Eugene P. Ceppa

Efficacy and safety of Braun enteroenterostomy in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) is a common complication after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD). Braun enteroenterostomy (BEE) has been proposed as an adjunct to reduce DGE. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BEE in patients undergoing PD....

Clinical outcomes of minimally invasive liver resection in patients with cirrhosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Backgrounds/Aims: The impact of cirrhosis on outcomes following minimally invasive liver resection (MILR) remains debated. This meta-analysis evaluates the effect of cirrhosis on perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing MILR. Methods: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web...