Search Results - "Niemeyer, David J"
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The effect of alcohol on Sirt1 expression and function in animal and human models of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Published in Advances in experimental medicine and biology (01-01-2015)“…Chronic heavy alcohol use is an independent risk factor for developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Sirtuin-1 (Sirt1) is a NAD+-dependent deacetylase…”
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Changes in inferior vena cava filter placement over the past decade at a large community-based academic health center
Published in Journal of vascular surgery (2008)“…Objective A significant increase in the frequency of inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement at our large community-based academic health center led us to…”
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The impact of regionalization of pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic Cancer in North Carolina since 2004
Published in The American surgeon (01-06-2014)“…Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) carries a significant risk. High-volume centers (HVCs) provide improved outcomes and regionalization is advocated. Rapid…”
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Laparoscopic transgastric endolumenal cystogastrostomy and pancreatic debridement
Published in Surgical endoscopy (01-05-2014)“…Background Cystogastrostomy is commonly performed for internal drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts (PP) and concomitant debridement of walled-off pancreatic…”
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Hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma: an update
Published in Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology (01-01-2014)“…Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third most common cause of cancer worldwide and is rising in incidence. Ultrasound is the preferred modality for…”
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Survival analysis of patients with stage I and II hepatocellular carcinoma after a liver transplantation or liver resection
Published in HPB (Oxford, England) (01-12-2014)“…Abstract Introduction Liver transplantation (LT) is a treatment option in select patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of the present study was…”
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Laparoscopic microwave ablation of human liver tumours using a novel three-dimensional magnetic guidance system
Published in HPB (Oxford, England) (01-01-2015)“…Abstract Background Accurate antenna placement is essential for effective microwave ablation (MWA) of lesions. Laparoscopic targeting is made particularly…”
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Altered lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) receptor expression during hepatic regeneration in a mouse model of partial hepatectomy
Published in HPB (Oxford, England) (01-06-2014)“…Abstract Background Hepatic regeneration requires coordinated signal transduction for efficient restoration of functional liver mass. This study sought to…”
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Optimal Ablation Volumes Are Achieved at Submaximal Power Settings in a 2.45-GHz Microwave Ablation System
Published in Surgical innovation (01-02-2015)“…Introduction. Local ablative therapies, including microwave ablation (MWA), are common treatment modalities for in situ tumor destruction. Currently, 2.45-GHz…”
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Ablation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma: past, present and future perspectives
Published in Hepatic oncology (01-01-2014)“…Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, and is most commonly found in the setting of liver cirrhosis. Treatment of…”
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