Search for dissertations about: "Surgery gastric cancer"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 swedish dissertations containing the words Surgery gastric cancer.
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1. Bariatric Surgery : Outcomes after Gastric Bypass and Duodenal Switch
Abstract : Obesity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. A BMI >40 kg/m2 shortens life expectancy by about 10 years. The obesity related comorbidities diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia and sleep apnea contributes to the increased risk of cardiovascular events. There is also an increased risk of some forms of cancer (e. READ MORE
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2. Clinical and Experimental Studies in Peritoneal Metastases from Gastric Cancer
Abstract : Gastric cancer (GC) is one of leading causes of death in the world, and peritoneal metastases (PM) are a major site of recurrence. PM from GC implies a poor prognosis, with median overall survival (mOS) approximately 3 months and no survival at five years. READ MORE
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3. HIPECology : Aspects of Postoperative Morbidity Following the HIPEC Procedure
Abstract : Peritoneal surface malignancy (PM), regardless of the dissemination site, was once considered a terminal condition. However, the introduction of a surgical approach with cytoreductive surgery (CRS) combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) with or without early intraperitoneal chemotherapy (EPIC) shifted the attitude from managing the symptoms of PM to disease treatment with curative intent. READ MORE
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4. Genomic Profiling, Mutations and Deranged Signaling in Esophageal Cancer and Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
Abstract : Esophageal cancer and colorectal cancer represents two major types of gastrointestinal tumors. Though refined surgery and introduction of novel chemotherapeutics have improved outcome, more than 2500 Swedes die from these diseases every year. Novel markers for early diagnosis, prognosis and treatment prediction are therefore needed. READ MORE
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5. Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer. Aspects on treatment strategies, outcome after surgery and prognostic biomarkers
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