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Contents Volume 5 Issue 1 March 28, 2015

Review

Impact of technology on indications and limitations for transanal surgical removal of rectal neoplasms

Bikash Devaraj, Andreas M Kaiser

World J Surg Proced 5(1):1-13. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.1

Abstract (1821) | Core Tip (1742) | Full Article (HTML) (9465) | Figures (1-4) (1052) | Tables (1-5) (1213) | Full Article (PDF)-1456K (790) | Peer-Review Report-77K (410) | Answering Reviewers-347K (388) | Received: 09/27/2014 | Revised: 12/21/2014 | Accepted: 01/19/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (5) | Total Visits (22411) | Similar Articles (13) | Timeline of Article Publication (1) | Cite |

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Techniques that accurately identify the sentinel lymph node in cancer

Kelly J Rosso, S David Nathanson

World J Surg Proced 5(1):14-26. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.14

Abstract (1949) | Core Tip (1850) | Full Article (HTML) (9413) | Tables (1-2) (590) | Full Article (PDF)-998K (950) | Peer-Review Report-80K (415) | Answering Reviewers-81K (336) | Received: 09/29/2014 | Revised: 12/30/2014 | Accepted: 02/09/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (4) | Total Visits (21070) | Similar Articles (3) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Cite |

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Mesorectal excision: Surgical anatomy of the rectum, mesorectum, and pelvic fascia and nerves and clinical relevance

Mahmoud N Kulaylat

World J Surg Proced 5(1):27-40. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.27

Abstract (2606) | Core Tip (2075) | Full Article (HTML) (41495) | Full Article (PDF)-976K (2730) | Peer-Review Report-126K (453) | Answering Reviewers-45K (330) | Received: 09/16/2014 | Revised: 12/10/2014 | Accepted: 12/31/2014 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (14) | Total Visits (57937) | Similar Articles (1) | Timeline of Article Publication (2) | Cite |

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Caval reconstruction techniques in orthotopic liver transplantation

Eliza W Beal, Shaylyn C Bennett, Bryan A Whitson, Elmahdi A Elkhammas, Mitchell L Henry, Sylvester M Black

World J Surg Proced 5(1):41-57. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.41

Abstract (1895) | Core Tip (1814) | Full Article (HTML) (20643) | Figures (1-3) (1265) | Tables (1-8) (708) | Full Article (PDF)-1319K (1317) | Peer-Review Report-110K (388) | Answering Reviewers-267K (356) | Received: 09/29/2014 | Revised: 01/28/2015 | Accepted: 02/12/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (6) | Total Visits (33567) | Similar Articles (0) | Timeline of Article Publication (2) | Cite |

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New approaches in laparoscopic surgery for colorectal diseases: The totally laparoscopic and single-incision approaches

Hiroki Akamatsu, Masahiro Tanemura, Kentaro Kishi, Mitsuyoshi Tei, Toru Masuzawa, Masaki Wakasugi

World J Surg Proced 5(1):58-64. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.58

Abstract (1817) | Core Tip (2002) | Full Article (HTML) (11650) | Figures (1-4) (1075) | Full Article (PDF)-1187K (942) | Peer-Review Report-129K (453) | Answering Reviewers-54K (364) | Received: 09/25/2014 | Revised: 12/08/2014 | Accepted: 01/12/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (1) | Total Visits (23701) | Similar Articles (17) | Timeline of Article Publication (4) | Cite |

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How would we deal with hypothalamic hamartomas?

Kyu Won Shim, Eun Kyung Park, Ju Seong Kim, Dong-Seok Kim

World J Surg Proced 5(1):65-74. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.65

Abstract (1791) | Core Tip (1909) | Full Article (HTML) (12509) | Figures (1-2) (951) | Tables (1-1) (561) | Full Article (PDF)-1479K (891) | Peer-Review Report-93K (354) | Answering Reviewers-109K (350) | Received: 09/28/2014 | Revised: 12/26/2014 | Accepted: 01/19/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (24601) | Similar Articles (0) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Cite |

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Impact of circulating tumor cells in colorectal cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery

Jung-Jyh Hung, Chun-Chi Lin, Shung-Haur Yang, Wei-Shone Chen

World J Surg Proced 5(1):75-81. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.75

Abstract (1809) | Core Tip (1736) | Full Article (HTML) (3421) | Tables (1-2) (553) | Full Article (PDF)-924K (443) | Peer-Review Report-94K (281) | Answering Reviewers-70K (252) | Received: 09/27/2014 | Revised: 12/15/2014 | Accepted: 01/12/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (12839) | Similar Articles (1180) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Cite |

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Prevention and management of fractured instruments in endodontic treatment

Wei-Rong Tang, Roger J Smales, Hui-Feng Chen, Xiao-Yu Guo, Hai-Yan Si, Li-Ming Gao, Wen-Biao Zhou, You-Nong Wu

World J Surg Proced 5(1):82-98. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.82

Abstract (2021) | Core Tip (2043) | Full Article (HTML) (40286) | Figures (1-6) (884) | Tables (1-2) (619) | Full Article (PDF)-2110K (2544) | Peer-Review Report-98K (422) | Answering Reviewers-61K (395) | Received: 09/26/2014 | Revised: 12/12/2014 | Accepted: 01/12/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (10) | Total Visits (55396) | Similar Articles (197) | Timeline of Article Publication (3) | Cite |

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Minireviews

Surgical management of rectal prolapse: The role of robotic surgery

Zhobin Moghadamyeghaneh, Mark H Hanna, Grace Hwang, Joseph C Carmichael, Steven D Mills, Alessio Pigazzi, Michael J Stamos

World J Surg Proced 5(1):99-105. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.99

Abstract (1916) | Core Tip (1592) | Full Article (HTML) (9004) | Full Article (PDF)-820K (721) | Peer-Review Report-95K (388) | Answering Reviewers-57K (334) | Received: 09/28/2014 | Revised: 11/25/2014 | Accepted: 12/17/2014 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (4) | Total Visits (19299) | Similar Articles (25) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Cite |

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Role of ablation in the treatment of breast cancer: A review

Susan K Boolbol, Sarah P Cate

World J Surg Proced 5(1):106-110. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.106

Abstract (1596) | Core Tip (1596) | Full Article (HTML) (7058) | Full Article (PDF)-755K (708) | Peer-Review Report-118K (283) | Answering Reviewers-62K (338) | Received: 10/06/2014 | Revised: 12/02/2014 | Accepted: 01/20/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (2) | Total Visits (16272) | Similar Articles (211) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Cite |

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Cordotomy procedures for cancer pain: A discussion of surgical procedures and a review of the literature

Wendell B Lake, Peter E Konrad

World J Surg Proced 5(1):111-118. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.111

Abstract (1785) | Core Tip (1886) | Full Article (HTML) (18442) | Figures (1-4) (761) | Full Article (PDF)-1143K (1013) | Peer-Review Report-107K (350) | Answering Reviewers-61K (394) | Received: 09/28/2014 | Revised: 01/02/2015 | Accepted: 02/02/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (4) | Total Visits (31300) | Similar Articles (3) | Timeline of Article Publication (3) | Cite |

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Ileo-anal pouch excision: A review of indications and outcomes

Caroline Mary Byrne, Paul Stephen Rooney

World J Surg Proced 5(1):119-126. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.119

Abstract (2052) | Core Tip (1838) | Full Article (HTML) (10877) | Tables (1-1) (976) | Full Article (PDF)-887K (817) | Peer-Review Report-94K (328) | Answering Reviewers-78K (316) | Received: 09/28/2014 | Revised: 01/12/2015 | Accepted: 02/02/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (3) | Total Visits (22007) | Similar Articles (0) | Timeline of Article Publication (1) | Cite |

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Surgical treatment of retrorectal (presacral) tumors

Ahmet Deniz Uçar, Nazif Erkan, Mehmet Yıldırım

World J Surg Proced 5(1):127-136. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.127

Abstract (2018) | Core Tip (2033) | Full Article (HTML) (26409) | Figures (1-6) (1286) | Tables (1-1) (516) | Full Article (PDF)-1734K (1589) | Peer-Review Report-118K (489) | Answering Reviewers-103K (444) | Received: 07/18/2014 | Revised: 12/05/2014 | Accepted: 12/19/2014 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (1) | Total Visits (44867) | Similar Articles (22) | Timeline of Article Publication (3) | Cite |

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Laparoscopic liver resection for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

Norihiko Kawabe, Zenichi Morise, Hirokazu Tomishige, Hidetoshi Nagata, Jin Kawase, Satoshi Arakawa, Masashi Isetani

World J Surg Proced 5(1):137-141. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.137

Abstract (1827) | Core Tip (1461) | Full Article (HTML) (3222) | Figures (1-1) (590) | Tables (1-2) (579) | Full Article (PDF)-908K (542) | Peer-Review Report-98K (330) | Answering Reviewers-138K (326) | Received: 09/27/2014 | Revised: 12/21/2014 | Accepted: 01/19/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (13889) | Similar Articles (1913) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Cite |

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Robotic surgery vs conventional laparoscopy for the treatment of rectal cancer: Review of the literature

Antonio Privitera, Amro Salem, Khalil Elgendy, Khalid Sabr

World J Surg Proced 5(1):142-146. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.142

Abstract (1853) | Core Tip (1895) | Full Article (HTML) (3448) | Tables (1-4) (564) | Full Article (PDF)-784K (550) | Peer-Review Report-81K (351) | Answering Reviewers-67K (355) | Received: 11/28/2014 | Accepted: 02/11/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (13651) | Similar Articles (249) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Cite |

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Systematic Reviews

Feasibility and oncological outcomes of laparoscopic rectal resection following neo-adjuvant chemo-radiotherapy: A systematic review

Pawan Kumar Dhruva Rao, Manojkumar S Nair, Puthucode N Haray

World J Surg Proced 5(1):147-154. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.147

Abstract (1713) | Core Tip (1682) | Full Article (HTML) (3154) | Figures (1-1) (1079) | Tables (1-9) (665) | Full Article (PDF)-964K (495) | Peer-Review Report-116K (342) | Answering Reviewers-88K (332) | Received: 12/04/2014 | Revised: 12/23/2014 | Accepted: 01/12/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (14624) | Similar Articles (99) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Cite |

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Operative management of acute diverticulitis in immunosuppressed compared to immunocompetent patients: A systematic review

Ahmed Al-Khamis, Jad Abou Khalil, Nazi Torabi, Marie Demian, Abbas Kezouh, Philip H Gordon, Marylise Boutros

World J Surg Proced 5(1):155-166. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.155

Abstract (1787) | Core Tip (1663) | Full Article (HTML) (6477) | Figures (1-1) (537) | Tables (1-8) (902) | Full Article (PDF)-1016K (558) | Peer-Review Report-88K (479) | Answering Reviewers-40K (388) | Received: 10/09/2014 | Revised: 12/04/2014 | Accepted: 02/09/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (5) | Total Visits (18672) | Similar Articles (24) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Cite |

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Meta-Analysis

Prophylactic oophorectomy during primary colorectal cancer resection: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Christopher V Thompson, David N Naumann, Michael Kelly, Sharad Karandikar, David R McArthur

World J Surg Proced 5(1):167-172. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.167

Abstract (1675) | Core Tip (1767) | Full Article (HTML) (5806) | Figures (1-2) (511) | Tables (1-2) (509) | Full Article (PDF)-922K (570) | Peer-Review Report-82K (369) | Answering Reviewers-63K (309) | Received: 08/05/2014 | Revised: 09/13/2014 | Accepted: 02/11/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (5) | Total Visits (16143) | Similar Articles (1145) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Cite |

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Case Report

Sentinel lymph node mapping for malignant melanoma of the external auditory canal

Joel Franco, Lauren A Hansen, Richard T Miyamoto, Mark Tann, Michael G Moore

World J Surg Proced 5(1):173-176. Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.173

Abstract (1827) | Core Tip (1692) | Full Article (HTML) (4148) | Figures (1-1) (510) | Full Article (PDF)-927K (425) | Peer-Review Report-72K (266) | Answering Reviewers-65K (272) | Received: 09/10/2014 | Revised: 11/04/2014 | Accepted: 02/02/2015 | RCA | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (17485) | Similar Articles (9) | Timeline of Article Publication (0) | Cite |

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