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Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Clinical and Metabolic Effects of Preoperative Carbohydrate Loading Before Colorectal Surgery: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of preoperative carbohydrate loading in 1387 patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

Clin NutrJul 17, 2026Read summary
Case ReportInfectious Diseases

Imported cystic echinococcosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto genotype G3 in Japan.

A Japanese man in his 50s, with a history of living in high-altitude rural areas, presented with abdominal distension. Imaging revealed a 15-cm cystic lesion in the left hepatic lobe, consistent with cystic…

J Infect ChemotherJul 17, 2026Read case
Case ReportGastroenterologyOpen access

A rare case of a ciliated hepatic foregut cyst with progressive enlargement causing obstructive jaundice.

A 73-year-old woman presented with anorexia and obstructive jaundice. Imaging showed a 40-mm unilocular cyst in hepatic segment 4, first identified 10 years earlier but enlarged over the preceding 5 months.

Clin J GastroenterolJul 17, 2026Read case
Case ReportGastroenterologyOpen access

A case of a pancreatic pseudocyst associated with alcoholic chronic pancreatitis that mimicked a mucinous cystic neoplasm.

A 64-year-old woman with alcoholic liver cirrhosis had a progressively enlarging cyst in the pancreatic body and elevated serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9.

Clin J GastroenterolJul 17, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGastroenterology

Comparison of long-term outcomes between liver transplantation and liver resection for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated long-term outcomes of liver transplantation (LT) versus liver resection (LR) for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) in 5478 patients.

Surg OncolJul 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Surgical management of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula in extremely low birth weight neonates: A systematic review.

Surgical management of esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) neonates remains challenging and controversial.

J Pediatr SurgJul 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Stapled versus hand-sewn intestinal anastomosis in pediatric surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the outcomes of stapled versus hand-sewn intestinal anastomosis in pediatric patients under 7 years old. The analysis included 11 studies with 903 patients.

J Pediatr SurgJul 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

Near-infrared autofluorescence parathyroid imaging during total thyroidectomy to reduce the rate of postoperative hypoparathyroidism: A prospective two-center randomized clinical trial with a comprehensive long-term follow-up.

This prospective two-center randomized clinical trial evaluated the impact of near-infrared autofluorescence imaging on postoperative hypoparathyroidism rates in 189 total thyroidectomy patients.

SurgeryJul 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Integrated Evaluation of Survival, Surgical Conversion, and Toxicity for Induction Therapy in Initially Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases: An Individual Patient Data Network Meta-analysis.

This network meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of induction therapies for initially unresectable colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRLM) using individual patient data from seven randomized controlled trials…

Ann Surg OncolJul 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

A Prospective, Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of the da Vinci SP ® Surgical System versus Open Surgery in Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy (NSM) Procedures for Patients with Breast Cancer.

This multicenter randomized controlled trial compared robotic-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy (rNSM) using the da Vinci SP® system to open nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) in women with early-stage breast cancer.

Ann Surg OncolJul 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Thermal ablation versus liver resection for small colorectal liver metastases (≤ 3 cm): a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized and propensity score-matched studies.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated thermal ablation versus liver resection for small colorectal liver metastases (CRLM ≤ 3 cm) using data from seven studies.

Surg EndoscJul 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Evaluating the use of negative pressure wound therapy following stoma reversal - A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in reducing surgical site infections (SSIs) and complete wound healing time (CWHT) following stoma reversal.

Am J SurgJul 15, 2026Read summary
Case ReportRadiology (Diagnostic)Open access

Elastofibroma dorsi: imaging-guided minimally invasive treatment using percutaneous CO 2 cryoablation.

A 66-year-old man presented with a symptomatic left elastofibroma dorsi, which was non-painful but caused mechanical symptoms. He opted for a minimally invasive treatment instead of surgery.

Skeletal RadiolJul 15, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

The physical, cognitive, and organizational ergonomics in robotic surgery: A systematic review of experimental studies.

This systematic review evaluated the ergonomic benefits of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) compared to traditional laparoscopic surgery (TLS) across 17 studies, including 14 randomized controlled trials.

SurgeonJul 15, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPediatricsOpen access

Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI) in a vaccinated 16-month-old Inuit boy: a case report.

A 16-month-old Inuit boy developed a severe necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI) caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) despite having received three doses of the Hib vaccine.

Int J Circumpolar HealthJul 14, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Influence of Oliceridine on the Incidence of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in High-Risk Patients Stratified Using Apfel Score After General Anesthesia: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Clinical Study.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of oliceridine versus fentanyl on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in 279 high-risk patients undergoing general anesthesia.

J Invest SurgJul 14, 2026Read summary
Case ReportObstetrics & Gynecology

Uterus-preserving transvaginal natural orifice endoscopic extraperitoneal pelvic reconstruction for multicompartment pelvic organ prolapse.

To evaluate the feasibility and safety of uterus-preserving pelvic reconstruction (PRC) performed via extraperitoneal vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) for multicompartment pelvic organ…

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod BiolJul 14, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

The Effect of a Virtual Reality Environment and Hand Massage Applied in the Preoperative Area on Patient Outcomes.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of virtual reality and hand massage on preoperative anxiety, vital signs, pain, and patient satisfaction in 78 elective surgery patients.

J Perianesth NursJul 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

Physiological-concentration platelet fibrin plasma vs supraphysiological-concentration platelet rich plasma for neuro-ischemic diabetic foot ulcer and other diabetic wounds: A randomized controlled trial.

This single-center, noninferiority randomized controlled trial compared physiological-concentration platelet fibrin plasma (PFP) with supraphysiological-concentration platelet-rich plasma (PRP) during debridement suture…

J Am Acad DermatolJul 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Validity and efficacy of biotissue models for psychomotor skill acquisition in abdominal Surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of biotissue models for psychomotor skill acquisition in abdominal surgery, analyzing 31 studies with 574 learners.

Am J SurgJul 13, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)Open access

Is Level IIB Dissection Necessary in the Clinically N0 Neck? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the necessity of level IIB dissection in clinically node-negative (cN0) head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

Head NeckJul 13, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Feasibility of Learner-Led Model Building for Simulation-Based Training in Open Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the feasibility of novice learners constructing inguinal hernia models for simulation-based training in open inguinal hernia repair.

J Surg EducJul 13, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiologyOpen access

Left Internal Jugular Vein Access for Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair: A Case Report and Review of Literature for Alternative Venous Access Routes.

A 50-year-old woman with chronic kidney disease and severe functional mitral regurgitation underwent mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) via left internal jugular vein (IJV) access due to occlusion of the…

Catheter Cardiovasc IntervJul 13, 2026Read case
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

Laparoscopic extended cholecystectomy with extended left hemi-hepatectomy (left lobe & S5), after interventional therapy and neoadjuvant chemotherapy for stage IIIb GBC.

The benefits of the use of interventional therapy and neoadjuvant chemotherapy [1] to improve post-operative outcomes and potentially reduce the rate of recurrence during a laparoscopic extended cholecystectomy with…

Surg OncolJul 13, 2026Read case

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