[HTML][HTML] ALPPS: challenging the concept of unresectability–a systematic review
KA Bertens, J Hawel, K Lung, S Buac… - International Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Introduction: Hepatic resection for malignancy is limited by the amount of liver parenchyma
left behind. As a result, two-staged hepatectomy and portal vein occlusion (PVO) have …
left behind. As a result, two-staged hepatectomy and portal vein occlusion (PVO) have …
Embryology, anatomy, and imaging of the biliary tree
JE Abou-Khalil, KA Bertens - Surgical Clinics, 2019 - surgical.theclinics.com
During the fourth week of human embryonic development, the hepatic diverticulum, which is
the first anlage of the liver and bile ducts, appears from the ventral foregut. The hepatic …
the first anlage of the liver and bile ducts, appears from the ventral foregut. The hepatic …
Prognostic factors associated with development of infected necrosis in patients with acute necrotizing or severe pancreatitis—a systematic review and meta-analysis
…, B Rochwerg, K Inaba, KA Bertens… - Journal of Trauma …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
PURPOSE Acute pancreatitis is a potentially life-threatening condition with a wide spectrum
of clinical presentation and illness severity. An infection of pancreatic necrosis (IPN) results …
of clinical presentation and illness severity. An infection of pancreatic necrosis (IPN) results …
Can we improve the morbidity and mortality associated with the associating liver partition with portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS) procedure in the …
R Hernandez-Alejandro, KA Bertens, K Pineda-Solis… - Surgery, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Meticulous selection of patients who can undergo the associating liver partition
with portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS) procedure safely will be paramount …
with portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS) procedure safely will be paramount …
Piperacillin-tazobactam compared with cefoxitin as antimicrobial prophylaxis for pancreatoduodenectomy: a randomized clinical trial
…, ML Babicky, DJ Bentrem, SW Behrman, KA Bertens… - Jama, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Despite improvements in perioperative mortality, the incidence of postoperative
surgical site infection (SSI) remains high after pancreatoduodenectomy. The effect of broad-…
surgical site infection (SSI) remains high after pancreatoduodenectomy. The effect of broad-…
Association between biliary pathogens, surgical site infection, and pancreatic fistula: results of a randomized trial of perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in patients …
Objective: To establish the association between bactibilia and postoperative complications
when stratified by perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis. Background: Patients undergoing …
when stratified by perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis. Background: Patients undergoing …
[HTML][HTML] What is a better predictor of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (CR-POPF) following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD): postoperative day one …
KA Bertens, A Crown, J Clanton, F Alemi, AA Alseidi… - HPB, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Both fistula risk score (FRS) and drain amylase in postoperative day 1 (POD1DA)
have been promoted as tools to guide placement and removal of surgical drains following …
have been promoted as tools to guide placement and removal of surgical drains following …
[HTML][HTML] Use and acceptance of the International Study Group for Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) definition and criteria in the surgical literature
Background The level of utilization and acceptance of the 2005 International Study Group for
Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) definition for postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) has not be …
Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) definition for postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) has not be …
Non-operative management of blunt hepatic trauma: Does angioembolization have a major impact?
KA Bertens, KN Vogt, R Hernandez-Alejandro… - European Journal of …, 2015 - Springer
Purpose A paradigm shift toward non-operative management (NOM) of blunt hepatic trauma
has occurred. With advances in percutaneous interventions, even severe liver injuries are …
has occurred. With advances in percutaneous interventions, even severe liver injuries are …
[HTML][HTML] Should cell salvage be used in liver resection and transplantation? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: To evaluate the effect of intraoperative blood cell salvage and autotransfusion (IBSA)
use on red blood cell (RBC) transfusion and postoperative outcomes in liver surgery. …
use on red blood cell (RBC) transfusion and postoperative outcomes in liver surgery. …