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Abstract Purpose Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a major health issue worldwide, affecting 6- 8% of women. The most affected site is the anterior vaginal wall. Multiple procedures and surgical techniques have been used,...

Kai Wang,1,2,* Shuhan Zhang,1,* Zhaoyu Lv,1,* Wei Chen,1 Yonghua Li1 1Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changzheng Hospital), Shanghai,...

Background Obstructive urolithiasis commonly affects male goats. Perineal urethrostomy (PU) can be a permanent treatment option but is generally considered undesirable because of the risk of stricture of the urethral sto...

OBJECTIVES: Renal transplantation with multiple arteries is technically demanding and carries higher risk of vascular and urological complications. The aim of this study is to review graft outcomes and surgical complic...

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 ...

INTRODUCTION: Intussusception is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain in childhood, and early diagnosis with appropriate treatment can reduce the need for surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the clinic...

Abstract Background Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defects (VSDs) presents technical challenges in patients with complex anatomies and residual post-surgical defects. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibi...

Abstract Background In dogs with a congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt (EHPSS), outcome after surgical attenuation is difficult to predict. Objectives Develop a minimally invasive test to predict outcome after su...

BackgroundPrimary malignant bone tumors are aggressive neoplasms that frequently affect adolescents and young adults. Limb-sparing surgery (LSS) has become the preferred surgical approach when oncologically feasible; how...

IntroductionIntraoperative software assistance is gaining increasing importance in laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery. Within the user-centred development process of such systems, the first question to be asked is: ...

O câncer de ovário é a neoplasia ginecológica mais letal e a sobrevida global é inferior a 40% em cinco anos. Isto ocorre principalmente porque a maioria das pacientes apresenta estadios avançados no momento do dia...

BackgroundRobot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) and laser enucleation of the prostate (LEP) are established surgical options for the treatment of large-volume benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); however, consensus r...

Abstract BackgroundReal-time force feedback is essential in many surgical specialties. While previous research has focused on force measured at the tool-tissue interface, little work has explored the benefits...

Abstract Background Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is an underrecognized condition with rapidly evolving diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. This study investigated temporal and regional trends in diagnost...

OBJECTIVE: The effect of the catheter placement method on technical survival was evaluated in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis and followed in our Nephrology Department. MATERIAL and METHODS: Catheter placement m...

Abstract Introduction Women require effective contraception until they reach menopause. The long acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) and the depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA, Depo-Provera(r), Pfizer, Puurs, ...

Abstract Background Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is always a familiar rescue procedure in refractory intracranial hypertension. However, controversy still exists regarding the best method of dural opening while perform...

Background. Childhood cataract is an important cause of blindness in children and imposes a huge socio economic burden on society.  Purpose. Aim of the study is to identify the visual outcome after cataract surgery...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Infectious keratitis (IK) is classified as a critical ophthalmic emergency, with the potential to result in vision‐impairing complications. The treatment approach involves the use of pharma...

"Background Computer navigation during surgery can help oncologic surgeons perform more accurate resections. However, some navigation studies suggest that this tool may result in unique intraoperative problems and increa...

Objective: To summarize and contextualize current and future perspectives in the surgical treatment of lymphedema, exploring new techniques and technologies, integrated treatment modalities, and their real-time clinical ...

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 ...

BACKGROUND: Hyperglycemia and insulin resistance are common in critically ill patients, even if they have not previously had diabetes. Whether the normalization of blood glucose levels with insulin therapy improves the p...