Metastatic retinoblastoma: single institution experience over two decades

Evolution of radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer along the last two decades: single institution experience

BACKGROUND The radical hysterectomy (RH) surgical technique has improved along the years. It is used for the treatment of cervical cancer, endometrial cancer when affecting the cervix, and upper vaginal carcinomas. Our aim was to describe the historical evolution of the technique after the introduction of laparoscopy at our institution. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of medical r...

Trends of Gastrointestinal Diseases at a Single Institution in Korea over the Past Two Decades

BACKGROUND/AIMS The lifestyle changes that have accompanied economic growth have influenced disease patterns in Korea. Changing patterns of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases over the past two decades were investigated in the present study. METHODS Data from inpatients with specific GI diseases, as defined by the International Classification of Diseases code, were extracted from the database at a...

Management of Laryngotracheal Trauma: A Five-Year Single Institution Experience

Introduction: Laryngotracheal trauma is a rare life-threatening emergency that requires early identification and immediate intervention. Here, we present 26 patients with laryngotracheal trauma from a tertiary hospital in India. The aim was to describe the clinical presentation and management of laryngotracheal trauma patients.   Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study of laryngot...

Pancreatic Surgery in the Older Population: A Single Institution's Experience over Two Decades

Objectives. Surgery is the most effective treatment for pancreatic cancer. However, present literature varies on outcomes of curative pancreatic resection in the elderly. The objective of the study was to evaluate age as an independent risk factor for 90-day mortality and complications after pancreatic resection. Methods. Nine hundred twenty-nine consecutive patients underwent 934 pancreatic re...

The Cox - Maze Procedure for Lone Atrial Fibrillation : A Single Center Experience over Two Decades