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Background: Traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCIs) represent a major global health challenge affecting survival and quality of life. In resource-limited settings, their management is complicated due to restricted healthc...

Abstract Introduction We aimed to evaluate the safety, efficacy and surgical outcomes of combined laparoscopic/vaginal prolapse repair by two surgeons. Material and Methods A retrospective chart review of all patient...

Abstract Objective To outline the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with deep intestinal endometriosis submitted to surgical treatment at a tertiary referral center with a multidisciplinary team, and...

Abstract Background The spine is an uncommon metastatic location from thyroid cancer. Here, we describe our experience with spinal cord compression as presentation of metastatic thyroid carcinoma, including surgical mana...

Abstract Background Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare, slow-growing, benign soft tissue tumor typically located under the scapula. Although elastofibroma dorsi is a benign lesion, it may cause symptoms such as pain and restr...

IntroductionGouty tophi are chronic inflammatory nodules resulting from monosodium urate (MSU) crystal deposition, often leading to joint deformity, skin ulceration, and functional impairment. Surgical management remains...

ABSTRACT Objective Subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy (SSO) with autogenous cortical plate grafting is a critical but technically demanding procedure in total hip arthroplasty for Crowe type IV developmental dysplasia ...

Introduction: Gallstone disease is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder, often managed surgically via Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (LC), which is considered the current gold standard. However, Gallbladder Wall Thickness...

Abstract Background Buccal plate perforation (BPP) is a common intraoperative complication during implant placement in the maxillary premolar region, compromising implant stability and long-term success. This study aimed...

Abstract Objectives Pre-surgical orthodontic decompensation (POD) for patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion may lead to alveolar bone loss. This study investigates the relationship between vertical facial pattern...

Abstract Background Proficiency in surgical knot tying is a fundamental skill for surgical trainees, yet objective assessment tools are limited. Purpose This study aimed to develop and provide initial reliability and val...

Abstract Background Surgical tourism is an emerging economic sector, with the most growth potential demonstrated in China's health industry before the COVID-19 pandemic. Surgical tourism accounts for a large part of medi...

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...

Background: A full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) causes central vision loss. Although modern vitrectomy techniques achieve high closure rates, functional recovery remained variable. Aim: This study aimed to describe th...

ObjectiveTo explore the prognostic factors for patients with descending duodenum gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), analyze the impact of different surgical approaches on prognosis, and develop a predictive model fo...

Background/Aim: The aim of this study was to examine quality of life in patients who were surgically treated for oral carcinoma. Material and Methods: The study included patients surgically treated over a 3-year period (...

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...

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...

Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most prevalent entrapment neuropathy and represents a major functional and socioeconomic burden. Although surgical decompression remains the gold standard for advanced dise...

Background: Small-bore needle arthroscopy (SNA) has emerged as a minimally invasive diagnostic tool in outpatient orthopaedics, allowing direct intra-articular visualization and serving as a potential alternative to magn...

Abstract Background Outcomes after curative-intent sarcoma surgery vary substantially and are incompletely explained by tumor-centered factors alone. Although CT-based body composition metrics provide objective host-rela...

Abstract Background Preoperative anxiety is common among patients undergoing elective surgery and may influence postoperative recovery. Although preoperative counseling has been shown to affect anxiety levels, the psycho...

Abstract Background Ursodeoxycholic acid is used in human medicine for litholytic management of choleliths, but the efficacy of medical management in dogs with cholelithiasis is unknown. Objectives To describe the clinic...