Should We Abandon Routine Microscopic Examination in Bariatric Sleeve Gastrectomy Specimens?
Routine microscopic examination of all LSG specimens is not necessary. Selective microscopic examination guided by relevant clinical history and macroscopic examination is a better option. This protocol will save money, time, and workload without compromising patient's safety and future management. However, a careful gross description is still necessary in certain cases for potential future medicolegal implications.
Through its phosphatase activity, tumor suppressor gene PTEN can suppress the phosphorylation of FAK and Akt, and induce anoikis in hepatocellular carcinoma cells.