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May 202612

Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

The role of intraoperative tranexamic acid in transurethral resection of the prostate: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the safety and efficacy of intraoperative tranexamic acid (TXA) during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in 661 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Int Urol NephrolMay 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Postoperative antibiotics do not reduce surgical site infections after clean thyroid and breast surgery: A randomised controlled trial from a resource-constrained setting.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of postoperative antibiotics on surgical site infections (SSIs) in adults undergoing elective clean thyroid and breast surgeries in a public hospital in central…

Trop DoctMay 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinologyOpen access

Quality of life in primary aldosteronism, medical vs surgical treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of treatment on quality of life (QoL) in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) undergoing either unilateral adrenalectomy (ADX) or medical treatment with…

J Endocrinol InvestMay 6, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPediatrics

Neurologic Presentations of Pediatric Intussusception Lead to Diagnostic Delay and Increased Need for Surgery.

A 2-year-old boy presented with orofacial dyskinesias and upper-extremity jerks, initially misdiagnosed as tardive dyskinesia. Despite normal neurological examination and brain MRI, he developed bilious vomiting.

Am SurgMay 6, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchNephrologyOpen access

Laparoendoscopic single-site versus conventional laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the perioperative outcomes of laparoendoscopic single-site donor nephrectomy (LESS-DN) versus conventional laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (CLDN) in 274 living kidney…

Int Urol NephrolMay 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Learning Curves and Proficiency Milestones in Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review by Surgical Technique.

This systematic review compared learning curves for different robotic ventral hernia repair techniques using seven retrospective cohort studies, including six single-surgeon series and one population-based analysis.

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech AMay 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Observed preprocedural fasting duration and interventions intended to reduce them: A reference list-based review and meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis reviewed 79 studies on preprocedural fasting durations, involving 60,112 patients, to assess observed fasting times and interventions aimed at reducing them.

Am J SurgMay 5, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Preoperative Imaging Features of De Garengeot's Hernia Containing Low-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm: A Case Report.

A 68-year-old woman presented with a right inguinal mass. Ultrasonography revealed the appendix within a femoral hernia sac, characterized by a tubular hypoechoic structure with inflammatory changes.

J Clin UltrasoundMay 5, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Daytime Versus After-hours Surgical Fixation of Pediatric Supracondylar Humeral Fractures: A Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared daytime with after-hours operative fixation of pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures. Seven comparative studies included 913 children.

J Pediatr OrthopMay 5, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOphthalmology

Cavernous venous malformation complicated by a secondary spontaneous arteriovenous fistula of the eyelid.

A 55-year-old female presented with a chronic, painless, pulsatile mass in the left upper eyelid. Examination revealed a palpable thrill, and imaging indicated a vascular lesion with an arteriovenous fistula.

OrbitMay 4, 2026Read case
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

PICC migration and perforation of internal jugular vein after neck dissection.

A patient developed a perforation of the internal jugular vein due to migration of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) shortly after undergoing neck dissection and free flap reconstruction.

J Vasc AccessMay 4, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Automated control of inspired oxygen in mechanically ventilated trauma and acute care surgery patients: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of automated physiologic closed-loop control (PCLC) of inspired oxygen fraction (FIO2) compared to manual control (MC) in mechanically ventilated trauma and…

J Trauma Acute Care SurgMay 1, 2026Read summary

April 202612

Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Impact of American College of Surgeons Verification Programs: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of American College of Surgeons (ACS) verification programs on surgical quality across 31 studies.

J Am Coll SurgApr 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Textbook outcome in ovarian cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis: a systematic review.

This systematic review evaluated the definitions, achievement rates, and clinical relevance of Textbook Outcome (TO) in patients with ovarian cancer and peritoneal carcinomatosis undergoing cytoreductive surgery.

Clin Transl OncolApr 30, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGastroenterologyOpen access

Mucinous cystic neoplasm of the liver with biliary prolapse mimicking intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct: a case report.

A 39-year-old woman receiving fertility treatment presented with recurrent hyperbilirubinemia and predominantly cholestatic liver test abnormalities.

Abdom Radiol (NY)Apr 30, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Textbook outcome in cancer surgery and its prognostic value: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the prognostic value of textbook outcomes in cancer surgery across 63 cohort studies involving 393,073 patients.

Eur J Cancer PrevApr 29, 2026Read summary
Case ReportObstetrics & Gynecology

Multidisciplinary management of vesicovaginal and rectovesical fistulas developing after laparoscopic hysterectomy: A Qualitative Case Study.

A 48-year-old woman developed bladder perforation and vesicovaginal and rectovesical fistulas after laparoscopic hysterectomy, requiring secondary surgery.

UrologiaApr 29, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchEmergency Medicine

When does 1:1 resuscitation really matter? An analysis of 4,858 patients from four traumatic hemorrhage studies.

This analysis pooled four studies of bleeding trauma patients, including a multicenter randomized trial, to examine when balanced red blood cell (RBC)-to-plasma transfusion was associated with mortality differences.

J Trauma Acute Care SurgApr 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Comparison of Functional Outcomes Between Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery in Rectal Cancer Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated functional outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic surgery in 6,121 rectal cancer patients.

J Invest SurgApr 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Surgical versus percutaneous revascularization in multivessel non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome: a meta-analysis of 77 989 patients.

This meta-analysis compared coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in 77,989 patients with multivessel non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome.

Coron Artery DisApr 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Does Lymph Node Dissection During Esophagectomy Impact the Long-Term Prognosis for Complete Responders After Neoadjuvant Therapy? A Meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis examined the impact of lymph node dissection (LND) on long-term survival in 2578 patients with pathologic complete response (pCR) after neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer.

Ann Surg OncolApr 27, 2026Read summary
Case ReportVascular SurgeryOpen access

Open Surgical Management of Celiac Trunk and Hepatic Artery Aneurysms: A Case Series.

This institutional case series describes three patients with visceral artery aneurysms: two involving the celiac trunk and one involving the hepatic artery.

Vasc Endovascular SurgApr 26, 2026Read case
Case ReportObstetrics & Gynecology

Early detection of Ogilvie syndrome as the key to successful postoperative management: A case report.

A 35-year-old woman developed Ogilvie syndrome postoperatively after a caesarean section. She presented with severe ileus, abdominal pain, and fever.

J Perioper PractApr 25, 2026Read case
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

Richter's hernia through a missed traumatic abdominal wall defect: A rare cause of early postoperative obstruction after trauma laparotomy.

A young man with multiple stab wounds underwent emergency trauma laparotomy, where only an omental tear was identified. Postoperatively, he developed early intestinal obstruction, prompting re-exploration.

Trop DoctApr 25, 2026Read case

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