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Safety, feasibility, and short-term-outcome of anal endoscopic submucosal dissection for anal intraepithelial neoplasia: an option for focal lesions?
BackgroundAnal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) appears in three different stages. AIN 1 and AIN 2 (p16 negative) are defined as low risk and unlikely...
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Risk stratification for synchronous/metachronous recurrence after endoscopic submucosal dissection for Barrett’s esophageal adenocarcinoma using the length of Barrett’s esophagus
BackgroundIn Japan, the standard management of Barrett’s esophageal adenocarcinoma after endoscopic submucosal dissection involves follow-up;...
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Long- vs short-segment Barrett’s esophagus-derived adenocarcinoma: clinical features and outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection
BackgroundThe incidence of Barrett’s esophageal adenocarcinoma (BEA) is increasing, and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been frequently...
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Coblation Versus Cold Dissection Tonsillectomy: A Comparative Study
Tonsillectomy is the most frequently performed surgery in the recent years. Many techniques have been advocated to improve surgical efficacy and...
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Radiofrequency ablation versus hybrid argon plasma coagulation in Barrett’s esophagus: a prospective randomised trial
IntroductionRadiofrequency ablation (RFA) and hybrid argon plasma coagulation (H-APC) are established thermal ablation techniques for eradicating...
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Different tonsillectomy techniques in Egypt: advantages and disadvantages — experience and review of literature
The debate about which surgical technique for tonsillectomy could be superior over another is continuous. Tonsillectomy techniques are classified...
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Long-term outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in Taiwan
BackgroundEndoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is gradually turning into the standard treatment for superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma...
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Thulium laser versus cold steel tonsillectomy: a prospective pilot study in adult patients
BackgroundThe aim of this pilot study was to compare the operation time, intraoperative and postoperative bleeding, postoperative pain, and wound...
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Temperature profile and residual heat of monopolar laparoscopic and endoscopic dissection instruments
BackgroundEndoscopic and laparoscopic electrosurgical devices (ED) are of great importance in modern medicine but can cause adverse events such as...
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Endoscopic sealing hemostasis with polyglycolic acid sheet and fibrin glue as a novel endoscopic hemostatic technique: a report of three cases
Polyglycolic acid sheets and fibrin glue are routinely used in surgical procedures. Their usefulness in gastrointestinal endoscopy is mainly to...
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Barrett’s Esophagus: When to Scope and When to Ablate
Purpose of reviewBarrett’s esophagus (BE) is an acquired condition caused by chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease which can progress to esophageal...
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Comparative evaluation of endoscopic anti-reflux mucosectomy and stretta radiofrequency ablation in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease: insights from a retrospective multicenter cohort study
BackgroundTreatment options for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that is unresponsive to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) remain limited....
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Comparative Study of Complications Associated with Coblation Versus Conventional Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy is one of the most common ear, nose and throat surgical procedure, carried out worldwide 1 . Amongst the various method of tonsillectomy...
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Comparison between ESD and RFA in patients with total or near-total circumferential early esophageal squamous cell neoplasia
BackgroundPatients with early esophageal squamous cell neoplasias (ESCNs) that are totally or nearly totally circumferential face challenges in their...
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Update on Renal Sympathetic Denervation for the Treatment of Hypertension
Purpose of ReviewHypertension is a leading risk factor for all-cause mortality in adults; however, medication non-adherence and intolerance present...
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Postoperative Outcomes Following KTP-532 LASER Versus Coblation Assisted Paediatric Tonsillectomy
Aim : The aim of the study was to compare postoperative outcomes such as pain, healing of tonsillar fossa and return to normal diet following KTP-532...
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Temperature change of epidural space by radiofrequency use in biportal endoscopic lumbar surgery: safety evaluation of radiofrequency
PurposeArticles evaluating radiofrequency (RF) safety are insufficient. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate RF safety during biportal...
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Coblation cryptolysis for treatment of tonsillar stones: a randomized clinical study
BackgroundTonsillectomy is usually indicated in patients with tonsillar stones. It is thought coblation cryptolysis avoids the hazards related to...
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Laparoscopic versus open hepatectomy for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma in patients aged 60 and older: a retrospective cohort study
Objective laparoscopic surgical excision is the recommended treatment for liver cancers, yet its benefits in patients aged 60 and older remain poorly...
