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Revision/Conversion Surgeries After One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass—An Experts’ Modified Delphi Consensus
PurposeThere is a lack of evidence for treatment of some conditions including complication management, suboptimal initial weight loss, recurrent...
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Adjustable buttons for ACL graft cortical fixation partially fail with cyclic loading and unloading
PurposeDespite good initial pullout strength, it is unclear whether adjustable button (AB) devices for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) soft-tissue...
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Anatomic double-bundle medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with aperture fixation using an adjustable-length loop device: a 2-year follow-up study
BackgroundTo assess the clinical availability of an adjustable-length loop device for use in the double-bundle technique with aperture fixation at...
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Elastic Intra-corporeal Retractor for Bariatric and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
IntroductionIn minimally invasive upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery, proper organ retraction, especially liver retraction, is essential to...
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Transumbilical Stapling Technic of OAGB
Single-port or single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is esteemed for its efficacy in achieving superior postoperative cosmetic outcomes...
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Sononeoperfusion: a new therapeutic effect to enhance tumour blood perfusion using diagnostic ultrasound and microbubbles
BackgroundHypoperfusion or resultant hypoxia in solid tumours is a main reason for therapeutic resistance. Augmenting the blood perfusion of...
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Augmented lateral rectus muscle recession for treatment of infantile exotropia
BackgroundThe surgical outcome is usually not satisfactory for treatment of primary infantile exotropia (PIE) with large exodeviation angels of more...
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Randomized controlled trial of all-inside and standard single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with functional, MRI-based graft maturity and patient-reported outcome measures
BackgroundAll-inside anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is a novel technique that has gained attention due to its minimally invasive...
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An Ex Situ Cadaver Liver Training Model Continuously Pressurized to Simulate Specific Skills Involved in Laparoscopic Liver Resection: the Lap-Liver Trainer
BackgroundLaparoscopic liver resection (LLR) requires delicate skills. The aim of the study was to develop a training model mimicking as much as...
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Distinguishing high-metastasis-potential circulating tumor cells through fluidic shear stress in a bloodstream-like microfluidic circulatory system
Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) play a critical role as initiators in tumor metastasis, which unlocks an irreversible process of cancer progression....
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Surgical treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation of Rockwood III/IV: a retrospective study on clavicular hook plate versus arthroscopic TightRope loop titanium button
PurposeTo compare the clinical efficacy of arthroscopic TightRope loop titanium button and clavicular hook plate in the treatment of...
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Studying the viability and growth kinetics of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis V583 following femtosecond laser irradiation (420–465 nm)
Enterococcus faecalis is among the most resistant bacteria found in infected root canals. The demand for cutting-edge disinfection methods has...
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Sensor-Augmented Insulin Pump with Predictive Low-Glucose Suspend (PLGS): Determining Optimal Settings of Pump and Sensor in a Multicenter Cohort of Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
IntroductionThe use of predictive low-glucose suspend (PLGS) sensor-augmented pumps has been shown to lead to a significant reduction in hypoglycemic...
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Lower eyelid blepharoplasty combined with ultrasound-guided percutaneous diode laser lipolysis: evaluating effectiveness with long-term outcome
Laser lipolysis may be considered for selective removal of excess orbital fat via minimally invasive lower blepharoplasty. To control the energy...
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Esophageal Radiography Interpretation: a Primer for the Gastroenterologist
Purpose of ReviewRadiological studies can be helpful when evaluating patients with suspect esophageal disorders. From benign strictures to malignancy...
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Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes promote osteoblast proliferation, migration and inhibit apoptosis by regulating KLF3-AS1/miR-338-3p
AimThis study aimed to investigate the effect and mechanism of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes on osteoblast function.
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Vertical traction device prevents abdominal wall retraction and facilitates early primary fascial closure of septic and non-septic open abdomen
PurposeOne of the major challenges in the management of patients with septic and non-septic open abdomen (OA) is to control abdominal wall...
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Return to Sport, Exercise, and Recreation (SER) Following Amputation
Purposeof ReviewFollowing the amputation of a limb, individuals tend to engage in less physical activity and, as a result, are at increased risk of...
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Radioprotective Effects of a Semicircular X-ray Shielding Device for Operators During CT Fluoroscopy-Guided Interventional Procedures: Experimental and Clinical Studies
PurposeTo evaluate, experimentally and clinically, the radioprotective effects of a semicircular X-ray shielding device for operators during CT...
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Nasal Valve Management: The Case to Move Away from Grafts to Tensioning
Purpose of ReviewThe aim of this analysis is to provide a synopsis of the surgical methods utilized to treat nasal valve collapse resulting in airway...
