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Influence of proficiency in conventional laparoscopic surgery in colorectal cancer on the introduction of robotic surgery
PurposeAlthough there have been many reports on learning curves for robotic surgery, it is unclear how surgeons’ conventional laparoscopic surgical...
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Turnbull-Cutait pull-through coloanal anastomosis versus standard coloanal anastomosis plus diverting ileostomy for low anterior resection: a meta-analysis and systematic review
PurposeColoanal anastomosis with loop diverting ileostomy (CAA) is an option for low anterior resection of the rectum, and Turnbull-Cutait coloanal...
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Robot-assisted fenestration of giant hepatic cysts in posterosuperior segments
BackgroundThe diffusion of the use of robotic surgical platforms, such as the da Vinci ** Surgical System® (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA, USA),...
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The PLET (Portable Laparoscopic Endo-Trainer) study: a randomized controlled trial of home- versus hospital-based surgical training
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to assess the effect of training with a personal, portable laparoscopic endo-trainer (PLET) on residents’...
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Prolonged pre-firing pancreatic compression with linear staplers in distal pancreatectomy: a valuable technique for post-operative pancreatic fistula prevention
PurposePost-operative pancreatic fistula (POPF) remains the main complication after distal pancreatectomy (DP). The aim of this study is to evaluate...
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A 29-mRNA host-response classifier identifies bacterial infections following liver transplantation – a pilot study
PurposeInfections are common complications in patients following liver transplantation (LTX). The early diagnosis and prognosis of these infections...
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Prognosis and predictive factors of conversion surgery for initially unresectable advanced colorectal cancer
PurposeThe aim of this study was to report the outcomes of conversion surgery for initially unresectable advanced colorectal cancer and to identify...
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Surgeon-performed transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasound for vocal cord assessment after total thyroidectomy: a prospective study
PurposeAssessing vocal cord mobility is crucial for patients undergoing thyroid surgery. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of...
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Thick mesopancreas is a novel predictor of surgical outcomes of patients who undergo pancreaticoduodenectomy
PurposeMesopancreas resection is a crucial but difficult procedure when performing pancreaticoduodenectomy. This study evaluated the influence of...
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Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction: a retrospective review of the surgical outcomes
PurposeLimited data exist regarding the surgical outcomes of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), commonly referred to as Ogilvie syndrome, in...
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Antibiotic treatment after appendectomy for acute complicated appendicitis to prevent intrabdominal abscess and wound infections
IntroductionThe purpose of this analysis was to investigate the most appropriate duration of postoperative antibiotic treatment to minimize the...
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One hundred consecutive pancreatic resections using a novel pancreatico-jejunostomy technique
BackgroundNo single technique of remnant pancreas reconstruction after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) has been demonstrated to be superior to the...
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Middle-segment preserving pancreatectomy: a literature review and case report
PurposeMiddle segment-preserving pancreatectomy (MSPP) is a relatively new parenchymal-sparing surgery that has been introduced as an alternative to...
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Robotic surgery versus Laparoscopic surgery for anti-reflux and hiatal hernia surgery: a short-term outcomes and cost systematic literature review and meta‐analysis
PurposeThe objective of this study is to compare the operative time, intraoperative complications, length of stay, readmission rates, overall...
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Clinical significance of postoperative complications after pancreatic surgery in time-to-complication and length of postoperative hospital stay: a retrospective study
PurposeWe retrospectively analyzed pancreatectomy patients and examined the occurrence rate and timing of postoperative complications...
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Open left diaphragm method enables safe surgery with a good visual field in a laparoscopic transhiatal approach for esophagogastric junction adenocarcinoma laparoscopic transhiatal reconstruction via an open left diaphragm method
BackgroundDespite being oncologically acceptable for esophagogastric junction adenocarcinoma with an esophageal invasion length of 3–4 cm, the...
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Transvaginal versus transabdominal specimen extraction in minimally invasive surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
AimNatural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) is an alternative to conventional transabdominal retrieval. We aimed to compare outcomes following...
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Scope transition and early arterial inflow control provide safe and comfortable dissection in robotic distal pancreatectomy
PurposeWe describe details and outcomes of a novel technique for optimizing the surgical field during robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) for distal...
