Single-port three-dimensional endoscopic-assisted breast conserving surgery: Technique, clinical results, learning curve, and patient-reported outcomes from 65 preliminary procedures
Available online 27 September 2025
Breast conserving surgery (BCS) has become the primary treatment for early breast cancer. We developed a novel approach, single-port three-dimensional endoscopic-assisted breast conserving surgery (S-P...
Laparoscopic ureterolithotomy combined with flexible cystoscopy for the treatment of large impacted ureteral calculi with renal stones
Available online 9 September 2025
Unusual recurrence of colon cancer with isolated axillary lymph node metastasis: A case report
Available online 2 September 2025
•Isolated axillary lymph node metastasis from colon cancer is extremely rare.•Lymphatic spread via the thoracic duct may explain this atypical dissemination.•Surgical resection of isolated ALNM may...
Addressing disorientation in endoscopy: A study on mental rotation difficulty and its impact on cognitive load measured by pupillary response
Available online 5 August 2025
One of the most notable challenges in endoscopic procedures is maintaining correct orientation. Mental rotation exercise (MRE) has been suggested as a potential aid for improving orientation. However,...
Clinical review of robotic distal pancreatectomy
June 2025
Robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) is being increasingly used in centres with access to the robot and offers technological improvements over conventional laparoscopy. Some studies have also shown superior...
The digital horizon in colorectal cancer surgery: A narrative review
June 2025
Digital surgery is being increasingly used in phraseology and clinical application, driven by the advancing tide of technology. Its scope in treating patients with colorectal cancer is reviewed. A search...
Contemporary major abdominal surgical management of Crohn’s disease in the era of biologics and minimally invasive surgery
June 2025
Surgery for ileocolic and colonic Crohn’s disease (CD) remains challenging. Over the past decade, there have been significant advances in surgical techniques, and the timing of surgery for CD patients...
A new approach to laparoscopic skill assessment: Motion smoothness and bimanual coordination
June 2025
Reliable and objective methods for assessing surgical skill are essential for improving surgical skills and clinical outcomes. While conventional methods rely on subjective evaluations, motion analysis...
Cognition and experience of surgical incisions in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery with enhanced recovery after surgery protocol: A qualitative study
June 2025
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have revolutionized postoperative care by integrating minimally invasive techniques and patient-centered strategies to reduce physical and psychological...
Peri- and postoperative complications of laparoscopic tubal ligation versus salpingectomy for permanent contraception: An ACS-NSQIP analysis
June 2025
Salpingectomy and tubal ligation are commonly performed for permanent contraception in women. Salpingectomy has been suggested to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, but its comparative operative and...
Recent patterns in minimally invasive colectomies: Where are we now?
March 2025
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...
Successful adoption of a surgical robot at a robot-naive hospital in Portugal: How we did it
March 2025
Exploring a novel approach to assessing surgical team collaboration: Evidence of brain activity synchronization
March 2025
Interpersonal brain synchronization (IBS) has emerged as a significant concept in understanding collaborative team dynamics, with functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) proving to be a vital...
Fully endoscopic microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: A retrospective study
March 2025
Microvascular decompression (MVD) is the gold standard for treating drug-resistant classic trigeminal neuralgia (dcTN), with endoscopy enhancing surgical precision through improved visualization. This...
From runways to robots: A renaissance of the analogy
March 2025
The increasing use of robotic surgery has seen a wave of technology ripple through global healthcare. Similar changes occurred in aviation several decades ago. New robot types have increased access...
Totally-robotic Roux-en-Y duodenal bypass for obstructing annular pancreas: A case report
March 2025
Laparoscopic donor hepatectomy: Are there obstacles on the path to global widespread?
March 2025
Laparoscopic liver resection in living donors is a relatively novel surgical approach that has the potential to enhance donor safety and facilitate faster recovery. Following an initial development...
A comprehensive step-by-step approach for the implementation of target trial emulation: Evaluating fluid resuscitation strategies in post-laparoscopic septic shock as an example
March 2025
To develop and demonstrate a comprehensive methodological framework for target trial emulation (TTE) implementation via post-laparoscopic septic shock fluid management as a clinical case study....
The outcomes of magnetic sphincter augmentation in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease post bariatric surgery: A systemic review and meta-analysis
March 2025
Although bariatric surgeries are widely performed around the world, patients frequently experience the recurrence of pre-existing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms or develop new symptoms,...
Revised in-depth meta-analysis on the efficacy of robot-assisted versus traditional free-hand pedicle screw insertion
December 2024
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...