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Open AccessRobotic surgery versus conventional laparoscopy in sigmoid colectomy for diverticular disease-a comparison of operative trauma and cost-effectiveness: retrospective, single-center analysis
Robotic assisted surgery is an alternative, fast evolving technique for performing colorectal surgery. The primary aim of this single center analysis is to compare elective laparoscopic and robotic sigmoid col...
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Open AccessPrognostic value of tumor regression grade (TRG) after oncological gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Perioperative chemotherapy combined with surgical resection represent the gold standard in the treatment of locally advanced gastric cancer. The Mandard tumor regression score (TRG) is widely used to evaluate ...
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Open AccessThe relation of recurrent laryngeal nerve to inferior thyroid artery and extralaryngeal nerve branching may increase the risk of vocal cord paralysis in thyroidectomy
The anatomical variations of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) are common during thyroidectomy. We aimed to evaluate the risk of RLN paralysis in case of its anatomical variations, retrospectively.
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Open AccessAnemia and iron metabolism disorders after single anastomosis sleeve ileal (SASI) bypass. Is it a real problem?
SASI (single anastomosis sleeve ileal) bypass can lead to nutritional deficiencies, including disorders of iron metabolism and anemia. This study aims to evaluate the effect of SASI bypass on weight loss, anem...
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Open AccessStatus quo of operative training in emergency surgery in Germany – results of a survey
Emergencies and emergency surgeries are a central part of everyday surgical care in Germany. However, it is unclear how emergency surgery is practically trained in clinics on a daily basis and what training co...
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Open AccessThe PLET (Portable Laparoscopic Endo-Trainer) study: a randomized controlled trial of home- versus hospital-based surgical training
The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of training with a personal, portable laparoscopic endo-trainer (PLET) on residents’ laparoscopic skills.
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Open AccessA 29-mRNA host-response classifier identifies bacterial infections following liver transplantation – a pilot study
Infections are common complications in patients following liver transplantation (LTX). The early diagnosis and prognosis of these infections is an unmet medical need even when using routine biomarkers such as ...
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Open AccessProlonged pre-firing pancreatic compression with linear staplers in distal pancreatectomy: a valuable technique for post-operative pancreatic fistula prevention
Post-operative pancreatic fistula (POPF) remains the main complication after distal pancreatectomy (DP). The aim of this study is to evaluate the potential benefit of different durations of progressive stapler...
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Open AccessPrognosis and predictive factors of conversion surgery for initially unresectable advanced colorectal cancer
The aim of this study was to report the outcomes of conversion surgery for initially unresectable advanced colorectal cancer and to identify factors that enable successful conversion surgery.
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Open AccessSurgeon-performed transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasound for vocal cord assessment after total thyroidectomy: a prospective study
Assessing vocal cord mobility is crucial for patients undergoing thyroid surgery. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of surgeon-performed transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasound (TLUS) compared to f...
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Open AccessAntibiotic treatment after appendectomy for acute complicated appendicitis to prevent intrabdominal abscess and wound infections
The purpose of this analysis was to investigate the most appropriate duration of postoperative antibiotic treatment to minimize the incidence of intraabdominal abscesses and wound infections in patients with c...
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Open AccessRobotic surgery versus Laparoscopic surgery for anti-reflux and hiatal hernia surgery: a short-term outcomes and cost systematic literature review and meta‐analysis
The objective of this study is to compare the operative time, intraoperative complications, length of stay, readmission rates, overall complications, mortality, and cost associated with Robotic Surgery (RS) an...
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Open AccessTransvaginal versus transabdominal specimen extraction in minimally invasive surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) is an alternative to conventional transabdominal retrieval. We aimed to compare outcomes following transvaginal specimen extraction (TVSE) and transabdominal specimen...
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Open AccessMinimally invasive palliative treatment of malignant tracheoesophageal fistula using cardiac septal occluder
Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) especially malignant TEF (mTEF) is an uncommon yet critical medical condition necessitating immediate intervention. This life-threatening condition frequently manifests in criti...
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Open AccessSurgeon assessment of significant rectal polyps using white light endoscopy alone and in comparison to fluorescence-augmented AI lesion classification
Perioperative decision making for large (> 2 cm) rectal polyps with ambiguous features is complex. The most common intraprocedural assessment is clinician judgement alone while radiological and endoscopic biop...
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Open AccessThe radiomorphological appearance of the invasive margin in pancreatic cancer is associated with tumor budding
Pancreatic cancer (PDAC) is characterized by infiltrative, spiculated tumor growth into the surrounding non-neoplastic tissue. Clinically, its diagnosis is often established by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)...
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Open AccessOutpatient Surgery and Unplanned Overnight Admission in Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Population-based Study
The use of outpatient surgery in inguinal hernia is heterogeneous despite clinical recommendations. This study aimed to analyze the utilization trend of outpatient surgery for bilateral inguinal hernia repair ...
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Open AccessPreoperative risk factors for early postoperative bleeding after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Although bariatric surgery is an effective intervention for obesity, it comes with risks such as early postoperative bleeding (EPB). Identifying preoperative risk factors for this complication can help patient...
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Open AccessLong-term weight loss of distal gastric bypass is moderately superior compared to proximal gastric bypass in patients with a BMI of 37–44 Kg/m2
The laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is one of the standard procedures in metabolic surgery. Different limb lengths have been proposed in the past to maximize weight loss (WL) and reduce metabolic...
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Open AccessPerioperative outcomes of utilizing infrahepatic inferior vena cava clam** and Pringle maneuver during hepatectomy: a meta-analysis
Intraoperative bleeding during hepatectomy is primarily controlled through anaesthesiological interventions or surgical techniques such as Pringle maneuver (PM). Infrahepatic IVC clam** (IIVCC) is an alterna...
