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View article: Glue versus tackers for mesh fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
Glue versus tackers for mesh fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis Open
View article: Irreversible electroporation as an intraoperative adjunctive treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancer after neoadjuvant therapy: An initial clinical experience
Irreversible electroporation as an intraoperative adjunctive treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancer after neoadjuvant therapy: An initial clinical experience Open
This report shows that in patients with LAPC undergoing exploratory surgery following NAT, IRE seems technically feasible for margin accentuation or as a "back-up therapy". More data are needed to determine procedure-related morbidity, mor…
View article: Assessment of thyroid nodule risk stratification knowledge and utilization among Polish physicians: a pilot study
Assessment of thyroid nodule risk stratification knowledge and utilization among Polish physicians: a pilot study Open
Purpose Ultrasonography is the primary diagnostic tool for evaluating thyroid nodules. The Thyroid Imaging Reporting & Data System (TIRADS) aims to standardise assessment and reduce fine-needle aspiration biopsies through risk stratificati…
View article: Association of hand grip strength with psychological stress, exercise habits and body composition amongst medical students: a cross-sectional study
Association of hand grip strength with psychological stress, exercise habits and body composition amongst medical students: a cross-sectional study Open
Background: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of hand grip strength (HGS) test in identifying highly stressed individuals and to examine the effect of exercise and lifestyle on HGS and stress measures. Material and meth…
View article: Perioperative outcomes of utilizing infrahepatic inferior vena cava clamping and Pringle maneuver during hepatectomy: a meta-analysis
Perioperative outcomes of utilizing infrahepatic inferior vena cava clamping and Pringle maneuver during hepatectomy: a meta-analysis Open
Purpose Intraoperative bleeding during hepatectomy is primarily controlled through anaesthesiological interventions or surgical techniques such as Pringle maneuver (PM). Infrahepatic IVC clamping (IIVCC) is an alternative surgical techniqu…
View article: Outcomes of metachronous para-aortic lymphadenectomy in colorectal cancer: a systematic review of the literature
Outcomes of metachronous para-aortic lymphadenectomy in colorectal cancer: a systematic review of the literature Open
Introduction and aim Para-aortic lymph node metastasis associated with colorectal cancer is a very rare occurrence, but at the same time an important predictor of survival. Despite its importance, there is still no gold standard management…
View article: Prevalence and Impact of BRAF mutation in patients with concomitant papillary thyroid carcinoma and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Prevalence and Impact of BRAF mutation in patients with concomitant papillary thyroid carcinoma and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: a systematic review with meta-analysis Open
Background Evidence suggests that patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) are at significantly higher risk of developing papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). However, the course of PTC in patients with both diseases concomitantly has been foun…
View article: BS O03 Awareness of Obesity and Morbid Obesity amongst General Population: a pilot, cross-sectional survey study
BS O03 Awareness of Obesity and Morbid Obesity amongst General Population: a pilot, cross-sectional survey study Open
Background There has been a serious concern about Obesity and obesity related diseases - there has been co-ordinated efforts to get the message to the general population to encourage them to be more active in self-care. This study was an a…
View article: SP2.3 Evaluating the Impact of Electronic Documentation on the Consent Process for Laparoscopic Choelcystectomies Within a HPB Department
SP2.3 Evaluating the Impact of Electronic Documentation on the Consent Process for Laparoscopic Choelcystectomies Within a HPB Department Open
Background Over 60,000 laparoscopic cholecystectomies are performed annually in the UK. There are common complications such as bleeding and infection. More infrequently, there are serious risks of bile leak, bile duct or visceral injury. D…
View article: SP2.9 An Audit on Implementation of Electronic Autofilling in Consent Forms for Liver Resections in a Tertiary Center
SP2.9 An Audit on Implementation of Electronic Autofilling in Consent Forms for Liver Resections in a Tertiary Center Open
Background As part of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice guidelines, benefits and risks should be discussed and documented accurately and in their entirety on a consent form. It is common for rarer or less significant complications or additio…
View article: ThTP1.5 Evaluating the Impact of Electronic Documentation on the Consent Process for Whipples Procedures within a HPB Department
ThTP1.5 Evaluating the Impact of Electronic Documentation on the Consent Process for Whipples Procedures within a HPB Department Open
Background The Whipples is an operation associated with major morbidity. Common risks include infection, wound problems and delayed gastric emptying. Less common but significant complications include fistula, anastomotic leak and cardiores…
View article: Comment on: Quality of life after open <i>versus</i> laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy: long-term results from a randomized clinical trial
Comment on: Quality of life after open <i>versus</i> laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy: long-term results from a randomized clinical trial Open
View article: Influence of smoking on disease activity and prognosis of ANCA-associated vasculitis: a retrospective cohort study
Influence of smoking on disease activity and prognosis of ANCA-associated vasculitis: a retrospective cohort study Open
Ever smoking is associated with increased AAV activity and more frequent renal replacement therapy and immunosuppressive treatment, resulting in a poorer survival prognosis in AAV patients. Future multicenter studies are required to furthe…
View article: The Role of 3D Printing in Planning Complex Medical Procedures and Training of Medical Professionals—Cross-Sectional Multispecialty Review
The Role of 3D Printing in Planning Complex Medical Procedures and Training of Medical Professionals—Cross-Sectional Multispecialty Review Open
Medicine is a rapidly-evolving discipline, with progress picking up pace with each passing decade. This constant evolution results in the introduction of new tools and methods, which in turn occasionally leads to paradigm shifts across the…
View article: Short-course radiotherapy and consolidation chemotherapy: in search of a balanced protocol
Short-course radiotherapy and consolidation chemotherapy: in search of a balanced protocol Open
View article: Proton pump inhibitors and colorectal cancer: A systematic review
Proton pump inhibitors and colorectal cancer: A systematic review Open
An unexpected inhibitory effect of PPI on CRC carcinogenesis by way of several potential mechanisms is noted. This review identifies that different PPI agents may have differential effects on CRC treatment, with practical implications. Pro…
View article: Transcutaneous Laryngeal Ultrasound for Vocal Cord Paralysis Assessment in Patients Undergoing Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Transcutaneous Laryngeal Ultrasound for Vocal Cord Paralysis Assessment in Patients Undergoing Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury is an important complication following thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Recently, Transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasound (TLUSG) has emerged as a non-invasive alternative to laryngoscopic examination for vocal…
View article: Neoadjuvant short-course radiotherapy with consolidation chemotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Neoadjuvant short-course radiotherapy with consolidation chemotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This review highlights the ability of SCRT-CCT to produce improved tumor response with comparable OS, R0 resection, and T-downstaging at the cost of increased acute toxicity. However, heterogeneity in treatment protocols across studies mak…
View article: Influence of polish national COVID-19 lockdown on the patient characteristics and outcomes of bariatric surgery at a high-volume center—A cohort study
Influence of polish national COVID-19 lockdown on the patient characteristics and outcomes of bariatric surgery at a high-volume center—A cohort study Open
View article: Prevalence of fibromyalgia in medical students and its association with lifestyle factors – a cross-sectional study
Prevalence of fibromyalgia in medical students and its association with lifestyle factors – a cross-sectional study Open
Introduction Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic widespread pain syndrome, known to be associated with several other symptoms. Chronic stress is suspected to be a contributing factor in the pathogenesis of FM. It is known that medical students…
View article: Association of Hand Grip Strength with Psychological Stress, Exercise Habits, and Body Composition Amongst Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Association of Hand Grip Strength with Psychological Stress, Exercise Habits, and Body Composition Amongst Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
View article: Neoadjuvant short-course radiotherapy with consolidation chemotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Neoadjuvant short-course radiotherapy with consolidation chemotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Short-course radiotherapy with consolidation chemotherapy (SCRT-CCT) has emerged as a promising alternative to the long course chemoradiotherapy (LCRT) regimen in locally advanced rectal cancer management. The systematic review and meta-an…
View article: Teaching medical applications and workflow of three-dimensional printing to medical students: Results of a pilot elective course
Teaching medical applications and workflow of three-dimensional printing to medical students: Results of a pilot elective course Open
View article: Endoscopic management of early GI tract bleeding in a group of bariatric patients undergoing a fast track protocol.
Endoscopic management of early GI tract bleeding in a group of bariatric patients undergoing a fast track protocol. Open
Long-term effects (% total weight loss, %TWL) of bariatric surgery do not depend on the need of early endoscopic intervention and rehospitalization. Endoscopic intervention is a safe treatment modality, not associated with risk of reoperat…
View article: Acute Renal Failure Caused by Giant Inguinoscrotal Bladder Hernia
Acute Renal Failure Caused by Giant Inguinoscrotal Bladder Hernia Open
Inguinal ureteral and concomitant urinary bladder hernia is an exceptionally rare phenomenon. It is reported that diagnosis of urinary bladder involvement in inguinal hernias are extremely difficult to make with about only 7% of such cases…
View article: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome: current modalities of treatment and outcomes
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome: current modalities of treatment and outcomes Open
View article: Medullary thyroid carcinoma of unknown primary origin with synchronous finding of papillary thyroid carcinoma
Medullary thyroid carcinoma of unknown primary origin with synchronous finding of papillary thyroid carcinoma Open
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View article: Jejunal ectopic pancreas masquerading gastrointestinal stromal tumor
Jejunal ectopic pancreas masquerading gastrointestinal stromal tumor Open