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Readability of online patient education material for foregut surgery
IntroductionHealth literacy is the ability of individuals to use basic health information and services to make well-informed decisions. Low health...
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Assessing the suitability of video-assisted anal fistula treatment for obese patients compared to conventional surgery: a question worth investigating
Background and aimsVideo-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) is an innovative surgical approach enabling the direct visualization of the fistula...
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Impact of hypoalbuminemia on outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy: a NSQIP retrospective cohort analysis of 25,848 patients
BackgroundEfforts to preoperatively risk stratify and optimize patients before pancreaticoduodenectomy continue to improve outcomes. This study aims...
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Transverse versus longitudinal mucosal incision during POEM for esophageal motility disorders: a randomized trial
BackgroundLongitudinal incision is the commonly used incision for entry into the submucosal space during peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for...
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Implementing a no-drain policy for extraperitoneal colorectal anastomosis in a real-life setting: analysis of outcomes and surgeons’ adherence
AimRecent evidence has questioned the usefulness of anastomotic drain (AD) after low anterior resection (LAR). However, the implementation and...
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Differences of clinical phenotype between familial and sporadic Crohn’s disease in East China
PurposeFamily history is one of the strongest risk factors for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) while studies about the clinical phenotype of...
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Does preoperative symptom duration affect outcomes following per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)?
BackgroundPer oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a safe therapy for the treatment of achalasia. Long-term effects of untreated achalasia include...
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Association of resection margin distance with anastomotic recurrence in stage I-III colon cancer: data from the National Colorectal Cancer Cohort (NCRCC) study in China
PurposeFew studies have focused on anastomotic recurrence (AR) in colon cancer. This study aimed to clarify the association of resection margin...
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Patientenbefragung zum Einsatz von Videosprechstunden in der ambulanten Behandlung von chronischem Pruritus
BackgroundAnalyses of patient evaluations and barriers to the implementation of teledermatology procedures are still rare. The aim of this study was...
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Surgeon variability in repair of hiatal hernia at the time of bariatric surgery
BackgroundHiatal hernia (HH) is estimated to affect between 20 and 50% of patients undergoing bariatric surgery. However, there is no consensus...
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Clinical relevance of the 3-cm threshold in sigmoid diverticulitis with abscess: consensus or quandary?
PurposeDiverticular abscess is a common manifestation of acute complicated diverticulitis. We aimed to analyze the clinical course of patients with...
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Neues in der Diagnostik und Therapie der aktinischen Keratose
Actinic keratosis (AK) is among the most common conditions in dermatology in an increasingly aging population. However, the presence of severe field...
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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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Comparison of low versus high (standard) intraabdominal pressure during laparoscopic colorectal surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundTo evaluate outcomes of low with high intraabdominal pressure during laparoscopic colorectal resection surgery.
MethodsA systematic search...
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The role of ureteric indocyanine green fluorescence in colorectal surgery: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundUreteric injury (UI) is an infrequent but serious complication of colorectal surgery. Prophylactic ureteric stenting is employed to avoid...
