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Abstract Background Subtalar arthroereisis (STA) is a commonly used surgical approach for treating pediatric flatfoot. It remains unclear whether STA combined with spring ligament repair surgery is necessary. The purpose...

Abstract Background Frailty is a known predictor of adverse surgical outcomes, yet its influence on functional recovery trajectories in South Asian settings remains underexplored. This study evaluated the association bet...

Abstract Background Thoracic surgery involves complex diseases and critically ill patients, demanding doctors to integrate solid theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Clinical medical students, however, often stru...

Abstract Background To evaluate the efficacy of an Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) program in improving kinesiophobia, exercise adherence, pain intensity, lumbar function, and spinal alignment paramete...

Abstract Background Hepaticojejunostomy stenosis represents a clinically relevant long-term complication after pancreatic surgery and may result in recurrent cholangitis and impaired quality of life. T-tube drainage is o...

Abstract Background Although trimodal prehabilitation programs have demonstrated clinical benefits in oncologic surgery, evidence regarding their financial sustainability in public health systems of middle-income countri...

Abstract Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to exert a substantial burden on healthcare systems, particularly in resource-limited settings where they contribute to prolonged hospitalizations, escalated c...

Abstract Background The exponential rise in colorectal cancer surgeries among older adults combined with 30-day readmission rates as high as 25% highlights the crucial need to optimize post-discharge care. While geriatri...

Abstract Background There have been emerging clinical trials investigating the efficacy of synthetic-graft-augmented autografts in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in recent years. Hamstring tendon and Li...

Abstract Introduction Hypospadias, a congenital condition where the urethral opening is on the ventral of the penis, presents challenges in both diagnosis and treatment. Despite surgical advancements, long-term issues su...

Abstract Background Total prostate-specific antigen (tPSA) could be elevated in some cases of benign prostate enlargement (BPE). The aim of this study is to evaluate tPSA clearance after surgery for BPE with histologic c...

Abstract Objectives Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is estimated to affect up to one-quarter of the Italian population, generating immense treatment costs. An emergent surgical treatment involving implantation of ...

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 This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at assessing the current status of robotic-assisted implant surgery (r-CAIS) in zygomatic implant (ZI) placement, with a particular focus on...

Abstract Background Fall risk perception (FRP) plays a crucial role in preventing secondary falls in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. Different patient groups may perceive environmental fall risk differe...

Abstract Background and aims Pancreatic duct leaks and fistulas are challenging complications of pancreatitis and pancreatic surgery. Although endoscopic retrograde pancreatic duct drainage (ERPD) is widely used, optimal...

Abstract Purpose Differential diagnoses of primary pancreatic lesions include pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (PDAC) and inflammatory lesions of the pancreas (ILP). Post-pancreatic surgery, differentiation of postopera...

Abstract Background Preoperative anxiety is a common challenge in paediatric anaesthesia. High anxiety levels are associated with adverse perioperative outcomes. Although risk factors for preoperative anxiety in children...