The consecutive impact of COVID-19 on thoracic surgical procedures in Japan: an analysis of data from the National Clinical Database
ConclusionsSurgeries for primary lung cancer still decreased substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The continued stagnation of screening was responsible for this decrease. Surgeries for metastatic lung tumors decreased profoundly, and the decrease in screening for primary tumors was responsible for this reduction. Our findings emphasize the significance of maintaining cancer screening efforts, even during a pandemic. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - November 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Long-term cosmetic outcomes of the slit-slide procedure for umbilical hernia repair in children
ConclusionThe slit-slide procedure is not only effective and safe, but it achieves a satisfactory aesthetic outcome. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - November 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
The consecutive impact of COVID-19 on thoracic surgical procedures in Japan: an analysis of data from the National Clinical Database
ConclusionsSurgeries for primary lung cancer still decreased substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The continued stagnation of screening was responsible for this decrease. Surgeries for metastatic lung tumors decreased profoundly, and the decrease in screening for primary tumors was responsible for this reduction. Our findings emphasize the significance of maintaining cancer screening efforts, even during a pandemic. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - November 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Long-term cosmetic outcomes of the slit-slide procedure for umbilical hernia repair in children
ConclusionThe slit-slide procedure is not only effective and safe, but it achieves a satisfactory aesthetic outcome. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - November 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Risk factors for bronchopleural fistula based on surgical procedure and sex in 4794 consecutive patients undergoing anatomical pulmonary resection
ConclusionOur study revealed that independent risk factors and consideration of the surgical methods and sex might help determine whether or not special attention should be given to the bronchial stump, which will be of great help in surgical strategies. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - November 4, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Advantages of robotic gastrectomy for overweight patients with gastric cancer: a comparison study of robotic gastrectomy and conventional laparoscopic gastrectomy
ConclusionsRG may reduce the risk of postoperative complications, compared with conventional LG, in overweight patients. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - November 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
A low cumulative perioperative prognostic nutritional index predicts poor long-term outcomes in patients with gastric cancer: A single-center retrospective study in Japan
ConclusionsThe cum-PNI might be useful for predicting the prognosis and guiding the perioperative management of patients with GC. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - November 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Mucosal injury during laparoscopic Heller cardiomyotomy: risk factors and impact on surgical outcomes
ConclusionsMany risk factors for MP have been identified. Correctable parameters like low serum albumin should be resolved prior to surgery, while uncorrectable parameters like old age and a sigmoid-shaped esophagus should be managed by experienced surgeons in high-volume centers. Implementing these recommendations will help decrease the incidence and consequences of this serious complication. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - November 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Technical outcomes of robotic-assisted surgery versus laparoscopic surgery for rectal tumors: a single-center safety and feasibility study
ConclusionRobot-assisted surgery for rectal tumors provides better short-term outcomes than laparoscopic surgery, supporting its use as a safer approach. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - November 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Risk factors for postoperative anastomotic leakage after repair of esophageal atresia: a retrospective nationwide database study
ConclusionStaged procedures and long operative times are associated with postoperative anastomotic leakage, suggesting that leakage is more likely after complex esophageal atresia repair and that such patients require refined treatment strategies. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - November 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Two-step arterial reconstruction technique for en bloc resection of a large retroperitoneal liposarcoma involving the common iliac artery
We describe how we used a two-step arterial reconstruction technique to performen bloc resection of a large RPLS involving the iliac arteries in three patients. A temporal long in situ graft bypass was established using a prosthetic vascular graft during dissection of the tumor. This bypass provided an unobscured surgical field, while maintaining blood flow in the lower limb during the operation. After removal of the tumor and washing out the abdominal cavity, the new prosthetic vascular graft of a suitable length was placed. No graft-related complications, including vascular graft infection or graft occlusion, occurred du...
Source: Surgery Today - November 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Novel mobilization of the medial approach without changing the position for robotic right hemicolectomy
AbstractConventional laparoscopic or robotic surgery for right-sided colon cancer often requires intraoperative repositioning and removal of the bowel. Changing positions during robotic surgery can be troublesome and robotic removal of the small intestine carries a risk of unexpected injury because robotic devices have a strong grasping force and no sense of touch. Herein, we introduce a novel mobilization of the medial approach without changing the position for robotic right hemicolectomy. Using this technique, mobilization is performed in counterclockwise succession, allowing all mobilizations and bowel removal to be com...
Source: Surgery Today - November 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Technical outcomes of robotic-assisted surgery versus laparoscopic surgery for rectal tumors: a single-center safety and feasibility study
ConclusionRobot-assisted surgery for rectal tumors provides better short-term outcomes than laparoscopic surgery, supporting its use as a safer approach. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - November 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Indications for neoadjuvant chemotherapy in older patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal cancer
ConclusionsNAC did not improve the postoperative prognosis of older esophageal cancer patients with a PS of 1 or higher. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - October 31, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
