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Assessing anorectal function in patients with recurrent ulcerative colitis
PurposeUlcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease with an unclear etiology that can lead to irreversible changes in distal colonic...
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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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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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Comparative evaluation of reproductive organ-preserving versus standard radical cystectomy in female: a meta-analysis and systematic review of perioperative, oncological, and functional outcomes
BackgroundTo evaluate the perioperative, oncological, and functional outcomes of reproductive organ-preserving radical cystectomy (ROPRC) compared to...
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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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Safety and efficacy of robotic anti-reflux surgery in geriatric patients: a comparative analysis
IntroductionAs our population ages, older adults are being considered for anti-reflux surgery (ARS). Geriatric patients typically have heightened...
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Laparoscopic caudate lobe resections: How I do it: tips and pitfalls (with video)
BackgroundThe caudate lobe (S1) of the liver, due to its deep central position, presents a formidable challenge for laparoscopic resection....
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LapBot-Safe Chole: validation of an artificial intelligence-powered mobile game app to teach safe cholecystectomy
BackgroundGaming can serve as an educational tool to allow trainees to practice surgical decision-making in a low-stakes environment. LapBot is a...
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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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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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Ambulatory bariatric surgery: a prospective single-center experience
BackgroundAmbulatory bariatric surgery has recently gained interest especially as a potential way to improve access for eligible patients with severe...
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Online videos of robotic-assisted cholecystectomies: more harm than good?
BackgroundMany surgeons use online videos to learn. However, these videos vary in content, quality, and educational value. In the setting of recent...
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Efficacy of the two-parts wrap** technique in reducing postoperative complications in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy
BackgroundThe advancement of laparoscopic technology has broadened the application of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) for treating...
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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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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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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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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...
