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Piet Pattyn

Researcher at Ghent University Hospital

Publications -  136
Citations -  3184

Piet Pattyn is an academic researcher from Ghent University Hospital. The author has contributed to research in topics: Esophagectomy & Cancer. The author has an hindex of 29, co-authored 126 publications receiving 2774 citations.

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How to assess intestinal viability during surgery: a review of techniques

TL;DR: To evaluate the available methods, a systematic search of the English literature was performed and valuable parameters related to postoperative intestinal anastomotic or stoma complications are analyzed.
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Surgical treatment of severe obesity with a low-pressure adjustable gastric band: experimental data and clinical results in 625 patients.

TL;DR: SAGB is a safe and effective new method in the management of severe obesity with a measurable beneficial effect on arterial hypertension, sleep apnea syndrome, and diabetes control after 1, 2, and 3 years.
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Preoperative chemoradiation versus radiation alone for stage II and III resectable rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

TL;DR: Compared to preoperative RT alone, preoperative CRT improves local control in rectal cancer but is associated with a more pronounced treatment related toxicity, and the addition of chemotherapy does not benefit sphincter preservation rate or long‐term survival.