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Digestive system procedures

The PROGAIN trial: A randomized controlled trial of high-protein peripheral parenteral nutrition on nitrogen balance and recovery after gastric cancer surgery — study protocol

Jong Hyuk Yun, MinJee Han, GaRam Bae, Hyunsub Shin, GeumJong Song, MyoungWon Son

published 07 Aug 2026

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Validation of expected objective performance indicators in surgical data analysis

Ye Li, Sreeram Kamabattula, Kiran Bhattacharyya, Max Berniker

published 07 Aug 2026

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Surveillance of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients using Protein Induced by Vitamin K (PIVKA-II): A cost-utility analysis for Hong Kong

Man-Fung Yuen, David Wastlund, Tammie Tan Yan Lin, Qishi Zheng, Junqiao Chen, Kwan-Lung Ko

published 17 Jul 2026

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Prevalence and pre-disposing factors of Helicobacter pylori among patients with gastro-intestinal symptoms attending Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda

Racheal Twikirize, Phillip Wanduru, Tumwine Gabriel, David Musoke

published 15 Jul 2026

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Prevalence and risk factors for colorectal neoplasia in a self-selected Vietnamese screening cohort undergoing self-funded colonoscopy

Huong Thi Thuy To, Nhu Thi Hanh Vu, Hong Nguyen Diem Tong, Dao Thi Anh Nguyen, Thu Dang Anh Phan, Dat Quoc Ngo, Toru Hiyama, Duc Trong Quach

published 13 Jul 2026

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Development of Standards for Presenting and Reporting clinical InterveNtions Televisually (SPRINT) reporting guidelines: A study protocol

Michael G. Fadel, Henry Douglas Robb, Bibek Das, Ayda Alizadeh, Aksaan Arif, Olivia Ariarasa, Matyas Fehervari, Hutan Ashrafian

published 09 Jul 2026

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Age-range–matched external validation of standard liver volume equations: Methodological re-evaluation of 13 regression models

Hiroshi Imamura, Ryota Ito, Hirofumi Ichida, Ryuji Yoshioka, Yoshihiro Mise, Shuko Nojiri, Katsuhiro Sano, Atsuyuki Yamataka, Akio Saiura

published 08 Jul 2026

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ICG fluorescence imaging-guided bile leak detection to reduce clinically relevant bile leakage after hepatectomy: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Takehiko Hanaki, Yuji Shibata, Hiroshi Sunada, Hisashi Noma, Masaru Ueki, Yoshiyuki Fujiwara

published 02 Jul 2026

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Optimizing surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis through clinical pharmacist-led audit and feedback: Evidence from a Vietnamese tertiary hospital

Dua Thi Nguyen, Son Ngoc Tran, Thu Thi Huyen Nguyen, Thuy Thi Thu Tran, Long Duc Nguyen, Trang Hoang Quynh Nguyen, Hao Trong Nguyen, Shukry Zawahir, Hai Thanh Nguyen, Thuy Thi Thu Nguyen, Van Thi Thuy Pham, Minh Duong Anh Vu, Phuong Thi Xuan Dong, Son Tu Nguyen

published 26 Jun 2026

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Optimising the Delphi survey method during core set development: The impact of summarised feedback on stakeholders’ prioritisation of core data items and consensus

Katy A. Chalmers, Karen Coulman, Jane M. Blazeby, John Dixon, Lilian Kow, Ronald Liem, Dimitri J. Pournaras, Johan Ottosson, Richard Welbourn, Wendy Brown, Kerry N. L. Avery

published 10 Jun 2026

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Promoting shared decision-making in colorectal cancer screening in primary care: A cluster randomized controlled trial

Tamara Scharf, Yonas Martin, Marc-Andrea Janggen, Adrian Rohrbasser, Kali Tal, Nikola Biller-Andorno, Jean-Luc Bulliard, Kevin Selby, Reto Auer

published 09 Jun 2026

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The application of large language models in bariatric surgery: A scoping review

Ningjing Guo, Xuyan Li, Xiaoxue Li, Congmin Kang, Xiaoyan Gong, Xinyu Ji, Jie Zheng

published 05 Jun 2026

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Effect of ciprofol–etomidate mixtures for deep sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy: Protocol for a three-arm, double-blind randomized controlled trial

Boxuan Xu, Min Niu, Xueling Zhu, Min Cui, Xiaona An, Tianhao Yu, Sihui Tang, Qiuyu Yang, Junjie Wang, Jiguo Si

published 04 Jun 2026

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