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Chemotherapy: Before Surgery Vs. After Surgery Bookmark

According to this article from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, chemotherapy administered before surgery may be beneficial for people with advanced ovarian cancer.

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This New Ovarian Cancer Treatment Could Improve Survival Rates Bookmark

Recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the drug Cytalux is given to ovarian cancer patients to allow surgeons to recognize cancer cells more clearly, promoting more complete surgical removal of tumors. Learn more in this story from The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Patient education: Pancreatic cancer (Beyond the Basics) Bookmark

UpToDate provides an authoritative overview of pancreatic cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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Intraoperative MRI Versus 5-ALA in High-Grade Glioma Resection: A Network Meta-Analysis Bookmark

Research paper from the Journal of Neurosurgery curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

The extent of tumor resection—how much of the tumor is able to be removed—at the initial surgery is probably the most important factor in prognosis of glioblastoma. This academic research paper explores methods that help surgeons maximize tumor removal.

Go to full paper published in the Journal of Neurosurgery.

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Data Favor Max Resection for All Glioblastomas Bookmark

Article from MedPage Today curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

A large, retrospective study demonstrates that surgical removal of as much tumor tissue as possible results in the best outcomes for patients—seems pretty logical, and is true.

Go to full article published by MedPage Today.

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Long-term Survival in Esophageal Cancer After Minimally Invasive Compared to Open Esophagectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Bookmark

Research paper from Annals of Surgery curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

This meta-analysis found that minimally invasive surgery tops open esophagectomy for esophageal cancer.

Go to full paper published in Annals of Surgery.

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Less Invasive Surgery Wins in Esophageal Cancer Bookmark

Article from MedPage Today curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

Minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer produces similar outcomes with fewer complications than open surgery. A reduction in pulmonary atelectasis may underlie these findings.

Go to full article published by MedPage Today.

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Surgical Technique Lowers Right-Sided Colon Ca Recurrence Risk Bookmark

Article from MedPage Today curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

Surgery is the primary treatment of choice for colorectal cancer. This enhanced  resection technique improves survival.

Go to full article published by MedPage Today.

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