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Feasibility of transthoracic esophagectomy with a next-generation surgical robot
Robot-assisted minimal access surgery (MAS), compared with conventional MAS, has shown a number of benefits across several therapeutic indications but its use for transthoracic esophagectomy (TTE) requires further evaluation. Here, we report the first-in-
Shailesh Puntambekar+4 more
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A New Method of Repairing Giant Omphaloceles with Bilateral Mesh Grafts Lateral to the Rectus Abdominis Muscles [PDF]
Introduction In spite of the advances in prenatal and neonatal medicine, giant omphalocele (GO) has remained as a challenge for pediatric surgeons.
Hamidreza Foroutan+3 more
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Jain point laparoscopic entry in contraindications of Palmers point
BackgroundThis study was conducted to assess the efficacy of the Jain point to overcome the contraindications of Palmer's point. The Jain point lies on the left side of the abdomen at the L4 level, 10–13 cm lateral to the umbilicus. Due to its anatomical
Nutan Jain+3 more
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BackgroundThyroid hormone withdrawal (THW) in postoperative thyroid cancer patients who need always accompanied by complications (e.g., dyslipidemia and constipation).
Baiqiang Lin+17 more
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Background and Aims. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is common in severely obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery. Assessing the prevalence and severity of NAFLD seems crucial since it may affect the prevention or development of more ...
Ladan Aghakhani+4 more
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Background and AimsOral xerostomia remains one of the most common complications of differentiated thyroid carcinoma patients (DTC) after radioiodine therapy (RAI). Environmental factors in the etiology of xerostomia are largely unknown.
Baiqiang Lin+22 more
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BackgroundDespite advances in anastomotic techniques and perioperative care, the incidence of anastomotic leak (AL) has not substantially decreased over time.
Shang Shi+14 more
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The Correlation between Intake of Vitamin C and β-Carotene and Fasting Blood Sugar: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in Diabetic Patients of Fasa Cohort Study [PDF]
Background: Diet and nutrition are strongly implicated in the etiology of type 2 diabetes. This study has investigated whether low vitamin C and β-carotene intakes were associated with glycemic control in diabetic patients.Methods: In a cross-sectional ...
Shirin Rajabi+4 more
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The Knowledge of Medical Students on Practical Aspects of Exercise in Prevention and Treatment of Diseases [PDF]
Background: Humans now face epidemics of non-infectious diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, as the main cause sedentary life style.
Seyed Vahid Mojab+3 more
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Testicular Sperm Extraction Techniques in Subfertile Males
Introduction: Assisted conception is an option for subfertile couples. Surgical sperm retrieval by testicular sperm aspiration and testicular sperm extraction are widely used safe techniques to yield sperm for intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Experience
Robin Bahadur Basnet+3 more
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