surgical oncology

Beyond Nodal Status: A New Risk Score Predicts Recurrence in Lymph Node-Negative Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

By MedXY 12/22/2025

A multi-center study in JAMA Surgery introduces a validated 13-point risk score to identify recurrence risk in LN-negative PanNET patients, revealing that tumor size, grade, and lymphovascular invasion are critical prognostic drivers even when nodes are clear.

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Streamlining Sarcoma Care: Five-Day Preoperative Radiation Matches Long-Term Efficacy of 5-Week Regimens

By MedXY 12/21/2025

A Phase 2 clinical trial reveals that an ultrahypofractionated 5-day preoperative radiation regimen for high-risk soft tissue sarcoma provides durable local control and favorable late-term toxicity compared to the conventional 5-week course, potentially revolutionizing the standard of care for patient convenience.

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Thoracoscopic versus Open Oesophagectomy for Thoracic Oesophageal Cancer: Insights from the JCOG1409 MONET Trial

By MedXY 10/19/2025

The JCOG1409 MONET phase 3 trial establishes that thoracoscopic oesophagectomy is non-inferior to open oesophagectomy in overall survival for resectable thoracic oesophageal cancer, with comparable safety profiles and postoperative outcomes.