Robotic total colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis [PDF]
The benefits of minimally invasive approaches in colorectal surgery have been well demonstrated. However, some hesitancy remains with regards to the utilization of the robotic platform for total colectomies, mostly due to the perceived need for multiple ...
Jonathan Yu Jin Chua+2 more
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Oncologic superiority of extralevator abdominoperineal excision for low rectal cancer [PDF]
Background: Rectal cancer treatment has been dramatically improved during the last two decades in terms of a lower local recurrence rate and prolonged survival. This improvement was achieved mainly due to a better surgical technique (implementation of
Lukić Dejan+5 more
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Outcomes of Closed versus Open Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
Open and closed rhinoplasty are two main approaches to perform nasal modifications. According to current literature, there is no current consensus among plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists on which technique is preferred in terms of aesthetic result ...
Rohun Gupta+9 more
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First impressions of Telesurgery robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy using the Edge medical robotic platform [PDF]
Purpose: We reported, as a referral center in prostate cancer, our perspectives and experience performing Telesurgery using robotic surgery and 5G network.
Marcio Covas Moschovas+5 more
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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of secondary cytoreductive surgery in Asian patients with recurrent ovarian cancer and to assess prognostic variables on overall post-recurrence survival time.
Rani Akhil Bhat+5 more
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Economic Analysis of Children's Surgical Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Analysis. [PDF]
BackgroundUnderstanding the economic value of health interventions is essential for policy makers to make informed resource allocation decisions. The objective of this systematic review was to summarize available information on the economic impact of ...
Ameh, Emmanuel A+6 more
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Antibacterial prophylaxis of surgical site infections in oral surgery: not only and not always systemic antibiotics [PDF]
Antibacterial prophylaxis is a set of treatment measures, including antibiotic prophylaxis, under surgeon’s responsibility. If local measures are always to be applied, antibiotic prophylaxis administration needs a careful case selection in order to avoid
Pippi, Roberto
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Endoscopy : an evolving speciality [PDF]
The practice of endoscopy has been rapidly changing due to new emerging technologies and novel techniques. There has been more focus on colonoscopy training with the development of structured programmes including simulators.
Arebi, Naila+2 more
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A procedure for implanting a spinal chamber for longitudinal in vivo imaging of the mouse spinal cord. [PDF]
Studies in the mammalian neocortex have enabled unprecedented resolution of cortical structure, activity, and response to neurodegenerative insults by repeated, time-lapse in vivo imaging in live rodents.
Farrar, Matthew J, Schaffer, Chris B
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Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic-Valve Replacement in Intermediate-Risk Patients.
BACKGROUND Previous trials have shown that among high-risk patients with aortic stenosis, survival rates are similar with transcatheter aortic-valve replacement (TAVR) and surgical aortic-valve replacement. We evaluated the two procedures in a randomized
M. Leon+33 more
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