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ABSTRACT Background The American and European Societies of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE and ESGE) have published diagnostic guidelines for the evaluation of choledocholithiasis. The applicability and feasibility of these guidelines in a publicly funded health care system, such as ours in Aotearoa New Zealand, are not known. This retrospective study
Henry C. K. Kwok +3 more
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Modulus‐Switchable Miniature Robots for Biomedical Applications: A Review
Materials, robot designs, proof‐of‐concept functions, and biomedical applications of modulus‐switchable miniature robots. Miniature soft robots have shown great potential in biomedical applications due to their excellent controllability and suitable mechanical properties in biological environments.
Chunyun Wei, Yibin Wang, Jiangfan Yu
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Transcystic Approach to Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration [PDF]
One-stage laparoscopic management for common bile duct stones in patients with gallbladder stones has gained wide acceptance. We developed a novel technique using a transcystic approach for common bile duct exploration as an alternative to the existing procedures.From April 2010 to June 2012, 9 consecutive patients diagnosed with cholelithiasis and ...
Chen, Dawei +3 more
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ABSTRACT Lung cancer metastasis to the digestive tract is not common, and the clinical manifestations are diverse. Now we report a case of intussusception caused by small intestine metastasis from lung cancer.
Pei Xin +7 more
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As obesity becomes more common, understanding its risks in routine operations is increasingly important. This study assessed the impact of obesity on intraoperative complications during elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Obesity significantly increases the risks of intraoperative complications in patients undergoing elective cholecystectomy, as ...
Thomas Coates +6 more
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Abstract Background Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is standard treatment for peritoneal metastases in Sweden. Prolonged postoperative ileus (PPOI) is a common complication following major abdominal surgery and is associated with increased morbidity and prolonged hospitalization.
Lana Ghanipour +5 more
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Comparative prospective randomized trial: laparoscopic versus open common bile duct exploration
Introduction: Single-stage laparoscopic procedures for common bile duct (CBD) stones are an alternative treatmentoption to two-stage endo-laparoscopic treatment and to open choledocholithotomy.
Vladimir Grubnik +2 more
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Background: There is no consensus on the ideal approach for managing patients with common bile duct (CBD) stones. The combined approach is less popular, possibly due to the complexity of the surgical technique and the availability of choledochoscope. Aim:
Wael A. El-Dawy
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Introduction: With the development of laparoscopic skills, the laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has become the standard surgical procedure for choledocholithiasis.
Liwei Pang +4 more
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Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) offer one-stage treatment for choledocholithiasis. However, closure of the common bile duct (CBD) either by primary closure (PC) or T-tube drainage (TD ...
MUHAMMAD NAJAM IQBAL IQBAL +3 more
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