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Relevant Clinical Trials for GI Surgeons: a Review of Recent Findings

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Over the last decade, a number of practice-changing clinical trials have been published to guide the management of esophageal, gastric, liver, pancreas, appendiceal, and colorectal pathologies. The following review aims to provide a succinct summary of these important trials that merit further critical assessment by every gastrointestinal surgeon. After each review, per the Editors’ request, the authors have provided their humble opinion as to the clinical context and application of the data.

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Gamboa, A.C., Maithel, S.K. Relevant Clinical Trials for GI Surgeons: a Review of Recent Findings. J Gastrointest Surg 24, 2318–2335 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-020-04676-6

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