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Abstract Background Weight recurrence (WR) affects nearly 20% of patients after bariatric surgery and may decrease its benefits, affecting patients’ quality of life negatively. Patient perspectives on WR are not well known. Objectives Assess patient needs, goals, and preferences regarding WR treatment. Setting Single MBSAQIP-accredited academic center, and online recruitment.... Read more
Published on: 2024-03-29
Source: SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY - article abstract
Abstract Background Mastering laparoscopy is challenging—it requires specific psychomotor skills which are difficult to obtain in the operating room without potentially compromising patient safety. Proficiency-based training programs using virtual reality simulators allow novices to practice and develop their skills in a patient-safe learning environment. Variable practice leads to stronger retention... Read more
Published on: 2024-03-29
Source: SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY - article abstract
Abstract Background Symptomatic malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) significantly reduce patients’ quality of life. Endoscopic treatment involves enteral stenting or endoscopic ultrasonography to perform gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE). Aim was to compare enteral stenting with EUS-GE for endoscopic treatment of malignant GOO. Methods We retrospectively compared enteral stenting with EUS-GE for the... Read more
Published on: 2024-03-29
Source: SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY - article abstract
Abstract Background Female sex has been associated with worse outcomes after groin hernia repair (GHR), including a higher rate of chronic pain and recurrence. Most of the studies in GHR are performed in males, and the recommendations for females extrapolate from these studies, even though females have anatomy intricacies. The... Read more
Published on: 2024-03-29
Source: SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY - article abstract
Abstract Objective Predicting the risk of anastomotic leak (AL) is of importance when defining the optimal surgical strategy in colorectal surgery. Our objective was to perform a systematic review of existing scores in the field. Methods We followed the PRISMA checklist (S1 Checklist). Medline, Cochrane Central and Embase were searched... Read more
Published on: 2024-03-29
Source: SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY - article abstract
Abstract Objectives Seroma represents the most prevalent postoperative complication following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, particularly in the case of large inguinoscrotal hernias. This randomized controlled trial was undertaken with the objective of assessing the effects of internal orifice narrowing achieved by suturing the divided distal hernia sac in laparoscopic repair... Read more
Published on: 2024-03-29
Source: SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY - article abstract
Abstract Introduction Limitations to surgical education access were exacerbated during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In response, we created a national home-based comprehensive surgical skills course: Monash Online Surgical Training (MOST). Our aim was to evaluate the educational impact of this approach. Methods A remote, 6-week course was designed with learning objectives... Read more
Published on: 2024-03-29
Source: SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY - article abstract
Abstract Background Improved outcomes with the use of non-absorbable mesh (NAM) for inguinal hernia repairs led to its rapid adoption for hiatal hernia (HH) repairs; however, feared complications occurred, and the trend shifted toward using absorbable mesh (AM). We aimed to analyze the literature assessing objective HH recurrence rates after... Read more
Published on: 2024-03-29
Source: SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY - article abstract
Abstract Background Anal fistula and perianal abscess are commonly acquired anorectal pathologies in children. Surgical treatment options commonly adopted are fistulotomy, fistulectomy, cutting seton placement, and more recently video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT). Optimal postoperative wound dressing remains debated. This study aimed to report our series of pediatric patients, who... Read more
Published on: 2024-03-29
Source: SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY - article abstract
Abstract Background Minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (MIDP) has established advantages over the open approach. The costs associated with robotic DP (RDP) versus laparoscopic DP (LDP) make the robotic approach controversial. We sought to compare outcomes and cost of LDP and RDP using propensity matching analysis at our institution. Methods Patients... Read more
Published on: 2024-03-29
Source: SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY - article abstract
This case report describes an 80-year-old female patient admitted to the emergency department due to abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and hematemesis persisting for three days. Subsequent postoperative pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of peritoneal cancer. The occurrence, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of primary peritoneal cancer (PPC) are presented in detail.... Read more
Published on: 2024-03-29
Source: FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY - surgical oncology
Publication date: April 2024Source: The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, Volume 367, Issue 4Author(s): Tu Xiong, Min Xie... Read more
Published on: 2024-03-29
Source: THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL SCIENCES

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