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View article: Protocol for EHS Guideline on Treatment of Ventral and Incisional Hernias in Emergency
Protocol for EHS Guideline on Treatment of Ventral and Incisional Hernias in Emergency Open
Background Emergency presentations of ventral and incisional hernias are common and associated with significantly higher morbidity and mortality than elective procedures. Despite their frequency, clinical guidance on managing acutely compl…
View article: Generative data augmentation for biliary tract detection on intraoperative images
Generative data augmentation for biliary tract detection on intraoperative images Open
Cholecystectomy is one of the most frequently performed procedures in gastrointestinal surgery, and the laparoscopic approach is the gold standard for symptomatic cholecystolithiasis and acute cholecystitis. In addition to the advantages o…
View article: Prevention of incisional hernia with biosynthetic mesh at the site of temporary ileostomy closure (PRINCESS Study): Preliminary Results
Prevention of incisional hernia with biosynthetic mesh at the site of temporary ileostomy closure (PRINCESS Study): Preliminary Results Open
Purpose Incisional hernia after ileostomy closure is a complication that adversely affects patient outcomes, quality of life (QoL), healthcare resources, and related costs. Prophylactic mesh reinforcement, both biological and synthetic, ha…
View article: Antecolic vs retrocolic gastrojejunostomy after laparoscopic gastrectomy for cancer. A multicenter propensity matched analysis
Antecolic vs retrocolic gastrojejunostomy after laparoscopic gastrectomy for cancer. A multicenter propensity matched analysis Open
Background: Intracorporeal Roux-en-Y reconstruction has been shown to be the most effective reconstruction method after minimally invasive distal gastrectomy. The aim of this study is to compare postoperative complications and early outcom…
View article: Case Report: Unusual presentation and atypical course of a case of ureterocolic fistula after anterior resection for sigmoid cancer
Case Report: Unusual presentation and atypical course of a case of ureterocolic fistula after anterior resection for sigmoid cancer Open
The ureterocolic fistula (UF) can be a rare but serious complication of abdomino-pelvic surgery, gynecological procedures, oncological or inflammatory conditions and, especially in colorectal surgery, it can be due to anastomotic leaks or …
View article: Endovascular Retrieval of Disconnected Tip From an Iliac Branch Device Stent Graft: A Case Report
Endovascular Retrieval of Disconnected Tip From an Iliac Branch Device Stent Graft: A Case Report Open
Endovascular repair of aneurysmal pathology in the aorto-iliac district presents one of the significant challenges in contemporary vascular surgery. Advances in techniques, materials, and devices have enhanced the ability of vascular surge…
View article: Mapping the therapeutic landscape in emergency incisional hernia: a scoping review
Mapping the therapeutic landscape in emergency incisional hernia: a scoping review Open
View article: Length of stay after colorectal surgery in Italy: the gap between “fit for” and “actual” discharge in a prospective cohort of 4529 cases
Length of stay after colorectal surgery in Italy: the gap between “fit for” and “actual” discharge in a prospective cohort of 4529 cases Open
View article: External Validation of the ISGPS Complexity Grading System for Minimally Invasive Pancreatoduodenectomy
External Validation of the ISGPS Complexity Grading System for Minimally Invasive Pancreatoduodenectomy Open
Objective: To validate the ISGPS complexity grading system for minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (MIPD). Background: Although concerns about patient safety persist, MIPD is gaining popularity. The ISGPS recently introduced a diffi…
View article: ENGINE—An EHS Project for Future Guidelines
ENGINE—An EHS Project for Future Guidelines Open
Clinical guidelines are evidence-based recommendations developed by healthcare organizations or expert panels to assist healthcare providers and patients in making appropriate and reliable decisions regarding specific health conditions, ai…
View article: The use of mixed reality in the preoperative planning of colorectal surgery: Preliminary experience with a narrative review
The use of mixed reality in the preoperative planning of colorectal surgery: Preliminary experience with a narrative review Open
New advanced technologies have recently been developed and preliminarily applied to surgery, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR). We retrospectively review all colorectal cases in which we used hol…
View article: End-colostomy parastomal hernia repair: a systematic review on laparoscopic and robotic approaches
End-colostomy parastomal hernia repair: a systematic review on laparoscopic and robotic approaches Open
Introduction Parastomal hernia (PSH) is the most common and challenging complication after stoma creation, with an estimated 50% incidence 2 years after the index surgery. Mesh repair is the treatment of choice. Laparoscopic and/or robotic…
View article: Bowel preparation for elective colorectal resection: multi-treatment machine learning analysis on 6241 cases from a prospective Italian cohort
Bowel preparation for elective colorectal resection: multi-treatment machine learning analysis on 6241 cases from a prospective Italian cohort Open
Background Current evidence concerning bowel preparation before elective colorectal surgery is still controversial. This study aimed to compare the incidence of anastomotic leakage (AL), surgical site infections (SSIs), and overall morbidi…
View article: Shifting paradigms: a pivotal study on laparoscopic resection for colovesical fistulas in diverticular disease
Shifting paradigms: a pivotal study on laparoscopic resection for colovesical fistulas in diverticular disease Open
Background Colovesical fistulas (CVFs) pose a challenge in diverticulitis, affecting 4% to 20% of sigmoid colon cases. Complicated diverticular disease contributes significantly, accounting for 60%−70% of all CVFs. Existing studies on lapa…
View article: The use of mixed reality in the preoperative planning of colorectal surgery: Preliminary experience with a narrative review
The use of mixed reality in the preoperative planning of colorectal surgery: Preliminary experience with a narrative review Open
New advanced technologies have recently been developed and preliminarily applied to surgery, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR). We retrospectively review all colorectal cases in which we used hol…
View article: Complete Mesocolic Excision with Central Vascular Ligation during Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy: Technical Notes
Complete Mesocolic Excision with Central Vascular Ligation during Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy: Technical Notes Open
In this article we describe the surgical technique of the Complete Mesocolic Excision (CME) with Central Vascular Ligation (CVL) during laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (LRH) with intracorporeal anastomosis, as performed in our current sur…
View article: Evaluation of predictive factors for i-CLARAS (intraoperative complications in laparoscopic renal and adrenal surgery): a multicentre international retrospective cohort study
Evaluation of predictive factors for i-CLARAS (intraoperative complications in laparoscopic renal and adrenal surgery): a multicentre international retrospective cohort study Open
View article: ASO Visual Abstract: A Randomized Phase III Trial of Complete Mesocolic Excision in Comparison with Conventional Surgery for Right Colon Cancer: Interim Analysis of a Nationwide Multicenter Study of the Italian Society of Surgical Oncology Colorectal Cancer Network (CoME-In Trial)
ASO Visual Abstract: A Randomized Phase III Trial of Complete Mesocolic Excision in Comparison with Conventional Surgery for Right Colon Cancer: Interim Analysis of a Nationwide Multicenter Study of the Italian Society of Surgical Oncology Colorectal Cancer Network (CoME-In Trial) Open
View article: An international Delphi consensus for surgical quality assessment of lymphadenectomy and anastomosis in minimally invasive total gastrectomy for gastric cancer
An international Delphi consensus for surgical quality assessment of lymphadenectomy and anastomosis in minimally invasive total gastrectomy for gastric cancer Open
View article: Case Report: Recurrent colonic metastasis from lung cancer—diagnostic pitfalls and therapeutic challenge of a peculiar case
Case Report: Recurrent colonic metastasis from lung cancer—diagnostic pitfalls and therapeutic challenge of a peculiar case Open
Lung cancer (LC) mortality exceeds 20%, and detecting metastases from LC is becoming a challenging step in understanding the real prognostic role of specific localization. We report a case of a patient with lung metastasis to the colon wit…
View article: A Randomized Phase III Trial of Complete Mesocolic Excision Compared with Conventional Surgery for Right Colon Cancer: Interim Analysis of a Nationwide Multicenter Study of the Italian Society of Surgical Oncology Colorectal Cancer Network (CoME-in trial)
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Complete Mesocolic Excision Compared with Conventional Surgery for Right Colon Cancer: Interim Analysis of a Nationwide Multicenter Study of the Italian Society of Surgical Oncology Colorectal Cancer Network (CoME-in trial) Open
View article: Correction to: Prospective minimally invasive pancreatic resections from the IGOMIPS registry: a snapshot of daily practice in Italy on 1191 between 2019 and 2022
Correction to: Prospective minimally invasive pancreatic resections from the IGOMIPS registry: a snapshot of daily practice in Italy on 1191 between 2019 and 2022 Open
After publication online, the author name Under the IGOMPIS registry in html version was incorrectly published as Pastena Matteo. The correct name is copied below De Pastena Matteo
View article: Current status of liver surgery for non-colorectal non-neuroendocrine liver metastases: the NON.LI.MET. Italian Society for Endoscopic Surgery and New Technologies (SICE) and Association of Italian Surgeons in Europe (ACIE) collaborative international survey
Current status of liver surgery for non-colorectal non-neuroendocrine liver metastases: the NON.LI.MET. Italian Society for Endoscopic Surgery and New Technologies (SICE) and Association of Italian Surgeons in Europe (ACIE) collaborative international survey Open
View article: Survey: Italian Robotic Colorectal Surgery
Survey: Italian Robotic Colorectal Surgery Open
This national survey, launched in November 2022, was performed to investigate, for the first time, the spread of robotic colorectal surgery in Italy. The chapter provides a preliminary snapshot of how and for what types of colorectal disea…
View article: EHS Rapid Guideline: Evidence-Informed European Recommendations on Parastomal Hernia Prevention—With ESCP and EAES Participation
EHS Rapid Guideline: Evidence-Informed European Recommendations on Parastomal Hernia Prevention—With ESCP and EAES Participation Open
Background: Growing evidence on the use of mesh as a prophylactic measure to prevent parastomal hernia and advances in guideline development methods prompted an update of a previous guideline on parastomal hernia prevention. Objective: To …
View article: Update Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and GRADE Assessment of the Evidence on Parastomal Hernia Prevention—A EHS, ESCP and EAES Collaborative Project
Update Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and GRADE Assessment of the Evidence on Parastomal Hernia Prevention—A EHS, ESCP and EAES Collaborative Project Open
Objective: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of prophylactic mesh for the prevention of parastomal hernia in end colostomy, with the ultimate objective to summarize the evidence for an interdisciplinary,…
View article: Trends and perioperative mortality in gastric cancer surgery: a nationwide population‑based cohort study
Trends and perioperative mortality in gastric cancer surgery: a nationwide population‑based cohort study Open
View article: Prospective minimally invasive pancreatic resections from the IGOMIPS registry: a snapshot of daily practice in Italy on 1191 between 2019 and 2022
Prospective minimally invasive pancreatic resections from the IGOMIPS registry: a snapshot of daily practice in Italy on 1191 between 2019 and 2022 Open
View article: A Systematic Review on the Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases in the Pathogenesis of Inguinal Hernias
A Systematic Review on the Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases in the Pathogenesis of Inguinal Hernias Open
The recurrence rate in patients who undergo surgery for abdominal wall hernias (AWHs) is high. AWHs have been hypothesized to be a disease of the extracellular matrix, which is supported by evidence showing a high incidence of AWHs in pati…
View article: First Application of the Orbeye™ 4K 3D Exoscope in Recurrent Papillary Thyroid Cancer Surgery
First Application of the Orbeye™ 4K 3D Exoscope in Recurrent Papillary Thyroid Cancer Surgery Open
Reoperation for recurrent papillary thyroid cancer (RPTC) is much more complex than primary surgery is, with a higher rate of complications. We describe, for the first time, the use of the Orbeye™ surgical microscope/exoscope for the treat…