Surgery General
Apr 17, 2023
Pathogenic variants in KCNT2 are rare causes of developmental epileptic encephalopathy (DEE). We herein describe the phenotypic and genetic features of patients with KCNT2-related DEE, and the in vitr...
Apr 17, 2023
To compare the outcomes between robotic major hepatectomy (R-MH) and laparoscopic major hepatectomy(L-MH).Robotic techniques may overcome the limitations of laparoscopic liver resection. However, it i...
Apr 14, 2023
The following is a summary of the “Timing of reintervention influences survival and resource utilization following first-stage palliation of single ventricle heart disease,” published in the Febru...
Apr 13, 2023
The following is a summary of the “Modified single-patch repair for atrioventricular septal defects results in good functional outcomes in the absence of deep ventricular septal defects,” publishe...
Apr 12, 2023
The following is a summary of “Tyrosine kinase inhibitors versus radiation therapy in unresectable dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP): A narrative systematic review,” published in the FEBRUARY...
Apr 11, 2023
The following is a summary of "Primary hyperparathyroidism after radioactive iodine therapy: Is it a distinct clinical entity?," published in the JANUARY 2023 issue of Surgery by Bobanga, et al. ...
Apr 10, 2023
The following is a summary of "Systematic review and meta-analysis comparing perioperative outcomes of emergency appendectomy performed by trainee vs trained surgeon," published in the JANUARY 2023 is...
Apr 10, 2023
The Mayo protocol for liver transplantation in patients with unresectable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma is based on strict selection and neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. The role of neoadjuvant chemoradi...
Apr 10, 2023
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has emerged as a minimally invasive approach to single parathyroid adenoma in primary hyperparathyroidism; however, there is limited evidence on its effectiveness.To eval...
Apr 10, 2023
Cranioplasty is a commonly performed neurosurgical procedure that restores cranial anatomy. While plastic surgeons are commonly involved with cranioplasties, the cost of performing a cranioplasty with...
Apr 10, 2023
Diffuse capillary malformation with overgrowth (DCMO) is a rare condition that is characterized by capillary malformation and soft tissue hypertrophy. Here we report the case of a one-year-old male ch...
Apr 10, 2023
Stereoelectroencephalography-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation (SEEG-guided RF-TC) aims to reduce seizure frequency by modifying epileptogenic networks through local thermocoagulative lesions. A...
Apr 10, 2023
To investigate efficacy, tolerability and outcome of different timing of anesthesia in adult patients with status epilepticus (SE).Patients with anesthesia for SE from 2015-2021 at two Swiss academic ...
Apr 10, 2023
To determine the effects of a preoperative, home-based exercise program on fitness and physical function in patients with pancreatic cancer.We previously established a well-tolerated preoperative exer...
Apr 07, 2023
The following is a summary of "Emergency department visit patterns in the recently discharged, violently injured patient: Retrospective cohort review," published in the JANUARY 2023 issue of Surgery b...
Apr 06, 2023
The following is a summary of "Racial, ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and survival of patients with breast cancer," published in the JANUARY 2023 issue of Surgery by Azi...
Apr 05, 2023
The following is a summary of "Risk factors for clostridium difficile infection in general surgery patients," published in the JANUARY 2023 issue of Surgery by Hess, et al. A prominent cause of...
Apr 04, 2023
The following is a summary of "Role of tumor phenotype in the surgical treatment of early-stage breast cancer," published in the JANUARY 2023 issue of Surgery by Rooney, et al. For a study, res...
Apr 03, 2023
The following is a summary of "Trends in surgery and survival for T1-T2 male breast cancer: A study from the National Cancer Database," published in the JANUARY 2023 issue of Surgery by Singh, et al. ...
Apr 03, 2023
Plasma concentrations of mycophenolic acid (MPA), an immunosuppressive agent, have been measured in clinical settings using immunoassay methods or HPLC. However, immunoassay methods show cross-reactiv...