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FeaturedClinical ResearchGastroenterology

European Guidelines on Multidisciplinary Management of Obstructed Defecation Syndrome-ESCP, UEG, ESGAR, EAGEN, ESGENA, ESNM and ESPCG.

United European Gastroenterol JNov 1, 2026

These European multidisciplinary practice guidelines address diagnosis and management of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS).

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ODS care involves diagnostic testing and treatment options across several disciplines. These guidelines provide a shared framework for coordinating assessment and sequencing care, while making clear that much of the…

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Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Negative pressure incisional wound therapy for high-risk ventral hernia repair: a randomized controlled trial and meta-analysis.

This multicentre randomized controlled trial compared prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) with sterile dressings in adults with at least one risk factor for surgical-site complications undergoing ventral…

Can J SurgNov 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGastroenterologyOpen access

Colonoscopy surveillance after colorectal cancer surgery: meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined randomized trials comparing follow-up protocols with versus without colonoscopy within 5 years after colorectal cancer surgery.

BJS OpenNov 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchDermatology

Clinical effectiveness and safety of bacterial cellulose dressings in the management of skin wounds: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the efficacy and safety of bacterial cellulose dressings compared with conventional treatments for skin wounds.

J Wound CareNov 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & GynecologyOpen access

Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Pregnant Women with Burn Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled maternal and fetal mortality in pregnant women with burn injuries, using observational studies and case series.

J Burn Care ResNov 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Efficacy of De-Epithelialized vs. Subepithelial Grafts in Periodontal Plastic Surgery for Gingival Recession: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Root Coverage Techniques.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared de-epithelialized gingival grafts (DGG) with subepithelial connective tissue grafts (SCTG) for RT1 gingival recessions.

Clin Exp Dent ResNov 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia in Children, BSPGHAN and BAPS Consensus Statement.

This consensus statement addresses diagnosis and management of achalasia in children, for whom pediatric-specific guidelines were lacking.

Neurogastroenterol MotilNov 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Robotic pancreatic enucleation versus laparoscopic pancreatic enucleation: a meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis compared robotic with laparoscopic pancreatic enucleation for perioperative outcomes. It pooled five cohort studies involving 272 patients (128 robotic and 144 laparoscopic).

J Robot SurgNov 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of sexual-related rectal foreign bodies: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined clinical features, management, and outcomes of sexual-related rectal foreign bodies, drawing on 59 case reports, case series, and cohort studies from 22 countries, with…

J Sex MedNov 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Short-term outcomes of the hinotori versus da Vinci robotic surgical systems in colorectal cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared short-term perioperative outcomes of hinotori and da Vinci robotic systems in colorectal cancer surgery.

J Robot SurgNov 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Acupuncture after surgery of soft tissue tumors of the extremities: postoperative pain and feasibility: a prospective trial.

This prospective, single-arm, single-centre pilot study assessed acupuncture feasibility and postoperative pain after extremity soft tissue tumor resection in 25 patients.

Langenbecks Arch SurgNov 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Prognostic Value of the Preoperative Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index for Overall Survival After Surgical Resection for Gallbladder Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed whether preoperative systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) is associated with overall survival after gallbladder cancer resection.

J Gastrointest CancerNov 5, 2026Read summary

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