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Abstract Background Sphincter preservation (SP) during laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LaTME) for low rectal cancer is challenged by a deep, narrow pelvis. Robust, MRI-based predictors for both SP success and ope...

Abstract Objective Accurate preoperative stone size assessment is crucial for predicting outcomes after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), yet a gap persists between the accurate but impractical gold standard (3D softw...

Abstract Background Empiric antimicrobial selection in orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT) is critically important as post-operative infections are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. While variability of ...

Abstract Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of pediatric tuina combined with glycerin enema for pediatric intussusception, in order to reduce unnecessary invasive procedures, enhance the safety of ...

Abstract Background Patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) are at risk of developing craniocervical instability (CCI). Iatrogenic causes of CCI in hEDS are underreported. We describe a case series of hED...

Abstract Objective Differentiating complicated from uncomplicated appendicitis remains a clinical challenge despite major advances in diagnostic imaging and evaluation. Inflammatory biomarkers derived from routine blood ...

Abstract Background Impacted upper ureteral stones pose a significant risk of ureteral injury and stricture formation during ureteroscopic procedures. The Flexible and Navigable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath (FANS) inte...

Abstract Background Management of upper urinary tract stones with moderate-to-severe hydronephrosis remains challenging due to altered renal anatomy and higher complication risks. Flexible negative-pressure ureteral shea...

Abstract Background Retroperitoneal lymphatic malformations (LMs) are rare, and their deep location adjacent to critical structures renders treatment particularly challenging. This retrospective study aims to investigate...

Abstract Introduction The learning curve refers to the relationship between a learner's execution of a task and the number of attempts or time necessary to perform it in a predictable, reliable, and optimal fashion. The ...

Abstract Background Localised renal cell carcinoma is treated with radical nephrectomy (RN) or partial nephrectomy (PN). Nephron-sparing PN increases preservation of renal function, reducing incidence of end stage renal ...

Abstract Background Prenatal education improves maternal and neonatal outcomes. Ultrasound-guided visual biofeedback provides real-time visualization of fetal head movement, enabling expectant mothers to refine their pus...

Abstract Background Accurate quantification of fatty infiltration (FI) after rotator-cuff tear (RCT) is critical for therapeutic planning. The conventional Goutallier classification, based on the oblique-sagittal “Y-vi...

Abstract Vasovagal syncope is the most common medical emergency encountered in dental practice and is typically benign. However, recurrence during the same operative session may present with escalating severity and misle...

Abstract Background Tacrolimus-induced interstitial lung injury (TI-ILI) is a rare but potentially fatal adverse effect of calcineurin-inhibitor therapy. To our knowledge, TI-ILI has not previously been reported in a pae...

Abstract Background Ebstein anomaly is a rare congenital malformation of the tricuspid valve. Although robotic-assisted minimally invasive repair has shown promising results, its high cost limits accessibility in develop...

Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were: (1) to compare the incidence of effective orifice area (EOA) after either the trans-catheter and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR); and (2) to assess the impa...

Abstract Introduction Penile zipper injuries are relatively common in pediatric patients; however, most are successfully managed conservatively. These injuries typically occur when the foreskin or penile shaft becomes en...