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November 202616

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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Treatment of Small Peri-Implant Buccal Dehiscence Defects With SCTG or GBR: 3-Year Results of a Pilot Study.

This pilot randomized controlled trial compared subepithelial connective tissue grafting (SCTG) with guided bone regeneration (GBR) for small (≤ 3 mm) buccal bone dehiscences after single implant placement.

Clin Implant Dent Relat ResNov 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

Effect of topical insulin in diabetic foot ulcer healing among patients with diabetes in Asia: a systematic review.

This systematic review assessed topical insulin for diabetic foot ulcer healing in patients with diabetes in Asian countries.

J Wound CareNov 2, 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 ResearchGeneral Surgery

Long-Term Marginal Bone Stability of BOPT Restorations on Bone-Level vs. Tissue-Level Implants: An 8-Year Prospective Clinical Study.

This prospective randomized clinical study compared eight-year marginal bone loss in 122 posterior bone-level and tissue-level implants restored using the Biologically Oriented Preparation Technique (BOPT) in 71…

Med Oral Patol Oral Cir BucalNov 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchDermatology

Clindamycin and bacterial load reduction as prophylaxis for surgical site infection after below-knee flap and graft procedures.

This randomised controlled trial evaluated clindamycin prophylaxis and preoperative chlorhexidine washing in consecutive patients undergoing below-knee flap or graft procedures.

Aust J Gen PractNov 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGastroenterology

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

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

United European Gastroenterol JNov 1, 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

October 20268

Clinical ResearchEmergency Medicine

Prehospital Analgesia in Trauma: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence.

This systematic review assessed the safety and effectiveness of pharmacologic analgesia given before hospital arrival to acutely injured adults aged over 15 years.

Emerg Med AustralasOct 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGastroenterologyOpen access

AI-facilitated individualized nutritional guidance with ABC-structured prompts improves short-term dietary intake adequacy and patient-reported symptoms after gastrointestinal cancer surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

This single-center randomized controlled trial compared AI-facilitated, individualized and quantified dietary guidance plus clinician review with standard discharge advice in 90 patients after laparoscopic gastric or…

Support Care CancerOct 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Postoperative Pain Treatment After Pancreatic Surgery: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analyses and Trial Sequential Analyses.

This PROSPERO-registered systematic review and meta-analysis examined postoperative analgesia after total pancreatectomy, pancreaticoduodenectomy, and distal pancreatectomy.

Eur J PainOct 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

STRONG prehabilitation before elective ventral hernia repair: Learnings from recruitment challenges in a randomized controlled trial.

The multicentre, parallel-group STRONG-Hernia randomised controlled trial assessed intensive lifestyle prehabilitation before elective ventral hernia repair in adults with at least one risky smoking, nutrition, alcohol…

PLoS OneOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Three-week ileostomy closure after colorectal surgery: a multicenter randomized trial of technical and postoperative outcomes.

This prospective multicenter randomized trial compared ileostomy closure at 3 weeks with conventional delayed closure in 224 patients after restorative colorectal resection.

Tech ColoproctolOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy procedure versus conventional two-stage hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastasis.

This Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis assessed ALPPS versus conventional two-stage hepatectomy in adults with colorectal liver metastases and an estimated future liver remnant below 30% of total liver…

Cochrane Database Syst RevOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Does the "switch the plane" strategy improve outcomes? Anterior vs. posterior repair for recurrence after prior inguinal hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined outcomes of recurrent unilateral inguinal hernia repair by operative plane, including comparative studies of posterior versus repeat anterior repair after prior anterior…

HerniaOct 26, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Timing of diverting ileostomy closure after low anterior resection for rectal cancer: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis of early and delayed closure.

This GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis compared early with delayed diverting ileostomy closure after low anterior resection for rectal cancer.

Langenbecks Arch SurgOct 24, 2026Read summary

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