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  1. Article ; Online: Commentary: Evaluation of the Educational Quality of the Top 30 Most Viewed Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy Videos on YouTube by Tan

    Feo, Claudio F / Porcu, Alberto

    Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A

    2023  Volume 33, Issue 4, Page(s) 320

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Social Media ; Pancreatectomy ; Laparoscopy ; Video Recording ; Educational Status
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1381909-4
    ISSN 1557-9034 ; 1092-6429
    ISSN (online) 1557-9034
    ISSN 1092-6429
    DOI 10.1089/lap.2023.29046.cff
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  2. Article ; Online: S-Adenosylmethionine: From the Discovery of Its Inhibition of Tumorigenesis to Its Use as a Therapeutic Agent.

    Pascale, Rosa M / Simile, Maria M / Calvisi, Diego F / Feo, Claudio F / Feo, Francesco

    Cells

    2022  Volume 11, Issue 3

    Abstract: Alterations of methionine cycle in steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma induce MAT1A decrease and MAT2A increase expressions with the consequent decrease of S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM). This causes non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ( ...

    Abstract Alterations of methionine cycle in steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma induce MAT1A decrease and MAT2A increase expressions with the consequent decrease of S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM). This causes non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). SAM administration antagonizes pathological conditions, including galactosamine, acetaminophen, and ethanol intoxications, characterized by decreased intracellular SAM. Positive therapeutic effects of SAM/vitamin E or SAM/ursodeoxycholic acid in animal models with NAFLD and intrahepatic cholestasis were not confirmed in humans. In in vitro experiments, SAM and betaine potentiate PegIFN-alpha-2a/2b plus ribavirin antiviral effects. SAM plus betaine improves early viral kinetics and increases interferon-stimulated gene expression in patients with viral hepatitis non-responders to pegIFNα/ribavirin. SAM prevents hepatic cirrhosis, induced by CCl4, inhibits experimental tumors growth and is proapoptotic for hepatocellular carcinoma and MCF-7 breast cancer cells. SAM plus Decitabine arrest cancer growth and potentiate doxorubicin effects on breast, head, and neck cancers. Furthermore, SAM enhances the antitumor effect of gemcitabine against pancreatic cancer cells, inhibits growth of human prostate cancer PC-3, colorectal cancer, and osteosarcoma LM-7 and MG-63 cell lines; increases genomic stability of SW480 cells. SAM reduces colorectal cancer progression and inhibits the proliferation of preneoplastic rat liver cells in vivo. The discrepancy between positive results of SAM treatment of experimental tumors and modest effects against human disease may depend on more advanced human disease stage at moment of diagnosis.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use ; Betaine ; Carcinogenesis ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/pathology ; Cell Transformation, Neoplastic ; Colorectal Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Humans ; Liver Neoplasms/pathology ; Male ; Methionine Adenosyltransferase ; Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/drug therapy ; Rats ; Ribavirin/therapeutic use ; S-Adenosylmethionine/metabolism ; S-Adenosylmethionine/pharmacology ; S-Adenosylmethionine/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances Antiviral Agents ; Betaine (3SCV180C9W) ; Ribavirin (49717AWG6K) ; S-Adenosylmethionine (7LP2MPO46S) ; MAT2A protein, human (EC 2.5.1.6) ; Methionine Adenosyltransferase (EC 2.5.1.6)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-25
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2661518-6
    ISSN 2073-4409 ; 2073-4409
    ISSN (online) 2073-4409
    ISSN 2073-4409
    DOI 10.3390/cells11030409
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  3. Article ; Online: Open Hemorrhoidectomy With Ligasure™ Under Local or Spinal Anesthesia: A Comparative Study.

    Feo, Claudio F / Ninniri, Chiara / Tanda, Cinzia / Deiana, Giulia / Porcu, Alberto

    The American surgeon

    2021  Volume 89, Issue 4, Page(s) 671–675

    Abstract: Background: There is increasing evidence that many anorectal surgical procedures may be performed under local anesthesia. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of local anesthesia in the outpatient clinic vs spinal ... ...

    Abstract Background: There is increasing evidence that many anorectal surgical procedures may be performed under local anesthesia. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of local anesthesia in the outpatient clinic vs spinal anesthesia in the operating room for open hemorrhoidectomy.
    Methods: Sixty-two patients with grade III or IV hemorrhoids underwent open hemorrhoidectomy with LigaSure™ between 2018 and 2020. Of them, 32 procedures were performed in the operating room under spinal anesthesia with hyperbaric bupivacaine and other 30 procedures were undertaken in the outpatient clinic under local anesthesia with ropivacaine.
    Results: There were no significant differences regarding age, gender, American Society of Anesthesiologists class, and Goligher's grade in between groups. No significant differences were observed in postoperative pain score (P = .85), perioperative complications (P = .51), and reoperation rate (P = .96). No recurrences and no differences in patients' satisfaction degree (P = .76) were documented at long-term follow-up in both study groups.
    Discussion: Our results suggest that open hemorrhoidectomy with LigaSure™ performed in selected patients under local anesthesia in the outpatient clinic is a well-tolerated, safe, and effective procedure.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Hemorrhoidectomy/methods ; Anesthesia, Spinal ; Hemorrhoids/surgery ; Ropivacaine ; Pain, Postoperative/prevention & control ; Anesthesia, Local ; Treatment Outcome
    Chemical Substances Ropivacaine (7IO5LYA57N)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 202465-2
    ISSN 1555-9823 ; 0003-1348
    ISSN (online) 1555-9823
    ISSN 0003-1348
    DOI 10.1177/00031348211038590
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  4. Article: Hepatopancreatoduodenectomy for the treatment of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.

    Porcu, Alberto / Deiana, Giulia / Feo, Claudio F / Ninniri, Chiara / Turilli, Davide / Tanda, Lorena / Fancellu, Alessandro

    Hepatobiliary & pancreatic diseases international : HBPD INT

    2022  Volume 22, Issue 4, Page(s) 430–433

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Cholangiocarcinoma/surgery ; Cholangiocarcinoma/pathology ; Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic ; Bile Duct Neoplasms/surgery ; Bile Duct Neoplasms/pathology ; Bile Ducts, Extrahepatic
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-21
    Publishing country Singapore
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 2241386-8
    ISSN 1499-3872
    ISSN 1499-3872
    DOI 10.1016/j.hbpd.2022.08.011
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  5. Article: Jejunal adenocarcinoma after biliopancreatic diversion. Report of a case.

    Cossu, Maria L / Fancellu, Alessandro / Feo, Claudio F / Ginesu, Giorgio C / Sogos, Sebastiano / Ariu, Maria L / Porcu, Alberto

    Obesity research & clinical practice

    2022  Volume 16, Issue 3, Page(s) 269–271

    Abstract: The effects of bariatric surgery on the development of gastrointestinal cancers remain ill defined. We present a case of jejunal adenocarcinoma developing 19 years after biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) procedure according to Scopinaro's technique. The ... ...

    Abstract The effects of bariatric surgery on the development of gastrointestinal cancers remain ill defined. We present a case of jejunal adenocarcinoma developing 19 years after biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) procedure according to Scopinaro's technique. The patient developed a marked distension of the biliopancreatic limb caused by a jejunal mass, evolving towards the so called "duodenal blowout". Emergency jejunal resection of the biliopancreatic limb, with creation of a new end-to-side jejunal-ileal anastomosis was necessary. The histological examination resulted in a moderately-differentiated ulcerated adenocarcinoma, with reactive lymph nodes and tumor-free resection margins. Tumors of the gastrointestinal system can arise following malabsorptive operations for morbid obesity, and they may be difficult to diagnose, since the symptoms are often attributed to the anatomical-functional changes resulting from this type of surgery. The case reported herein suggests that there is a need for surveillance in patients complaining of digestive symptoms after malabsorptive bariatric surgery.
    MeSH term(s) Adenocarcinoma/etiology ; Adenocarcinoma/surgery ; Anastomosis, Surgical ; Biliopancreatic Diversion/adverse effects ; Biliopancreatic Diversion/methods ; Duodenum/surgery ; Humans ; Obesity, Morbid/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-11
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2274031-4
    ISSN 1878-0318 ; 1871-403X
    ISSN (online) 1878-0318
    ISSN 1871-403X
    DOI 10.1016/j.orcp.2022.05.002
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  6. Article ; Online: Current management of incidental gallbladder cancer: A review.

    Feo, Claudio F / Ginesu, Giorgio C / Fancellu, Alessandro / Perra, Teresa / Ninniri, Chiara / Deiana, Giulia / Scanu, Antonio M / Porcu, Alberto

    International journal of surgery (London, England)

    2022  Volume 98, Page(s) 106234

    Abstract: Early-stage gallbladder cancer (GBC) is mostly discovered incidentally by the pathologist after cholecystectomy for a presumed benign disease. It is the most common malignancy of the biliary tract with a variable incidence rate all over the World. The ... ...

    Abstract Early-stage gallbladder cancer (GBC) is mostly discovered incidentally by the pathologist after cholecystectomy for a presumed benign disease. It is the most common malignancy of the biliary tract with a variable incidence rate all over the World. The majority of patients with GBC remain asymptomatic for a long time and diagnosis is usually late when the disease is at an advanced stage. Radical surgery consisting in resection of the gallbladder liver bed and regional lymph nodes seems to be the best treatment option for incidental GBC. However, recurrence rates after salvage surgery are still high and the addition of neoadjuvant/adjuvant chemotherapy may improve outcomes. The aim of the present review is to evaluate current literature for advances in management of incidental GBC, with particular focus on staging techniques and surgical options.
    MeSH term(s) Cholecystectomy ; Gallbladder Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Gallbladder Neoplasms/epidemiology ; Gallbladder Neoplasms/surgery ; Humans ; Incidental Findings ; Lymph Node Excision ; Neoplasm Staging
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2212038-5
    ISSN 1743-9159 ; 1743-9191
    ISSN (online) 1743-9159
    ISSN 1743-9191
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijsu.2022.106234
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  7. Article: The Warburg Effect 97 Years after Its Discovery.

    Pascale, Rosa Maria / Calvisi, Diego Francesco / Simile, Maria Maddalena / Feo, Claudio Francesco / Feo, Francesco

    Cancers

    2020  Volume 12, Issue 10

    Abstract: The deregulation of the oxidative metabolism in cancer, as shown by the increased aerobic glycolysis and impaired oxidative phosphorylation (Warburg effect), is coordinated by genetic changes leading to the activation of oncogenes and the loss of ... ...

    Abstract The deregulation of the oxidative metabolism in cancer, as shown by the increased aerobic glycolysis and impaired oxidative phosphorylation (Warburg effect), is coordinated by genetic changes leading to the activation of oncogenes and the loss of oncosuppressor genes. The understanding of the metabolic deregulation of cancer cells is necessary to prevent and cure cancer. In this review, we illustrate and comment the principal metabolic and molecular variations of cancer cells, involved in their anomalous behavior, that include modifications of oxidative metabolism, the activation of oncogenes that promote glycolysis and a decrease of oxygen consumption in cancer cells, the genetic susceptibility to cancer, the molecular correlations involved in the metabolic deregulation in cancer, the defective cancer mitochondria, the relationships between the Warburg effect and tumor therapy, and recent studies that reevaluate the Warburg effect. Taken together, these observations indicate that the Warburg effect is an epiphenomenon of the transformation process essential for the development of malignancy.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-30
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2527080-1
    ISSN 2072-6694
    ISSN 2072-6694
    DOI 10.3390/cancers12102819
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  8. Article ; Online: Laparoscopic treatment of colo-colic intussusception secondary to a lipomatous polyp.

    Feo, Carlo V / Marcello, Daniele / Feo, Claudio F

    Annali italiani di chirurgia

    2017  Volume 6

    Abstract: Introduction: Colo-colic intussusception is extremely rare in adults and few cases have been described secondary to a lypomatous polyp.: Case report: We present the case of a 50-year old man with chronic abdominal pain who was diagnosed a colo-colic ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Colo-colic intussusception is extremely rare in adults and few cases have been described secondary to a lypomatous polyp.
    Case report: We present the case of a 50-year old man with chronic abdominal pain who was diagnosed a colo-colic intussusception secondary to a lipoma of the left colon. The patient underwent laparoscopic resection of the splenic flexure without reduction, which occurred spontaneously after induction of the pneumoperitoneum, and final histology confirmed a submucosal lipoma with no evidence of malignancy.
    Conclusion: The traditional treatment of choice for adult intussusception is bowel resection without reduction. More recently, however, preoperative reduction of the invaginated bowel segment has been reconsidered in order to: 1) avoid emergency surgery, 2) allow radical surgery for cancer, and 3) reduce the extent of the intestinal resection. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of adult colonic intussusception secondary to a lipoma treated by laparoscopy.
    Key words: Colon, Intussusception, Laparoscopy, Lipoma.
    MeSH term(s) Abdominal Pain/etiology ; Colonic Diseases/diagnostic imaging ; Colonic Diseases/etiology ; Colonic Diseases/surgery ; Colonic Neoplasms/complications ; Colonic Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging ; Colonic Neoplasms/surgery ; Colonic Polyps/complications ; Colonic Polyps/diagnostic imaging ; Colonic Polyps/pathology ; Colonic Polyps/surgery ; Colonoscopy ; Humans ; Intussusception/diagnostic imaging ; Intussusception/etiology ; Intussusception/surgery ; Laparoscopy/methods ; Lipoma/complications ; Lipoma/diagnostic imaging ; Lipoma/surgery ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-06-12
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 418927-9
    ISSN 2239-253X ; 0003-469X
    ISSN (online) 2239-253X
    ISSN 0003-469X
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  9. Article: Deregulation of methionine metabolism as determinant of progression and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma.

    Pascale, Rosa M / Feo, Claudio F / Calvisi, Diego F / Feo, Francesco

    Translational gastroenterology and hepatology

    2018  Volume 3, Page(s) 36

    Abstract: The under-regulation of liver- ... ...

    Abstract The under-regulation of liver-specific
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-06-29
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2415-1289
    ISSN 2415-1289
    DOI 10.21037/tgh.2018.06.04
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  10. Article: Nuclear localization dictates hepatocarcinogenesis suppression by glycine N-methyltransferase.

    Simile, Maria M / Cigliano, Antonio / Paliogiannis, Panagiotis / Daino, Lucia / Manetti, Roberto / Feo, Claudio F / Calvisi, Diego F / Feo, Francesco / Pascale, Rosa M

    Translational oncology

    2021  Volume 15, Issue 1, Page(s) 101239

    Abstract: Background: GNMT (glycine N-methyltransferase) is a tumor suppressor gene, but the mechanisms mediating its suppressive activity are not entirely known.: Methods: We investigated the oncosuppressive mechanisms of GNMT in human hepatocellular ... ...

    Abstract Background: GNMT (glycine N-methyltransferase) is a tumor suppressor gene, but the mechanisms mediating its suppressive activity are not entirely known.
    Methods: We investigated the oncosuppressive mechanisms of GNMT in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). GNMT mRNA and protein levels were evaluated by quantitative RT-PCR and immunoblotting. GNMT effect in HCC cell lines was modulated through GNMT cDNA induced overexpression or anti-GNMT siRNA transfection.
    Results: GNMT was expressed at low level in human HCCs with a better prognosis (HCCB) while it was almost absent in fast-growing tumors (HCCP). In HCCB, the nuclear localization of the GNMT protein was much more pronounced than in HCCP. In Huh7 and HepG2 cell lines, GNMT forced expression inhibited the proliferation and promoted apoptosis. At the molecular level, GNMT overexpression inhibited the expression of CYP1A (Cytochrome p450, aromatic compound-inducible), PREX2 (Phosphatidylinositol-3,4,5-trisphosphate-dependent Rac exchange factor 2), PARP1 [Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1], and NFKB (nuclear factor-kB) genes. By chromatin immunoprecipitation, we found GNMT binding to the promoters of CYP1A1, PREX2, PARP1, and NFKB genes resulting in their strong inhibition. These genes are implicated in hepatocarcinogenesis, and are involved in the GNMT oncosuppressive action.
    Conclusion: Overall, the present data indicate that GNMT exerts a multifaceted suppressive action by interacting with various cancer-related genes and inhibiting their expression.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2443840-6
    ISSN 1936-5233
    ISSN 1936-5233
    DOI 10.1016/j.tranon.2021.101239
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