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Effects of reconstruction techniques after proximal gastrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundAdditional studies comparing several reconstruction methods after proximal gastrectomy have been published; of note, it is necessary to...
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A novel reconstruction technique of a tracheal defect in the emergent setting using a thymus flap in a patient with tracheoinnominate artery fistula
BackgroundThere is a very high mortality associated with a tracheoinnominate artery fistula; however, when patients survive, they often require...
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Johannes F.S. Esser’s lasting inspirations: “To help repair and undo a little part of the cruel mangling”
J.F.S. Esser’s “island flap” provided the innovative bridge between the ancient Indian, French, and Italian flaps and modern axial flaps,...
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Safety and efficacy of double-tract reconstruction with remnant stomach conservation in esophagectomy for patients with a history of distal gastrectomy
BackgroundTotal gastrectomy with jejunum or colon reconstruction after esophagectomy is commonly performed in patients with esophageal cancer who...
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Three-step operation for esophago-left bronchial fistula with respiratory failure after esophagectomy: a case report with literature review
BackgroundThe development of esophago-bronchial fistula after esophagectomy and reconstruction using a posterior mediastinal gastric tube remains a...
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Feasibility of “cold” triangle robotic pancreatoduodenectomy
BackgroundTriangle pancreatoduodenectomy adds to the conventional procedure the en bloc removal of the retroperitoneal lympho-neural tissue included...
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Quantification and Effectiveness of Vascularized Neck Lymph Node Transfer for Lymphedema: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This study aims to quantify the number of vascularized neck lymph nodes (VLNs) and postvascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) and summarize the...
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GI and GU fluoroscopy in common post-op oncologic surgeries: what you need to know about this leaky business!
Over the past several years, there has been a trend of decreasing screening or diagnostic fluoroscopic examinations ordered by clinical teams,...
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Surgical Management of Intra-gastric Balloon Complications, Single-Center Experience, and Literature Review
IntroductionIn Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of obesity has multiplied in the last decades leading to a surge in bariatric surgery and other...
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Clinical Endoscopic and Histologic Findings of a Long-Term Follow-Up (10.7 Years) After Roux-en-Y Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: a Prospective Study
IntroductionBariatric surgery, with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LYGB), is one of the most effective treatments for long-term weight loss....
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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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Head and Neck Reconstruction of the Vessel-Depleted Neck: A Systematic Review of the Literature
BackgroundDamage of the vascular system secondary to radical neck dissection and/or radiotherapy or other treatments has a negative impact on...
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Spontaneous dissection of celiacomesenteric trunk with isolated extension and thrombosis in the superior mesenteric artery: a case report and literature review
BackgroundCeliacomesenteric trunk (CMT) is one of the rare congenital anomalies of the splanchnic vasculature, characterized by the common trunk...
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Functional outcomes of soft palate reconstruction after oncologic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to analyze functional outcomes of soft palate reconstruction after oncologic surgery.
MethodsThis study was...
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Refractory cutaneo-gastric conduit fistula after esophagectomy repaired by a pectoralis major muscle flap and split-thickness skin graft
BackgroundGastric conduit ulcer after esophagectomy is not uncommon. In cases where a gastric conduit ulcer penetrates the adjacent organs, it is...
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Modified Endoscopic Vacuum-Assisted Closure (EVAC) for Esophageal Perforation: a Promising and Simplified Technique — Report of Three Patients
Intrathoracic esophageal perforation is a devastating event bearing high mortality rates. Prompt recognition and aggressive treatment are key....
