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August 202624

Clinical ResearchGastroenterology

Evaluating surgical management of primary achalasia-a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the outcomes of various surgical interventions for primary achalasia in 1170 patients across 15 randomized clinical trials.

J Gastrointest SurgAug 19, 2026Read summary
Case ReportUrologyOpen access

Transperitoneal Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Schwannoma with Severe Renal Vein Adhesion.

A 66-year-old man had an asymptomatic renal hilar mass found on surveillance ultrasound. CT showed a 5-cm irregular soft-tissue mass encasing the hilar vessels and two renal arteries arising from the aorta behind the…

Ann Surg OncolAug 19, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Long-term outcomes of non-operative compared to operative management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated long-term outcomes of non-operative management (NOM) versus surgical management for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in 3883 patients.

Am J SurgAug 18, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

The Role of Vitamin D in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Systematic Review of Human and Animal Studies.

This systematic review examined human and animal evidence on preoperative and perioperative vitamin D levels and outcomes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Ann Plast SurgAug 18, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) vs standard care in peptic ulcer perforation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) with standard postoperative care after open or laparoscopic Graham repair for peptic ulcer perforation.

J Gastrointest SurgAug 18, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Localized dMMR/MSI-H Colon Cancer: A Systematic Review of Pathological Response and Surgical Outcomes.

This systematic review assessed prospective interventional studies of neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibition in adults with localized, non-metastatic dMMR/MSI-H colon cancer. Six studies were included.

Ann Surg OncolAug 17, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Defining Clinically Significant Radiographic Recurrence after Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Post Hoc Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcomes and Reoperation from a Randomized Controlled Trial.

This post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial evaluated the correlation between radiographic recurrence size and reoperation rates as well as patient-reported outcomes in adults undergoing minimally invasive…

J Am Coll SurgAug 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Quality of surgical reporting and adequacy of surgical treatment in salivary gland cancer: a quality assurance ancillary study of the GORTEC 2016-02 SANTAL trial.

This ancillary study of the GORTEC 2016-02 SANTAL randomized trial evaluated surgical reporting and treatment adequacy in 87 patients with salivary gland carcinomas across 26 centers.

Eur J Surg OncolAug 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGastroenterology

Efficacy of probiotic and synbiotic supplementation on antibiotic use duration and risk of postoperative infection in patients undergoing gastrointestinal and cancer-related surgery: An umbrella review of meta-analyses.

This umbrella review assessed the impact of synbiotic and probiotic supplementation on antibiotic use duration and postoperative infection risk in patients undergoing gastrointestinal and cancer-related surgery.

Clin Nutr ESPENAug 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGastroenterology

Association of computed tomography-derived body composition and complications after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between computed tomography-derived body composition parameters and postoperative complications (POCs) in gastric cancer patients.

Eur J RadiolAug 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Decision for preservation or ligation of aberrant left hepatic artery using fluorescence imaging in minimally invasive gastrectomy: a prospective nonrandomized comparative study.

This multicenter, prospective, nonrandomized comparative study evaluated the use of near-infrared fluorescence imaging to guide the preservation or ligation of the aberrant left hepatic artery (ALHA) during minimally…

J Gastrointest SurgAug 14, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGastroenterologyOpen access

Gastric lipoma causing ball-valve syndrome successfully treated by endoscopic submucosal dissection.

A 52-year-old woman presented with postprandial epigastric discomfort and nausea. CT showed a low-attenuation mass extending from the gastric antrum to the duodenal bulb; endoscopy found a broad-based subepithelial…

Clin J GastroenterolAug 14, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Comparison of Preoperative and Postoperative Intraperitoneal Nebulised Ropivacaine in Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: A Randomised Clinical Trial.

This randomised clinical trial compared preoperative with postoperative intraperitoneal nebulised ropivacaine in 110 patients undergoing laparoscopic gastric bypass.

Obes SurgAug 14, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Salvage pancreaticoduodenectomy for localized recurrence after resection of ascending colon cancer: a case report.

A 66-year-old man underwent right hemicolectomy for ascending colon cancer directly invading the gallbladder; pathology showed T4bN0M0, Stage IIC disease with a KRAS G12D mutation.

Clin J GastroenterolAug 14, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Robotic Versus Open Pancreatoduodenectomy (DIPLOMA-2): A Multicenter International Randomized Trial.

This predefined cost-effectiveness analysis of the multicenter international randomized DIPLOMA-2 trial compared robot-assisted with open pancreatoduodenectomy in patients with primary resectable neoplasms treated at 14…

Ann SurgAug 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGastroenterology

Cryoablation versus radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness and safety of cryoablation (CA) versus radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Int J HyperthermiaAug 13, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic SurgeryOpen access

Shewanella algae Necrotizing Fasciitis and Septic Shock after Elective Cosmetic Surgery: A Potential Emerging Infection.

A previously healthy young woman developed fever and weakness four days after elective plastic surgery. Violaceous bullae extended from both breasts to the right thigh, involving surgical sites.

Am J Trop Med HygAug 13, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)

Positive Margin Rate Following Transoral Surgery in T2-T3 Laryngeal Carcinoma - a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the positive margin rate following transoral endoscopic surgery in 3,281 patients with T2-T3 laryngeal carcinoma.

Oral OncolAug 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Flexible Ureteroscopy Versus Minipercutaneous Nephrolithotomy for 2 to 4 cm Renal Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) with mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mPCNL) for 2 to 4 cm renal stones in adults.

J EndourolAug 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Short- and Long-term Outcomes of 3-Row Vs 2-Row Circular Staplers for Low Colorectal Anastomosis After Total Mesorectal Excision: A Single-Center, Randomized, Single-Blind, Phase III Trial (THREESTAPLER Study).

This single-center, randomized, noninferiority trial compared 3-row and 2-row circular staplers for low colorectal anastomosis in 154 patients.

Dis Colon RectumAug 10, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGastroenterologyOpen access

Portal vein invasion and cavernous transformation secondary to hepatic echinococcosis successfully managed by TIPS: a case report and literature review.

A 44-year-old woman with recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding had a history of right hepatectomy for hepatic alveolar echinococcosis.

Clin J GastroenterolAug 8, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Skin cell suspension autograft as an evidence-based innovation in burn and wound treatment: A systematic review of global evidence across two decades.

This systematic review evaluated the clinical use of skin cell suspension autograft (SCSA) for wound closure across 99 studies from 13 countries.

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet SurgAug 7, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOncology (Medical)Open access

Multidisciplinary treatment with conversion surgery after radiological complete response of liver metastasis to gemcitabine, cisplatin, and durvalumab in metastatic distal cholangiocarcinoma.

A 73-year-old woman with prior total gastrectomy was diagnosed with distal cholangiocarcinoma and a solitary liver metastasis.

Clin J GastroenterolAug 7, 2026Read case
Case ReportGeneral SurgeryOpen access

A case of esophageal perforation associated with pharyngotonsillitis and Streptococcus anginosus group infection.

A previously healthy 60-year-old man developed progressive right-sided chest pain after pharyngotonsillitis. Although initial chest radiography was unremarkable, computed tomography after clinical deterioration showed…

Clin J GastroenterolAug 7, 2026Read case

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