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Single-port three-dimensional (3D) endoscopic-assisted breast surgery—preliminary results and patient-reported satisfaction in 145 breast cancer and gynecomastia cases
BackgroundMinimal-accessed (robotic and endoscopic) breast cancer surgery is increasingly performed due to better cosmetic results and acceptable...
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When transversus abdominis release (TAR) is not enough during the repair of large midline incisional hernias: the double peritoneal flap to the rescue
Transversus abdominis release (TAR) is becoming an increasingly popular approach to incisional hernia repair. As the technique has been applied to...
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The Amplatzer device and pedicle muscle flap transposition for the treatment of bronchopleural fistula with chronic empyema after lobectomy: two case reports
BackgroundBronchopleural fistula (BPF) refers to an abnormal channel between the pleural space and the bronchial tree. It is a potentially fatal...
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Successful treatment of left ventricular patch infection by latissimus dorsi muscle flap covering without patch removal
Removal of the infected prosthesis is considered an essential procedure in the treatment of prosthetic graft infection following cardiovascular...
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Left-sided omental infarction without torsion: report of a case with radiologic-pathologic correlation
BackgroundOmental infarction is a rare disease that affects the entire omentum or a segment of the greater omentum. It presents as acute abdominal...
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Vascular graft infection with duodenal fistulization 10 years after hybrid endovascular aortic repair with renovisceral debranching: a case report
BackgroundA secondary aortoenteric fistula after an aortic graft replacement or endovascular aortic repair is a rare but devastating complication...
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The falciform/round ligament “flooring,” an effective method to reduce life-threatening post-pancreatectomy hemorrhage occurrence
PurposeLate post-pancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH) represents the most severe complication after pancreatic surgery. We have measured the efficacy of...
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Robotic-assisted closed-chest management of a fungal-infected prosthetic aortic graft: a case report
BackgroundFungal prosthetic graft infections are associated with high mortality, typically requiring aggressive surgical debridement. We present an...
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Mind the gap! Interdisciplinary approach to anterior chest wall reconstruction after total sternectomy
BackgroundThere are various reconstructive methods after total sternectomy. Reproducibility is scarce due to overall small patient numbers. Therefore...
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Applications of hepatic round ligament/falciform ligament flap and graft in abdominal surgery—a review of their utility and efficacy
Background and purposeDespite their ubiquitous presence, easy availability and diverse possibilities, falciform ligament and hepatic round ligament...
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Rationale and tips and tricks for transgastric robotic pancreaticogastrostomy by the double purse-string technique
Pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) is a viable option for selected patients needing a pancreatic anastomosis. The double purse-string technique can...
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Thoracoscopic surgery using omental flap for bronchopleural fistula
BackgroundA bronchopleural fistula (BPF) can lead to empyema and death after pulmonary resection. A minor leakage from a BPF has been reported to be...
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Median and medial umbilical ligament repositioning for prevention of pelviperineal complications following abdominoperineal resection—a case series and novel technique
IntroductionPelviperineal complications after abdominoperineal resections are tough to treat. None of the available prophylactic methods has proven...
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Robotic harvesting of the omental flap: a case report and mini-review of the use of robots in reconstructive surgery
This study describes the robotic harvesting of a free omental flap. The patient was a 58-year-old man who had undergone several previous operations...
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Mycotic pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm following total arch replacement: a case report
BackgroundAlthough the true prevalence and incidence are not clearly known, mycotic pulmonary artery aneurysm is a potentially devastating condition...
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Evaluating the free radial forearm flap versus the pedicled pectoralis major myocutaneous flap for oesophago-pharyngeal reconstruction: decision making, outcome and literature review
BackgroundThe successful reconstruction of oesophago-hypopharyngeal defects is a challenge and the choice of the best reconstructive option is still...
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Laparoscopic and robotic ureteroplasty using onlay flap or graft for the management of long proximal or middle ureteral strictures: our experience and strategy
PurposeTo present our experience of laparoscopic and robotic ureteroplasty using onlay flap or graft for the management of long proximal or middle...
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Omental flaps in patients undergoing abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer
BackgroundFollowing abdominoperineal resection (APR) for rectal cancer, perineal wound complications are common. Omental flap creation may allow for...
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Combined resection of lung cancer and thoracic aortic wall with simultaneous thoracic aortic endografting: a case report
BackgroundCombined resection of lung cancer and the thoracic aortic wall with thoracic aortic endografting has been reported. However, whether the...
