Objectives To clarify the evidence on smoking and postoperative healing complications
across surgical specialties and to determine the impact of perioperative smoking cessation …

BACKGROUND: Anastomotic leakage in gastrointestinal (GI) surgery remains a major
problem. Although numerous studies have been undertaken on the role of tissue adhesives …

Background Anastomotic leak is an important cause of morbidity and mortality after
esophagectomy. Few studies have targeted risk factors for the development of leak after …

When diagnosed with cancer, patients can immediately make a meaningful positive impact
on their health by stopping their tobacco use. Scientific evidence clearly shows that tobacco …

BACKGROUND: Little consensus exists and varying outcomes are reported when the 4 most
common esophagogastric anastomotic techniques are compared: circular stapled (CS) …

Anastomotic leaks (AL) are a major complication after esophagectomy. This meta-analysis
aimed to determine identify risks factors for AL (preoperative, intra-operative, and post …

Backgrounds and aim Anastomotic leak (AL) following esophagectomy for esophageal
cancer (EC) remains an important cause of prolonged hospitalization and impaired quality of …

Background and Aims The optimal management of upper GI (UGI) leaks and perforations
remains controversial. Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) is a new alternative endoscopic …

Background Identifying predictors of anastomotic leakage can contribute to prevention of this
common complication after esophagectomy. This study identified predictors for anastomotic …

Anastomotic complications are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality following
esophagectomy for cancer. Conflicting reports exist regarding the superiority of hand‐sewn …