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Efficacy of injection of autologous adipose tissue in the treatment of patients with complex and recurrent fistula-in-ano of cryptoglandular origin
BackgroundAdipose tissue injections, a rich source of mesenchymal stem cells, have been successfully used to promote anal fistula healing. This study...
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Subtotal laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus conversion to open as a bailout procedure: a cohort study
BackgroundThe aim of this study is to evaluate morbidity and mortality in patients taken to conversion to open procedure (CO) and subtotal...
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Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic versus open distal gastrectomy for patients with advanced gastric cancer in North China: a multicenter randomized controlled trial
BackgroundLaparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) has become a common procedure for treating advanced gastric cancer (AGC) in China. However, there is...
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Immunity in digestive diseases: new drugs for inflammatory bowel disease treatment—insights from Phase II and III trials
BackgroundInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), continues to challenge treatment...
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Establishment of a 24/7 robotic acute care surgery program at a large academic medical center
BackgroundFor many years, robotic surgery has been an option for various elective surgical procedures. Though robotic surgery has not traditionally...
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Clinical impact of various drain-fluid data for the postoperative complications after hepatectomy: criteria of prophylactic drain removal on postoperative day 1
PurposeProphylactic drains reported to be useful to treat postoperative bile leakage (POBL) and reduce re-intervention after hepatectomy. However,...
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Usefulness of the one-step technique in functional end-to-end anastomosis for colonic surgery: results of a prospective multicentre cohort study from the Japanese KYCC group
BackgroundAlthough functional end-to-end anastomosis (FEEA) using a stapler in the colorectal field has been recognised worldwide, the technique...
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Comparison of two methods for treatment of 1–2 cm kidney stones in pediatric patients: mini PCNL and RIRS
ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the results of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) for the...
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Robotic liver parenchymal transection using the SynchroSeal
BackgroundThere is much heterogeneity in the instrumentation used for parenchymal transection in minimally invasive liver surgery. Instruments...
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Anastomotic tension “Bridging”: a risk factor for anastomotic leakage following low anterior resection
BackgroundExcessive tension at the anastomosis contributes to anastomotic leakage (AL) in low anterior resection (LAR). However, the specific tension...
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Retrospective study on the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic surgery for complicated fistulizing diverticular disease in a high-volume colorectal center
BackgroundWe assessed feasibility and safety of laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for complicated fistulizing diverticular disease in a tertiary care...
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Comparison of inflammatory markers in low-pressure pneumoperitoneum with deep neuromuscular block versus standard pressure pneumoperitoneum among patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstone disease: a randomized control trial
BackgroundLow-pressure pneumoperitoneum (LPP) is an attempt to improve laparoscopic surgery. Lower pressure causes lesser inflammation and better...
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Low-calorie diets are effective for weight loss in patients undergoing benign upper gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundObesity may increase surgical complexity in patients undergoing abdominal surgery by limiting visualization and increasing the risk of...
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Surgical outreach for the Americas: a self-sustainable model for partnership and education
IntroductionIt is estimated that up to 28% of global disease burden is surgical with hernias representing a unique challenge as the only definitive...
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Value of endoscopic grading of gastroesophageal flap valve in gastroesophageal reflux disease
ObjectiveTo investigate the significance of endoscopic grading (Hill’s classification) of gastroesophageal flap valve (GEFV) in the examination of...
