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The thoracic corpectomy is a well-described technique for the surgical treatment of vertebral column fractures with spinal canal compromise. Traditionally, the posterolateral approach to this procedure require...
The aim of this study was to investigate sex-related differences in the clinical characteristics and hospital outcomes of patients undergoing surgery for acute type A aortic dissection (AAAD).
To investigate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic subserosal dissection for patients with submucosal tumors in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
To evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of robot-assisted laparoscopic modified ureteroplasty using a lingual mucosa graft (LMG) or an appendiceal flap (AF) for complex ureteral strictures and summari...
Innovative attempt to explore the feasibility and accuracy of using indocyanine green fluorescence (ICGF) to identify the intersegmental plane by the target segmental veins preferential ligation during thoraco...
The study aimed to examine the relationship between preoperative nutritional status, symptom burden, and the occurrence of postoperative atrial fibrillation in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma patients.
Surgical site infection (SSI) is common after laparoscopic appendectomy, resulting in prolonged hospital stay and increased costs. This study examined the relationship between body composition parameters and r...
Facial reconstruction is challenging for plastic surgeons, as it can be difficult to decide the best approach. One technique that has been widely used is the anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap due to its numerous ...
With the improvement of anastomotic techniques and the iteration of anastomotic instruments, robotic intracorporeal suturing has become increasingly proficient. The era of fully intracorporeal anastomosis in r...
The administration of antibiotic prophylaxis for clean-wound surgeries is controversial among surgeons, despite guidelines suggesting its use. This study aimed to evaluate its effectiveness in preventing surgi...
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common and potentially lethal disease. Approximately 10–20% of the patients progress to necrotizing pancreatitis (NP). The step-up approach is the gold standard approach to managin...
Colon cancer presents significant surgical challenges that necessitate the development of precise strategies. Standardization with complete mesocolic excision (CME) is common, but some cases require extended r...
The efficacy of Seprafilm® in preventing clinically significant adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) is controversial and deserves further review. The aim of this review was to assess the utility of Seprafilm®
Pancreaticoduodenectomy is a highly difficult and invasive type of gastrointestinal surgery. Prevention of postoperative pancreatic fistula is important, and this may be possible by the stapler method.
The relationship between postoperative cumulative systemic inflammation and cancer survival needs to be investigated. We developed an approach to the prognostication of postoperative esophageal cancer by estab...
This study aims to evaluate the real-world effectiveness of applying different levels of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) guidelines to video-assisted thoracic day surgery (VATS). The goal is to determin...
Skin cancer in African countries results primarily from exposure to high ambient ultraviolet radiation. It is an emerging public health issue with limited improvement in management services. Mohs surgery, a re...
To assess the efficacy of preoperative halo-gravity traction (HGT) in treating severe spinal deformities, evaluating radiological outcomes, pulmonary function, and nutritional status.
Pancreatic cancer is a highly aggressive cancer with unfavorable prognosis despite the therapeutic interventions. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy has recently shown potential outcomes in the presence of peritonea...
Schwannomas are benign, slow-growing tumors originating from Schwann cells in peripheral nerves, commonly affecting the median and ulnar nerves in the forearm and wrist. Surgical excision is the gold standard ...
Current research on delayed gastric emptying (DGE) after pancreatic surgery is predominantly focused on pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), with little exploration into DGE following total pancreatectomy (TP). This ...
To present the radiological and clinical outcomes of super-selective transcatheter renal artery embolization in patients with renal injury hemorrhage, and share our experience.
To retrieve, evaluate, and summarize the best available evidence regarding the safe use of pneumatic tourniquet in patients undergoing Limb surgery, providing guidance for preoperative assessment, operation me...
With the increasing application of neoadjuvant therapy in rectal adenocarcinoma, there remain many controversies in clinical practical applications. Preoperative radiotherapy (PR) can limit the surgical plane ...
Colorectal cancer is a prevalent malignancy worldwide, and right hemicolectomy is a common surgical procedure for its treatment. However, postoperative incisional infections remain a significant complication, ...
This study aimed to explore the clinical value of 3D video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in dissecting recurrent laryngeal nerve lymph nodes in patients undergoing minimally invasive esophagectomy.
Lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) is increasingly utilized in the treatment of lymphedema. This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of the “Overlapping” LVA technique, which addresses the size misma...
To analyze the effect of transvesical laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (TVLRP) on sexual function and urinary continence.
Intussusception is a common acute abdominal disease in children, often leading to acute ileus in infants and young children.
Although laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) has advantages over open surgery, postoperative seroma formation remains an issue. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors and clinical outcomes of ...
This study aimed to compare the differences in postoperative complications and long-term bowel function outcomes between patients with rectosigmoid Hirschsprung disease (HD) who underwent transanal endorectal ...
Preoperative frailty is a risk factor associated with postoperative delirium (POD), which has attracted more attention from clinicians, but no research has shown that it is related to elderly patients undergoi...
This study aimed to explore the application value of three-dimensional (3D) visualization technology in the early surgical repair of bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC).
The indication and extent of selective lateral neck dissection (LND) for cN1a papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) remain uncertain. The present study aimed to identify potential predictors and distribution patte...
Postoperative complications of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) are still a thorny problem. This study aims to verify the preventative impact of T-tube on them.
We sought to analyze, in well-defined clinical setting, the first 100 patients treated at the intraoperative MRI (iMRI) hybrid surgical theatre at our facility in a population-based setting to evaluate which p...
The aim of combining hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC) with surgery is to achieve local control in patients with pleural malignancies. Liver and kidney dysfunction resulting from this procedure ...
Weight recurrence, suboptimal clinical response and functional disorder (such as reflux) after a Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) are problems that may require conversional surgery. For reflux, conversion to Roux-en-Y ...
Early postoperative mobilization is important for enhanced recovery but can be hindered by orthostatic intolerance. However, study on postoperative orthostatic intolerance in thoracoscopic lung resection is li...
After total thyroidectomy (TT), postoperative hypoparathyroidism (PH) is the most frequent complication. Yet, management strategies for PH remain disputed. The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes of a r...
The Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI) and the American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA-PS) classification system are two commonly used tools for preoperative risk assessment. This study aimed to assess the ...
Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) is a condition whose etiology is not clear, but it is characterized by progressive hypertrophy of the circular muscles of the pylorus with consequent obstruction ...
Pancreaticoduodenectomy is associated with an incidence of postoperative complications of approximately 41%. One of the most severe complications is a postoperative pancreatic fistula. The exact cause of posto...
Esophageal cancer is currently one of the high-risk malignant tumors worldwide, posing a serious threat to human health. This study aimed to analyse the causes of postoperative mortality and intrathoracic anas...
Techniques in endovascular therapy have evolved to offer a promising alternative to medical therapy alone for Type B aortic dissections (TBADs).
Parastomal hernia (PH) is a frequent complication following radical cystectomy and ileal conduit. The purpose of this study was to summarize the clinical experience and technical characteristics of laparoscopi...
Workplace-based assessment (WBA) can facilitate evaluation of operative performance; however, implementation of WBA is sometimes unsuccessful. The American Board of Surgery Entrustable Professional Activities ...
To investigate the risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following total hip arthroplasty (THA).
With the continuous advancements in precision medicine and the relentless pursuit of minimally invasive techniques, Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction Surgery (NOSES) has emerged. Compared to traditional surg...
A surgical site infection (SSI) is a postoperative infection that occurs at or near the surgical incision. SSIs significantly increase morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay, and healthcare costs. The W...
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