The digital horizon in colorectal cancer surgery: A narrative review
Available online 21 February 2025
Digital surgery is being increasingly used in phraseology and clinical application, driven by the advancing tide of technology. Its scope in treating patients with colorectal cancer is reviewed. A search...
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Simultaneous bilateral robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy using a dual stepwise transperitoneal and retroperitoneal approaches: A case report
Available online 13 February 2025
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Clinical review of robotic distal pancreatectomy
Available online 5 February 2025
Robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) is being increasingly used in centres with access to the robot and offers technological improvements over conventional laparoscopy. Some studies have also shown superior...
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The outcomes of magnetic sphincter augmentation in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease post bariatric surgery: A systemic review and meta-analysis
Available online 25 January 2025
Although bariatric surgeries are widely performed around the world, patients frequently experience the recurrence of pre-existing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms or develop new symptoms,...
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A comprehensive step-by-step approach for the implementation of target trial emulation: Evaluating fluid resuscitation strategies in post-laparoscopic septic shock as an example
Available online 19 January 2025
To develop and demonstrate a comprehensive methodological framework for target trial emulation (TTE) implementation via post-laparoscopic septic shock fluid management as a clinical case study....
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Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal groin hernia repair using a self-gripping mesh: A 5-year outcome and our techniques
Available online 3 January 2025
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Therapy for benign rectal anastomotic stricture after surgery for colorectal cancer: A systematic review
December 2024
To evaluate various treatment methods for benign rectal anastomotic stricture (AS) following surgery for colorectal cancer....
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Large language models in laparoscopic surgery: A transformative opportunity
December 2024
This opinion paper explores the transformative potential of large language models (LLMs) in laparoscopic surgery and argues for their integration to enhance surgical education, decision support, reporting,...
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Revised in-depth meta-analysis on the efficacy of robot-assisted versus traditional free-hand pedicle screw insertion
December 2024
Robot-assisted pedicle screw insertion has recently emerged as an alternative to the traditional free-hand technique. However, discrepancies in the accuracy of screw placement between the 2 methods...
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A comparison of laparoscopic to open pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma by propensity score matching analysis
December 2024
In previous studies, laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) has demonstrated safety and potential benefits over open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD) for pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC). After performing...
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Helicobacter pylori infection may result in poor gastric cleanliness in magnetically controlled capsule gastroscopy examination: A single-center retrospective study
December 2024
Magnetically controlled capsule gastroscopy (MCCG) is an effective method for screening gastric diseases; however, its performance may be affected by gastric cleanliness. We aimed to explore the correlation...
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Use of indocyanine green fluorescence for triple gallbladder cholecystectomy: A case report
December 2024
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Laparoscopic donor hepatectomy: Are there obstacles on the path to global widespread?
Available online 28 December 2024
Laparoscopic liver resection in living donors is a relatively novel surgical approach that has the potential to enhance donor safety and facilitate faster recovery. Following an initial development...
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Endoscopic lumbar sympathectomy in the treatment of Buerger disease: A rare case report
Available online 27 December 2024
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Totally-robotic Roux-en-Y duodenal bypass for obstructing annular pancreas: A case report
Available online 25 December 2024
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From runways to robots: A renaissance of the analogy
Available online 20 December 2024
The increasing use of robotic surgery has seen a wave of technology ripple through global healthcare. Similar changes occurred in aviation several decades ago. New robot types have increased access...
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Fully endoscopic microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: A retrospective study
Available online 29 November 2024
Microvascular decompression (MVD) is the gold standard for treating drug-resistant classic trigeminal neuralgia (dcTN), with endoscopy enhancing surgical precision through improved visualization. This...
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Exploring a novel approach to assessing surgical team collaboration: Evidence of brain activity synchronization
Available online 11 October 2024
Interpersonal brain synchronization (IBS) has emerged as a significant concept in understanding collaborative team dynamics, with functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) proving to be a vital...
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Robotic surgery in living liver donors and liver recipients
September 2024
There have been nearly 60 years since Thomas Starzl’s first liver transplant. During this period, advancements in medical technology have progressively enabled the adoption of new methods for transplantation....
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Minimally invasive management of parapharyngeal space tumors: Introducing a decision-making algorithm and radiologic tool
September 2024
Traditionally tumors of the parapharyngeal space (PPS) are resected through transcervical approaches. More recent approaches include endoscopic approaches or transoral robotic surgery (TORS) without...
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Managerial perspectives of scaling up robotic-assisted surgery in healthcare systems: A systematic literature review
September 2024
Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is a minimally invasive technique practiced in multiple specialties. Standard training is essential for the acquisition of RAS skills. The cost of RAS is considered to...
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A new abdominal drainage tube fixation method for 3-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy improves patients’ postoperative quality of life
September 2024
Laparoscopic surgery has become a routine general surgery with many advantages, such as alleviating abdominal pain. However, postoperative pain caused by abdominal drainage tubes has attracted little...
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Gastric leiomyoma presenting as an endophytic growth of cardia of the stomach: A case report
September 2024
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