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Case ReportGastroenterologyOpen access

Interventional Therapy for Hepatic Hydatidosis with Cavernous Transformation of Portal Vein.

A 56-year-old female suffered from recurrent esophagogastric varices bleeding for 2 years due to cavernous transformation of the portal vein caused by hepatic hydatidosis.

Dig Dis SciJul 13, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on psychomotor skill acquisition during laparoscopic training: a randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on laparoscopic skill acquisition in 33 medical students.

Surg EndoscJul 13, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Volume-controlled ventilation versus pressure-controlled ventilation with volume guarantee in emergency surgery: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of pressure-controlled ventilation with volume guarantee versus volume-controlled ventilation in 106 adults undergoing emergency laparotomy.

SurgeryJul 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Perioperative dexmedetomidine reduces the risk of postoperative complications in high-risk patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery: A randomized controlled trial.

This multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of perioperative dexmedetomidine on postoperative complications in high-risk elderly patients (age ≥60 years, RCRI ≥3) undergoing major non-cardiac…

Chin Med J (Engl)Jul 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Regional anaesthesia and chronic postsurgical pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the impact of regional anaesthesia on chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) in 18,794 subjects across 158 randomised controlled trials.

Br J AnaesthJul 9, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGeriatrics

Fatal small bowel perforation caused by an impacted dental prosthesis in an elderly neurologically impaired woman.

A 60-year-old woman with significant neurological impairment was admitted unconscious and later died from purulent peritonitis due to small bowel perforation caused by an impacted lower partial denture.

Leg Med (Tokyo)Jul 9, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGastroenterologyOpen access

Improvement of Obesity-Related Comorbidities After Bariatric Procedures: A Network Meta-Analysis of Endoscopic Versus Surgical Interventions.

This network meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of various bariatric procedures on obesity-related comorbidities in 61,154 patients across 55 studies.

Dig Dis SciJul 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Surgical Feasibility and Outcomes Following Neoadjuvant Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in Resectable Stage III and IV Melanoma.

This systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis assessed oncologic and perioperative outcomes after neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI) followed by planned curative-intent surgery in adults with…

Ann Surg OncolJul 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Feasibility, efficacy and safety of pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) for hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers with peritoneal metastases: A systematic review.

This systematic review evaluated the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC) in 332 adult patients with hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers with peritoneal…

Eur J Surg OncolJul 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Intersphincteric resection versus abdominoperineal resection for lower rectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared intersphincteric resection (ISR) and abdominoperineal resection (APR) for lower rectal cancer in 4502 patients.

Surg OncolJul 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Effectiveness of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols for Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in patients undergoing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP).

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech AJul 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Impact of R0/R1 Margin Status on Overall Survival in Node-Positive Resected Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Meta-Analysis.

This meta-analysis examined the impact of R0 versus R1 margin status on overall survival in 19,206 patients with node-positive resected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).

Ann Surg OncolJul 8, 2026Read summary
Case ReportVascular Surgery

An overview of best practice wound care in two cases of thromboangiitis obliterans.

This report details two cases of thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) leading to critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) and subsequent wounds. Both patients had significant smoking histories.

J Vasc NursJul 7, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Impact of epidural versus wound catheter analgesia for patients undergoing open pancreatoduodenectomy: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial compared thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) and continuous wound infusion (CWI) in 116 patients undergoing open pancreatoduodenectomy.

PancreatologyJul 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

The Utility of Ultrasound-Guided Microwave and Radiofrequency Ablation in Primary and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided microwave (MWA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in treating primary (PHPT) and secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT).

Ultrasound Med BiolJul 7, 2026Read summary
Case ReportNuclear Medicine

18 F-FCH PET/CT Localizes Ectopic Parathyroid Adenoma.

An 18-year-old man presented with hypercalcemia and suspected primary hyperparathyroidism. Thyroid ultrasound showed no significant abnormality, but ectopic parathyroid hyperfunction remained possible.

Clin Nucl MedJul 7, 2026Read case
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

Abdominopelvic Actinomycosis Mimicking Malignant Tumors: Two Case Reports.

Two patients with abdominopelvic actinomycosis presented with non-specific symptoms such as abdominal pain and distension. Imaging studies revealed irregular masses suggestive of malignancy, but surgical pathology…

J Clin UltrasoundJul 7, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Gastric adenocarcinoma in the excluded stomach after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a case series, systematic review, and diagnostic algorithm.

Primary remnant gastric cancer after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass presents a diagnostic challenge, and no consensus indications exist to guide the evaluation of the excluded anatomy when malignancy is suspected.

J Gastrointest SurgJul 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)

Laryngeal Nerve Protection Devices in Thyroid Surgery: A Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis.

This systematic review synthesized human studies of intermittent or semi-intermittent nerve-stimulation devices used for intraoperative neuromonitoring during thyroid and parathyroid surgery.

LaryngoscopeJul 6, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Robotic Remnant Total Pancreatectomy After Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy (with video).

This report details three cases of robotic remnant total pancreatectomy (R-RTP) performed after robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (R-PD).

Ann Surg OncolJul 4, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Suicide and suicidal ideation among U.S. surgeons: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence, risk groups, and temporal trends.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide among U.S. surgeons, analyzing data from 14 studies involving 52,671 surgeons.

Am J SurgJul 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Beyond incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis of sexual dysfunction after anal fistula surgery.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of anal fistula surgery on sexual function, revealing significant sex differences.

J Gastrointest SurgJul 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEmergency Medicine

Outcomes of conservative management of CT-diagnosed hemothorax in chest trauma: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed conservative management of CT-diagnosed traumatic hemothorax in stable patients.

InjuryJul 2, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

Chairside Digital Workflow With 3D Printing and CAD/CAM for Partial Restorations.

A 51-year-old woman sought care for esthetic concerns involving her mandibular left first and second molars. Examination and radiographs showed an extensive composite restoration on the first molar and an atypical…

J Esthet Restor DentJul 2, 2026Read case

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