Treatment of unresectable cholangiocarcinoma with gemcitabine-based transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE): a single-institution experience
Background Survival for patients with unresectable cholangiocarcinoma is reported to range
from only 5–8 months without treatment. Systemic chemotherapy has not been shown to …
from only 5–8 months without treatment. Systemic chemotherapy has not been shown to …
Prognostic factors associated with development of infected necrosis in patients with acute necrotizing or severe pancreatitis—a systematic review and meta-analysis
…, KA Bertens, PT Engels, FK Balaa… - Journal of Trauma …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
PURPOSE Acute pancreatitis is a potentially life-threatening condition with a wide spectrum
of clinical presentation and illness severity. An infection of pancreatic necrosis (IPN) results …
of clinical presentation and illness severity. An infection of pancreatic necrosis (IPN) results …
[HTML][HTML] Should cell salvage be used in liver resection and transplantation? A systematic review and meta-analysis
…, R Shorr, J Abou Khalil, KA Bertens, FK Balaa… - Annals of …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To evaluate the effect of intraoperative blood cell salvage and autotransfusion (IBSA)
use on red blood cell (RBC) transfusion and postoperative outcomes in liver surgery. …
use on red blood cell (RBC) transfusion and postoperative outcomes in liver surgery. …
Surgical management of colorectal liver metastases
WM Mohammad, FK Balaa - Clinics in colon and rectal surgery, 2009 - thieme-connect.com
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer with approximately half of
the patients developing liver metastases during the course of their disease. Modern …
the patients developing liver metastases during the course of their disease. Modern …
Patterns of recurrence following selective intraoperative radiofrequency ablation as an adjunct to hepatic resection for colorectal liver metastases
…, R Mimeault, W Shabana, FK Balaa… - Journal of surgical …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Background and Objectives The purpose of this study was to analyze the patterns of recurrence
following intraoperative radiofrequency ablation (RFA) combined with hepatic resection …
following intraoperative radiofrequency ablation (RFA) combined with hepatic resection …
[HTML][HTML] Clinical and pathological features of intraductal papillary neoplasm of the biliary tract and gallbladder
…, J Wasserman, J Weaver, R Mimeault, FK Balaa… - HPB, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Intraductal papillary neoplasms of the biliary tract (IPNB) and intracholecystic
papillary neoplasms (ICPN) are rare tumours characterized by intraluminal papillary growth …
papillary neoplasms (ICPN) are rare tumours characterized by intraluminal papillary growth …
[HTML][HTML] The adoption of laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a national survey of general surgeons
…, E Sabri, EC Poulin, J Mamazza, FK Balaa… - Canadian Journal of …, 2009 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Laparoscopic surgery may become the standard of care for the treatment of
colorectal disease. Little is known regarding North American patterns of practice or the limiting …
colorectal disease. Little is known regarding North American patterns of practice or the limiting …
Gender and academic promotion of Canadian general surgeons: a cross-sectional study
…, NN Baxter, M Allen, N Manhas, FK Balaa - … Open Access Journal, 2020 - cmajopen.ca
Background: Gender disparities in faculty rank have yet to be studied among Canadian
physicians. The purpose of this study was to determine whether differences in region, training, …
physicians. The purpose of this study was to determine whether differences in region, training, …
[HTML][HTML] Use and acceptance of the International Study Group for Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) definition and criteria in the surgical literature
Background The level of utilization and acceptance of the 2005 International Study Group for
Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) definition for postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) has not be …
Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) definition for postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) has not be …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluating agreement regarding the resectability of colorectal liver metastases: a national case-based survey of hepatic surgeons
…, R Mimeault, RJ Fairfull-Smith, RC Auer, FK Balaa - HPB, 2012 - Elsevier
Background The resectability of colorectal liver metastases is in part largely based on the
surgeon's assessment of cross-sectional imaging. This process, while guided by principles, is …
surgeon's assessment of cross-sectional imaging. This process, while guided by principles, is …