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Correlation between surgical position and neck pain in patients undergoing thyroidectomy: a prospective observational study
BackgroundThyroid diseases are one of the most common health problems worldwide. Although they represent a necessary step in order to perform...
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Robot-Assisted Pancreaticoduodenectomy with Hemicircumferential Dissection of Nerve Plexus Around the Superior Mesenteric Artery
BackgroundPancreatic head cancer with perineural invasion of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) requires dissection of the nerve plexus around the...
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NAFLD and MAFLD independently increase the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE): a 20-year longitudinal follow-up study from regional Australia
Background and aimsThe association between fatty liver disease (FLD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in an Australian context has yet to be defined....
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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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Panorama of Odontogenic Tumours and Cystic Lesions of Jaw: A Single Institutional Experience
Odontogenic tumours are relatively rare tumours presenting with varied behaviour ranging from hamartomatous lesion to malignant neoplasm. Majority of...
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A contemporary view on vascular resections and reconstruction during hepatectomies
Oncological hepatic surgery carries the possibility to perform vascular reconstructions for advanced tumours with vessel invasion since surgery often...
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Evaluation of postoperative results after a presurgical optimisation programme
BackgroundPresurgical optimisation programmes decrease the risk of postoperative complications, reduce hospital stays and speed up patient recovery....
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Core Set of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Measuring Quality of Life in Clinical Obesity Care
PurposeThe focus of measuring success in obesity treatment is shifting from weight loss to patients’ health and quality of life. The objective of...
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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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Intra-operative hypertension as a predictor of surgical outcomes in microvascular decompression surgery for trigeminal neuralgia
PurposeThe trigeminocardiac reflex (TCR) has traditionally been characterized by a sudden decrease in heart rate, asystole, or hypotension during the...
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Global public concern of childhood and adolescence suicide: a new perspective and new strategies for suicide prevention in the post-pandemic era
BackgroundSuicide is the second leading cause of death in young people worldwide and is responsible for about 52,000 deaths annually in children and...
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Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Pancreatic Cancer: Evaluation and Analysis of Surgical Efficacy
BackgroundEvidence is limited for the treatment of pancreatic cancer among minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy.
MethodsThis retrospective...
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Root causes of first-case start time delays for elective surgical procedures: a prospective multicenter observational cohort study in Ethiopia
BackgroundDelays in surgery start times can lead to poor patient outcomes and considerable increases in healthcare expenditures. This is especially...
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The Pattern of Thyroid Cancers in Nigeria: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer. There are various histopathological types requiring different therapeutic approaches and having...
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The Norwegian Watch and Wait study: Norwait for rectal cancer. A report from a failed study—a word of caution
The paucity of prospective data on the subject of Watch and Wait for rectal cancer prompted the implementation of Norwait, a population-based study...
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Impact of CT-relevant skeletal muscle parameters on post-liver transplantation survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
BackgroundThe specific CT-related skeletal muscle parameters predictive of postoperative survival in liver transplant (LT) patients with...
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Evolution of Titanium Interbody Cages and Current Uses of 3D Printed Titanium in Spine Fusion Surgery
Purpose of ReviewTo summarize the history of titanium implants in spine fusion surgery and its evolution over time.
Recent FindingsTitanium...
