Effective Combination of mTOR-Inhibitor Rapamycin with 5-FU / Oxaliplatin in Advanced Colorectal Cancer Monitored by TIMP-1 (Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases 1)
Stephan Vorburger, Inselspital, University of Berne, Bern Switzerland

Genomic Instability in Cultured Human Colon Epithelial Cells Following Exposure to Environmental Stress
Kewal Maudar, Bhopal Memorial Hospital & Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra India

Tumor Associated Macrophage (TAM) Infiltration and Anal Cancer Stage
Sonia Ramamoorthy, UC San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA

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Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase and Thymidylate Synthase Gene Expressions in Blood as Predictive Parameters for the Response to Neoadjuvant Radiochemotherapy in Esophageal Cancer
Jan Brabender, University of Cologne, Cologne Germany

Optical Fiber Spectroscopy: A Novel Application to Measure Tissue Oxygenation and Blood Content in the At-Risk Gastrointestinal Anastomosis
C. Kristian Enestvedt, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR

Dendritic Cell-Associated Disturbance of E-Cadherin Expression in Barrett's Esophagus
Reginald V. Lord, UNSW, Sydney, NSW Australia

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Hypertonic Saline and Pentoxifylline Reduce Liver and Pulmonary Damages Secondary to Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rats
Ana Maria Coelho, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Brazil

Molecular Identification & Clinical Immune Characterization of Occult HBV Infections
Kewal Maudar, Bhopal Memorial Hospital & Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra India

Changes in Liver Mitochondrial Function Induced by a High-Fat Diet Enriched with ?-3 PUFAs Are Associated with Reduction of Hepatic Lesions Secondary to Ischemia/Reperfusion
Ana Maria Coelho, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Brazil

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Taurolidine in Pancreatic Cancer
Elisabeth Schellhaas, Charité Medical School, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin Germany

Pterostilbene Disrupts Pancreatic Cancer Mitochondrial Membrane Potential in Vitro
John Schneider, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

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TNFα and Soluble MD-2 (sMD2) Increase LPS Response in Caco2 Cells
Nathan Huber, University of Cincinnati and Shriners Hospital for Children, Cincinnati, OH

Changes in Plasma Amino Acid Levels: A Minimally Invasive Innovative Way to Diagnose Intestinal Rejection in Pigs
Thierry Yandza, Hôpital L’Archet 2, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, Nice France

Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase Protects Against Mucosal Inury by Commensal Bacteria: Elucidation of Mechanism
Kathryn Chen, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brookline, MA

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Further Advances in the Alternative EUS-Guided Translumenal Drainage of Bile and Pancreatic Duct Obstructions: A Progression Report
Uwe Will, Municipal Hospital, Gera Germany

Bacterial Flora in the Bile of Patients Undergoing Cholecystectomy
Bahman Darkahi, Enköping Hospital, Uppsala University Hospital, Enköping Sweden

Long-Term Outcomes After Palliative Procedures for Unresectable Biliary Malignancies
Marin Garcia, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolos, IN

Gallbladder Cancer Found After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Is Port Site Excision Necessary?
David Curtis, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX

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Appendicitis in the Elderly: Why They Present with More Advanced Disease
Rebecca Rose, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Laparoscopy: A Safe Approach to Appendicitis in Pregnant Patients
Eran Sadot, The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY

Colonic Inertia Has No Adverse Impact on the Short-Term Functional Results of Laparoscopic Anterior Rectopexy for Internal Rectal Prolapse Causing Obstructed Defaecation
Pierpaolo Sileri, University of Rome Tor Vergata, John Radcliffe Hospital, Rome Italy

Prospective Evaluation of Risk Factors for Thrombosed Hemorrhoids
Yosef Nasseri, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Short- and Long-Term Costs of Laparoscopic Colectomy Are Significantly Less Than Open Colectomy
David Eisenberg, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Colectomy (HALC): The Learning Curve Is for Operative Speed, Not for Quality
Jon Vogel, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Emergent Colorectal Surgery Is Associated with an Increased Incidence of Venous Thromboembolic Events
Juliette Zelada, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Racial Disparities in Complicated Colorectal Cancer
Kimberly Bowman, The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY

Access Related Complications After Open and Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: A Prospective Study
Pierpaolo Sileri, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome Italy

Outcomes for Organ Transplant Patients Undergoing Surgery for Colorectal Cancer. Immunosuppression – Friend or Foe?
Wisam Khoury, cleveland clinic, Cleveland, OH

Outcomes from Liver Resection for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in the Age of FOLFOX Chemotherapy
Mitch Sally, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR

The Role of Genotype and Phenotype in Patients with Perianal Crohn's Disease
Sekhar Dharmarajan, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

Bowel Preparation in the West of Scotland. Complication Rates and Survival Outcomes for Elective Colon Surgery in a Managed Clinical Network Setting
Gary Nicholson, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, University of Glasgow, Glasgow United Kingdom

Circulationg Tumor Cells in Portal Venous Blood of Patients with Non-Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Preliminary Results
Julio Mayol, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid Spain

Risk Factors for Postoperative Ileus After Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy
Udo Kronberg, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH

Advantages of the Hand-Assisted Approach to Elective Laparoscopic Colectomies
Sean Orenstein, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT

Health Related Quality of Life After Minimally Invasive Surgery for Diverticular Disease
Marco Scarpa, Veneto Oncological Institute (IOV-IRCCS), Padova Italy

Scopeguide® Reduces Pain During Colonoscopy
Lars Enochsson, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm Sweden

Experience with an Alternate Wipe Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test in a National Bowel Screening Program
Paula McDonald, Scottish Bowel Screening Programme, Dundee United Kingdom

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Prediction of Lymph Node Metastases in Early Esophageal Cancer
Ines Gockel, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz Germany

Comparison of the Conventional Manometry and High Resolution Manometry in the Assessment of the Resting Characteristics of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter: The Enemy of Good Is Better
Shahin Ayazi, University of Southern California(USC), Los Angeles, CA

Laparoscopic Ischemic Pre-Conditioning of Gastric Conduit: Reducing Anastomotic Complications of Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
Kyle Perry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR

Intrathoracic Manifestations of Cervical Anastomotic Leaks: Transhiatal vs Transthoracic Oesophagectomy
Mark van Heijl, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam Netherlands

Evolution and Management of Esophageal Perforation: Improved Outcomes Are Associated with an Increasingly Non-Operative and Diversified Approach
Donald Low, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA

Endoscopic Therapy for Benign and Malignant Esophageal Lesions
Joerg Zehetner, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

The Utilization of Endoscopic Circumferential and Focal Ablation of Barrett's Esophagus in a Surgical Foregut Practice
Timothy Kennedy, Legacy Health System, Portland, OR

Clinicopathological Significance of Abdominal Paraaortic Lymph Node Metastasis in Patients with Lower Thoracic Esophageal Cancer
Masahiko Yano, Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases, Osaka Japan

Outcomes of Robotic-Assisted and Laparoscopic Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Saad Shebrain, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Laparoscopic and Open Gastroplasty in Transthoracic Esophagectomy Have Similar Outcomes
Riccardo Rosati, istituto clinico humanitas, Rozzano (Milan) Italy

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Resolves Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Leonierose Dacuycuy, SkyLex Advanced Surgical Inc., Boston University, Los Angeles, CA

Sentinel Node Detection in Esophageal and Gastric Cancer by Blue Dye Only
Joerg Theisen, Kinikum r.d.Isar, TU Muenchen, Munich Germany

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Local Ablative Therapies for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Does Immediate Contrast Enhanced Ultrasonography (CEUS) Predict Complete Necrosis at CT Follow Up?
Andrea Ruzzenente, University of Verona Medical School, Verona Italy

Bile Duct Hamartomas: Results of Surgical Treatment on Symptomatic Patients
Juan Sarmiento, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Feasibility Study of Same Setting Laparoscopic Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation and Laparoscopic Colectomy for Synchronous Colorectal Liver Metastasis as a Bridge to Hepatic Resection
Cherif Boutros, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI

Adult Mesenchymal Hamartoma of the Liver: A Rare Tumor with Malignant Potential?
Ronald Chamberlain, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ

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Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Direct Comparison of EUS FNA to Helical CT for Tumor Detection and Impact on Patient Care
Ferga Gleeson, Mayo Clinic Foundation, Rochester, MN

A matched case-control study of preoperative biliary drainage (PDB) in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma: routine PBD Is not justified
James Mezhir, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY

Chronic Obstructive Pancreatitis Associated with Serous Cystic Tumors of the Pancreas: A New Issue to Be Explored
Giuseppe Malleo, University of Verona, Verona Italy

Morbidity and Mortality After Pancreatic Head Resections: Experience of a High-Volume Pancreatic Surgeon in a Non-Academic Community Hospital Setting
Ulrich Adam, Vivantes-Humboldt-Klinikum, Berlin Germany

Tumor Grading Strongly Influences Prognosis After Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Periampullary (Non-Pancreatic) Cancer
Tobias Keck, University of Freiburg, Freiburg Germany

Does the Mechanism of Lymph Node Invasion Affect Survival in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer?
Ioannis Konstantinidis, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

National Complication Rates After Pancreatectomy: Beyond Mere Mortality
Jessica Simons, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

Optimal Technical Management of Stump Closure Following Distal Pancreatectomy: A Retrospective Review of 214 Cases
Lisa Harris, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Isolated Peripancreatic Necrosis: Are Outcomes Different?
Purvi Parikh, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN

Duct-to-Mucosa Pancreaticogastrostomy with Internal Stent Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy Is a Safe Anastomosis: Diagnosed by the International Study Group Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) Definition
Kenichiro Uemura, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima Japan

Clinicopathologic Features of Actual 5-Year Survivors After Macroscopic Curative Resection for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Pancreas
Kazuaki Shimada, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo Japan

Simultaneous Portal Venous Resection During Pancreatoduodenectomy for Locally Advanced Pancreas Head Cancer
Keita Wada, Teikyo university, Tokyo Japan

An Aggressive Approach to Pancreaticoduodenectomy(PD)– Surgeon's Clinical Suspicion Matters
Amit Khithani, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Cystogastrostomy, Retroperitoneal Drainage and G-J Entereal Alimentation for Complex Pancreatitis-Associated Pseudocyst: 19 Patients with No Recurrence
Cherif Boutros, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI

Heads or Tails: Is There a Difference in Pancreatic Cancer Location?
Evan Ong, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Management of Rarely Encountered Congenital Anatomic Abnormalities in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
Harish Lavu, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

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Long-Term Quality of Life in Ileostomy Patients
Michael Kasparek, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich Germany

The Influence of Subclinical Intestinal Inflammation on the Systemic Inflammatory Status in Crohn's Disease: A Fire Burning under Ashes
Imerio Angriman, University of Padova,, Padova Italy

Ventral Hernias: A Six Year Outcome Analysis from a Rural Teaching Hospital
Vikas Singhal, Guthrie- Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA

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Prognostic Impact of ERCC1 Gene Polymorphisms in Gastric Cancer
Ralf Metzger, University of Cologne, Cologne Germany

Multi-Center Report of the Use of Polypropylene Mesh for Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) Allows for Minimum Post-Op Pain, Less Use of Narcotics, and Less Pain During Adjustments
Carson Liu, SkyLex Advanced Surgical Inc., Los Angeles, CA

Long-Term Outcomes of Combined Endoscopic/Laparoscopic Intragastric Excision of Gastric Stromal Tumors
Kevin El-Hayek, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch for Medically Complicated Obesity: Learning Curve and Perioperative Outcomes in a Singe Institution
Juan Camilo Barreto Andrade, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Inaccuracy of Endoscopic Anastomotic Measuring Techniques
Faiz Tuma, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Beachwood, OH

Trends and Outcomes of Hospitalizations for Peptic Ulcer Disease in the United States, 1993-2006
Daniel Dempsey, Temple University Hospital, Melrose Park, PA

Reduced Surgical Revisions Associated with Placement of Subpectoral Gastric Electrical Stimulator: Six Year Experience at a Single Institution
Jessica Gutierrez, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, HCMC, Minneapolis, MN

Incidence and Risk Factors for the Development of Anemia Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery for Morbid Obesity
I. Michael Leitman, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY

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Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia: Defining the Role of Percutaneous Therapy
Michael McNally, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Pneumoperitoneum in NOTES: Examining the Physiologic Effects of Sequential Endoluminal and Intraperitoneal Insufflation
Thai Pham, OHSU, Portland, OR

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