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A systematic review on the effectiveness of robot-assisted minimally invasive gastrectomy
BackgroundRobot-assisted minimally invasive gastrectomy (RAMIG) is increasingly used as a surgical approach for gastric cancer. This study assessed...
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Is previous radical prostatectomy a contraindication to minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair? A contemporary meta-analysis
IntroductionTraditionally, radical prostatectomy (RP) has been considered a contraindication to minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair. Purpose of...
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A phase 3, randomized, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled study of S-588410, a five-peptide cancer vaccine as an adjuvant therapy after curative resection in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
BackgroundS-588410, a cancer peptide vaccine (CPV), comprises five HLA-A*24:02-restricted peptides from five cancer-testis antigens. In a phase 2...
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Hybrid intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair for incisional hernias: a systematic review and meta-analysis
IntroductionLaparoscopic IPOM is technically challenging, especially regarding fascial closure. Hybrid repair has been proposed as a simpler...
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Efficacy and outcomes of per oral plication of the (neo)esophagus (POPE) for impaired emptying in achalasia and post-esophagectomy patients
BackgroundPer-oral plication of the (neo)esophagus (POPE) is an endoscopic procedure used to improve emptying of the defunctionalized esophagus or...
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Predictive risk factors for resection surface-related complications after laparoscopic simultaneous resection of primary colorectal tumor and synchronous liver metastases: a single-center retrospective study
BackgroundLaparoscopic simultaneous resection (LSR) of primary colorectal tumors and synchronous colorectal liver metastases (sCRLM) has been...
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From FUSE to a hands-on electrosurgery course using a cadaveric model
IntroductionSurgical procedures in contemporary practice frequently employ energy-based devices, yet comprehensive education surrounding their safety...
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Weight loss after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and single anastomosis duodenoileostomy following failed sleeve gastrectomy
ObjectiveWhile sleeve gastrectomy (SG) results in sustained weight loss for the majority of patients, some will experience inadequate weight loss or...
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Successful intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma conversion surgery after administration of fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitor
We describe a case of a 47-year-old male patient with initially unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma of the right liver lobe with tumor...
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Left anterior mini-thoracotomy: an alternative approach for pulmonary valve replacement after surgically corrected tetralogy of fallot
IntroductionPulmonary regurgitation (PR) remains a common sequela in patients following surgically corrected TOF, and may lead to progressive right...
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Die neoadjuvante Immunchemotherapie des nichtkleinzelligen Lungenkarzinoms: Was Thoraxchirurginnen und -chirurgen wissen müssen
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy is a promising treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), a disease for which the prognosis has improved little...
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The effect of mass functionality on laparoscopic adrenalectomy outcomes
PurposeThis study aimed to determine the effect of adrenal mass functionality and different hormone subtypes synthesized by the adrenal masses on...
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Outcomes of maze procedure and mitral valve surgery in atrial functional mitral regurgitation: a retrospective study
BackgroundAtrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR) is a newly discovered condition associated with longstanding atrial fibrillation. This...
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6,126 hepatectomies in 2022: current trend of outcome in Italy
PurposeWhether hospital volume affects outcome of patients undergoing hepatobiliary surgery, and whether the centralization of such procedures is...
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Long-term mortality after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting and risk factors for mortality
BackgroundPatients requiring coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) have multiple co-morbidities which need to be considered in totality when...
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Patent conversion of a novel closed chest drainage device
Closed chest drainage is typically necessary following Lobar and Sublobar resections to evacuate gases and fluids from the thoracic cavity, eliminate...
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Safety and efficacy of biliary suprapapillary metal and plastic stents in malignant biliary obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background and aimsBiliary drainage is vital in managing malignant biliary obstruction (MBO). Suprapapillary stenting has emerged as a viable...
