Low back pain (LBP) is seriously harmful to human health and produces heavy economic burden. And most scholars hold that intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is the primary cause of LBP.
Hao Li+6 more
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Application of self-anchored lateral lumbar interbody fusion in lumbar degenerative diseases
Study Design This is a retrospective study. Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of self-anchored lateral lumbar interbody fusion (SA-LLIF) in lumbar degenerative diseases.
Kaihui Zhang+4 more
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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma. A Systematic Review of the Short- and Long-Term Results [PDF]
Surgery and postoperative systemic chemotherapy represent the standard treatment for patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC). Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) for hepatobiliary procedures has spread worldwide in the last two decades.
Alessio Lucarini+12 more
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Benchmarking of robotic and laparoscopic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy by using two different methods [PDF]
Background: Benchmarking is an important tool for quality comparison and improvement. However, no benchmark values are available for minimally invasive spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy, either laparoscopically or robotically assisted.
European Consortium on Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery
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Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer: Short and Midterm Results [PDF]
Background: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer affecting men and women in most Western countries and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The primary goal of surgery is complete removal of rectal cancer. Total mesorectal excision
Sonakshi Jamwal+5 more
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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery II: Surgical Technique and Postoperative Management. [PDF]
Techniques for minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement continue to evolve. This expert opinion, the second of a 3-part series, outlines current best practices for nonrobotic, minimally invasive mitral valve procedures, and for ...
Agnihotri, Arvind K+25 more
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Goal-directed therapy in intraoperative fluid and hemodynamic management. [PDF]
Intraoperative fluid management is pivotal to the outcome and success of surgery, especially in high-risk procedures. Empirical formula and invasive static monitoring have been traditionally used to guide intraoperative fluid management and assess volume
Gutierrez, Maria Cristina+2 more
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Comparing open and minimally invasive surgical procedures for oesophagectomy in the treatment of cancer: the ROMIO (Randomised Oesophagectomy: Minimally Invasive or Open) feasibility study and pilot trial [PDF]
Localised oesophageal cancer can be curatively treated with surgery (oesophagectomy) but the procedure is complex with a risk of complications, negative effects on quality of life and a recovery period of 6-9 months. Minimal-access surgery may accelerate
Avery, K+16 more
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In the recent years, it has been widely demonstrated that the biological activity of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is mediated through the release of paracrine factors. Many of these factors are released into exosomes, which are small membranous vesicles
Rebeca eBlázquez+6 more
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Background Programs of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery reduces morbidity and shorten recovery in patients undergoing colorectal resections for cancer.
Vittoria Bellato+9 more
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