Surgical Procedures - Science topic

An aberrant course of the carotid artery can cause dysphagia by displacing the pharynx, but no definitive treatment strategy has been established for this condition. We report a case in which swallowing discomfort was improved by surgical transposition of a carotid artery following a highly medial course. A 79-year-old man presented with worsening...

Resumo Introdução: A doença renal crônica (DRC) pode levar ao hiperparatireoidismo secundário (HPTS) e seu tratamento baseia-se no controle da hiperfosfatemia, hipocalcemia e níveis séricos de paratormônio (PTH). Apesar dos avanços no tratamento do HPTS, a falha terapêutica é frequente, e pacientes com DRC em diálise demandam paratireoidectomia (PT...

Bronchopleural fistula is an abnormal communication between the bronchial tree and the pleural space. Necrotizing pneumonia is a catastrophic infection of the lungs characterised by necrosis of the interstitial tissue. Although rarely reported, it has been described as a complication of COVID‐19. The usual treatment for bronchopleural fistula invol...

Dupuytren’s contracture (DC) is often treated with limited fasciectomy (LF), while percutaneous treatment options are gaining popularity. The recent trends in the incidence rates of LF are not well known. Our study aimed to investigate the incidence rates of LF over time, and we collected nationwide data on all LF performed between January 1, 1997...

Chiari malformation type I (CM-I) is the most common subtype of Chiari malformation which can lead to brainstem compression and alterations in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow. Common complications in patients undergoing traditional surgical approach include pseudomeningocele, CSF leak, and exacerbation of symptoms. The authors present a new minimall...

Background Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an established surgical procedure for severe knee osteoarthritis (KOA) that has provided excellent outcomes. While several studies have reported that patients with preoperative central sensitization (CS) experienced worse pre- and post-operative pain and outcomes, the evidence is limited. We conducted thi...

This study assess the expectations of patients undergoing intravenous (IV) sedation for oral surgery procedures and to identify if these are being met and to investigate the effects of the dose of midazolam, on patients’ experience for minor oral surgery. Regarding the latter we have looked into the dose of midazolam on non-surgical versus surgical...

Background For drug-resistant mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE), surgery is recommended. There is no evidence of a seizure outcome advantage of temporal lobectomy over other strategies despite the high risks of this surgical procedure. Methods We describe a Temporal Resection guided by intraoperative stereo-electroencephalography (iSEEG) and th...

The long-term stability of cementless femoral prostheses is primarily affected by aseptic loosening, micromotion, and stress shielding, all of which are related to the force transfer of the prosthesis. These factors can compromise the osseointegration of the proximal prosthesis, leading to aseptic loosening within the femoral cavity. Due to the ind...

Background The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into medical practice opens up new frontiers for decision support, especially in intricate surgical procedures like one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB). This study was designed to showcase the potential and performance of three AI models—ChatGPT-4.0, ChatGPT-Omni, and Gemini AI—in tacklin...

The International Health Facility Guidelines 2023 provide critical recommendations for operating room (OR) design and management, addressing layout, equipment specifications, and safety protocols. By adhering to these guidelines, healthcare facilities can ensure optimal conditions for surgical procedures, minimise risks to patients and staff, and e...

Introdução: O pseudocisto pancreático é uma complicação referente à pancreatite aguda, pancreatite crônica e outras agressões ao parênquima pancreático, que formam um tecido fibrótico. Metodologia: Este artigo tem como objetivo revisar, na literatura científica das principais bases de dados, informações sobre os pseudocistos pancreáticos, destacand...

Aim This study explores the evolving landscape of gastrectomy procedures in Japan, based on nationwide surveys conducted in 2014 and 2021. It highlights changes in surgical approaches, including a growing focus on minimally invasive and function‐preserving procedures, as well as the increasing consideration of postoperative quality of life (QOL)....

The debate around colorectal surgery for endometriosis has been ongoing, but to date no meta-analysis has investigated the impact of the different surgical approaches on the pregnancy rate. The aim of this meta-analysis study was to determine in women with deep infiltrating rectal endometriosis, how does colorectal resection surgery compare to othe...

Background Acetabular fractures often require stabilization. Fractures involving the quadrilateral plate (QP) remain challenging due to complex anatomy and minimal bone stock. Treatment options include orthogonal double plate fixation or anatomically preformed suprapectineal quadrilateral surface (QLS) plates. The purpose of this study was to evalu...

Background Dedifferentiated liposarcomas of mediastinal origin are rare. They are prone to local recurrence and distant metastases; therefore, complete surgical resection is desirable and the most important prognostic factor. In this report, we describe a case of dedifferentiated liposarcoma involving the aortic arch, left common carotid artery, an...

Purpose The left renal vein (LRV) is typically a single preaortic vein. The discovery of fenestrated LRVs (FLRVs), a rare occurrence previously reported only twice, has piqued our interest. We aimed to determine the prevalence of such variants using an angioCT batch. Methods We meticulously studied archived angioCT files of 95 men and 55 women. Th...

RESUMO Introdução: A endometriose afeta de 5% a 15% das mulheres e seus principais sintomas incluem dor pélvica, cólicas e dor durante a relação sexual. Ela está relacionada ao aumento do risco de câncer, infertilidade, doenças cardiovasculares e autoimunes, porém, sua causa ainda não está esclarecida. O diagnóstico pode ser realizado a partir de p...

Objective Cerebral blood flow autoregulation is affected by several physiologic and medical factors. Especially arterial carbon dioxide pressures (PaCO2) impact cerebral blood flow. Only extensive changes in end-tidal CO2 have been studied so far. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of mild hypo- and hyperventilation on cerebral blood...

Existem muitas pessoas no mundo que passam por tratamentos rigorosos para perda de peso. A cirurgia é atualmente considerada o método mais eficaz e durável para perda de peso. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar o percentual de perda de peso em pacientes obesos submetidos a procedimentos de cirurgia bariátrica entre 2019 e 2023, em diferentes período...

The actual focus of this study is Molly Sweeney, who has been blind since birth and was subjected to her husband's capricious decision, which was an unwelcome interference in her own life. It also illustrates the danger of intrusion in other people's private affairs and imposing recommendations that would only exacerbate the situation and result in...

This research intends to assess the variance between EZ-ALBI and PALBI in forecasting recurrence following the resection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A retrospective analysis was conducted using clinical data from 522 HCC patients across two medical institutions. The study analyzed albumin-bilirubin values (ALBI), along with the Easy albumin-...

Inguinal hernia in children is a common condition, with an elevated number of cases reported in Brazil, being especially prevalent in premature babies. Therefore, it is essential to pay closer attention to this issue, as, in addition to affecting premature neonates, who are naturally more vulnerable, the surgical procedures performed to correct the...

Objetivo: Foi avaliar os efeitos de protocolos de mobilização precoce de curta duração sobre a modulação autonômica de pacientes após cirurgia cardíaca. Métodos: Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa de literatura com busca de artigos nos idiomas português e inglês nas bases de dados PubMed e Lilacs dos últimos 20 anos. Resultados: Foram encontrados...

Ventricle-peritoneal shunt (PVD) is one of the most commonly used surgical procedures for the management of symptomatic hydrocephalus. This surgical procedure is not without complications, both in the short and long term. The literature shows varied and dissimilar reports regarding the incidence of complications of these. The purpose of this work i...

Purpose To investigate the risk factors and outcomes associated with hyphema after pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with intravitreal gas injection. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 252 patients (252 eyes) who underwent PPV with intravitreal gas injection between January 1, 2011, and August 30, 2023. Patients were grouped based on the pre...

Objetivo: Analisar a incidência de arritmias em cães anestesiados com xilazina e induzidos com propofol, destacando as repercussões clínicas dessa associação, bem como os mecanismos fisiológicos subjacentes e as estratégias de monitorização. A anestesia veterinária é essencial para a realização de procedimentos cirúrgicos e diagnósticos, mas a comb...

Impacted mandibular third molar (IMTM) extraction, is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery, which may present with post-op complications like Inferior Alveolar neurosensory deficit (IANSD). Risk factor assessment by correlating pre-op OPG, CBCT findings with intra-op parameters provides a comprehensive to...

Objetivo: O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar as principais intercorrências causadas em extrações de terceiros molares no período trans e pós operatório e quais são as condutas necessárias para guardar-se caso o problema se instale. Metodologia: A metodologia utilizada foi análise de bibliografia. Para o desdobramento dessa revisão bibli...

Recent advancements in deep learning have significantly enhanced the segmentation of high-resolution microcomputed tomography (µCT) bone scans. In this paper, we present the dual-branch attention-based hybrid network (DBAHNet), a deep learning architecture designed for automatically segmenting the cortical and trabecular compartments in 3D µCT scan...

Purpose To define the clinical entity of “isolated canalicular pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia.” Methods A retrospective interventional case series that included biopsy-proven cases of pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia of the canaliculi. Dacryoendoscopy was performed before the surgical procedure to determine the extent of the lesion. A punctopl...

Surgical and endovascular procedures to treat varicose veins in the territory of the Greater Saphenous Vein (GSV) are burdened by a variable rate of groin recurrences. In the case of surgical procedures, they are due to the development of tortuous vessels leading to the formation of a cavernoma in the site of the previous Saphenous-Femoral Junction...

Este estudo objetiva traçar o perfil dos principais atendimentos e procedimentos realizados em uma clínica veterinária no município de Santana, Amapá, entre os anos de 2016 e 2023. Os dados, extraídos do programa da clínica, foram alocados em planilha e analisados em distribuições de frequência (padrões de ocorrência, médias e erro padrão). Foram r...

Introdução: A anestesia é um procedimento médico fundamental que permite a realização de cirurgias e outros procedimentos invasivos sem dor ou desconforto para o paciente. Seus princípios básicos envolvem o uso de medicamentos que induzem a perda de sensibilidade, consciência ou ambas. Os cuidados pós-cirúrgicos são igualmente importantes para gara...

As maloclusões são consideradas, segundo a Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde Bucal (PNSB), um problema de saúde pública no Brasil. Frente ao exposto, o tratamento ortodôntico é fundamental para corrigir as disfunções dentárias e promover estética e função ao paciente. Somada a esta ideia, a conduta em questão é imprescindível, também, previamente às cirur...

Purpose of Review Herein we review recent trends in opioid prescribing, the rise in office-based surgeries, and propose a framework to minimize opioid consumption following such procedures. Recent Findings Outpatient surgical procedures are increasing year over year in the United States. This observed increase is expected to continue due to the fi...

Purpose Burst abdomen (BA) is a relevant complication after abdominal surgery that causes additional surgical procedures, prolonged hospital stays and long-term morbidity. Several underlying risk factors exist and have been characterized previously. Those risk factors consist of surgical and medical factors. Recently, CT-derived body composition is...

Background and purpose Distal ulna fractures often occur in conjunction with distal radius fractures and other associated injuries. Currently, there are no satisfactory internal fixation systems available for addressing unstable distal ulna fractures, and a definitive consensus on the most effective treatment approach is still lacking. The objectiv...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the kinematic and sensorimotor parameters after application of photobiomodulation (PBM) in rats with experimentally induced spinal cord injuries (SCI). The animals were randomly divided into 3 experimental groups containing 5 animals each and respecting the following arrangement: C (control, simulation of surgi...

O artigo examina a relação entre o mercado da cirurgia plástica estética e a ascensão dos influenciadores nas redes sociais digitais, buscando identificar como esses influenciadores têm se envolvido na publicidade desse setor, moldando concepções e desejos em torno do corpo ideal. Argumentamos que as narrativas criadas pelos influenciadores acionam...

Background Chordoma is a rare and aggressive primary bone sarcoma. En-block resection remains the primary treatment, but some patients are unable to undergo it due to the location and potential complications. Currently, there is no direct comparison of the effects of radiotherapy (RTH) and surgical treatment. However, retrospective analyses indicat...

Background Traditional surgical education is based on observation and assistance in surgical practice. Recently introduced deep learning (DL) techniques enable the recognition of the surgical view and automatic identification of surgical landmarks. However, there was no previous studies have conducted to develop surgical guide for robotic breast su...

Objective: This study aimed to assess the impact of surgeons' experience (10–20 years vs. over 20 years) on clinical outcomes in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgeries, considering the multidisciplinary nature of cardiovascular surgery and the critical role of experience in influencing mortality, morbidity, and complications. Materials an...

Laryngeal papillomatosis and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis are caused by the human papillomavirus. It is characterized by papillomatous growths and is the most common benign disease of the larynx. Juvenile-onset RRP is characterized by more aggressive disease compared with adult-onset RRP. Patients often require frequent surgical procedures,...

Background/Objectives: This opinion paper provides a brief overview of the history of school scoliosis screening programs following the introduction. Methods: It outlines the international administrative policies of these programs, their impact on the frequency of surgical procedures, and the effects of discontinuing school-based scoliosis screenin...

The present report aims to highlight the importance of performing a locoregional block associated with sedation for an elective surgical procedure such as an orchiectomy in goats. This consists of demonstrating the protocol and anaesthetic techniques used in three male goats, one year old, weighing an average of 31 kilograms, in which only flunixin...

Postoperative anemia has been observed to increase the risk of oxygen deprivation, postoperative morbidity, and mortality. However; the prevalence of postoperative anemia prevalence in Ethiopia remains poorly understood. Reports from various literatures regarding postoperative anemia prevalence aboard are also inconsistent. This study aimed to dete...

A cirurgia robótica tem se consolidado como uma das principais inovações tecnológicas na medicina moderna, proporcionando maior precisão, redução de complicações e recuperação mais rápida dos pacientes em comparação com as técnicas convencionais. Este estudo realizou uma revisão integrativa da literatura com o objetivo de analisar os avanços tecnol...

cosmetic surgery can be much hard than standard surgery. Many of these treatments are carried out in a surgical facility or clinic's operating room. This isn't a major issue for the majority of patients. Staying in an intensive care unit and a facility with ample resources for extremely unwell patients can make a significant difference in outcomes...

Prescriptions and use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) are dramatically increasing as indications expand, from treating diabetes mellitus to weight loss in obese individuals. One of the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists is delayed gastric emptying, which perioperatively may be a reason for concern because of the potential incre...

OBJETIVO: Este estudio busca predecir riesgos ergonómicos durante la realización de tareas quirúrgicas, comparando los resultados entre cirujanos noveles y expertos. MATERIAL Y METODOS: Los cirujanos de este estudio llevaron a cabo 3 tareas en simulador: sutura, transferencia de objetos y laberinto con aguja quirúrgica. Dichas tareas se realizaron...

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the demographic features of patients undergoing wrist arthroscopy in Italy. A secondary aim was to perform an economic analysis of this type of surgery. Methods The National Hospital Discharge Records database was employed to conduct the analysis. Wrist arthroscopy surgical procedures were defined by the primar...

As neoplasias malignas da tireoide aumentaram sua incidência nas últimas décadas, representando no Brasil a quinta neoplasia mais comum no sexo feminino. Os fatores epidemiológicos ligados ao câncer de tireoide, ainda são desconhecidos mundialmente, sabe-se que o histórico familiar, radiação cervical prévia e dieta com deficiência de iodo são fator...

This review comprehensively analyzes the modern literature on including visual aids in diverse surgical assistant robotic systems. The review considered a deep analysis of diverse technical and scientific sources that provide precise information on how the more recent surgical systems, especially those considering robotic devices, perform automatic...

Objective This study aims to analyze the impact of different surgical procedures on the prognosis and psychological state of patients with end-stage ankle arthritis (ESAA) by comparing two groups of patients with ESAA who have undergone total ankle replacement (TAR) and ankle arthrodesis (AA), and to investigate whether preoperative psychological s...

Introdução: O câncer de mama é a neoplasia mais comum entre as mulheres em todo o mundo, representando uma das principais causas de mortalidade feminina. O tratamento cirúrgico é uma das principais abordagens terapêuticas, podendo variar entre procedimentos conservadores e radicais, com ou sem reconstrução mamária. Objetivo: Descrever o perfil das...

Introduction and importance Penile fracture is a rare urological emergency. It occurs due to the penis being subjected to force during intercourse or other causes. Treatment is usually surgical. Urethral injury accompanies 10–20% of cases. In this case, a complete urethral rupture accompanying a penile fracture is aimed to be presented. Presentati...

Although the combination of medetomidine, midazolam, and butorphanol (Me/Mi/Bu) is a commonly used surgical anesthetic for small laboratory animals, the effects of Me/Mi/Bu on the central nervous system remain to be confirmed, and some researchers have questioned the use of Me/Mi/Bu as a surgical anesthetic. Herein we employed cFos-immunohistochemi...

Introduction Laparoscopy has increasingly become a preferred method for repairing inguinal hernias in children. However, there is ongoing debate about the necessity of closing the contralateral open internal ring during laparoscopic repair of symptomatic unilateral hernias. This study aimed to determine the incidence of contralateral patent process...

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Der Anteil ambulanter und teilstationärer Operationen nimmt innerhalb der chirurgischen Leistungserbringung weiter zu. Zuletzt wurde der Katalog ambulant durchführbarer Operationen aktualisiert und eine sektorenübergreifende Vergütung eingeführt. Die Voraussetzungen in den chirurgischen Kliniken für eine vermehrte ambul...

Background: post-bariatric hypoglycemia is a significant concern for patients and physicians, usually occurring within 1-3 years after surgery. Several factors may be associated with PBH. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictors of PBH after surgery. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, the medical profiles of 1009 obese patient...

As infecções pós-operatórias (IPOs) representam uma das complicações mais frequentes e desafiadoras no cenário cirúrgico, com impactos significativos na morbimortalidade, custos hospitalares e qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Em cirurgias abdominais, onde a exposição a microrganismos da flora intestinal é uma constante, o risco de infecções é parti...

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the medium and long-term outcomes of tunneled labial mucosa tube graft urethroplasty in the treatment of primary severe hypospadias and failed hypospadias. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of the patients who underwent tunneled labial mucosa tube graft urethroplasty at a single center b...

Question For teleost fish undergoing surgical coeliotomy, do intramuscular exogenous opioids reduce perioperative pain, compared with no analgesia? Clinical bottom line The category of research question was: Treatment. The number and type of study designs that were critically appraised were: Four studies were critically reviewed. All were randomise...

Background and objectives: Isthmic type of Spondylolisthesis, resulting from the failure of the anterior column, requires fixation by a transpedicular screw posteriorly. The research aimed to distinguish discrepancies in clinical presentation, functional outcomes, and mechanical characteristics by evaluating clinical, radiographic, activity, and pa...

The purpose of the present study was to describe the demographic and clinical features of patients having undergone redo surgery for mandibular and/or midfacial fractures and to identify factors that increase the odds of redo surgery. Included were the files of all patients who had undergone open reduction and fixation of one or more mandibular and...

Intelligent surgical robots have the potential to revolutionize clinical practice by enabling more precise and automated surgical procedures. However, the automation of such robot for surgical tasks remains under-explored compared to recent advancements in solving household manipulation tasks. These successes have been largely driven by (1) advance...

The coeliac trunk (CeT) and hepatic arterial system exhibit significant anatomical variability, which holds substantial clinical and surgical relevance. This cadaveric case describes an aberrant branching pattern of the CeT discovered during the routine anatomical dissection of a 78-year-old female cadaver. Notably, the proper hepatic artery (PHA)...

Introdução: O manejo cirúrgico do Trauma Cranioencefálico Grave em crianças envolve abordagens específicas para minimizar danos e promover a recuperação. A avaliação inicial é crucial e deve incluir a realização de exames de imagem para determinar a gravidade e o tipo de lesão. As intervenções cirúrgicas geralmente visam descompressão craniana, rem...

Background: Pudendal nerve (PN) entrapment can result from both mechanical and nonmechanical causes. Mechanically, the nerve may be compressed, transected, or stretched, often during surgical procedures. Nonmechanical causes may include chronic conditions, such as diabetes mellitus. Case Reports: These case series include a 66-year-old man with a 3...

Background: Circumcision is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures for cultural, religious, and medical purposes. Despite its long history and wide sense of practice, there is limited understanding of parental satisfaction, especially of the cosmetic outcome. This study, therefore, attempts to understand parental satisfaction with t...

Maxillofacial trauma is one of the fields of surgical activity in our specialty and constitutes a relevant problem in highly complex hospitals, the presence of our specialists being essential within an interdisciplinary team for the resolution of this type of pathology. An adequate management and early treatment is essential from the moment the pat...

Introduction: Circumcision is one of the oldest and most common surgical procedures performed in the world. While circumcision is generally considered a simple and short procedure, it can lead to undesirable complications, such as Urethrocutaneous Fistula (UCF). The repair of UCF is quite challenging for surgeons, with high chances of recurrence, o...

inclusive of all age & sex are included in this study. The study was approved by the Institutional ethical committee. The post operative complications were followed for 30 days after surgical appendectomy during day time, evening hours and night time and compared in terms of percentage of evidence. Results: A total number of fifty (50) Emergency ap...

This study aimed to compare the time of onset, duration of action, and effects of subcutaneous lidocaine alone and lidocaine-tramadol combination on physiological parameters (pulse rate, respiratory rate, and rectal temperature) in goats undergoing an invasive surgical procedure. Sixteen (N=16) adult Red Sokoto goats weighing 20-26kg were used in t...

Background Increasing numbers of cytologically indeterminate thyroid nodules (ITNs) present challenges for preoperative diagnosis, often leading to unnecessary diagnostic surgical procedures for nodules that prove benign. Research in ultrasound radiomics and genomic testing leverages high-throughput data and image or sequence algorithms to establis...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various fields, including healthcare. In implant dentistry, AI offers the potential to revolutionize diagnostics, treatment planning, and surgical procedures. However, the integration of AI in this field also raises ethical considerations that need careful examination. This paper explores the eth...

Robotic assistance allows surgeries to be reliably and accurately executed while still under direct supervision of the surgeon, combining the strengths of robotic technology with the surgeon's expertise. This paper describes a robotic system designed to assist in surgical procedures by implementing a virtual drill guide. The system integrates virtu...

A transexualidade é descrita como a não identificação do indivíduo com o sexo biológico, mas com o sexo psicológico, o que pode causar sofrimento psíquico a essas pessoas. Essa identificação leva ao desejo por um corpo correspondente à sua identidade de gênero, tornando a cirurgia de redesignação sexual um elemento importante no Processo Transexual...

Integrating robotic technology and advanced intelligence systems in surgery into a suite of precision, efficiency and improvement in patient outcomes represents a new era in surgery. Surgical procedures are undergoing these developments that are changing the procedures and have great potential for innovation in techniques and protocol streamlining....

Lasers (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) are a groundbreaking technology that produces highly focused, coherent, and monochromatic beams of light. Since their invention in 1960, lasers have revolutionized various fields, including medicine, telecommunications, industry, and scientific research. Their unique properties, suc...

Circumaortic left renal vein (CLRV) is a rare venous anomaly. It is usually clinically silent until discovered accidentally during an operation, imaging or an autopsy. Vascular fenestrations are most commonly seen in the arterial system or cerebral vessels and rarely in the venous system. Nutcracker phenomenon is usually associated with CLRV anomal...

Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (CE-MRI) is an essential imaging modality for planning breast cancer surgical procedures. However, CE-MRI findings in Paget’s disease of the breast (PD) have not been studied extensively. This study aimed to elucidate the CE-MRI findings of PD and assess their role in surgical treatment planning. Twelve...

Background and purpose: Previous studies have shown large variation in the incidence of ankle fractures. Nationwide data covering longer periods is necessary to gain knowledge of the current trends. The aim of this study was to describe the trends in incidence, treatment, and mortality of ankle fracture during a 20-year period.Methods: Ankle fractu...

Background: We conducted this comparative study between ‘Limberg flap’ and ‘excision with secondary wound healing’ to have a more informative data as far as surgical outcome is concerned for patients of sacro-coccygeal pilonidal sinus. Methods: This study was conducted as prospective observational study on patients of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus...

The peripheral nervous system is a complex anatomical structure essential for the normal functioning of the human body. Defects in peripheral nerves can lead to significant morbidity and a marked decline in quality of life. These defects may arise iatrogenically, from trauma, or as a result of degeneration. Among these, head and neck surgeons most...

Objetivos: O transplante hepático é o principal tratamento em diversos casos de doença hepática avançada. A ocorrência de complicações no 1º ano pós-transplante é fator influenciador na sobrevida e na qualidade de vida dos pacientes, além de aumentar os custos em saúde. O objetivo do presente estudo é analisar potenciais fatores relacionados à inci...

Purpose This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of phacoemulsification cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation (PEI) combined with Goniosynechialysis (GSL), Goni-otomy (GT), and PEI combined with Trabeculectomy (TRAB), in managing mid to late-stage Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma (PACG) combined with cataract. Method...

Purpose: Total hip arthroplasty (THA), a commonly performed surgical procedure for management of end-stage osteoarthritis, is considered minimally invasive and the popularity of the direct anterior approach (DAA) is increasing. The objective of this study is to analyze the current literature on DAA THA through conduct of a comprehensive bibliometri...

Background: Nowadays in gender reassignment surgery, the application of marking techniques acquires a crucial relevance. In this context, using a geometric hybrid technique for preoperative marking in mastectomy has proven to be a fundamental tool. Material and Methods: The main purpose of this article is to discuss a case series of 6 cases, of an...