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A novel minimally invasive fixation method for flail chest management in a Canine model: an animal research
BackgroundMultiple rib fractures can lead to flail chest with up to 35% mortality rate due to severe pulmonary complications. Current treatments of...
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Alvimopan is associated with favorable outcomes in open and minimally invasive colorectal surgery: a regional database analysis
BackgroundAlvimopan is a µ-opioid receptor antagonist associated with shorter time to gastrointestinal recovery in patients having open colorectal...
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Evaluation of minimally invasive surgical skills training: comparing a neonatal esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula model with a dry box
BackgroundPediatric surgeons require highly advanced minimally invasive surgical skills to perform rare and complex surgeries in a very vulnerable...
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Navigating the challenges of minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: a risk analysis and learning curve evaluation
BackgroundThis study aimed to report the risk and learning curve analysis of a minimally invasive mitral valve surgery program performed through a...
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Intra-oral Drainage of Submandibular Abscess: A Minimally Invasive Technique. A Prospective Study
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of intraoral drainage of isolated submandibular space abscess as a minimally invasive surgical technique compared...
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A modified minimally invasive osteotomy for hallux valgus enables reduction of malpositioned sesamoid bones
BackgroundThe current minimally invasive distal metatarsal osteotomy for hallux valgus (HV) is V-shaped, which prevents the correction of the...
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Endoscopic callosotomy as a minimally invasive approach to treat paediatric refractory epilepsy: case series
BackgroundEndoscopic callosotomy has emerged as a promising and minimally invasive technique for the treatment of refractory epilepsy. This paper...
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Impact of minimally invasive total mesoesophageal excision and minimally invasive esophagectomy on failure patterns of locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a matched cohort study with long-term follow-up
BackgroundThe effects of minimally invasive total mesoesophageal excision (MITME) on the long-term prognosis of locally advanced esophageal squamous...
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Benign Bone Tumors Beyond Osteoid Osteoma: Percutaneous Minimally Invasive Image-Guided Interventions
Painful benign bone tumors often adversely influence quality of life primarily due to skeletal-related events such as unremittable pain, pathologic...
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Hidden blood loss of minimally invasive hybrid lumbar interbody fusion: an analysis of influencing factors
BackgroundLumbar interbody fusion(LIF) is the leading way to treat Lumbar Degenerative Diseases(LDD). At present, there is a lack of research on the...
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Minimally invasive versus open surgery for degenerative lumbar pathologies:a systematic review and meta-analysis
IntroductionWith the increase in life expectancy and consequent aging of the population, degenerative lumbar spine diseases tend to increase its...
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Training curriculum in minimally invasive emergency digestive surgery: 2022 WSES position paper
BackgroundMinimally invasive surgery (MIS), including laparoscopic and robotic approaches, is widely adopted in elective digestive surgery, but...
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Hidden blood loss and the influential factors after minimally invasive treatment of posterior pelvic ring injury with sacroiliac screw
BackgroundTo analyze the perioperative bleeding and hidden blood loss (HBL) of sacroiliac screw minimally invasive treatment of pelvic posterior ring...
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Textbook outcomes and benchmarks of minimally invasive left lateral sectionectomy across North America
BackgroundMinimally invasive approach represents the gold standard for the resection of the left lateral section of the liver. Recently, the American...
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Surgical outcomes of minimally invasive trephine surgery for pilonidal sinus disease with and without laser therapy: a comparative study
BackgroundOver the last decades, novel therapeutic options have emerged for the surgical treatment of pilonidal sinus disease (PSD). The aim of this...
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Novel concept of less invasive concomitant surgical aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting avoiding full median sternotomy
In the last decades, minimally invasive procedures have been developed in the therapy of aortic valve disorders. Recently, a novel concept of...
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Anterior column realignment via a minimally invasive hybrid approach in adult spinal deformity surgery: a short-term retrospective study
BackgroundAnterior column realignment (ACR) is a novel surgical method for correcting spinal sagittal balance. meanwhile, oblique lumbar interbody...
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Long term follow-up after minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy
Introduction and hypothesisPelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a benign condition that can adversely affect women’s quality of life. Minimally invasive...
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Minimally invasive total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation for chronic pancreatitis: the robotic approach
IntroductionTotal pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) treats refractory pain in chronic pancreatitis, prevents episodes of acute...
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The impact of hospital experience in bariatric surgery on short-term outcomes after minimally invasive esophagectomy: a nationwide analysis
BackgroundMinimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) is a technically challenging procedure with a substantial learning curve. Composite volume of upper...
