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Risk factors associated with radiological and clinical recurrences after laparoscopic repair of large hiatal hernia with TiO2Mesh™ reinforcement
IntroductionLaparoscopic repair of large para-esophageal hiatal hernias (LPHH) remains controversial. Several meta-analyses suggest hiatus...
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Recognition of an extralobar pulmonary sequestration during lung resection
BackgroundExtralobar pulmonary sequestration is located outside the lung parenchyma and is covered by a separated pleural sac, which comprises...
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Comparative analysis of del Nido cardioplegia versus blood cardioplegia in isolate coronary artery bypass grafting
BackgroundThis study examined the efficacy of del Nido cardioplegia compared with traditional blood cardioplegia in adult cardiac surgery for...
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COVID-related constrictive pericarditis requiring pericardiectomy: a case report
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic was primarily considered a respiratory malady in the early phases of the outbreak. However, as more patients suffer...
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BRAF-mutant mismatch repair deficient invasive colon cancer regressing to sessile serrated lesion
A 69-year-old female was presented with a history of sigmoid colon cancer, uterine cancer, and intrahepatic carcinomas. After computed tomography...
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Implantable cardiac monitor and leadless pacemaker in the management of syncope due to intermittent high-degree atrioventricular block: a case report
BackgroundLead dislodgements, tricuspid valve failure, and wound infections are prominent issues addressed by leadless pacemakers (LPM). These...
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Comparison of microscopic full-laminectomy (open surgery) and microendoscopic minimally invasive hemilaminectomy for thoracic extramedullary spinal tumours
BackgroundMinimally invasive treatments for spinal cord tumours are common. The aim of this study was to compare the perioperative outcomes of...
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Prevalence and risk factors of deep venous thrombosis of hospitalizations in plateau: a cross-section analysis
BackgroundDeep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a serious public health issue that threatens human health and economic development. Presently, differences...
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Ablation apprentices and their first experience of pulmonary vein isolation procedure on paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with different sheaths
ObjectivesThis study aimed at exploring how using different kinds of sheaths will affect the very first ablation procedure of apprentices.
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Hemorrhagic shock from gastric pseudoaneurysm post-percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: a case report
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is widely used for long-term enteral nutrition in patients unable to maintain adequate oral intake. Despite...
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Anomalous right coronary artery managed with bypass and proximal ligation
BackgroundAn anomalous origin and inter-arterial course of the right coronary artery is a rare anomaly that can lead to sudden ischemic cardiac death...
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Mesh versus suture for elective primary umbilical hernia open repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeRecent guidelines indicate the use of mesh in UHR for defects > 1 cm, as it reduces recurrence, with 10% recurrence rate compared to up to...
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Epiploic steal: is this concept the key to reducing colorectal anastomotic leak rates?
PurposeEnsuring optimal colonic perfusion is a critical step in every colorectal anastomosis. The aim of this study is to describe the concept of...
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Surgical step recognition in laparoscopic distal gastrectomy using artificial intelligence: a proof-of-concept study
PurposeLaparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) is a difficult procedure for early career surgeons. Artificial intelligence (AI)-based surgical step...
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Does preoperative symptom duration affect outcomes following per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)?
BackgroundPer oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a safe therapy for the treatment of achalasia. Long-term effects of untreated achalasia include...
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Simultaneous bilateral video-assisted thoracic surgery is safe and feasible for multiple primary lung cancers
BackgroundThe treatment for bilateral synchronous multiple primary lung cancers (MPLC) remains challenging. Simultaneous bilateral video-assisted...
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Shionone relieves oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation induced SH-SY5Y cells injury by inhibiting the p38 MAPK/NF-κB pathway
BackgroundCerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (I/R) can affect patient outcomes and can even be life-threatening. This study aimed to explore the...
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Surgeon variability in repair of hiatal hernia at the time of bariatric surgery
BackgroundHiatal hernia (HH) is estimated to affect between 20 and 50% of patients undergoing bariatric surgery. However, there is no consensus...
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Is previous radical prostatectomy a contraindication to minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair? A contemporary meta-analysis
IntroductionTraditionally, radical prostatectomy (RP) has been considered a contraindication to minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair. Purpose of...
