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General Surgery

The research group in General Surgery aims to develop research activities in the field of Surgery from the most clinical and surgical aspects related to the quality of care to the most basic and translational aspects of etiopathogenesis, pathophysiology and the bases of the diseases included in its different areas of interest, as well as in the therapeutic procedures to address them. It is focused in several topics that include the fields of Abdominal Wall Surgery, biomaterials and bioengineering, Colorectal Surgery and Proctology, General Endocrine, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Esophagogastric Surgery, and Thoracic Surgery. It includes clinical surgeons who make up the care teams of the various clinical lines and includes a basic research laboratory with two researchers with special interest in the study of the extracellular matrix and inflammation and biomaterials and their integration.

Publications

Effect of centre volume on pathological outcomes and postoperative complications after surgery for colorectal cancer: results of a multicentre national study.

PMID: 37963162
Journal: British Journal of Surgery
Year: 2023
Reference: Br J Surg. 2023 Nov 14:znad373. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znad373.
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Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Calini, Giacomo; Flacco, Maria E; Gori, Alice; Lopez Cano, Manuel; Manzoli, Lamberto; Pellino, Gianluca; Pereira Rodriguez, Jose Antonio; Poggioli, Gilberto; Rottoli, Matteo; Spinelli, Antonino et al.
DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znad373

Patient-Reported Health-Related Quality of Life in KEYNOTE-604: Pembrolizumab or Placebo Added to Etoposide and Platinum as First-Line Therapy for Extensive-Stage SCLC.

PMID: 37954964
Journal: JTO clinical and research reports
Year: 2023
Reference: JTO Clin Res Rep. 2023 Sep 9;4(11):100572. doi: 10.1016/j.jtocrr.2023.100572. eCollection 2023 Nov.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Awad, Mark M; Cheema, Parneet K; Csoszi, Tibor; Garcia-Alamino, Josep Maria; Gottfried, Maya; Gumus, Mahmut; Kalemkerian, Gregory P; Kato, Terufumi; Kim, Hye Ryun; Lopez-Cano, Manuel et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtocrr.2023.100572

Sensitization to avian and fungal proteins in different work environments.

PMID: 37957771
Journal:
Year: 2023
Reference: Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol. 2023 Nov 13;19(1):96. doi: 10.1186/s13223-023-00852-w.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Cruz, Maria-Jesus; Hernandez Granados, Pilar; Lopez-Cano, Manuel; Montalvo, Tomas; Munoz, Xavier; Ojanguren, Inigo; Peracho-Tobena, Victor; Pereira, Jose Antonio; Romero-Mesones, Christian; Sanchez-Diez, Silvia et al.
DOI: 10.1186/s13223-023-00852-w

Contribution of Telomere Length to Systemic Sclerosis Onset: A Mendelian Randomization Study.

PMID: 37958573
Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
Year: 2023
Reference: Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Oct 25;24(21):15589. doi: 10.3390/ijms242115589.
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Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Acosta-Herrera, Marialbert; Callejas, Jose L; Guillen-Del-Castillo, Alfredo; Lopez Cano, Manuel; Martin, Javier; Ortego-Centeno, Norberto; Rodriguez-Martin, Inmaculada; Simeon-Aznar, Carmen P; Villanueva-Martin, Gonzalo et al.
DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115589

ECCO Guidelines on Therapeutics in Ulcerative Colitis: Surgical Treatment.

PMID: 34635910
Journal: Journal of Crohns & Colitis
Year: 2022
Reference: J Crohns Colitis. 2022 Feb 23;16(2):179-189. doi: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjab177.
Impact factor: 9.071
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ellul, Pierre, Fidalgo, Catarina, Fiorino, Gionata, Gionchetti, Paolo, Gisbert, Javier P, Gordon, Hannah, Hedin, Charlotte, Holubar, Stefan, Iacucci, Marietta, Karmiris, Konstantinos et al.
DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjab177

Upfront surgery versus self-expanding metallic stent as bridge to surgery in left-sided colonic cancer obstruction: A multicenter observational study.

PMID: 35168815
Journal: SURGERY
Year: 2022
Reference: Surgery. 2022 Jul;172(1):74-82. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2021.12.035. Epub 2022 Feb 12.
Impact factor: 3.982
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Timoteo, Ander, Hidalgo-Pujol, Marta, Biondo, Sebastiano, Die Trill, Javier, Vigorita, Vincenzo, Paniagua Garcia-Senorans, Marta, Pascual Miguelanez, Isabel, Prieto-La Noire, Fernando, Perez, Araceli Ballestero, Garcia-Gonzalez, Jose-Maria et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2021.12.035

Corrigendum to: Long-term Oncological Outcome of Segmental Versus Extended Colectomy for Colorectal Cancer in Crohn's Disease: Results from an International Multicentre Study.

PMID: 35171229
Journal: Journal of Crohns & Colitis
Year: 2022
Reference: J Crohns Colitis. 2022 Jul 14;16(6):1009. doi: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjac022.
Impact factor: 9.071
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Sensi, Bruno, Khan, Jim, Warusavitarne, Janindra, Nardi, Alessandra, Spinelli, Antonino, Zaghiyan, Karen, Panis, Yves, Sampietro, Gianluca, Fichera, Alessandro, Garcia-Granero, Eduardo et al.
DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjac022

Safety and Effectiveness of Isavuconazole Treatment for Fungal Infections in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients (ISASOT Study).

PMID: 35171022
Journal: Microbiology Spectrum
Year: 2022
Reference: Microbiol Spectr. 2022 Feb 23;10(1):e0178421. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.01784-21. Epub 2022 Feb 16.
Impact factor: 7.171
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Monforte, Arnau, Los-Arcos, Ibai, Martin-Gomez, Maria Teresa, Campany-Herrero, David, Sacanell, Judith, Berastegui, Cristina, Marquez-Algaba, Ester, Sempere, Abiu, Nuvials, Xavier, Castells, Lluis et al.
DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01784-21

D3-lymphadenectomy enhances oncological clearance in patients with right colon cancer. Results of a meta-analysis.

PMID: 33676793
Journal: EJSO
Year: 2021
Reference: Eur J Surg Oncol. 2021 Jul;47(7):1541-1551. doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.02.020. Epub 2021 Feb 26.
Impact factor: 4.424
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Balciscueta, Zutoia, Balciscueta, Izaskun, Uribe, Natalia, Pellino, Gianluca, Frasson, Matteo, Garcia-Granero, Eduardo, Garcia-Granero, Alvaro et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.02.020

Effects of COVID-19 lockdown on a bariatric surgery waiting list cohort and its influence in surgical risk perception.

PMID: 33244718
Journal: LANGENBECKS ARCHIVES OF SURGERY
Year: 2021
Reference: Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2021 Mar;406(2):393-400. doi: 10.1007/s00423-020-02040-5. Epub 2020 Nov 26.
Impact factor: 3.445
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Armengol, Manel, Beisani, Marc, Vilallonga, Ramon, Petrola, Carlos, Acosta, Asuncion, Casimiro Perez, Jose Antonio, Garcia Ruiz de Gordejuela, Amador, Fernandez Quesada, Carlos, Gonzalez, Oscar, Cirera de Tudela, Arturo et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00423-020-02040-5

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: cost-effectiveness analysis of trend modifications of the technique.

PMID: 33656696
Journal: Updates in Surgery
Year: 2021
Reference: Updates Surg. 2021 Oct;73(5):1945-1953. doi: 10.1007/s13304-021-01005-7. Epub 2021 Mar 3.
Impact factor: 2.797
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ielpo, Benedetto, Nunez, Javier, Ferri, Valentina, Silva, Jesus, Quijano, Yolanda, Vicente, Emilio, Caruso, Riccardo, Giuliani, Antonio, Pellino, Gianluca et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s13304-021-01005-7

Acute appendicitis during the COVID-19 lockdown: never waste a crisis!

PMID: 33640949
Journal: BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
Year: 2021
Reference: Br J Surg. 2021 Jan 27;108(1):e31-e32. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znaa073.
Impact factor: 6.939
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: Podda, M, Pata, F, Pellino, G, Ielpo, B, Di Saverio, S et al.
DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znaa073

This month on Twitter.

PMID: 32339272
Journal: BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
Year: 2020
Reference: Br J Surg. 2020 May;107(6):775. doi: 10.1002/bjs.11660.
Impact factor: 5.676
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Pellino, G et al.
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11660

The robotic-assisted approach for left-side predominance hilar cholangiocarcinoma: a video technique.

PMID: 32333323
Journal: Updates in Surgery
Year: 2020
Reference: Updates Surg. 2020 Sep;72(3):911-912. doi: 10.1007/s13304-020-00777-8. Epub 2020 Apr 24.
Impact factor: 2.587
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Marino, Marco Vito, Pellino, Gianluca, Ahmad, Ali et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00777-8

Preoperative oral antibiotics and surgical-site infections in colon surgery (ORALEV): a multicentre, single-blind, pragmatic, randomised controlled trial.

PMID: 32325012
Journal: Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Year: 2020
Reference: Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2020 Aug;5(8):729-738. doi: 10.1016/S2468-1253(20)30075-3. Epub 2020 Apr 21.
Impact factor: 14.789
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Pellino, Gianluca, Kreisler, Esther, Fraccalvieri, Domenico, Muinelo-Lorenzo, Manuel, Maseda-Diaz, Olga, Garcia-Gonzalez, Jose Maria, Santamaria-Olabarrieta, Marta, Codina-Cazador, Antonio, Biondo, Sebastiano, Solis-Pena, Alejandro et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S2468-1253(20)30075-3

Is the involvement of the hepatic artery lymph node a poor prognostic factor in pancreatic adenocarcinoma?

PMID: 31839175
Journal: CIRUGIA ESPANOLA
Year: 2020
Reference: Cir Esp. 2020 Apr;98(4):204-211. doi: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2019.09.015. Epub 2019 Dec 13.
Impact factor: 1.323
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Charco, Ramon, Rodrigues, Victor, Dopazo, Cristina, Pando, Elizabeth, Blanco, Laia, Caralt, Mireia, Gomez-Gavara, Concepcion, Bilbao, Itxarone, Salcedo, Maria Teresa, Balsells, Joaquim et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2019.09.015

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The research has received funding from the Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery and the Spanish Association of Surgeons.

The project has led to the development of a visual algorithm, so it can be used as a guide by patients and healthcare professionals.