Corneal Endothelial Cell Loss in Glaucoma and Glaucoma Surgery and the Utility of Management with Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) by Neeru A Vallabh, Stephnie Kennedy, Riccardo Vinciguerra, Keri McLean, Hannah Levis, Davide Borroni, Vito Romano, Colin E Willoughby

“…Given the high prevalence of glaucoma worldwide, this review aims to explore the abnormalities observed in the corneal endothelium in differing glaucoma phenotypes and glaucoma therapies (medical or surgical including with new generation microinvasive glaucoma surgeries). Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is increasingly being used to manage corneal endothelial failure for glaucoma patients and we aim to review the recent literature evaluating the use of this technique in this clinical scenario.…”
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Comparative assessment of results of D2 and D3 lymph node dissections in term of colon cancer surgery by O. I. Kit, E. A. Dzhenkova, E. A. Mirzoyan, Yu. A. Gevorkyan, E. N. Kolesnikov, A. V. Snezhko

“…The rates of postoperative complications that required repeated surgery were comparable between the groups with D2 and D3 lymph node dissections. …”
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Brunelli (Dorsoulnar) Flap for the Reconstruction of Defect of the Thumb Nail Unit After Oncological Resections With Mohs Micrographic Surgery by Felipe Mesa, MD, PhD, Oscar Leal, MD, María Elena Ramos, MD

“…Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open…”
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Robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for severe deep endometriosis: protocol for a randomised controlled trial (ROBEndo trial) by Tero Rautio, Pasi Ohtonen, Outi Uimari, Anna Maria Terho, Johanna Mäkelä-Kaikkonen, Terhi Puhto, Sari Koivurova

“…Patients with deep endometriosis verified by MRI needing surgery at Oulu University Hospital (Oulu, Finland) will be considered eligible. 70 patients will be allocated 1:1 to receive either robotic-assisted or conventional laparoscopic surgery in two strata: radical surgery (with the removal of the uterus and adnexae) and gynaecological organ-sparing surgery. …”
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Injectable Chitosan Hydrogel Particles as Nasal Packing Materials After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Treatment of Chronic Sinusitis by Yusuke Yamashita, Kei Hosoya, Yukio Fujiwara, Yoichi Saito, Masahiro Yoshida, Shoji Matsune, Kimihiro Okubo, Takayuki Takei

Subjects: “…endoscopic sinus surgery…”
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Maternal Nutritional Deficiencies and Small-for-Gestational-Age Neonates at Birth of Women Who Have Undergone Bariatric Surgery by J. Hazart, D. Le Guennec, M. Accoceberry, D. Lemery, A. Mulliez, N. Farigon, C. Lahaye, M. Miolanne-Debouit, Y. Boirie

“…The aim is to compare the prevalence of maternal deficiencies in micronutrients, the obstetrical and neonatal complications after bariatric surgery according to surgical techniques, the time between surgery and conception, and BMI at the onset of pregnancy. …”
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Outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery from private and public healthcare services in AustraliaKey points by Thomas J. West, Andrea M. Bruder, Kay M. Crossley, Michael A. Girdwood, Laura K. To, Jamon L. Couch, Mark J. Scholes, Sebastian C.S. Evans, Melissa J. Haberfield, Christian J. Barton, Ewa M. Roos, Alysha De Livera, Adam G. Culvenor

“…Objective: To explore outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery (ACLR) between individuals using private and public healthcare. …”
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Inflammatory biomarkers of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios in 563 severe OSA patients before and after surgery by Chung-Wei Lin, Pei-Wen Lin, Li-Wen Chiu, Han-Tan Chai, Chun-Tuan Chang, Michael Friedman, Anna M. Salapatas, Sara Rahavi-Ezabadi, Hsin-Ching Lin

“…Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery…”
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Innovative 3D printing technologies and advanced materials revolutionizing orthopedic surgery: current applications and future directions by Bo Cong, Bo Cong, Haiguang Zhang, Haiguang Zhang

“…Three-dimensional (3D) printing has rapidly become a transformative force in orthopedic surgery, enabling the creation of highly customized and precise medical implants and surgical tools. …”
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Online selfie behavior and consideration of cosmetic surgery in teenage girls: The mediating roles of appearance comparisons and body dissatisfaction. by Yunduan Li, Hong Chen, Yan Zou, Yanshuo Guo, Liying Gao, Xinyu Xu

“…Although cosmetic surgery can repair functional impairments caused by deformities, improve appearance, and enhance self-esteem, it also carries certain risks, complications, and even death. …”
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Scoping review of happiness and well-being measurement: uses and implications for paediatric surgery in low- and middle-income contexts by Carrie Dolan, Jillian Harrison, Cate Pringle

“…Objective This study aims to map and compare existing methodologies for creating happiness and well-being indices and examine their application to paediatric surgical interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).Design A scoping review methodology was used based on the guidelines published by the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews.Data sources Literature was sourced from PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar, supplemented by references from relevant studies.Eligibility criteria Studies were selected based on relevance to LMIC settings, paediatric surgery and well-being or happiness outcomes. Inclusion criteria covered research on paediatric surgical interventions, well-being measures, happiness indices and studies on specific conditions impacting child well-being in LMICs. …”
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Approach to Breast Lesions with Radiology-pathology Discrepancy: Discussion Based on 3 Cases Diagnosed with Malignancy After Surgery by Sümeyra Emine Bölük, Gülçin Ercan, Leman Damla Ercan

“…For benign lesions, follow-up or surgery may be performed. Imaging and biopsy results are essential when deciding on surgery. …”
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Massive Scrotal Hematoma due to Ruptured Anastomotic Pseudoaneurysm in a Patient with Aortobifemoral Bypass Surgery: CTA Evaluation by Magdalini Smarda, Dimitrios Fagkrezos, Ilias Dodos, Anastasios Potouridis, Dimitrios Staramos, Charikleia Triantopoulou, Petros Maniatis

“…His medical history included hypertension, coronary artery disease, respiratory failure, and an aortobifemoral bypass surgery performed 7 years ago. Ultrasound evaluation revealed a massive scrotal hematoma. …”
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Optimizing the Management and Outcomes of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A Consensus Statement on Definition and Outlines for Patient Assessment by Philippe Rigoard, Kliment Gatzinsky, Jean-Philippe Deneuville, Wim Duyvendak, Nicolas Naiditch, Jean-Pierre Van Buyten, Sam Eldabe

“…Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a controversial term for identifying patients affected by new, recurrent, or persistent pain in the low back and/or legs following spinal surgery. …”
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Effects of epidurally administered dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone on postoperative pain, analgesic requirements, inflammation, and oxidative stress in thoracic surgery by Peršec Jasminka, Šribar Andrej, Ilić Monika, Mamić Ivan, Kifer Domagoj, Domijan Ana-Marija, Maleš Željan, Turčić Petra

“…The results of this study improve current knowledge of pain control in thoracic surgery.…”
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Association between surgery and increased survival in primary central nervous system lymphoma: a retrospective cohort study by Gangping Li, XinJiang Hou, Yuewen Fu, DongJie He, Di Zhang

Subjects: “…Surgery…”
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Patient-reported outcome measures following surgeries in implant dentistry and associated factors: a cross-sectional study by Xinyu Wu, Qi Yan, Bin Shi, Mengjie Ye, Jiahui Sun, Haibin Xia

“…Alcohol consumption, pain during surgery and age were associated with discomfort following dental implant surgery.…”
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Mortality and readmission following hip fracture surgery: a retrospective study comparing conventional and fast-track care by Kristin Haugan, Lars G Johnsen, Trude Basso, Olav A Foss

“…Length of stay and time to surgery were decreased.Trial registration number NCT00667914; results…”
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Comparing the Effect of Intrathecal Injection of Pethidine with That of Bupivacaine on Hemodynamics in Hip Surgery: A Double Blinded Clinical Trial by Seyed Babak Mojaveraghili, Sina Hassannasab, Mansour Deylami, Tahereh Chavoshi, Avasadat Mirkatouli, Nasser Behnampour

“… Background: The use of regional anesthesia for lower limb orthopedic surgery is preferable to general anesthesia. In some studies comparing regional anesthesia and general anesthesia, the one-month mortality of patients undergoing regional surgery was significantly lower. …”
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure versus Differential Lung Ventilation during One Lung Ventilation for Thoracic Surgery by Bhakti R. Patil, Nagarjuna Panidapu, Praveen K. Neema

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