectomy Following Preoperative Biliary Drainage: A Propensity‐Matched Analys	3
Long‐term outcomes and survival analysis of cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei at a newly established peritoneal mali	3
Predicting surgical outcomes of acute diffuse peritonitis: Updated risk models based on real‐world clinical data	3
The relationship between perioperative central venous oxygen saturation and postoperative complications in highly invasive gastroenterological surgery	3
Usefulness of the cachexia index as a prognostic indicator for patients with gastric cancer	3
A novel combined C‐reactive protein‐albumin ratio and modified albumin‐bilirubin score can predict long‐term outcomes in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatic resection	3
Surgical and Oncological Outcomes of Conversion Surgery After Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy for Initially Unresectable Locally Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma	3
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Alcohol Consumption Is a Risk Factor of Surgical Site Infection After Minimally Invasive Surgery: A Secondary Observational Analysis of a Clinical Trial	3
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Clinical Significance of PD ‐ L1 and HLA Expres	3
Geographical Accessibility Does Not Affect Prognosis After Living‐Donor Liver Transplantation	3
Non‐Flap Tunnel Technique ( NFTT ): A Novel Minimally Invasive Reconstruction Method After Proximal Gastrectomy for Gastric and Esophagogastric Junct	3
Independent Prognostic Significance of Perforation in Colorectal Cancer: Insights From a Propensity Score‐Matched Cohort Study	3
Preoperative Aortic Calcification Volume Predicts Postoperative Complications in Nonpancreatic Cancer Patients Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy	3
Long‐Term Outcomes After Stoma Creation in Crohn's Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 422 Patients	3
Evolution of treatment strategies for gastric cancer	3
Comparison of the effects of open and laparoscopic approach on body composition in gastrectomy for gastric cancer: A propensity score‐matched study	3
Cytoreductive surgery for synchronous and metachronous colorectal peritoneal dissemination: Japanese P classification and peritoneal cancer index	2
Predicting the Efficacy of Adjuvant Chemotherapy Using Immuno‐Nutritional and Inflammatory Markers in Elderly Patients With Stage III Colorectal Canc	2
Tele‐proctoring for minimally invasive surgery across Japan: An initial step toward a new approach to improving the disparity of surgical care and supporting surgical education	2
Association Between the Degree of Arterial Contact Angle and Survival in Patients With Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer	2
Impacts of trans‐anal tube placement in patients with sigmoid colon cancer: Risk verification analysis using inverse probability weighting analysis	2
Increase in Pancreatoduodenectomy Volume at Mid‐Volume Facilities in the United States: A National Cancer Database Analysis	2
Liver resection in patients with a history of local ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma has the risk of poor survival and serosal invasion	2
Developing a Clinician‐Friendly Online Dynamic Nomogram for Survival Prediction in Colon Cancer Patients	2
Influence of Facility Size on Perioperative Outcomes in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for 14 152 Patients With Esophageal Cancer Based on the Japanese National Clinical Database: A Multicenter Coho	2
Neoadjuvant S‐1 and oxaliplatin plus bevacizumab therapy for high‐risk locally advanced rectal cancer: A prospective multicenter phase II study	2
Novel choledochojejunostomy technique “T‐shaped anastomosis” for preventing the development of postoperative cholangitis in pancreatoduodenectomy: A propensity score matching analysis	2
Survival Outcomes of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients Who Underwent Salvage Esophagectomy: A Literature Review and Results From Two High‐Volume Centers	2
Japanese national survey on declined liver allografts from brain‐dead donors: High decline rate but promising outcomes in allografts with moderate steatosis	2
Response to Letter to the Editor Regarding “Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Cooperative Surgery for Gastric Cancer as an Alternative Treatment in Elderly Patients: A Prospective Observational Study”	2
Impact of Circular Stapler Size on Short‐Term Outcomes and Long‐Term Quality of Life After McKeown Esophagectomy	2
Impact of Intraoperative Fluid Volume on Complications After Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: Analysis of 8782 Patients From the Japanese National Clinical Database	2
Prevalence of preoperative asymptomatic deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing elective general surgery for benign disease	2
Pancreatic Atrophy: A Narrative Review and Surgical Interpretation	2
Long‐term outcomes between self‐expandable metallic stent and transanal decompression tube for malignant large bowel obstruction: A multicenter retrospective study and meta‐analysis	2
Preoperative sarcopenia negatively impacts short‐ and long‐term outcomes of rectal cancer: A propensity score‐matched analysis	2
Efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant nab‐paclitaxel plus gemcitabine therapy in patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer: A multicenter single‐arm phase II study (NAC‐GA	2
Thirty Years of Mentoring by “Bob Chan” of Young Japanese Surgeons to Become Scientists: An Adventure of Love	2
Requirements for hospitals in Japan to have low operative mortality and failure‐to‐rescue rates	2
Preoperative Gemcitabine/Nab‐Paclitaxel With Concurrent Radiation Therapy for Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer: A Comparative Analysis With Preoperative Chemoradiation Therapy Using Gemcitabine	2
Phase I study of neoadjuvant S‐1 plus cisplatin with concurrent radiation for biliary tract cancer (Tokyo Study Group for Biliary Cancer: TOSBIC02)	2