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Postoperative dysphagia has been reported to occur as the result of narrowing of the pharyngeal airway space (PAS) due to a change in the alignment of the cervical spine. This study aimed to investigate potent...
Lung abscess is typically managed by performing abscess drainage. While pulmonary resection effectively controls infection, its role in eliminating necrotic tissue remains debatable due to risks such as bleedi...
Ventral hernias are a common surgical challenge for general surgeons and several techniques have been described to repair it. The mesh positioning for the repair is a factor frequently mentioned as a major con...
Pilonidal disease is a common sacrococcygeal cyst or sinus that can significantly impact patients’ quality of life, necessitating an analysis of evolving treatments to optimize patient outcomes. This review co...
CR-POPF following PD are very common. The Majority of research on predicting CR-POPF focuses on pre-operation, while there are few indicators for predicting CR-POPF in the early postoperative period. The purpo...
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is a complex bariatric surgical procedure that demands advanced technical skills. However, traditional training models (virtual simulators, cadavers, and porcine o...
The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of postoperative shoulder imbalance (PSI), evaluate the role of upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) selection on postoperative shoulder balance and identify the ...
To explore the risk factors of intra-abdominal abscess (IAA) after laparoscopic appendectomy (LA).
Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is a life-threatening infection associated with high mortality and often necessitates urgent surgical intervention. Vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) has emerged as a promising adjunct to ...
The sigmoid gallbladder is a rare anatomic variant characterized by an S-shaped curve in its structure, often stemming from abnormal embryonic development during gestation. This anomaly complicates surgical pr...
Preclinical animal models that are simple, reproducible, and capable of partially mimicking the pathophysiological features of clinical diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are essential for advancing research on refra...
There is paucity of data on the outcomes and factors affecting the outcomes of patients with secondary peritonitis in developing countries especially Ethiopia. We studied these groups of patients to determine ...
This study summarized our experience in treating arterial gastrointestinal bleeding with Glubran-2 glue embolization, and analyzed efficacy and safety of Punctate embolism and Flake Embolism.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the gold standard for gallbladder surgery but may require conversion to open surgery in complicated cases. While preoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) is known to reflect i...
To investigate the potential risk factors influencing the pedicle screw placement deviation of robot-assisted minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF).
Bariatric surgery can decrease cardiovascular risk because of its effects on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk factors such as dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. It has been h...
Consistent outcome assessment in surgical research, from early phase studies (during introduction and refinement of new procedures) to late phase studies (to establish comparative effectiveness) needs improvem...
Incarcerated femoral hernia often requires urgent surgical intervention, yet the optimal approach remains debated. Open surgery—particularly the transrectus sheath preperitoneal procedure (TREPP)—is commonly u...
Obesity has become a global health crisis, with bariatric surgery being among the most effective interventions for treatment-resistant obesity. One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) has gained popularity for i...
To investigate the effect of abdominal drain on the incidence of surgical site infection undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis in adults.
Postoperative complications remain a major concern in laryngeal cancer surgery, often requiring invasive interventions or intensive care. This study aimed to develop and validate an interpretable machine learn...
To study the medical history, diagnosis, management, and treatment results of piriformis syndrome (PS).
To retrospectively analyze the repair of seven cases of complicated pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) to provide a reference for the treatment of complicated PCF.
A persistent fever following cardiovascular surgery presents a significant clinical challenge and often leads to adverse patient outcomes. This study aims to develop a nomogram predictive model for persistent ...
Uniportal robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (URATS) has been increasingly adopted in some centers; however, its global acceptance and clinical impact remain uncertain. This study compared the perioperative out...
Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common benign disease. Its treatment aims to restore the collapsed lungs, relieve symptoms, and prevent recurrence. Currently, video-assisted thoracoscopic bullectomy combined wit...
To investigate the risk factors related to postoperative major complications in elderly patients undergoing major abdominal surgery, and to construct and validate a nomogram risk prediction model.
Ileal conduit is widely used as a urinary diversion procedure after radical cystectomy. However, ureteroileal anastomotic stricture (UIAS) remains a threatening complication. Here we introduce a novel techniqu...
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) offers reduced postoperative pain and faster recovery, yet optimal analgesia remains essential. Regional anesthesia techniques, such as the erector spinae plane (ESP...
Long-segment ureteral stricture secondary to radiotherapy for female pelvic malignancies represents a severe complication, significantly impairing patients’ renal function and quality of life. Despite the ava...
Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) accompanied by osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) involving the endplate is relatively uncommon and presents therapeutic challenges. This study aims to evaluate t...
Inguinal hernias occur when abdominal contents protrude through the inguinal canal. Laparoscopic repair is often preferred due to reduced postoperative pain, quicker recovery, and bet...
This retrospective study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy (UBED) in patients with far lateral lumbar disc herniation (FLLDH).
Closed reduction and internal fixation is the key to early and minimally invasive treatment of pelvic fractures in patients with severe trauma. Although the pelvic unlocking closed reduction device has been pr...
Enhancing the safety of robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery (RAMIS) is critically dependent on improving the robot’s spatial understanding of the surgical scene. However, the quality of laparoscopic imag...
The postoperative recovery of patients with femoral neck fractures is often affected by various factors, and the mechanism of action of liver function status has not yet been fully elucidated. Objectives: It a...
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of two intestinal fecal diversion methods using novel stents to prevent anastomotic leakage after surgery for middle and lower rectal cancer, and to compa...
Tracheostomy-related pressure injuries (TRPIs) compromise recovery and prolong hospital stay.
This study introduces an intracorporeal Pringle maneuver (PM) using He’s belt for laparoscopic hepatectomy.
The main objective of this study was to investigate cervical oesophageal reconstruction by a laryngotracheal flap (LTF) and the management of postoperative pharyngoesophageal stenosis (PES) after the resection...
Penetrating Crohn’s disease (CD) is a severe phenotype marked by fistulae, abscesses, and complex intra-abdominal inflammation, often necessitating surgical intervention. Surgical management is particularly ch...
The study was to evaluate the results of the one-stage posterior approach in treating patients with the rare thoracic and lumbar spinous process and vertebral laminae tuberculosis of the spine with incomplete ...
Thirst is a common symptom among surgical patients and an important symptom affecting patient comfort. Thirst in the perioperative period is often described by patients as a more uncomfortable experience than ...
Abdominal drain-associated fistulas (ADAFs) represent severe complications following gastrointestinal surgery, where conventional surgical reintervention carries invasiveness risks and extended recovery period...
The use of percutaneous iliosacral screws for the treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries is highly challenging and typically requires fluoroscopic or navigational guidance. This study aims to introduce a n...
Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is now widely performed worldwide. However, there is no consensus on the most appropriate surgical operation for inguinal hernia in adult males. This study aims to evaluate ...
Cystic lymphangioma is a benign malformities tumor of the lymphatic system. Its abdominal location is much rarer. We reviewed the cases of giant abdominal cystic lymphangioma managed laparoscopically. We used ...
Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) is a rare surgical condition caused by external compression of the celiac artery, resulting in compromised blood flow. Intraoperative evaluation is typically based on vi...
Monitors that can provide 2-dimensional (2D) or 3-dimensional (3D) images, as well as high-definition (HD) or 4 K-HD image quality, offer various conveniences to surgeons. While studies comparing 2D and 3D scr...
The tension band internal fixation is a well-established surgical technique employed for the managing of transverse patellar fractures. Nevertheless, there is a lack of comprehensive documentation on minimally...
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