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BackgroundRadical prostatectomy remains a key curative treatment for localized prostate cancer which has undergone continuous transformation. Recent developments in robot-assisted and single-port surgery have followed th...

Abstract Objectives Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine neoplasms (GI-NENs) exhibit heterogeneity in biological behavior, making it difficult to predict prognosis. We established the P Grade based on 68Ga-DOTANOC and 18F-FDG...

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 Cardiac arrhythmias are common in horses and can lead to a decline in performance and sudden death. The use of cardiac pacemakers in horses has been poorly investigated, with a scarcity of description and develo...

OBJETIVO: Avaliar os resultados do tratamento da agenesia vaginal pela técnica cirúrgica de McIndoe-Bannister modificada e pela técnica de Frank. MÉTODOS: Este estudo retrospectivo foi conduzido com uma amostra de co...

ObjectiveThe prognostic implications of surgical outcomes in older adults with ovarian cancer remain unclarified. This study aimed to describe temporal trends in surgical management and examine the association between su...

Abstract Background Access to surgical care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) such as Tanzania is extremely limited. Northern Tanzania is served by a single tertiary referral hospital, Kilimanjaro Christian Med...

Abstract Background Sickle cell retinopathy (SCR) is a well-documented and potentially vision-threatening presentation of sickle cell disease (SCD). In this article, we provide a comprehensive review of the management op...

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of combining visceral fat area (VFA) with blood lipid levels for perioperative risk and long-term prognosis in patients undergoing radical resection for colorect...

Abstract Background YouTube™ is widely used for dental education and patient information; however, the scientific adequacy of videos on non-surgical root canal retreatment (NSRC-RT) remains uncertain. This study evalua...

In Brief Objective: Although quality assessment is gaining increasing attention, there is still no consensus on how to define and grade postoperative complications. This shortcoming hampers comparison of outcome data amo...

In Brief Background and Aims: The lack of consensus on how to define and grade adverse postoperative events has greatly hampered the evaluation of surgical procedures. A new classification of complications, initiated in ...

Abstract Surgical robots have been widely used in different procedures to improve and facilitate the surgery. However, there is no robot designed for endometrial regeneration surgery, which is a new therapy for restoring...

BackgroundHigh-dose intravenous methylprednisolone (HD-IVMP) is the first-line treatment for dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON). However, a significant proportion of patients exhibit a poor response, risking irreversible ...

Abstract Background Endoscopic vidian neurectomy has been performed for decades on patients with refractory allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis. Although the surgical approach has evolved continuously, it still has ...

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 Background Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) confers a markedly increased lifetime risk of breast and ovarian cancers. As no effective surveillance method for early detection of ovarian cancer has been...

This review evaluates the efficacy of PRP in treating peripheral neuropathies, including carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), ulnar neuritis, common peroneal nerve palsy, and piriformis syndrome.Studies were identified through ...

BackgroundSurgical procedures can increase the incidence of stress ulcers. This study aims to investigate the occurrence of postoperative stress gastric ulcers in a high-altitude environment and to identify independent r...

Introduction: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical decision-making has the potential to enhance patient understanding and confidence in treatment choices. This study evaluates the impact of an AI-b...

Background/Aim: Hard palate fistulas are due to pathologies such as noma, syphilitic gom, leprosy, leishmaniasis, radiotherapy, removal of cysts or tumors of the sinus or palate, trauma or tooth attraction. Symptoms of p...

Abstract A 2‐year‐old American Pit Bull dog was presented for surgical evaluation of imperforate cor triatriatum dexter (CTD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO). Echocardiography identified an imperforate CTD associated ...

Abstract Background The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of different mobility aids during the early rehabilitation phase following surgical repair of acute...

Purpose: To compare the effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of three conjunctival autograft-fixing methods: fibrin glue, sutures, and no glue or sutures; to examine patient comfort, complications, recurrence, a...