Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery

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Message from the new Editor‐in‐Chief: Transforming AGSurg into a genuinely international journal that stands among the top titles in surgery	76
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Interview with Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Drebin, President of the 2024 President Elect of the American Surgical Association	36
Impact of body mass index as a continuous variable on short‐ and long‐term outcomes in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer	35
Conditional Survival for Pancreas Graft and Its Associated Factors After Pancreas Transplantation	33
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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	30
Emerging evidence of immunotherapy for colorectal cancer	28
Total Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer: Why Japan Says “Not Yet”	28
Regional and patient characteristic disparities in the outcomes of minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer in Japan	25
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Comparison of Pre‐ and Postoperative Gut Microbiota Diversity in Patients With Rectal Cancer Undergoing Stoma Creation and Closure	21
FIB‐3 index as a novel age‐independent predictor of liver fibrosis and prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma patients undergoing hepatectomy	20
Trends in Gender Disparities in Surgical Experience: A National Clinical Database Study	20
Comprehensive genetic analysis of poorly differentiated gastric cancer in young females	20
Identification of lateral pelvic nodes without metastasis in patients with rectal cancer treated with preoperative chemoradiotherapy or chemotherapy based on magnetic resonance imaging	19
Recent trends in organ‐preserving pancreatectomy: Its problems and clinical advantages compared with other standard pancreatectomies	19
Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes Following Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction for Colon Cancer	18
Digestive tract reconstruction after laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy: Double tract reconstruction or double flap technique?	18
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A multicenter cohort study on mapping of lymph node metastasis for splenic flexural colon cancer	18
Treatment outcomes of hepatectomy and systemic chemotherapy based on oncological resectability criteria for hepatocellular carcinoma	17
Long‐Term Survival of Two Versus Three Courses of Preoperative Cisplatin and Fluorouracil Plus Docetaxel for Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer: A Multicenter Randomized Phase	17

Current status of preoperative risk assessment for posthepatectomy liver failure in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma	17
Risk factors and long‐term postoperative outcomes in patients with postoperative dysphagia after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer	17
Deep Learning Model for Predicting Operative Mortality After Total Gastrectomy: Analysis of the Japanese National Clinical Database (NCD)	16
Novel machine‐learning model for predicting lymph node metastasis in resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma	16
Clinical impact of very early recurrence after conversion surgery for stage IV gastric cancer	16
Possibility of incorrect evaluation of intraoperative blood loss during open and laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy	16
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	16
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Sequential Portal Vein–Hepatic Vein Embolization: Progress Yet Unaccounted Pitfalls	15
Prognostic Value of Serum Insulin‐Like Growth Factor‐1 in Patients With Anal Fistula Treated by Incision‐Thread‐Drawing Surgery	15
Impact of laparoscopic gastrectomy on long‐term prognosis of patients with primary T3 or more advanced gastric cancer: A propensity score matching analysis	14
Influence of Hospital and Surgeon Volumes on Clinical Outcomes After Standard Surgery for Advanced Gastric Cancer: Supplementary Analysis of the Multicenter Randomized Phase I	14
Construction of a Feedback Comment Analysis Model for Evaluation of Endoscopic Surgical Skill	14
Preoperative Versus Postoperative Chemotherapy With CAPOX Plus Bevacizumab for Resectable Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Randomized Phase	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
Impacts of COVID‐19 pandemic on short‐term outcomes of low anterior resection performed in hospitals with different surgical volumes	14
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Randomized, controlled, multi‐center phase II study of postoperative enoxaparin treatment for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients undergoing surgery for hepatobiliary‐pancreatic	13
Evaluating surgical expertise with AI‐based automated instrument recognition for robotic distal gastrectomy	13
Prognostic impact of postoperative fixed‐point inflammation in patients with gastric cancer after curative gastrectomy: A validation cohort study	13
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Risk factors for local recurrence in patients with clinical stage II/III low rectal cancer: A multicenter retrospective cohort study in Japan	13
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Impact of preoperative anemia and perioperative transfusion on short‐term outcomes in colorectal cancer surgery: The role of iron supplementation	12
Surgery with minimal bleeding	12
Discrepancy Between Radiographic and Pathological Response Assessment in Neoadjuvant Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer: A Comparison Between Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy	12
Treatment strategies for unruptured pancreaticoduodenal artery aneurysms associated with celiac artery occlusion	12
Analysis of surgical volume and short‐term outcomes for upper gastrointestinal cancer post‐COVID‐19: Evidence from a nationwide Japanese database	12
Identification of the factor affecting learning curves of laparoscopic gastrectomy through the experience at a Japanese high‐volume center over the last decade	12
The impact of COVID‐19 for postoperative outcomes using a nationwide Japanese database of patients undergoing distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer	11
Low anterior resection syndrome	11
Longitudinal Pancreaticojejunostomy Reconstruction Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Patients With Concomitant Chronic Pancreatitis: How I Do It	11
Significance of blood culture testing after pancreatoduodenectomy	11
What is the crux of successful living‐donor liver transplantation for recipients aged 70 and beyond?	11
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Impact of perioperative prognostic nutritional index changes on the survival of patients with stage II/III colorectal cancer	11
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Evaluation of the advantage of surgeons certified by the endoscopic surgical skill qualification system participating in laparoscopic low anterior rectal resection	11
Comparison between robotic‐assisted and laparoscopic sphincter‐preserving operations for ultra‐low rectal cancer	11
Circ_0102543 suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma progression through the miR‐942‐5p/SGTB axis	11
Risk factors for postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing gastroenterological surgery: A single‐center retrospective study	10
Role of reduction gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer with a single non‐curable factor: Supplementary analysis of REGATTA trial	10
Geriatric prognostic scoring system predicts survival after hepatectomy for elderly patients with liver cancer	10
Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes of Subtotal Gastrectomy for Remnant Gastric Cancer: A Multicenter Study	10
Diagnosis of necrotic and non‐necrotic small bowel strangulation: The importance of intestinal congestion	10
Role of radiotherapy in surgical approaches to pancreatic cancer treatment: A narrative review	10
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Long‐term risk of a fatty liver in liver donors	10
Reoperative pouch surgery for suspected Crohn's‐related complications aided by biologic coverage: Early experience from an inflammatory bowel disease center	9
A history of gastrectomy is a risk factor for choledocholithiasis in patients undergoing cholecystectomy: A single center retrospective study	9

Further Detail Concerning the Deep Learning Model for Mortality After Total Gastrectomy	9
Significance of osteopenia in elderly patients undergoing emergency gastrointestinal surgery	9
Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robot‐Assisted Surgery for Rectal Cancer	9
Time‐Dependent Recovery of Gastric Emptying After Gastrectomy: A 12‐Month Longitudinal Study Using a 13C‐Acetate Breath Test With a Semi‐Solid Meal	9
Mechanical and oral antibiotics bowel preparation for elective rectal cancer surgery: A propensity score matching analysis using a nationwide inpatient database in Japan	9
Association between surgical difficulty and tumor location based on subsegments of the Glisson branches in laparoscopic liver resection	9
Clinical implications of lymphadenectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma of the body or tail of the pancreas	9
Clinical and Economic Insights Into Surgery for Colonic Diverticular Perforation: A Long‐Term Observational Cohort Study	9
Risk factors of postoperative complications and their effect on survival after laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer	9
Significance of Self‐Expandable Metallic Stent for Postoperative Intra‐Abdominal Infection After Pancreatoduodenectomy in Patients With a Hard Pancreas	9
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Immediate Reconstruction of Pancretaticogastrostomy Following Hepatopancreatoduodenectomy for Biliary Tact Cancer: A Single‐Center Review of 33 Consecutive Patients	9
Incidence, mortality, survival, and treatment statistics of cancers in digestive organs—Japanese cancer statistics 2024	8
Two‐Stage Treatment for Adult Large Patent Ductus Venosus	8
Effect of Intraoperative Posture on Accurate Diagnostic Rate of Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring During Esophagectomy	8
A prospective randomized controlled study on the role of restoring liver diaphragm surface tension and pain control at port sites in optimizing pain management following laparoscopic cholec	8
Artificial intelligence‐driven surgical innovation: A catalyst for medical equity	8
Significant impact of cachexia index on the outcomes after hepatic resection for colorectal liver metastases	8
Japanese multicenter prospective study investigating laparoscopic surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer with evaluation of CRM and TME quality (PRODUCT trial)	8
Prognostic impact of preoperative skeletal muscle change from diagnosis to surgery in patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma	8
Laparoscopic versus open resection for stage II/III rectal cancer in obese patients: A multicenter propensity score‐based analysis of short‐ and long‐term outcomes	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
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Preoperative skeletal muscle status is associated with tumor‐infiltrating lymphocytes and prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer	7
Indications for Surgical Resection in Patients With Neuroendocrine Tumor Liver Metastases: An Intensive Surgical Experience of a High‐Volume Center	7
Oligo‐like liver metastasis: A novel prognostic indicator to improve survival in pancreatic cancer	7
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Clinical characteristics and management of primary retroperitoneal sarcoma: A literature review	7
Survival outcomes of laparoscopic versus open total gastrectomy with nodal dissection for gastric cancer in a high‐volume Japanese center: A propensity score‐matched analysis	7
The comprehensive review of gastric adenocarcinoma and proximal polyposis of the stomach (GAPPS) from diagnosis and treatment	7
What defines the “value” of robotic surgery for patients with gastrointestinal cancers? Perspectives from a U.S. Cancer Center	6
To Evaluate Whether Pretreatment CA19 ‐9 and DUPAN ‐2 Levels Can Serve as Predictive Markers to Gu	6
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Liver transplantation for intrahepatic and hilar cholangiocellular carcinoma: Most recent updates in the literature	6
Minimum proportion of future liver remnant in safe major hepatopancreatoduodenectomy	6
Risk Evaluation of the NCD Risk Calculator for Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Elderly Patients: A Validation Study	6
Efficacy of the U‐shaped flap technique in preventing reflux after minimally invasive proximal gastrectomy for proximal gastric and esophagogastric junction cancer	6
Impact of malnutrition and nutritional support after gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer	6
Impact of hepatospleno volume ratio on postoperative chronic liver failure after major hepatectomy for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma	6
Anatomical and anastomotic viability indexes for stratifying the risk of anastomotic leakage in esophagectomy with retrosternal reconstruction	6
Cachexia index as a prognostic predictor after resection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma	6
The current multidisciplinary management of rectal cancer	6
Comparison between olanexidine gluconate and conventional antiseptics for surgical site infection in gastroenterological surgery: A meta‐analysis	6
Super Subtotal Gastrectomy: A Novel Reconstruction Concept for Upper Gastric Cancer That Preserves the Fornix	6
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Institutional learning curve and factors of prolonged operation time of robotic distal pancreatectomy: An analysis of an initial 117 cases	6
Current clinical practice for familial adenomatous polyposis in Japan: A nationwide multicenter study	6
Long‐term treatment outcomes in gastric cancer with oligometastasis	6
Perioperative and Oncological Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer Surgery in Obese Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Study	5
How to improve the prognosis of high‐risk elderly gastric cancer patients	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
Mechanism of Lenvatinib Resistance via Exosomal miRNA‐132/Nrf2 Axis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma	5
Intraoperative redosing of antibiotics for prevention of surgical site infections: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	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
Modified oral antibiotics and mechanical bowel preparation (OAMBP) versus conventional OAMBP for sigmoid colon and rectal surgery: A multicenter randomized non‐inferiority trial	5
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	5
A knack is needed to perform a function‐preserving gastrectomy	5
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Inter‐prefectural regional disparities in gastric cancer surgery: A Japanese nationwide population‐based cohort study from 2014 to 2019	5
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How to measure quality of surgery as a component of multimodality treatment of gastric cancer	5
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
Postoperative Prognostic Nutritional Index as a Useful Prognostic Factor in Patients With Gastric Cancer	5
Validation of the Safe Application of Tokyo Guideline 2018 (TG18) Severity Grading and Treatment Algorithm in Super‐Elderly Patients Aged 85 and Over With Acute Cholecystitis: A Study in th	4
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Annual report on National Clinical Database 2021 for gastroenterological surgery in Japan	4
The steatosis‐associated fibrosis estimator score is a useful indicator of recurrence and survival after initial curative hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma	4
Artificial intelligence and surgery	4
Predicting surgical outcomes of acute diffuse peritonitis: Updated risk models based on real‐world clinical data	4
Surgical and Oncological Outcomes of Conversion Surgery After Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy for Initially Unresectable Locally Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma	4
Inverted Y‐shaped technique for complex superior mesenteric / portal vein reconstruction in pancreatoduodenectomy for locally advanced pancreatic head ductal adenocarcinoma	4
Patterns of venous collateral development after splenic vein occlusion associated with surgical and oncological outcomes after distal pancreatectomy	4
Evaluating staging laparoscopy indications for pancreatic cancer based on resectability classification and treatment strategies for patients with positive peritoneal washing cytology	4
Essential updates 2020/2021: Recent topics in surgery and perioperative therapy for esophageal cancer	4
Author's reply: COVID‐19 vaccine in liver transplant recipients	4
Modified side overlap esophagogastrostomy after laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy	4
Frailty Recovery Following Minimally Invasive Surgery: An Emerging Perspective on Surgical Benefits in Elderly Colorectal Cancer Patients	4
What research means to the academic surgeon in the emerging era	4
Response to Letter to the Editor Entitled “Clarifying Treatment Compliance and Future Directions in Perioperative Chemotherapy for Resectable Colorectal Liver Metastases”	4

Non‐Flap Tunnel Technique (NFTT): A Novel Minimally Invasive Reconstruction Method After Proximal Gastrectomy for Gastric and Esophagogastric Junction Cancer	4
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Efficacy of Sequential Hepatic Vein Embolization Following Portal Vein Embolization in Promoting Regeneration of Liver Volume and Function Before Right‐Sided Major Hepatectomy	4
Artificial Intelligence‐Guided Total Mesorectal Excision: Development of a Deep Learning Model to Identify the Pelvic Fascial Plane Anatomy	4
Analysis of the characteristics and management of perforated peptic ulcer from 2011 to 2022: A multicenter and retrospective descriptive study	4
Have advances in medical therapy for ulcerative colitis impacted surgical treatment?	4
Salvage esophagectomy for unresectable locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: Significant or not?	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
Simple systemic index associated with oxaliplatin‐induced liver damage can be a novel biomarker to predict prognosis after resection of colorectal liver metastasis	4
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	4
Association Between Distance to the Transplant Center and Survival Following Living Donor Liver Transplantation	4
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Bridging and downstaging with TACE in early and intermediate stage hepatocellular carcinoma: Predictors of receiving a liver transplant	4
Prognostic Significance of GLIM ‐Defined Malnutrition in Patients With Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Following Upfront Surgery	4
Current progress in robotic hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery at a high‐volume center	4