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Robotic surgery in living liver donors and liver recipients

There have been nearly 60 years since Thomas Starzl’s first liver transplant. During this period, advancements in medical technology have progressively enabled the adoption of new methods for transplantation....

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Minimally invasive management of parapharyngeal space tumors: Introducing a decision-making algorithm and radiologic tool

Traditionally tumors of the parapharyngeal space (PPS) are resected through transcervical approaches. More recent approaches include endoscopic approaches or transoral robotic surgery (TORS) without...

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Managerial perspectives of scaling up robotic-assisted surgery in healthcare systems: A systematic literature review

Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is a minimally invasive technique practiced in multiple specialties. Standard training is essential for the acquisition of RAS skills. The cost of RAS is considered to...

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A new abdominal drainage tube fixation method for 3-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy improves patients’ postoperative quality of life

Laparoscopic surgery has become a routine general surgery with many advantages, such as alleviating abdominal pain. However, postoperative pain caused by abdominal drainage tubes has attracted little...

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Gastric leiomyoma presenting as an endophytic growth of cardia of the stomach: A case report

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Enhancing clinical proficiency through laparoscopic training using Japanese origami

This study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic training using origami, a traditional Japanese papercraft, using laparoscopic forceps to create origami cranes....

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Successful adoption of a surgical robot at a robot-naïve hospital in Portugal: How we did it

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Recent patterns in minimally invasive colectomies: Where are we now?

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques such as laparoscopy and robotic surgery for colorectal resection have been cited as superior to traditional open surgery because of their associations with...

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Use of indocyanine green fluorescence for triple gallbladder cholecystectomy: A case report

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Helicobacter pylori infection may result in poor gastric cleanliness in magnetically controlled capsule gastroscopy examination: A single-center retrospective study

Magnetically controlled capsule gastroscopy (MCCG) is an effective method for screening gastric diseases; however, its performance may be affected by gastric cleanliness. We aimed to explore the correlation...

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Revised in-depth meta-analysis on the efficacy of robot-assisted versus traditional free-hand pedicle screw insertion

Robot-assisted pedicle screw insertion has recently emerged as an alternative to the traditional free-hand technique. However, discrepancies in the accuracy of screw placement between the 2 methods...

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A comparison of laparoscopic to open pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma by propensity score matching analysis

In previous studies, laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) has demonstrated safety and potential benefits over open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD) for pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC). After performing...

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Large language models in laparoscopic surgery: A transformative opportunity

This opinion paper explores the transformative potential of large language models (LLMs) in laparoscopic surgery and argues for their integration to enhance surgical education, decision support, reporting,...

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Therapy for benign rectal anastomotic stricture after surgery for colorectal cancer: A systematic review

To evaluate various treatment methods for benign rectal anastomotic stricture (AS) following surgery for colorectal cancer....

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Laparoscopic plication for diaphragmatic eventration in adults: Unveiling the mystery of eventration

Diaphragm eventration is the permanent elevation of a hemidiaphragm and can be due to congenital or acquired causes. It is a rather uncommon condition in adults and causes a spectrum of symptoms, ranging...

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Endoscopic submucosal dissection and endoscopic mucosal resection for esophageal and gastric lesions: A comparison of procedures

Esophageal and gastric lesions are effectively managed with minimally invasive upper endoscopic procedures such as endoscopic mucosa resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), offering...

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Interlayer repair with porcine small intestinal submucosa versus internal repair with tragus cartilage in endoscopic tympanoplasty

Endoscopic tympanoplasty includes various surgical methods, such as internal repair, interlayer repair, and external overlay. This technique requires autologous materials, allografts, and xenografts,...

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Robotic complete mesocolic excision for right colon cancer: Learning curve, training, techniques, approach, platforms, and future perspectives

Colon cancer has the fifth highest incidence worldwide and has the sixth highest mortality. Compared with rectal cancer, colon cancer currently has the worst 5-year overall survival for patients with...

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Results of selective decontamination with oral neomycin and metronidazole for major colorectal surgery in Australia: A cohort study

The role of selective decontamination with oral antibiotics (OABs) and mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) prior to elective colorectal surgery is still widely debated. The objective of this study was...

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Laparoscopic central pancreatectomy with gastro-pancreatic anastomosis for symptomatic serous cystadenoma: A case report and literature review

Surgery for lesions of the proximal part of the pancreatic body or neck can be challenging, and when enucleation is not possible, central pancreatectomy is an option. Laparoscopic central pancreatic...

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Comparison of da Vinci 5 with previous versions of da Vinci and Sina: A review

Robotic systems have become popular in modern surgical procedures. The option of telesurgery has effectively addressed geographic limitations. These systems are offered by numerous companies worldwide....

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Assessing a complex patient with both colorectal cancer and diverticulitis of the sigmoid colon: A case report and literature review

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