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Robotic surgery: disruptive innovation or unfulfilled promise? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the first 30 years [PDF]

, 2016
Background Robotic surgery has been in existence for 30 years. This study aimed to evaluate the overall perioperative outcomes of robotic surgery compared with open surgery (OS) and conventional minimally invasive surgery (MIS) across various surgical ...
Ashrafian, H, Athanasiou, T, Darzi, A, Harling, L, Mason, SE, Scott, AJ, Tan, A   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

Dietitian‐led very low‐calorie diet for preoperative rehabilitation in patients with obesity awaiting non‐bariatric elective laparoscopic surgery: A retrospective study

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Obesity increases the risks and complexity of laparoscopic surgeries. Preoperative very low‐calorie diets (VLCDs) can demonstrate significant preoperative weight loss. However, the optimal VLCD duration remains unclear. Excessive loss of muscle mass associated with VLCDs may elevate surgical and postoperative risks. This study aimed
Gerald Wei Shen Wong, Cathy Guo, Cameron M. French, Jack J. Bell, Lynda J. Ross   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Complications of Endoscopic Pressure Study Integrated System: Review of 1205 Cases in 10 Years’ Experience

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims The Endoscopic Pressure Study Integrated System (EPSIS) is a novel endoscopic tool to assess lower esophageal sphincter (LES) function by monitoring intragastric pressure (IGP) through insufflation. While previous studies have confirmed its diagnostic utility for LES dysfunction‐related disorders such as gastroesophageal ...
Miyuki Iwasaki, Ippei Tanaka, Haruhiro Inoue, Masachika Saino, Kei Ushikubo, Kazuki Yamamoto, Yohei Nishikawa, Kaori Owada, Satoshi Abiko, Mayo Tanabe   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness analysis of the new method of antireflux surgery in patients with hiatal hernia

Acta Medica Leopoliensia, 2020
Aim. To analyze the effectiveness of a new method of antireflux surgery in patients with hiatal hernia. Materials and Methods. The results of treatment of 157 patients with hiatal hernia from 2016 to 2020 are analyzed. The patients were divided into 3
A.R. Stasyshyn, A.A. Hurayevskyy, Yu.Y. Holyk   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Laparoscopic Surgery with Concomitant Hernia Repair and Cholecystectomy: An Alternative Approach to Everyday Practice

Diseases, 2023
Introduction: Concomitant surgeries have been performed previously in several centers with experience in laparoscopic surgeries. These surgeries are performed in one patient under one operation with anesthesia.
Paul Zarogoulidis, Aris Ioannidis, Marios Anemoulis, Dimitrios Giannakidis, Dimitris Matthaios, Konstantinos Romanidis, Konstantinos Sapalidis, Lavrentios Papalavrentios, Isaak Kesisoglou   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Is Single‐Session Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy With Fundoplication Safe and Effective in Achalasia? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
This meta‐analysis of nine studies (202 patients) demonstrates that peroral endoscopic myotomy with fundoplication (POEM‐F) achieves a technical success of 94.8% and significant symptom improvement (Eckardt score reduction from 8.3 to 1.1). Post‐procedural esophagitis occurred in 20.7% and wrap integrity was preserved in 75.7% on follow‐up, supporting ...
Yusuf Kagzi, Abuzar Asif, Srinivas Reddy Puli   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Treatment and Controversies in Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

Frontiers in Surgery, 2015
Background: Historically all paraesophageal hernias were repaired surgically, today intervention is reserved for symptomatic paraesophageal hernias. In this review, we describe the indications for repair and explore the controversies in paraesophageal ...
P. Marco eFisichella, Stephen D. Waterford, Abraham eLebenthal   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Wound healing of laparoscopic Heller's myotomy with and without an added dor's fundoplication, in pigs [PDF]

, 2004
BACKGROUND: It has been argued that a Dor's fundoplication following myotomy is useful to prevent leakage due to overlooked iatrogenic perforations of esophagus and it is able to stop sphincter reconstruction, avoiding recurrent achalasia. Another strain
Azevedo, João Luiz Moreira Coutinho, Azevedo, Otávio Cansanção, Kozu, Fábio Okutani, Paiva, Vanessa Carla, Silva, Cássio Edvan Paulino da, Simões, Manuel de Jesus   +5 more
core   +3 more sources

Enhancing Quality of Life of Proximal Gastrectomy: A Comprehensive Review of Anastomotic Innovations and Challenges

Cancer Medicine, Volume 15, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background In recent years, the incidence of early upper gastric cancer has increased, leading to a wider adoption of proximal gastrectomy (PG) as a possible treatment option. PG is preferred over total gastrectomy (TG) due to its superior postoperative nutritional status and improved surgical safety.
Linchuan Li, Dexu Zhang, Siyi Song, Shuohui Dong, Qian Xu, Guangyong Zhang, Jiankang Zhu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antireflux Surgery for Barrett's Esophagus: Where Do We Stand in Preventing Esophageal Adenocarcinoma?

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Volume 1556, Issue 1, February 2026.
Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) often develops from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with Barrett's esophagus (BE) as its main precursor. While proton pump inhibitors manage GERD symptoms, their preventive role in EAC remains unclear. This review summarizes advances in diagnosing BE and evaluates anti‐reflux surgery for its potential to prevent ...
Dagmar Kollmann, Cansel Etyemez, Reza Asari, Gerd Jomrich, George Triadafilopoulos, Kenneth J. Vega, Bruno Zilberstein, Margaret J. Zhou, Qin Huang, Hiroshi Mashimo, Eun Ji Shin, John O. Clark, Sebastian F. Schoppmann   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source