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Cardiac surgery during wartime in Israel
BackgroundThe war that began on October 7th, 2023, has impacted all major tertiary medical centers in Israel. In the largest cardiac surgery...
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Comparison of conventional and modified carbo-dissection techniques for LIMA harvesting in CABG
In coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), the use of the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) is considered the gold standard. The conventional...
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Behcet disease presenting as large and medium vessel occlusive disease
We hereby present a case of a 34-year-old male patient diagnosed with Behcet’s disease where computed tomography revealed the presence of thrombosis...
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Reoperative approach after extra-anatomic ascending-to-descending aortic bypass graft
BackgroundExtra-anatomic ascending-to-descending aortic bypass grafts have historically been utilized as a safe and effective solution for repairs of...
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Pneumonectomy following penetrating trauma with ECMO as postoperative support: case report – (Lung trauma and ECMO)
BackgroundPenetrating thoracic injuries have a significant risk of morbi-mortality. Despite the advancements in damage control methods, a subset of...
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RF catheter ablation of AVNRT in a patient with interrupted inferior vena cava anomaly with hemiazygos continuity with persistent left superior vena cava
Intrahepatic interruption of the inferior vena cava (IVC) with continued hemizygous is a very rare abnormality and sometimes it may be accompanied by...
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of current evidences in endograft therapy vs. medical treatment for Spontaneous Isolated Superior Mesenteric Artery Dissection
ObjectiveEndovascular stent therapy (EST) for spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection (SISMAD) is gaining popularity, yet the...
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Impact of pericardial calcification on early postoperative outcomes after pericardiectomy: a retrospective observational study
BackgroundOwing to the lack of understanding of the clinical significance of pericardial calcification during pericardiectomy, whether pericardial...
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Survival and prognostic factors of primary retroperitoneal sarcomas after surgery: a single-center experience
PurposeThe percentage of retroperitoneal sarcomas (RPS) among all soft tissue sarcomas ranges from 10 to 15%. Surgery remains the gold standard for...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...