[HTML][HTML] Diagnosis, severity stratification and management of adult acute pancreatitis–current evidence and controversies

KS Chan, VG Shelat - World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a disease spectrum ranging from mild to severe with an
unpredictable natural course. Majority of cases (80%) are mild and self-limiting. However …

Cesena guidelines: WSES consensus statement on laparoscopic-first approach to general surgery emergencies and abdominal trauma

G Sermonesi, BWCA Tian, C Vallicelli… - World Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Background Laparoscopy is widely adopted across nearly all surgical subspecialties in the
elective setting. Initially finding indication in minor abdominal emergencies, it has gradually …

Timing of cholecystectomy after moderate and severe acute biliary pancreatitis

M Di Martino, B Ielpo, F Pata, G Pellino… - JAMA …, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Considering the lack of equipoise regarding the timing of cholecystectomy in
patients with moderately severe and severe acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP), it is critical to …

[HTML][HTML] Carbon footprints in minimally invasive surgery: good patient outcomes, but costly for the environment

KS Chan, HY Lo, VG Shelat - World Journal of Gastrointestinal …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Advancements in technology and surgical training programs have increased the adaptability
of minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Gastrointestinal MIS is superior to its open counterparts …

Opioid analgesia and severity of acute pancreatitis: An international multicentre cohort study on pain management in acute pancreatitis

S Pandanaboyana, CS Knoph… - United European …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background The effect of analgesic modalities on short‐term outcomes in acute pancreatitis
remains unknown. However, preclinical models have raised safety concerns regarding …

The 2023 MANCTRA acute biliary pancreatitis care bundle: a joint effort between human knowledge and artificial intelligence (ChatGPT) to optimize the care of …

M Podda, M Di Martino, B Ielpo, F Catena… - Annals of …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To generate an up-to-date bundle to manage acute biliary pancreatitis using an
evidence-based, artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted GRADE method. Background: A care …

Should Empiric Anti-Fungals Be Administered Routinely for All Patients with Perforated Peptic Ulcers? A Critical Review of the Existing Literature

KS Chan, LYC Tan, S Balasubramaniam, VG Shelat - Pathogens, 2024 - mdpi.com
A perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a surgical emergency with a high mortality rate. PPUs
cause secondary peritonitis due to bacterial and fungal peritoneal contamination. Surgery is …

Infected pancreatic necrosis: outcomes and clinical predictors of mortality. A post hoc analysis of the MANCTRA-1 international study

M Podda, G Pellino, S Di Saverio, F Coccolini… - Updates in surgery, 2023 - Springer
The identification of high-risk patients in the early stages of infected pancreatic necrosis
(IPN) is critical, because it could help the clinicians to adopt more effective management …

The burden of the knowledge-to-action gap in acute appendicitis

SPB Cioffi, M Altomare, M Podda, A Spota… - Surgical …, 2023 - Springer
Background The burden of emergency general surgery (EGS) is higher compared to elective
surgery. Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most frequent diseases and its management is …

The Ongoing Debate on the Use of Prophylactic Antibiotics in Acute Pancreatitis—Is There a Conclusion? A Comprehensive Narrative Review

KS Chan, VG Shelat - Antibiotics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common but often self-limiting disease in the majority of patients.
However, in the minority, who may progress to moderately severe or severe AP, high …