Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Trigeminal Ganglion for Treating Postherpetic Neuralgia of the Ophthalmic Branch by Dong-Yang Liu, Jin-Sheng Chen, Ze-Zang Fang, Shao-Yan Liu, Li Wan

“…Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) is a minimally invasive procedure for pain treatment that has been practiced over the past decade. …”
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Restoration of a Critical Mandibular Bone Defect Using Human Alveolar Bone-Derived Stem Cells and Porous Nano-HA/Collagen/PLA Scaffold by Xing Wang, Helin Xing, Guilan Zhang, Xia Wu, Xuan Zou, Lin Feng, Dongsheng Wang, Meng Li, Jing Zhao, Jianwei Du, Yan Lv, Lingling E, Hongchen Liu

“…The goal of this study was to explore human craniofacial BMSC-based therapy for the treatment of localized mandibular defects using a standardized, minimally invasive procedure. The BMSCs’ identity was confirmed. …”
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Fiber Bragg Grating Thermometry and Post-Treatment Ablation Size Analysis of Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation on Ex Vivo Liver, Kidney and Lung by Sanzhar Korganbayev, Leonardo Bianchi, Clara Girgi, Elva Vergantino, Domiziana Santucci, Eliodoro Faiella, Paola Saccomandi

“…Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes localized heat to treat tumors by inducing localized tissue thermal damage. …”
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Comparison of the two treatment methods in primary hyperparathyroidism due to solitary parathyroid adenoma, Ultrasound-guided percutaneous alcohol ablation vs. parathyroidectomy: a... by Mohammad Eslamian, Babak Tavakoli, Alireza Firouzfar, Alireza Pouramini, Bijan Iraj, Mohsen Kolahdouzan, Marjan Mansourian

“…Patients who are not surgical candidates may benefit from percutaneous ethanol ablation, which is a minimally invasive procedure. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of PTx vs. …”
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Transcervical resection of myoma (TCRM): Part I by Peng-Hui Wang, Szu-Ting Yang, Wen-Hsun Chang, Hung-Hsien Liu, Wen-Ling Lee

“…An effective but minimally invasive procedure such as surgery is sometimes used as back up strategy in the management of women with no response to medical treatment. …”
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Concordance of Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Cytology with Respect to Histological Diagnosis of Cancer: A Cross-sectional Study by Richa Singh, Krachi Agarwal, Preeti Agarwal, Madhu Kumar, Malti Kumari Maurya, Riddhi Jaiswal, Ajay Kumar Singh, Anand Srivastava

“…Introduction: Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) is a minimally invasive procedure that allows for the sampling of distal airways and the alveolar environment to diagnose infectious and non infectious respiratory tract diseases. …”
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Pulmonary Cement Embolism following Percutaneous Vertebroplasty by Ümran Toru, Tuba Coşkun, Murat Acat, Hilal Onaran, Şule Gül, Erdoğan Çetinkaya

“…Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a minimal invasive procedure that is applied for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral fractures. …”
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Minimally invasive rehabilitation with porcelain veneers: case report by Danela Cisneros Boada, Victor Montaño Tatés, Ana Armas Vega, Santiago Bravomalo Castillo

“…The intervention by minimally invasive procedures as veneers, recover quickly and with minimum error margin the patient's aesthetics, however, an adequate diagnosis, planning processes, listen the patient's needs and prioritize them, constitute the key to success achieved.…”
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Controversies and future directions of endoscope in breast surgery by CAO Xuchen

“…Laparoscopic surgery has been widely applied in various surgical fields, demonstrating its advantages in minimally invasive procedures. However, for breast surgery, which lacks natural cavities, there remain certain controversies and unresolved issues. …”
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Pediatric Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopy: A Description of the Principle Procedures by Carlo Passerotti, Craig A. Peters

“…The advent of clinically useful robotic devices to facilitate reconstructive laparoscopic surgery in pediatric urology opens new doors to minimally invasive procedures. Previously limited by the challenge of delicate suturing and reconstruction using conventional laparoscopic instruments, robotic assistance offers a more rapid climb up the learning curve. …”
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Minimal Invasive Decompression for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis by Victor Popov, David G. Anderson

“…Although traditional lumbar decompression is a time-honored procedure, minimally invasive procedures are now available which can achieve the goals of decompression with less bleeding, smaller incisions, and quicker patient recovery. …”
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Massive Upper Body and Cervicofacial Subcutaneous Emphysema Following Robotic Myomectomy by Joseph Capone, Aladino De Ranieri, Nebojsa N. Knezevic, Ivan K. Lukić, Kenneth Candido, Vicko Gluncic

“…In general, advantages of these minimally invasive procedures are reported to decrease operating time, patient morbidity, and shorten hospital stay providing a safe alternative to traditional surgery. …”
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MOLAR INCISOR HYPOMINERALIZATION (MIH) – THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS FOR THE FIRST PERMANENT MOLARS by Olimpia Bunta, Mihaela Salceanu, Mircea Ghergie, Mihaela Pastrav, Dana Festila

“…The general recommendations imply using minimally invasive procedures that aim to protect, strengthen and preserve dental structures. …”
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A starry night: a case report of severe liver injury due to a close-range shotgun blast in Argentina by Rodrigo Antonio Gasque, José Gabriel Cervantes, Magalí Chahdi Beltrame, Marcelo Enrique Lenz-Virreira, Emilio Gastón Quiñonez

“…The case underscores the complexity of managing severe liver trauma and emphasizes the evolving role of trauma damage control strategies and minimally invasive procedures in achieving favorable outcomes.…”
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Single Port 11 mm Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Performed on a 32-Year-Old Female with Adhesive Disease by Greg J. Marchand, Ali Azadi, Sienna Anderson, Stacy Ruther, Sophia Hopewell, Giovanna Brazil, Katelyn Sainz, Hannah Wolf, Alexa King, Janelle Vallejo, Kelly Ware, Kaitlynne Cieminski, Anthony Galitsky, Akarshi Kaue Brar

“…Although more complex pathology may require a more invasive approach, surgical cases without serious complicating factors may be amenable to extremely minimally invasive procedures. We report one such case where a 32-year-old female suffering from adenomyosis and endometriosis was able to receive a laparoscopic single-port hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy through a single 11 mm port created with a blunt trochar.…”
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Teletactile System Based on Mechanical Properties Estimation by Mauro M. Sette, Hendrik Van Brussel, Jos Vander Sloten

“…Tactile feedback is a major missing feature in minimally invasive procedures; it is an essential means of diagnosis and orientation during surgical procedures. …”
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Blowhole Colostomy for Clostridium difficile-Associated Toxic Megacolon by Jeroen Kerstens, Ian Diebels, Charles de Gheldere, Patrick Vanclooster

“…After presenting our case, we discuss the literature available on the subject to argue that the scarce evidence on the optimal surgical treatment for TM is primarily based on TM associated with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and that there might be a rationale for considering minimally invasive procedures like blowhole colostomy for CDI-associated TM.…”
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Successful Treatment of Benign Insulinoma by Transcatheter Angioembolization by Maria Iriarte-Durán, MD, Jose Teleche-Loaiza, MD, Alberto Rosero-Guerrero, MD, Edgar Folleco-Pazmiño, MD, Andrés García-Trujillo, MD, Guillermo Guzmán-Gómez, MD

“…Conclusion: Minimally invasive procedures are positioned as an effective alternative for the treatment of the hormonal overproduction in patients with insulinoma.…”
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Rise in intraluminal temperature during ureteroscopy: Is this a concern? by Hyung Joon Kim, Sung Kyu Hong

“…The global increase in urolithiasis prevalence has led to a shift towards minimally invasive procedures, such as retrograde intrarenal surgery, supported by advancements in laser technologies for lithotripsy. …”
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Right Diaphragmatic Eventration with an Intrathoracic Kidney: Case Report and Review of the Literature by Anibal Carrasco, Ricardo Castro

“…In addition, they should plan an adequate and individualized surgical repair making use, as far as possible, of the minimally invasive procedures that are currently used.…”
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