Causes involved in hospital readmission of patients after endoscopic lumbar spine surgery: a meta-analytical systematic review [PDF]
This study aimed to identify the causes involved in hospital readmission of patients after endoscopic lumbar spine surgery. A systematic review was carried out using the Mantel-Haenszel fixed model for statistical analysis, as well as Cochran's Q test to
Samuel Henrique Jakoski Gehhlen +9 more
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Measuring surgical safety during minimally invasive surgical procedures: A validation study [PDF]
Background: During the implementation of new interventions (i.e., surgical devices and technologies) in the operating room, surgical safety might be compromised.
Blikkendaal, Mathijs D. (author) +27 more
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Laparoendoscopic single-site simple nephrectomy using a magnetic anchoring system in a porcine model [PDF]
Purpose: Magnetic anchoring devices may reduce the number of port sites needed in laparoscopic surgery. In this study, we prospectively assessed the feasibility of using a magnetic anchoring and guidance system (MAGS) in laparoendoscopic single-site ...
Young Hyo Choi +8 more
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Planning and Real Time Control of a Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery System [PDF]
This paper introduces the planning and control software of a teleoperating robotic system for minimally invasive surgery. It addresses the problem of how to organize a complex system with 41 degrees of freedom including robot setup planning, force ...
Hirzinger, Gerd +2 more
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Minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy is a safe and effective surgical approach for the treatment of distal pancreatic tumors. Recently, the da Vinci single-port (SP) system (Intuitive Surgical, Inc.) was introduced to overcome the previously known ...
Sung Hyun Kim +2 more
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The efficacy of performing shockwave lithotripsy before retrograde intrarenal surgery in the treatment of multiple or large (≥1.5 cm) nephrolithiasis: A propensity score matched analysis [PDF]
Purpose: To investigate the effect of performing shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) before retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) on the treatment outcomes of patients with nephrolithiasis.
Myungsun Shim +2 more
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Minimally invasive approach to traumatic intracerebral hematomas
Trauma is one of the leading causes of death in Brazil. We report on 28 cases of traumatic intracerebral hematomas operated on via a minimally invasive approach.
Morais, JV +9 more
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IMPLEMENTATION OF A TOTALLY MINIMALLY INVASIVE ESOPHAGECTOMY PROGRAM FOR CANCER IN A HIGH-VOLUME CENTER: COMPARISON OF INITIAL SERIES RESULTS WITH TRADITIONAL OPEN TECHNIQUE [PDF]
openThe minimally invasive approach is becoming increasingly popular; in fact, it has demonstrated non-inferior surgical and oncologic outcomes compared with open esophagectomy, with better short-term outcomes. Advantages include shorter hospital and ICU
BELLAIO, LUCA
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Are the urology operating room personnel aware about the ionizing radiation?
Purpose: We assessed and evaluated attitudes and knowledge regarding ionizing radiation of urology surgery room staff. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire was sent by e-mail to urology surgery room personnel in Turkey, between June and August 2013 ...
Adem Tok +6 more
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Facial Rejuvenation Enhancing Cheek Lift
Supported by recent literature on the signs of aging of the middle and lower face, our clinical research has documented a loss of volume of the deep structural components of the central face and a progressive descent of the nasolabial fat and the jowl ...
Philippe Bellity, Jonathan Bellity
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