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May 202624

Case ReportOtolaryngology (ENT)

Transcervical-transparotid skull base approach for giant deep lobe pleomorphic adenoma with parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal extension: avoidance of mandibulotomy through styloidectomy.

A 33-year-old man had a giant pleomorphic adenoma involving both parotid lobes, with substantial parapharyngeal, retropharyngeal, and skull-base extension.

Int J Oral Maxillofac SurgMay 14, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPulmonology

Mitomycin C in the Endoscopic Treatment of Airway Stenosis: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of adjuvant mitomycin C (MMC) in the endoscopic treatment of airway stenosis, involving 358 patients with a median age of 48 years.

Ann Otol Rhinol LaryngolMay 13, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

The impact of visceral obesity on the outcomes after resection of colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of visceral obesity on outcomes after colorectal cancer resection, analyzing data from 23 studies with 6,500 patients.

Surg Obes Relat DisMay 13, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression of Perioperative Thirst Management Interventions.

This meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of nonpharmacological nursing interventions for reducing perioperative thirst severity in surgical patients.

Nurs ResMay 13, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

PermeaDerm accelerates early wound healing in partial-thickness burns: A multicenter randomized controlled trial.

This multicenter randomized controlled trial assessed the efficacy of PermeaDerm, a biosynthetic wound matrix, versus porcine acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in 184 Chinese patients with partial-thickness burns.

BurnsMay 12, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOtolaryngology (ENT)

Immediate post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the external carotid artery following condylar fracture: case report.

A 19-year-old male presented in hemorrhagic shock due to high-energy facial trauma, revealing bilateral comminuted condylar fractures and an actively bleeding pseudoaneurysm of the distal external carotid artery.

J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac SurgMay 12, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Vascular and Wound-Healing Implications of Single-Stage Versus Multistage Repair of Anorectal Malformations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated wound-related complications and long-term functional outcomes of single-stage versus multistage repair of anorectal malformations (ARMs) in neonates and infants.

J Invest SurgMay 11, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOncology (Medical)

18 F-FDG PET/CT in a Patient With Anal Angiosarcoma.

A 42-year-old man with a history of multiple myeloma and chemotherapy presented with a rapidly enlarging anal mass over two months.

Clin Nucl MedMay 11, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

Preoperative Preparation With Selective versus Nonselective Alpha-Adrenoceptor Blockade for Pheochromocytomas and Paragangliomas: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of nonselective alpha-blockers (NAB) versus selective alpha-blockers (SAB) for preoperative preparation in patients with pheochromocytomas and…

Endocr PractMay 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Comparison of Transabdominal Preperitoneal and Totally Extraperitoneal Repair in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia: A Randomized, Clinical Trial on Postoperative Complications, Pain, and Functional Recovery.

This randomized clinical trial compared transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) techniques for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in 144 adult male patients.

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech AMay 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Efficacy and Safety of Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Recurrent Uterine Leiomyosarcoma: Results of a Phase 2 Study.

This Phase II open-label study evaluated the safety and efficacy of cytoreductive surgery (CRS) combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) using gemcitabine for patients with recurrent uterine…

Ann Surg OncolMay 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Open Versus Robot-assisted Kidney Transplantation in Adults with End-stage Kidney Disease (ORAKTx): A Randomised Open-label Trial.

The ORAKTx trial compared robot-assisted kidney transplantation (KTx) to open KTx in adults with end-stage kidney disease. Conducted as a randomised open-label trial, it found that major surgical complications occurred…

Eur UrolMay 8, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Step-by-Step Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Complete Situs Inversus: Technical Strategy to Preserve Oncologic Principles in a Rare Anatomical Setting.

A 68-year-old woman with BRCA1-mutated breast cancer and complete situs inversus presented with general deterioration and symptoms of high intestinal obstruction.

Ann Surg OncolMay 8, 2026Read case
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

A complex and debilitating case of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia: challenging resection, reconstruction and prosthetic rehabilitation.

A 28-year-old female presented with massive recurrent craniofacial fibrous dysplasia affecting her entire viscerocranium, leading to airway obstruction, severe malnutrition, and significant disfigurement.

Int J Oral Maxillofac SurgMay 7, 2026Read case
Case ReportVascular Surgery

Total Laparoscopic Inferior Mesenteric Artery Clipping for Persistent Type II Endoleak Following EVAR: A Case Report and Review of Surgical Strategy.

An 87-year-old male presented with progressive aneurysm sac enlargement due to a persistent Type II endoleak following endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR).

Vasc Endovascular SurgMay 7, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Ultrasound-guided dynamic needle tip positioning versus conventional palpation for improving the success rate of radial artery catheterization: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided dynamic needle tip positioning (DNTP) versus conventional palpation for radial artery catheterization in 160 elective surgery patients.

J Vasc AccessMay 7, 2026Read summary
Case ReportGeneral Surgery

Traumatic Intrapericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia: Diagnostic Challenges and the Role of Multimodal Evaluation.

A 71-year-old woman presented with chest pain and dyspnea following a motor vehicle collision. Initial imaging revealed rib, liver, and pelvic fractures but did not show diaphragmatic injury.

Am SurgMay 7, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

The role of intraoperative tranexamic acid in transurethral resection of the prostate: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the safety and efficacy of intraoperative tranexamic acid (TXA) during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in 661 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Int Urol NephrolMay 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Postoperative antibiotics do not reduce surgical site infections after clean thyroid and breast surgery: A randomised controlled trial from a resource-constrained setting.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of postoperative antibiotics on surgical site infections (SSIs) in adults undergoing elective clean thyroid and breast surgeries in a public hospital in central…

Trop DoctMay 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinologyOpen access

Quality of life in primary aldosteronism, medical vs surgical treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of treatment on quality of life (QoL) in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) undergoing either unilateral adrenalectomy (ADX) or medical treatment with…

J Endocrinol InvestMay 6, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPediatrics

Neurologic Presentations of Pediatric Intussusception Lead to Diagnostic Delay and Increased Need for Surgery.

A 2-year-old boy presented with orofacial dyskinesias and upper-extremity jerks, initially misdiagnosed as tardive dyskinesia. Despite normal neurological examination and brain MRI, he developed bilious vomiting.

Am SurgMay 6, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchNephrologyOpen access

Laparoendoscopic single-site versus conventional laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the perioperative outcomes of laparoendoscopic single-site donor nephrectomy (LESS-DN) versus conventional laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (CLDN) in 274 living kidney…

Int Urol NephrolMay 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Learning Curves and Proficiency Milestones in Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review by Surgical Technique.

This systematic review compared learning curves for different robotic ventral hernia repair techniques using seven retrospective cohort studies, including six single-surgeon series and one population-based analysis.

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech AMay 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Observed preprocedural fasting duration and interventions intended to reduce them: A reference list-based review and meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis reviewed 79 studies on preprocedural fasting durations, involving 60,112 patients, to assess observed fasting times and interventions aimed at reducing them.

Am J SurgMay 5, 2026Read summary

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