Colorectal procedures with the novel Hugo ™ RAS system: training process and case series report from a non-robotic surgical team
ConclusionsCommon colorectal procedures can be safely performed using the Hugo ™ RAS platform. Prior experience in robotic surgery is not a necessary requirement, but following a structured training program is essential.Graphical Abstract (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 6, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Plastic pigtail vs lumen-apposing metal stents for drainage of walled-off necrosis (PROMETHEUS study): an open-label, multicenter randomized trial
ConclusionsThe clinical superiority of LAMS over DPS for WON therapy was not proved, with similar clinical success, hospital stay and similar safety profile between both groups, yet a significant reduction in procedure time was observed.Trial registration numberClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03100578.Graphical abstract (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 6, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Outcome and survival were similar with laparoscopic and open pancreatectomy in 102 solid pseudopapillary neoplasms
ConclusionsThe LA for SPNP appears to be safe, should be applied cautiously in case of PD for large lesion, and was not associated with recurrence. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 6, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Endoscopic self-expandable metal stent versus endoscopy vacuum therapy for traumatic esophageal perforations: a retrospective cohort study
ConclusionE-SEMS showed a shorter time of hospitalization, but a longer duration of treatment compared to EVT. The placement of E-SEMS and EVT had the same clinical outcome. Treatment with E-SEMS had a lower cost compared with EVT. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 6, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
eTEP Rives-Stoppa impact on abdominal contour: a retrospective observational and clinical quality improvement study using Ellipse 9 tool
ConclusionThe eTEP RS procedure improved abdominal contour in most patients from a selected cohort. The Ellipse 9 tool was valuable for the objective analysis of these changes. The cause of bulging post-eTEP RS is probably multifactorial. Notably, there was often a discrepancy between patient perceptions of bulging and objective clinical findings. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 6, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Impact of endoscopic surveillance on the early diagnosis and endoscopic resection likelihood of gastric cancer
ConclusionEndoscopic surveillance at 3-year intervals can help detect EGC, and the EGC lesions found have smaller diameters and shallower depths of invasion, helping improve the curative resection rate of ESD.Graphical abstract (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 6, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Utility of gastrostomy tube placement at the time of pancreaticoduodenectomy
ConclusionGastrostomy tube placement during index PD did not affect the incidence of DGE. However, patients experienced significant morbidities due to G-tube-related complications. Placement of gastrostomy tubes at the index PD offers no clinical benefits. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 6, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Short and long term effect of anti-reflux mucosectomy with cap-assisted endoscopic mucosal resection for refractory gastroesophageal disease
ConclusionARMS-C is a safe and effective endoscopic technique to treat refractory GERD patients. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 6, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Dr. Google to Dr. ChatGPT: assessing the content and quality of artificial intelligence-generated medical information on appendicitis
ConclusionAI-generated medical information on appendicitis scored favorably upon quality assessment, but most either fabricated sources or did not provide any altogether. Additionally, overall readability far exceeded recommended levels for the public. Generative AI platforms demonstrate measured potential for patient education and engagement about appendicitis. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 5, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Laparoscopic versus open surgery in obstructive colorectal cancer patients following stents placement: a comprehensive meta-analysis of cohort studies
ConclusionIn patients with OCRC subjected to stent insertion, laparoscopic surgery arguably presents a modest superiority over open surgery by diminishing the overall postoperative risk and potentially reducing the LOS. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 5, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Da Vinci robot-assisted endoscopic full-thickness gastric resection with regional lymph node dissection using a 3D near-infrared video system: a single-center 5-year clinical outcome
ConclusionNo metastasis or mortality occurred using the da Vinci robot-assisted EFTGR with LLND and a 3D NIR video system for patients who required radical gastrectomy for EGC in over 5 years. Hence, this may be a safe and effective method for radical gastrectomy; further studies are required confirming its effectiveness. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 5, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Enhanced recovery after surgery may mitigate the risks associated with robotic-assisted fundoplication in lung transplant patients
DiscussionThe risk of surgical complications in patients with a history of lung transplantation may be mitigated by the combination of ERAS and minimally invasive surgery such as robot-assisted surgery. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 5, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) combined with ozonide oil dressing: standardization of technique in pediatric patients
ConclusionOur series confirmed that VAAFT is a safe and effective technique to treat children with perianal fistula. The technique is versatile, allowing to treat fistulae of different etiologies. Postoperative course was painless and fast. Future comparative prospective studies are needed to better establish these conclusions. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 5, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Comparison of the short-term surgical outcomes of lateral lymph node dissection for low rectal cancer using a robotic-assisted transabdominal approach alone or supported by a transanal approach
ConclusionsThe operation time for LLND performed by a robotic-assisted transabdominal approach was shortened when supported by a transanal approach. The frequency of postoperative urinary disturbance was low in both groups. Therefore, robotic-assisted abdominal LLND supported by a transanal approach can be considered a promising treatment option for advanced low rectal cancer.Graphical abstract (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Comparison between laparoscopic liver resection and open liver resection in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumor thrombosis
ConclusionsLaparoscopic liver resection for the management of HCC with PVTT provides the same short- and long-term results as those of the open approach. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
