Leading Articles
Bariatric surgery - a successful way to battle the weight crisis (p 259-260)
M. Weber, P.-A. Clavien
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5322
Abstract
Therapeutic angiogenesis (p 261-263)
S. A. Choksy, P. Chan
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5254
Still a long way off
Abstract
Reviews
The management of insulinoma (p 264-275)
O. N. Tucker, P. L. Crotty, K. C. Conlon
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5280
Most are solitary, benign and curable
Abstract
Skin-sparing mastectomy (p 276-281)
R. M. Rainsbury
Published Online: Jan 9 2006 5:03AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5257
Popular - but indications uncertain
Abstract
Tissue engineering of blood vessels (p 282-290)
M. S. Baguneid, A. M. Seifalian, H. J. Salacinski, D. Murray, G. Hamilton, M. G. Walker
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5256
Clinical use some way off
Abstract
Randomized Clinical Trials
Randomized clinical trial examining psychosocial and quality of life benefits of bilateral breast reduction surgery (p 291-294)
O. C. Iwuagwu, L. G. Walker, P. W. Stanley, N. B. Hart, A. J. Platt, P. J. Drew
Published Online: Dec 19 2005 6:17AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5234
Early breast reduction improved quality of life
Abstract
Randomized clinical trial of the effect of preoperative dexamethasone on nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (p 295-299)
C. V. Feo, D. Sortini, R. Ragazzi, M. De Palma, A. Liboni
Published Online: Jan 9 2006 5:03AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5252
Dexamethasone reduces nausea and vomiting
Abstract
Randomized clinical trial comparing laparoscopic and open surgery for colorectal cancer within an enhanced recovery programme (p 300-308)
P. M. King, J. M. Blazeby, P. Ewings, P. J. Franks, R. J. Longman, A. H. Kendrick, R. M. Kipling, R. H. Kennedy
Published Online: Dec 19 2005 6:17AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5216
Advantages of laparoscopic approach are seen within enhanced recovery programme
Abstract
Original Articles
Prognostic significance of glycoprotein pMQ1 in breast cancer (p 309-314)
L. J. Fon, T. F. Lioe, K. A. Mulligan, P. G. Johnston, D. McCormick, R. A. J. Spence
Published Online: Jan 3 2006 7:11AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5231
Another possible prognostic marker
Abstract
Fibrinolytic risk factor clustering and insulin resistance in healthy male relatives of men with intermittent claudication (p 315-324)
D. J. Parry, P. J. Grant, D. J. A. Scott
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5270
A careful case-control study
Abstract
Free peritoneal tumour cells are an independent prognostic factor in curatively resected stage IB gastric carcinoma (p 325-331)
R. Rosenberg, H. Nekarda, P. Bauer, U. Schenck, H. Hoefler, J. R. Siewert
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5196
Peritoneal tumour cells present even in early stages of disease
Abstract
Blockade of interleukin 6 accelerates acinar cell apoptosis and attenuates experimental acute pancreatitis in vivo (p 332-338)
K. C. Chao, K. F. Chao, C. C. Chuang, S. H. Liu
Published Online: Jan 3 2006 9:39AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5251
And also associated lung injury
Abstract
Perioperative real-time monitoring of indocyanine green clearance by pulse spectrophotometry predicts remnant liver functional reserve in resection of hepatocellular carcinoma (p 339-346)
S. Ohwada, S. Kawate, K. Hamada, T. Yamada, Y. Sunose, H. Tsutsumi, K. Tago, T. Okabe
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5258
Helps to find a safe limit for liver resection
Abstract
Lipoprotein(a), lipids and proinflammatory cytokines in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery (p 347-353)
G. Chimienti, F. Aquilino, M. T. Rotelli, F. Russo, L. Lupo, G. Pepe
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5273
Lipoprotein(a) and IL-6 inversely related
Abstract
Impact of oedema on recovery after major abdominal surgery and potential value of multifrequency bioimpedance measurements (p 354-361)
E. Itobi, M. Stroud, M Elia
Published Online: Feb 3 2006 9:15AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5259
Bioimpedance may identify patients at risk
Abstract
Routine surgical pathology in general surgery (p 362-368)
L. E. Matthyssens, M. Ziol, C. Barrat, G. G. Champault
Published Online: Feb 8 2006 6:37AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5268
Routine histology may often be omitted
Abstract
Extranodal metastasis is an indicator of poor prognosis in patients with gastric carcinoma (p 369-373)
T. Etoh, M. Sasako, K. Ishikawa, H. Katai, T. Sano, T. Shimoda
Published Online: Jan 3 2006 9:39AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5240
Relatively uncommon finding, but bad news
Abstract
Correspondence
Multicentre validation study of sentinel node biopsy for staging in breast cancer (Br J Surg 2005; 92: 1221-1224) (p 374)
Ph. Meijnen, M. C. van Rijk, O. E. Nieweg, E. J. Th. Rutgers
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5361
Abstract
Letter 1: meta-analysis of trials comparing ximelagatran with low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism after major orthopaedic surgery (Br J Surg 2005; 92: 1335-1344) (p 374)
P. Wille-Jorgensen
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5362
Abstract
Letter 2: meta-analysis of trials comparing ximelagatran with low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism after major orthopaedic surgery (Br J Surg 2005; 92: 1335-1344) (p 374-375)
M. J. D. Tangelder, A. Bylock, P. Held
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5363
Abstract
Letter 3: Meta-analysis of trials comparing ximelagatran with low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism after major orthopaedic surgery (Br J Surg 2005; 92: 1335-1344) (p 375)
G. Agnelli, D. Bergqvist, O. Dahl, B. Eriksson, M. Rud Lassen, P. Mouret, N. Rosencher
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5364
Abstract
Authors' reply: Meta-analysis of trials comparing ximelagatran with low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism after major orthopaedic surgery (Br J Surg 2005; 92: 1335-1344) (p 375-376)
A. T. Cohen, C. Hirst, B. Sherrill, P. Holmes, D. Fidan
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5365
Abstract
Letter: Randomized clinical trial comparing lightweight composite mesh with polyester or polypropylene mesh for incisional hernia repair (Br J Surg 2005; 92: 1488-1493) (p 376)
H. Vuilleumier
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5366
Abstract
Authors' reply: Randomized clinical trial comparing lightweight composite mesh with polyester or polypropylene mesh for incisional hernia repair (Br J Surg 2005; 92: 1488-1493) (p 376)
J. Conze, V. Schumpelick
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5367
Abstract
Book Reviews
Recent Advances in Surgery 28. I. Taylor and C. Johnson (eds). 157 × 233 mm. Pp. 224. Illustrated. 2005. RSM Press: London (p 377)
G. J. Maddern
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5253
Abstract
Frontiers in Colorectal Surgery. R. K. S. Phillips and S. Clark (eds). 218 × 276 mm. Pp. 274. Illustrated. 2005. tfm Publishing: Shrewbury (p 377)
W. O. Kirwan
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5271
Abstract
Scientific Surgeries
Scientific surgery (p 378)
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5340
Abstract
VSSGBI abstracts
Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland (p 379-382)
Published Online: Feb 23 2006 8:49AM
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5339
Abstract