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Liposuction versus conservative therapy for patients with lipoedema in Germany: a multicentre, randomised controlled clinical trial.

LancetSep 5, 2026

This multicentre, randomised controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of liposuction versus conservative therapy in women with lipoedema and leg pain.

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The findings suggest that liposuction may provide significant pain relief and improve quality of life for women with lipoedema, a condition that currently has limited treatment options.

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Autologous bone grafts versus alloplastic implants for orbital floor reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared autologous bone grafts and alloplastic implants for orbital floor reconstruction in 2,119 patients.

Oral Maxillofac SurgSep 3, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Comparative Effectiveness of Fluid Absorption Between Superabsorbent and Foam Dressings in Split-Thickness Skin-Graft Donor Sites: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of superabsorbent versus foam dressings in managing fluid absorption in split-thickness skin-graft donor sites among 30 patients.

Int Wound JSep 1, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

The Evolution of Phalloplasty for Masculinizing Gender Affirming Surgery: A Systematic Review of Surgical Techniques and Complications Over the Past 25 Years.

This systematic review analyzed 45 studies on phalloplasty techniques and complications over 25 years, involving 2586 patients.

MicrosurgerySep 1, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Dedicated Robotic-Assisted Microsurgery Platforms in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated dedicated robotic-assisted microsurgery platforms in plastic and reconstructive surgery, analyzing 21 studies published from 2015 to 2025.

MicrosurgerySep 1, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

The effects of cyanoacrylate and concentrated growth factor on wound healing and patient comfort at the palatal donor site: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

This randomized controlled trial assessed the effects of cyanoacrylate and concentrated growth factor (CGF) on postoperative outcomes at palatal donor sites in 60 patients undergoing free gingival grafts.

Clin Oral InvestigSep 7, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Effects of erector spinae plane block on postoperative pain in patients undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction for breast cancer: a randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of a single-shot T5 erector spinae plane block (ESPB) on postoperative pain in 100 adults undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction.

Ann MedSep 2, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Instruments for measuring body image in breast cancer patients: a systematic review of measurement properties.

This systematic review evaluated the psychometric properties of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for body image in breast cancer patients. Thirty-eight articles assessing fifteen PROMs were included.

Qual Life ResSep 6, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchDermatology

Interaction between purinergic signalling and purinergic modulators with skin wound repair effectors: a systematic review of preclinical in vivo models.

This systematic review examined the effects of purinergic modulators on skin wound healing in preclinical animal models. The review identified 12 studies and found that purinergic agonists significantly enhanced wound…

Purinergic SignalAug 31, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

The Effects of Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on the Inflammatory Cytokine Response to Free Flap Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the impact of remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) on inflammatory cytokine levels in 60 head and neck cancer patients undergoing free flap reconstruction.

MicrosurgerySep 1, 2026Open accessRead summary

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