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Recent patterns in minimally invasive colectomies: Where are we now?
March 2025
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques such as laparoscopy and robotic surgery for colorectal resection have been cited as superior to traditional open surgery because of their associations with...
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Successful adoption of a surgical robot at a robot-naive hospital in Portugal: How we did it
March 2025
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Exploring a novel approach to assessing surgical team collaboration: Evidence of brain activity synchronization
March 2025
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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Fully endoscopic microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: A retrospective study
March 2025
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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From runways to robots: A renaissance of the analogy
March 2025
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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Totally-robotic Roux-en-Y duodenal bypass for obstructing annular pancreas: A case report
March 2025
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Laparoscopic donor hepatectomy: Are there obstacles on the path to global widespread?
March 2025
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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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
March 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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The outcomes of magnetic sphincter augmentation in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease post bariatric surgery: A systemic review and meta-analysis
March 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 new approach to laparoscopic skill assessment: Motion smoothness and bimanual coordination
Available online 24 March 2025
Reliable and objective methods for assessing surgical skill are essential for improving surgical skills and clinical outcomes. While conventional methods rely on subjective evaluations, motion analysis...
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Contemporary major abdominal surgical management of Crohn’s disease in the era of biologics and minimally invasive surgery
Available online 8 March 2025
Surgery for ileocolic and colonic Crohn’s disease (CD) remains challenging. Over the past decade, there have been significant advances in surgical techniques, and the timing of surgery for CD patients...
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Fundamentals of digital surgery
Available online 6 March 2025
Unlike earlier innovations that focused on manipulation and task precision, the latest surgical advancements emphasize data visualization and the acceleration of surgeons’ decision-making. Before entering...
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Robot-assisted biopsy of the infratemporal fossa
Available online 4 March 2025
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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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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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