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. Previous works have presented a remote palpation feedback system based on the coupling between a pressure sensor and a general haptic interface. …”
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Immediate Postoperative Pain: An Atypical Presentation of Dropped Gallstones after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by Samba Binagi, Jason Keune, Michael Awad

“…Cholecystectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States. A common complication is dropped gallstones, and the diversity of their presentation poses a substantial diagnostic challenge. …”
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Impact on clinical outcomes, surgical interventions, anaesthetic decisions and complication rates following implementation of the NICE obstructive sleep apnoea guidelines during pr... by Gabrielle Shaw, Ricki Leggatt, Paige Roberts, Amanda Peace Witton, Nicole Moll, Akshay Dwarakanath

“…All patients with moderate and severe OSA were recommended for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy to facilitate their surgical procedures and for long-term cardiometabolic benefits. …”
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Bilateral Malrotation and a Congenital Pelvic Kidney with Varied Vasculature and Altered Hilar Anatomy by J. Singh, N. Singh, K. Kapoor, M. Sharma

“…Pelvic kidney with rotational variation though comparatively rare assumes great importance in view of present-day surgical procedures like laparoscopic radical nephrectomy, percutaneous nephrectomy, and renal transplantation.…”
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Clinical management of bleeding manifestations in a family with the thrombomodulin C1611>A (p.Cys537Stop) mutation by Serge Pierre-Louis, Johalene Rabout, Octavio Labrada, Fatima Radouani, Emeline Chonville, Beatrice Ferrey, Olivier Pierre-Louis, Yesim Dargaud

“…We detail the hemostatic strategies employed during various bleeding episodes and surgical procedures. Conclusion: Sharing clinical experiences is crucial for hematologists managing similar cases, as it provides valuable insights into effective treatment strategies.…”
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Comparative Review of Endoscopic Devices Articulations Technologies Developed for Minimally Invasive Medical Procedures by Julien Catherine, Christine Rotinat-Libersa, Alain Micaelli

“…The solutions are evaluated keeping as a reference some chosen required performances and characteristics for minimally invasive surgical procedures. Finally, a quantified comparison chart of these devices is given regarding selected criteria of interest for minimally invasive surgical application.…”
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Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment with the KineSpring Knee Implant System: A Report of Two Cases by David A. Hayes, Larry E. Miller, Jon E. Block

“…Consequently, there is a therapeutic need for alternative knee OA treatments that directly address joint overload to fill the gap between ineffective conservative care and invasive joint-modifying surgical procedures. We describe two cases that presented with bilateral knee OA resistant to conservative treatments, each with one knee previously and unsuccessfully treated with high tibial osteotomy to improve alignment and the contralateral knee successfully treated with a joint-preserving, load-absorbing implant (KineSpring Knee Implant System).…”
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Application of Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography Technology in Anterior Segment Surgery by Sang Beom Han, Yu-Chi Liu, Karim Mohamed-Noriega, Jodhbir S. Mehta

“…., cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. iOCT has enabled real-time precise visualization of anterior segment tissues as well as interactions between surgical instruments and ocular tissue; thus, the device can facilitate surgical procedures and provide valuable information for decision-making during anterior segment surgeries. …”
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Clinical Treatment Status of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma by Liu Tong, Meng Kexin, Zhu Ying, Fan Fengjing, Wang Bei

“…Traditional surgical intervention remains the primary treatment method, widely recognized for its effectiveness. However, surgical procedures can lead to postoperative scarring and complications, posing challenges for patients. …”
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Pregnancy after Bariatric Surgery: A Review by N. L. Hezelgrave, Eugene Oteng-Ntim

“…Maternal obesity is a major cause of obstetric morbidity and mortality. With surgical procedures to facilitate weight loss becoming more widely available and demanded and increasing number of women becoming pregnant after undergoing bariatric surgery, it is important and timely to consider the outcome of pregnancy following bariatric surgery. …”
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Severe Diabetic Gastroparesis: Diagnosis by Ruling out of Constitutional Syndrome in an Older Adult: a Case Report by Vianey Guadalupe Téllez Bolaños, Louis Fernando Robles Fernandes

“…Its diagnosis is confirmed by evidence of delayed emptying by scintigraphy and its treatment involves prokinetics, antiemetics, and even surgical procedures. We present the case of a 75-year-old male patient who, after the directed and intentional ruling out of obstructive pathology as an initial suspicion in view of the presented condition, was diagnosed with severe diabetic gastroparesis. …”
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Proteomic Analyses of the Vitreous Humour by Martina Angi, Helen Kalirai, Sarah E. Coupland, Bertil E. Damato, Francesco Semeraro, Mario R. Romano

“…Physiological and pathological conditions of the retina are reflected in the protein composition of the VH, which can be sampled as part of routine surgical procedures. Historically, many studies have investigated levels of individual proteins in VH from healthy and diseased eyes. …”
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Length and Geometric Patterns of the Greater Palatine Canal Observed in Cone Beam Computed Tomography by Karen Howard-Swirzinski, Paul C. Edwards, Tarnjit S. Saini, Neil S. Norton

“…Increased awareness of the length and anatomic variation in the anatomy of this structure is important when performing surgical procedures in this area (e.g., placement of osseointegrated dental implants). …”
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Frozen shoulder contracture syndrome: manipulation under anesthesia or physical therapy? by Christopher Felipe Cereceda Muriel, Denisse Elizabeth Concha Valdebenito, Dennis González Valencia

“…On the one hand, there are surgical treatments, and on the other, non-surgical ones. Regarding surgical procedures, arthroscopic capsular release and manipulation under anesthesia stand out. …”
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A Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Conjunctiva as Initial Sign of Systemic Cancers by Hayato Mitamura, Toshiyuki Oshitari, Ryuta Kimoto, Jiro Yotsukura, Kaoru Asanagi, Takayuki Baba, Yoko Takahashi, Takashi Kishimoto, Shuichi Yamamoto

“…She did not receive any other therapy because of her age. As no other surgical procedures were undertaken, it is uncertain as to whether the conjunctival lesion was primary or secondary. …”
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Challenges and opportunities in enhanced recovery after surgery programs: An overview by Vijaya Gottumukkala, Girish P. Joshi

“…The results across various surgical procedures have been positive, with a reduction in medical complications, a reduction in length of hospital stay, and a reduction in care costs without increased re-admission rates. …”
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Investigation of the canine elbow joint innervation in 100 joints. by Jowita Jacewicz, Waldemar Sienkiewicz, Tomasz Burzykowski, Beata Degórska

“…Additionally, they may constitute the basis for developing new surgical procedures, improving existing procedures, or allow a better preparation for possible differences during operations of this joint.…”
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A Rare Case of Elbow Synovial Cyst with Radial Nerve Compression by Ting-Hsuan Hsu, Yen-Nung Lin

“…This advanced imaging capability not only effectively facilitated an accurate diagnosis but also enabled a targeted therapeutic intervention, thereby avoiding extensive surgical procedures and reducing the risk of nerve injury.…”
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The latest therapeutic reports on short-term and long-term prophylaxis in the treatment of hereditary angioedema by Maciej Kozłowski, Karolina Żurawska, Iwona Poziomkowska-Gęsicka

“…Triggers can be trauma, surgical procedures, excessive stress or exposure to estrogen. …”
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Understanding the pros and cons of spine surgery for ankylosing spondylitis: experience from a single institution study by Mohammadreza Chehrassan, Mohammadreza Shakeri, Farshad Nikouei, Saeed Sabbaghan, Behnam Sour, Ebrahim Ameri Mahabadi, Hasan Ghandhari

“…Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted, including 28 AS patients undergoing corrective surgery from 2016 to 2021. Surgical procedures primarily targeted realignment of the spine to alleviate deformities. …”
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