Semi-active robot-assisted total hip arthroplasty versus conventional surgery: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies
June 2026
Conventional total hip arthroplasty (cTHA) may be technically challenging in some scenarios. Robotic-assisted THA (rTHA) was introduced in the 1980s with an active ROBODOC system. Considering the miscellaneous...
Stump cholecystitis: A focused review of current evidence
June 2026
Stump cholecystitis is an uncommon but clinically significant cause of post-cholecystectomy syndrome resulting from inflammation of a residual gallbladder remnant or cystic duct stump. Patients may...
A multimodal analysis of correlations between the NASA task load index, facial expressions, and eye tracking with procedure time among novice endoscopists
June 2026
Flexible endoscopy is widely used to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal diseases. However, acquiring endoscopic skills can be challenging, and traditional teaching methods often lack formal structures...
Clinical superiority and economic viability of robotic surgery for prostate cancer: A quantitative meta-analysis
June 2026
Prostate cancer is a leading malignancy among men worldwide. Surgical management, including open radical prostatectomy (ORP), laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP), and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy...
Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy for pelvic organ prolapse complicated by a borderline malignant ovarian tumor based on intraoperative frozen section: A case report
Available online 15 June 2026
Laparoscopic management of a ruptured cystic artery pseudoaneurysm: Technical challenges and implications for surgical training
Available online 7 May 2026
•Ruptured cystic artery pseudoaneurysm causing haemoperitoneum is rare•Ruptured cystic artery pseudoaneurysm rupture may reveal underlying biliary adenocarcinoma•Emergency laparoscopy management is...
Addressing disorientation in endoscopy: A study on mental rotation difficulty and its impact on cognitive load measured by pupillary response
March 2026
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,...
Unusual recurrence of colon cancer with isolated axillary lymph node metastasis: A case report
March 2026
•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...
Robotic-assisted living donor nephrectomy in open kidney transplantation: Our clinical experience
March 2026
Robotic-assisted living donor nephrectomy (RALDN) has been shown to be a safe and feasible option, offering enhanced visualization and improved surgical dexterity, allowing for a potential increase...
Longitudinal trajectory analysis of sepsis after laparoscopic surgery
March 2026
Sepsis exhibits remarkable heterogeneity in disease progression trajectories, and accurate identification of distinct trajectory-based phenotypes is critical for implementing personalized therapeutic...
Robotic or laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair? A narrative review of the current literature
March 2026
Robotic inguinal hernia repair remains in the early stages of implementation, and its potential advantages over the laparoscopic approach are still a matter of debate. This narrative review aims to...
Comparative analysis of surgical inflammatory response with C-reactive protein post robotic versus laparoscopic elective colorectal resection for colorectal tumour
March 2026
Robotic colorectal surgery (RCS) provides a stable, magnified three-dimensional visual field and enhanced ergonomics enabling precise dissection and tremor suppression. We postulate that this technique...
A systematic review of open versus robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer: Comparative operative and oncological outcomes
March 2026
Open retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) is the gold-standard surgical approach for the management of metastatic testicular cancer, but robotic RPLND is becoming increasingly popular. There...
Beyond pancreatitis: An extreme lipase elevation in a post laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
December 2025
Enhancing surgical training through cognitive load assessment
December 2025
The cognitive load plays a key role in surgical education, influencing task performance and skill acquisition. This review explores three primary approaches to assessing cognitive load in the surgical...
Minimally invasive management of lung metastases using robotic bronchoscopy: First French experience
December 2025
Machine learning-guided prevention and management of low anterior resection syndrome: Development of an XGBoost prediction model and validation via SHAP
December 2025
Colorectal cancer is among the top three cancers in terms of incidence and mortality worldwide. Although laparoscopic and robotic-assisted sphincter-preserving surgeries reduce permanent colostomy rates...
Comparison of outcomes in robot-assisted colon cancer surgery using Da Vinci Xi, Hugo™ RAS, and Versius®: The COMPAR-CRC multiplatform study
December 2025
Since the introduction of the Da Vinci® robotic system, robot-assisted colon resection has gained popularity because of its the potential technical advantages. Recently, two new CE-marked platforms...
Research progress on carbon dioxide embolism during laparoscopic liver resection
December 2025
Laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) is currently the first-line treatment for multiple liver diseases. Although clinical data have proven its safety and effectiveness, bleeding and carbon dioxide (CO2)...
The feasibility and early outcomes of fully robotic recipient adult living donor liver transplantation: A narrative review
December 2025
Robotic surgery has emerged as a new frontier in liver transplantation. Given the novelty of its application to recipient procedures, a comprehensive overview is crucial. This narrative review synthesizes...