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U-shaped kirschner wire transfixation: effective treatment for Skier’s thumb BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Shuwei Ma, Jinzeng Zuo, Yongcheng Hu
Skier’s thumb is a type of injury to the ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb, which can result in bone fragmentation and joint instability. The objective of this study was to compare the traditional Kirschner wire fixation method with the U-shaped Kirschner wire method for treating small bone fragments with displacement, rotation, or instability in skier’s fractures
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Thickness of melanocytes in giant congenital melanocytic nevus for complete surgical excision: clinicopathological evaluation of 117 lesions according to the area and size BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Ji-Young Kim, Se Yeon Lee, Yoonjin Kwak, Byung Jun Kim
Giant congenital melanocytic nevi (GCMN) are usually defined as nevi that exceed 20 cm in maximal diameter or 15% of the total body surface area. There have been reports of life-long malignant change risks arising from GCMN, leading to surgical excision of GCMN. This study aims to evaluate the thickness of melanocytes based on clinical factors in order to provide objective information for the complete
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Predictive effect of the systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) on the efficacy and prognosis of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Yuanyi Ding, Zining Liu, Jing Li, Wenbo Niu, Chenhui Li, Bin Yu
Inflammation is a part of tumours, and inflammatory cells can affect the proliferation, invasion, and development of tumour cells. An increasing number of peripheral blood inflammatory markers have been found to play very important roles in the treatment and prognosis of cancer patients. The systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI) is a newer inflammatory marker, and its role in colorectal cancer
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Total intracorporeal laparoscopic ileal ureter replacement in a single position for ureteral stricture based on membrane anatomy BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Guohao Wu, Haomin Li, Feng Luo, Handa Zheng, Yuanzhi Yuegao, Lishan Xie, Huilan Luo, Zhihui Chen, Dongming Ye, Caiyong Lai
The aim of this study was to present our initial experience and prove the feasibility of total intracorporeal laparoscopic ileal ureter replacement (TILIUR) in a single position for ureteral stricture based on membrane anatomy. Between January 2021 and April 2023, six patients underwent TILIUR in a single position for ureteral strictures based on membrane anatomy. All patients with a past medical history
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Outcomes after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients older than 80 years: two-years follow-up BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Camilo Ramírez-Giraldo, Luis Carlos Venegas-Sanabria, Susana Rojas-López, Violeta Avendaño-Morales
The laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the treatment of choice for patients with benign biliary disease. It is necessary to evaluate survival after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients over 80 years old to determine whether the long-term mortality rate is higher than the reported recurrence rate. If so, this age group could benefit from a more conservative approach, such as antibiotic treatment or
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Comparison of the efficacy of neuronavigation-assisted intracerebral hematoma puncture and drainage with neuroendoscopic hematoma removal in treatment of hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Lei Jiang, Jinjie Tian, Chao Guo, Yi Zhang, Ming Qian, Xuejian Wang, Zhifeng Wang, Yang Chen
To compare neuronavigation-assisted intracerebral hematoma puncture and drainage with neuroendoscopic hematoma removal for treatment of hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage. Ninety-one patients with hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage admitted to our neurosurgery department from June 2022 to May 2023 were selected: 47 patients who underwent endoscopic hematoma removal with the aid of neuronavigation in observation
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Palliative primary tumor resection may not offer survival benefits for patients with unresectable metastatic colorectal neuroendocrine neoplasms, one multicenter retrospective cohort study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Guozhi Yu, Shen Liu, Zhijie Wang, Qian Liu, Hongchang Ren, Wenhui Hu
The efficacy of palliative primary tumor resection (PTR) in improving prognosis for patients with unresectable metastatic colorectal neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) has not been fully explored. We performed one retrospective cohort study and recruited 68 patients with unresectable metastatic colorectal NENs from two Chinese medical centers between 2000 and 2022. All patients were assigned to PTR group
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Outcomes of primary versus conversional Roux-En-Y gastric bypass after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a retrospective propensity score–matched cohort study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Mohamed Hany, Bart Torensma, Ahmed Zidan, Mohamed Ibrahim, Anwar Ashraf Abouelnasr, Ann Samy Shafiq Agayby, Iman El Sayed
Conversional surgery is common after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) because of suboptimal weight loss (SWL) or poor responders and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is the most common conversional procedure after LSG. A retrospective cohort study analyzed patients who underwent primary RYGB (PRYGB) or conversional RYGB (CRYGB) at three specialized bariatric
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Comparison of laparoscopic hepatectomy and percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of small hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Fei Liu, Ling Tan, Lan Luo, Jun-jiang Pan
The purpose of this study was to compare the long-term outcomes of laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) and percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (PRFA) for the treatment of small hepatocellular carcinoma. We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Medline from January 2000 to May 2022 for literature comparing the efficacy of LH and PRFA in the treatment of small hepatocellular carcinoma
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Factors influencing the bariatric surgery treatment of bariatric surgery candidates in underdeveloped areas of China BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Xiangxin Kong, Yuan Zhang, Ruoer Li, Lei Yang, Yin Xian, Ming He, Ke Song, Aimei Jia, Qin Sun, Yixing Ren
From year to year, the proportion of people living with overweight and obesity in China rises, along with the prevalence of diseases linked to obesity. Although bariatric surgery is gaining popularity, there are still several issues with its promotion compared to Western nations. Since less developed places in China are more widespread due to disparities in the development of different regions, there
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TPP (totally preperitoneal) making single incision laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair more feasible: a comparison with single incision laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty (SIL-TEP) BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Qing Huang, Xiaojun Wang, Xionghua Xiang, Changlei Qi, Ting Fei, Encheng Zhou
Totally preperitoneal hernioplasty (TPP) is a concept which was introduced for distinguishing with totally extraperitoneal (TEP). There is few evidence reflecting the single incision laparoscopic totally preperitoneal (SIL-TPP) characteristic. The aim of study is to demonstrate the feasibility of single incision laparoscopic totally preperitoneal hernioplasty (SIL-TPP) and compare the outcomes with
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A prediction nomogram for perineural invasion in colorectal cancer patients: a retrospective study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Yao Que, Ruiping Wu, Hong Li, Jinli Lu
Perineural invasion (PNI), as the fifth recognized pathway for the spread and metastasis of colorectal cancer (CRC), has increasingly garnered widespread attention. The preoperative identification of whether colorectal cancer (CRC) patients exhibit PNI can assist clinical practitioners in enhancing preoperative decision-making, including determining the necessity of neoadjuvant therapy and the appropriateness
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The value of multimodal treatment in anaplastic thyroid cancer patients with distant metastasis BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Hongen Guo, Hanqing Lin
Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) is a rare and aggressive malignancy with a poor prognosis, particularly in patients presenting with distant metastasis (DM). This study aimed to assess the effect of combination treatment strategies on survival in ATC patients with DM. A retrospective analysis was conducted using data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database to identify primary
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Gasless robot-assisted transaxillary hemithyroidectomy (RATH): learning curve and complications BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Pengfei Xu, Qi Fang, Junhao Mai, Zheng Zhao, Fei Cao, Di Wu, Xuekui Liu
Gasless robot-assisted transaxillary hemithyroidectomy (RATH) is regarded as an alternative surgical option for thyroid operations. However, the associated steep learning curve is a clinical concern. This study evaluated the learning curve of RATH for surgeons without experience of endoscopic surgery and the early surgical outcomes of RATH. We conducted a retrospective study of patients who underwent
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Effects of an artificial pancreas on postoperative inflammation in patients with esophageal cancer BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Ryoko Miyauchi, Yuichiro Miki, Hiroaki Kasashima, Tatsunari Fukuoka, Mami Yoshii, Tatsuro Tamura, Masatsune Shibutani, Takahiro Toyokawa, Shigeru Lee, Kiyoshi Maeda
Subtotal esophagectomy for esophageal cancer (EC) is associated with high morbidity rates. Tight glycemic control using an artificial pancreas (AP) is one of the promising strategies to reduce postoperative inflammation and morbidities. However, the effects of tight glycemic control using AP in patients with EC are yet to be fully elucidated. This study reviewed 96 patients with EC who underwent subtotal
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Perioperative factors associated with survival following surgery for pancreatic cancer – a nationwide analysis of 473 cases from Denmark. BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Laura Marr Spore, Emilie Even Dencker, Eske Aasvang Kvanner, Carsten Palnaes Hansen, Stefan Kobbelgaard Burgdorf, Paul Suno Krohn, Sophie Louise Gisela Kollbeck, Jan Henrik Storkholm, Martin Sillesen
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains one of the most lethal cancers worldwide, with an overall 5-year survival rate of only 5%. The effect of perioperative treatment factors including duration of surgery, blood transfusions as well as choice of anesthesia and analgesia techniques on overall survival (OS) following pancreatic resections for PDAC, is currently not well known. We hypothesized
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Feasibility and early cosmetic outcome of modified lateral intercostal artery perforator flap after breast conservative surgery BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Islam M. Korayem, Rabie Ramadan, Haytham Fayed
The lateral intercostal artery perforator (LICAP) flap aims at replacing the excised breast lump with axillary tissue rich blood supply. The purpose of this study is to report the initial results of a modification LICAP flap technique in terms of intraoperative technical feasibility and short-term cosmetic outcomes in the early postoperative period. Modified LICAP flap technique was performed on 36
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Free-hand technique of C7 pedicle screw insertion using a simply defined entry point without fluoroscopic guidance for cervical spondylotic myelopathy patients with C3 to C6 instrumented by lateral mass screws: a retrospective cohort study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Jun Jiang, Chen-yu Song, Zheng-zheng Wu, Zuo-zhi Xie, Bo Shi, Tao Xu, Han Wang, Yong Qiu, Bin Wang, Ze-zhang Zhu, Yang Yu
Nowadays, both lateral mass screw (LMS) and pedicle screw were effective instrumentation for posterior stabilization of cervical spine. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a new free-hand technique of C7 pedicle screw insertion without fluoroscopic guidance for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) patients with C3 to C6 instrumented by lateral mass screws. A total of 53 CSM patients underwent
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Quality of life after emergency laparotomy: a systematic review BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Esha Khanderia, Ravi Aggarwal, George Bouras, Vanash Patel
Emergency laparotomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure that has higher post-operative morbidity and mortality than elective surgery. Previous research has identified that patients valued postoperative quality of life (QoL) more than the risk of mortality when deciding to undergo emergency surgery. Current pre-operative scoring and risk stratification systems for emergency laparotomy do not
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Developing a phantom for simulating robotic-assisted complete mesocolic excision using 3D printing and medical imaging BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Peter Hertz, Claus Anders Bertelsen, Kim Houlind, Lars Bundgaard, Lars Konge, Flemming Bjerrum, Morten Bo Søndergaard Svendsen
Robotic-assisted complete mesocolic excision is an advanced procedure mainly because of the great variability in anatomy. Phantoms can be used for simulation-based training and assessment of competency when learning new surgical procedures. However, no phantoms for robotic complete mesocolic excision have previously been described. This study aimed to develop an anatomically true-to-life phantom, which
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Optimising surgical anastomosis in ileocolic resection for Crohn’s disease with respect to recurrence and functionality: two international parallel randomized controlled trials comparing handsewn (END-to-end or Kono-S) to stapled anastomosis (HAND2END and the End2End STUDIES) BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Anouck E. G. Haanappel, Vittoria Bellato, Christianne J. Buskens, Alessandro Armuzzi, Jarmila D. W. van der Bilt, Nanne K. H. de Boer, Silvio Danese, Eline M. L. van der Does de Willebois, Marjolijn Duijvestein, Daniëlle van der Horst, Gianluca Pellino, Milan C. Richir, Francesco Selvaggi, Antonino Spinelli, Andrea Vignali, Riccardo Rosati, Willem A. Bemelman
The most common intestinal operation in Crohn’s disease (CD) is an ileocolic resection. Despite optimal surgical and medical management, recurrent disease after surgery is common. Different types of anastomoses with respect to configuration and construction can be made after resection for example, handsewn (end-to-end and Kono-S) and stapled (side-to-side). The various types of anastomoses might affect
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Cost saving in implementing ERAS protocol in emergency abdominal surgery BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Pietro Bisagni, Vera D’Abrosca, Vincenzo Tripodi, Francesca Teodora Armao, Marco Longhi, Gianluca Russo, Michele Ballabio
ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocol is now proposed as the standard of care in elective major abdominal surgery. Implementation of the ERAS protocol in emergency setting has been proposed but his economic impact has not been investigated. Aim of this study was to evaluate the cost saving of implementing ERAS in abdominal emergency surgery in a single institution. A group of 80 consecutive
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Preoperative evaluation to determine the difficulty of No. 6 lymphadenectomy in laparoscopic gastrectomy BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Chie Takasu, Masaaki Nishi, Kozo Yoshikawa, Takuya Tokunaga, Hideya Kashihara, Yuma Wada, Toshiaki Yoshimoto, Mitsuo Shimada
Laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) requires a long learning curve because of the complicated surgical procedures. Infrapyloric (No. 6) lymph node dissection (LND) is one of the difficult procedures in LG, especially for trainees. This study investigated the impact of the prediction of the difficulty of No. 6 LND. We retrospectively reviewed the preoperative computed tomography (CT) images and individual
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Experimental study of a new technique for minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy: intelligent pressure-controlled minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Zhongsheng Yang, Leming Song, Yongming Huang, Hua Chen, Ting Sun
To test the reliability and safety of a newly invented technique for minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy, intelligent pressure-controlled minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (IPC-MPCNL). Eighteen kidneys of nine female pigs were randomly divided into three groups. Those in Groups A and B underwent IPC-MPCNL through the new system composed of a pressure-measuring MPCNL suctioning
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Efficacy and safety of double endoscopy combined with exploration in the treatment of elderly patients with cholecystolithiasis complicated with choledocholithiasis BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Jin Zhao, Xin Liu, Tao Huang
To investigate the efficacy and safety of laparoscopy combined with choledochoscopy in the treatment of elderly patients with cholecystolithiasis complicated with choledocholithiasis. A retrospective analysis of 114 patients admitted to our hospital from January 2020 to January 2023 was conducted. These patients underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy combined with choledocholithiasis and were divided
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Collagen patch cover facilitates recovery of bowel function after laparoscopic colectomy BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Pin-Yang Huang, Meng-Che Tsai, Kee-Thai Kiu, Min-Hsuan Yen, Tung-Cheng Chang
Numerous factors can influence bowel movement recovery and anastomotic healing in colorectal surgery, and poor healing can lead to severe complications and increased medical expenses. Collagen patch cover (CPC) is a promising biomaterial that has been demonstrated to be safe in animal models and has been successfully applied in various surgical procedures in humans. This study. A retrospective review
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Prospective learning curve analysis of en bloc resection of bladder tumor using an ex vivo porcine model BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Qiu Yao, Huizhong Jiang, Hui Niu, Guangmo Hu, Xiaolong Liu, Boxin Xue
As a relatively new surgical technique, the learning curve of en bloc resection of bladder tumor (ERBT) in ex vivo models remains unaddressed. This study aimed to explore the learning curve of ERBT in an ex vivo porcine model. In this prospective study, eight endoscopists without prior experience in ERBT were divided into two groups: junior endoscopists, with less than 100 transurethral resection of
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Functional outcomes of different surgical treatments for common peroneal nerve injuries: a retrospective comparative study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Zhen Pang, Shuai Zhu, Yun-Dong Shen, Yan-Qun Qiu, Yu-Qi Liu, Wen-Dong Xu, Hua-Wei Yin
This study aims to assess the recovery patterns and factors influencing outcomes in patients with common peroneal nerve (CPN) injury. This retrospective study included 45 patients with CPN injuries treated between 2009 and 2019 in Jing’an District Central Hospital. The surgical interventions were categorized into three groups: neurolysis (group A; n = 34 patients), nerve repair (group B; n = 5 patients)
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Prediction of the risk of severe small bowel obstruction and effects of Houpu Paiqi mixture in patients undergoing surgery for small bowel obstruction BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Ze-zheng Wang, Zhe-kui Liu, Wen-xing Ma, Yun-hua Wu, Xiang-long Duan
Small bowel obstruction is a common condition that requires emergency surgery. Slow recovery of bowel function after surgery or the occurrence of one or more complications can exacerbate the disease and result in severe small bowel obstruction (SSBO), significantly impacting recovery. It is characterized by a failure to regain enteral nutrition promptly, requiring long-term intensive care. Therefore
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Early hepatic artery thrombosis treatments and outcomes: aorto-hepatic arterial conduit interposition or revision of anastomosis? BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Sahar Sohrabi Nazari, Mohammad Eslamian, Erfan Sheikhbahaei, Hamidreza Zefreh, Mohammad Mehdi Lashkarizadeh, Alireza Shamsaeefar, Kourosh Kazemi, Hamed Nikoupour, Saman Nikeghbalian, Pooya Vatankhah
Hepatic artery thrombosis (HAT) is one of the critical conditions after an orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) and leads to severe problems if not corrected promptly. However, multiple treatments have been proposed for HAT, in which surgical revascularization with either auto-hepatic conduit interposition (AHCI) or revision of the anastomosis is more familiar indeed indicated for some patients and in
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Impact of duodenal papilla anatomy on needle knife papillotomy safety and efficacy in patients with difficult biliary canulation BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Yunxiao Lyu, Shenjian Ye, Bin Wang
Needle-knife papillotomy (NKP) is widely performed when biliary cannulation is difficult during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). However, its safety and efficacy in different types of duodenal papilla are not clear. This retrospective study analyzed 217 patients with difficult biliary cannulation who underwent NKP during ERCP procedures from June 2013 to May 2022 in our institution
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The discrepancy in triggered electromyography responses between fatty filum and normal filum terminale BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Yizi Cai, Rui Wang, Junlu Wang, Qijia Zhan, Min Wei, Bo Xiao, Qiang Wang, Wenbin Jiang
Functional role of filum terminale (FT) was not well studied though it contains structure basis for nerve impulse conduction. We aimed to explore the possible functions of the FT from the perspective of triggered electromyography (EMG) during surgery. We retrospectively reviewed intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring data from pediatric patients who underwent intradural surgeries at the lumbar
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Predictors of achieving minimal clinically important difference in functional status for elderly patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis undergoing lumbar decompression and fusion surgery BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Xiaofei Hou, Hailiang Hu, Peng Cui, Chao Kong, Wei Wang, Shibao Lu
To identify the predictors for the achievement of minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in functional status among elderly patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) undergoing lumbar decompression and fusion surgery. Patients who underwent lumbar surgery for DLSS and had a minimum of 1-year follow-up were included. The MCID achievement threshold for the Oswestry Disability Index
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Contralateral translaminar endoscopic approach for highly down-migrated lumbar disc herniation using percutaneous biportal endoscopic surgery BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Wei Cheng, Wenshuo Gao, Chengyue Zhu, Rongxue Shao, Dong Wang, Hao Pan, Wei Zhang
Unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE)is a minimally invasive spine surgery with reduced traumatization of the posterior lumbar ligament and muscular structures. This study reports contralateral translaminar approach with UBE for highly down-migrated lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Data of 32 patients with highly down-migrated LDH treated using UBE at our center from January 2020 to July 2022 were retrospectively
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Perioperative corticosteroids for reducing postoperative complications following esophagectomy: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Wan-wan Zou, Hsiao-Pei Mok, Qi-kun Zhu, Jing Luo, Song Yang, Jian-zheng Cen, Qiang Gao
This updated systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of perioperative corticosteroid administration versus placebo for esophageal cancer patients following scheduled esophagectomy. We searched databases through June 30, 2023. We included articles on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing perioperative corticosteroid administration with placebo in esophageal
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Construction and validation of a predictive model of invasive adenocarcinoma in pure ground-glass nodules less than 2 cm in diameter BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Mengchao Xue, Rongyang Li, Kun Wang, Wen Liu, Junjie Liu, Zhenyi Li, Guanqing Chen, Huiying Zhang, Hui Tian
In this study, we aimed to develop a multiparameter prediction model to improve the diagnostic accuracy of invasive adenocarcinoma in pulmonary pure glass nodules. We included patients with pulmonary pure glass nodules who underwent lung resection and had a clear pathology between January 2020 and January 2022 at the Qilu Hospital of Shandong University. We collected data on the clinical characteristics
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Comparisons of fentanyl and sufentanil on recovery time after inguinal hernia repair in children: a randomized clinical trial BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Wen Chen, Hongyun Guoyang, Hui Yu, Yutong Xu
Inguinal hernia repair is a common pediatric procedure. We studied postoperative recovery times in children undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair with anesthesia induced by fentanyl versus sufentanil. We performed a pilot randomized clinical trial between February and December 2022. Eligible children were assigned into two age groups, 2–6 and 6–12 years old groups. Then, children in each age
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Efficacy of radiotherapy in combined treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma patients with portal vein tumor thrombus: a real-world study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Ying Xiao, Keren Li, Ying Zhao, Shizhong Yang, Jun Yan, Canhong Xiang, Jianping Zeng, Qian Lu, Chen Zhang, Gong Li, Guangxin Li, Jiahong Dong
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT) has an extremely poor prognosis. A previous study proved that low-dose radiotherapy (RT) could prolong the prognosis of HCC patients with PVTT. This study aims to explore the sensitivity of PVTT to RT treatment. Patients were selected based on imaging diagnosis of HCC accompanied by PVTT and received combined treatment of radiotherapy
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The learning curve of the MS-TRAM/DIEP breast reconstruction by dual-trained breast surgeons BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Shunrong Li, Songliang Zhang, Xiaolan Zhang, Jingwen Yan, Shuai Wang, Luyuan Tan, Nanyan Rao, Kai Chen, Liling Zhu
Breast cancer surgeries involving MS-TRAM/DIEP breast reconstruction has traditionally been collaborative efforts between breast surgeons and plastic surgeons. However, in our institution, this procedure is performed by dual-trained breast surgeons who are proficient in both breast surgery and MS-TRAM/DIEP breast reconstruction. This study aims to provide insights into the learning curve associated
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Short-term results in a population based study indicate advantage for minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery versus open BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Josefin Petersson, Peter Matthiessen, Kaveh Dehlaghi Jadid, David Bock, Eva Angenete
The aim of this study was to determine if minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for rectal cancer is non-inferior to open surgery (OPEN) regarding adequacy of cancer resection in a population based setting. All 9,464 patients diagnosed with rectal cancer 2012–2018 who underwent curative surgery were included from the Swedish Colorectal Cancer Registry. Primary outcomes: Positive circumferential resection
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Magnitude of early relaparotomy and its outcome among patients who underwent laparotomy in a tertiary hospital in Eastern Ethiopia: a cross- sectional study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Eyobel Amentie, Badhaasaa Beyene, Mekonnen Sisay, Muluwas Amentie Zelka, Shambel Nigussie
Several studies conducted worldwide revealed the magnitude of early relaparotomy and its outcome among patients undergoing laparotomy. However, there was very little evidence on the magnitude of early relaparotomy and its outcome among patients who underwent laparotomy in Ethiopia, especially in the study area. this study aimed to the assess magnitude of early relaparotomy and its outcome among patients
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A modified method for precise anastomosis during laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer: the first clinical experience and application BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Bobo Zheng, Ben Wang, Zeyu Li, Yaqi Qu, Jian Qiu
There is no criterion to guide and evaluate the anastomosis of laparoscopic low anterior resection (LAR). We developed a new technique for precise anastomosis. This study endeavored to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this new technology. Patients with mid-low rectal cancer who underwent laparoscopic LAR in our department were enrolled retrospectively between January 1, 2021 and July 1, 2023
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Preservation of the pulmonary branches of the vagus nerve during three-dimensional thoracoscopic radical resection of lung cancer: a retrospective study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Wencong Huang, Jiantian Yang, Huiwen Chen, Peijian Li, Wei Wei
In this study, we investigated the effect of preservation of the pulmonary branches of the vagus nerve during systematic dissection of mediastinal lymph nodes, when performing radical resection of lung cancer, on the postoperative complication rate. The clinical data for 80 patients who underwent three-dimensional thoracoscopic radical resection of lung cancer in the Department of Thoracic Surgery
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Correction: Post-cholecystectomy bile duct injuries: a retrospective cohort study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Mohamed Hossam El-Din Zidan, Mostafa Seif-Eldeen, Abdelhamid A Ghazal, Mustafa Refaie
BMC Surgery (2024) 24:8 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02301-2 Following publication of the original article [1], the caption of the Figs. 1-10 were swapped and now it has been corrected. The original article has been corrected. Zidan MHED, Seif-Eldeen M, Ghazal AA, et al. Post-cholecystectomy bile duct injuries: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Surg. 2024;24:8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02301-2
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Comparison of percutaneous and open repair of Achilles tendon rupture: results and complications from a single institution BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Fabijan Čukelj jr, Dejan Blažević, Fabijan Čukelj, Srećko Sabalić, Ivan Benčić, Tomislav Ćuti, Dinko Pivalica, Bore Bakota, Dinko Vidović
The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body, but it is prone to injury, especially in modern times when recreational sports are growing in popularity. As a result, Achilles tendon rupture is becoming an increasingly common medical problem in modern society. The main objective of this study was to compare the outcomes of percutaneous repair and open repair for the treatment of Achilles
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Is identification and dissection of the external laryngeal nerve necessary during thyroidectomy? A prospective study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-04 Soukayna Bourabaa, Abdellatif Settaf
Compared to the recurrent laryngeal nerve, the EBSLN (or external laryngeal nerve) is less studied in terms of its course and relationship with the thyroid gland. This is a prospective intraoperative study designed to identify the anatomical variations of the EBSLN in relation to the IPC, the superior thyroid pedicle, and the point where the nerve crosses the STA. Additionally, the study aims to propose
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Case cancellations and associated factors on the day of surgery in hospitals of Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-04 Tadele Lankrew Ayalew
Cancellations of elective surgery cases are frequent and have significant negative consequences. It causes wasting of valuable resources, patient unhappiness, and psychological stress of patients. Despite this, little is known about the case cancellation and associated factors on the day of surgery in Ethiopia, particularly in the study area. This study aimed to assess the magnitude of case cancellation
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Hexaxial external fixator versus intramedullary nail in treating segmental tibial fractures: a retrospective study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Zhiming Zhao, Hengsheng Shu, Peng Jia, Xu Chen, Feng Guo, Yabin Liu, Bowen Shi, Guoqi Ji, Chengkuo Cai, Yidong Shen
It’s difficult to treat segmental tibial fractures (STFs), which are intricate injuries associated with significant soft tissue damage. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical effect of hexaxial external fixator (HEF) and intramedullary nail (IMN) in treatment of STFs. A total of 42 patients with STFs were finally recruited between January 2018 and June 2022. There were 25 males and 17 females
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Development and validation a nomogram for predicting new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation following pulmonary resection BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Chuankai Zhang, Songsong Jiang, Jun Wang, Xianning Wu, Li Ke
The new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (NOPAF) following pulmonary resection is a common clinical concern. The aim of this study was to construct a nomogram to intuitively predict the risk of NOPAF and offered protective treatments. Patients who underwent pulmonary resection between January 2018 and December 2020 were consecutively enrolled. Forward stepwise multivariable logistic regression
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Comparison of the effect between cefazolin/cefuroxime and broad-spectrum antibiotics in preventing post-operative pulmonary infections for smoking patients receiving video-assisted thoracoscopic lung surgery: a propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Guangjie Wu, Jianhua Lu, Meng Li, Dong Liu, Yan He
The selection of prophylactic antibiotics for preventing post-operative pulmonary infections in smoking patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic lung surgery (VATLS) is not clear. In this retrospective cohort study, the outcomes of 572 smoking patients undergoing VATLS with prophylactic cefazolin/cefuroxime or other antibiotics were analyzed. Patients were classified as cefazolin/cefuroxime
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Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy for single and double segment lumbar disc herniation with sciatic scoliosis in adults: a retrospective study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Jitao Yang, Haopeng Luan, Jiawei Ren, Jiyuan Tao, Weibin Sheng, Hailong Guo, Qiang Deng
Sciatic scoliosis can be seen in patients with lumbar disc herniation. Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) is a common surgical method for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. The difference between single-segment lumbar disc herniation and double-segment lumbar disc herniation with Sciatic Scoliosis in adults after PELD needs further study. The aim of this study was to compare the
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Meckel’s diverticulum mimicking acute appendicitis in children: a retrospective cohort study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Ling Yan, Bi Zhou, Peng Wu, You Tian, Yi Lou
The aims of this study were to summarize the clinical presentation and histological results of 20 cases of complicated Meckel diverticulum (MD) who were presumed to have acute appendicitis before surgery, as well as to improve the diagnosis and treatment of complicated MD in children. We retrospectively reviewed the records of 20 complicated MD admitted to our institution who were preoperatively diagnosed
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Risk factors on surgical compliance and its impact on survival outcomes in meningioma patients: a SEER-based retrospective propensity-score matched analysis BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Shengkai Yang, Hongwei Teng, Yingdan Wang, Kangkang Ji, Weihua Chen, Hai Zhou
This study aimed to analyze the effect of surgical compliance on the survival outcome of patients with meningioma and explore the factors affecting surgical compliance. We selected data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database for 122,632 meningioma patients diagnosed between 2004 and 2018. The effect of surgical compliance on patients’ overall survival (OS) was analyzed through
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A new mathematical model for evaluating surface changes in the mid-abdominal sagittal plane after two-level pedicle reduction osteotomy in patients with ankylosing spondylitis BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Wen Yin, Guohui Zheng, Wei Zhang, Yunlei Zhai, Haijiang Li, Lele Sun, Kangkang Wang, Jishi Jiang, Zikai Hua, Xilong Cui, Haiyang Yu
The purpose of this study was to create a mathematical model to precalculate the acreage change in the abdominal median sagittal plane (ac-AMSP) of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) for whom two-level pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) was planned. A single-centre retrospective review of prospectively collected data was conducted among 11 adults with AS. Acreage of the abdominal median sagittal
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The evaluation of bariatric surgery effect on cardiac structure and function using transthoracic echocardiography: a cohort study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Firoozeh Abtahi, Malek Atashbarg, Mahdi Rahmanian, Nader Moeinvaziri, Mehdi Bazrafshan, Hanieh Bazrafshan, Farzaneh Moammer, Helia Bazroodi, Abdolali Zolghadrasli, Hamed Bazrafshan drissi
Obesity is a pathology and a leading cause of death worldwide. Obesity can harm multiple organs, including the heart. In this study, we aim to investigate the effect of bariatric surgery and following weight loss on cardiac structure and functions using echocardiography parameters in patients with morbid obesity. In this cohort study, 30 patients older than 18 with BMI > 40 or BMI > 35 and comorbidity
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A social media analysis of patient-perceived complications following periacetabular osteotomy (PAO): a retrospective observational study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Bretton Laboret, Ryan Bialaszewski, John Gaddis, Emily Middleton, Brittany Kendall, Katie Lynch, Adina Stewart, Joel Wells
Social media is a popular resource for patients seeking medical information and sharing experiences. Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is an accepted treatment for symptomatic acetabular dysplasia with a low published complication profile in specialty centers. Little is known regarding patient reporting of complications on social media following PAO. The purpose of this study was to describe the patient-perceived
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Prevalence and mortality rate of abdominal surgical emergencies in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Abdourahmane Ndong, Lebem Togtoga, Mamadou Saïdou Bah, Papa Djibril Ndoye, Khadim Niang
Abdominal surgical emergencies remain prevalent in various healthcare settings, particularly in regions with limited access to basic surgical care, such as Africa. The aim of this literature review is to systematically assess publications on abdominal surgical emergencies in adults in sub-Saharan Africa to estimate their prevalence and mortality rate. A systematic review was conducted. The latest search
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Initial experience of 3-dimensional exoscope in decompression of massive lumbar disc herniation BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Fanglong Song, Zhiqiang Zhou, Xiaozhong Zhou, Haowei Wu, Bingchen Shan, Zhentao Zhou, Jun Dai, Fengxian Jiang
To investigate the effect of a three-dimensional (3D) exoscope for decompression of single-segment massive lumbar disc herniation (LDH). The study included 56 consecutive patients with single segment massive LDH who underwent decompression assisted by a 3D exoscope from October 2019 to October 2022 at a university hospital. The analysis was based on comparison of perioperative metrics including decompression
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Endoscopic main duct stenting in refractory postoperative pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy – a friend or a foe? BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Stefan Linder, Marcus Holmberg, Louiza Agopian-Dahlenmark, Helena Zhao, Johan Hardvik Åkerström, Ernesto Sparrelid, Poya Ghorbani
Clinically relevant (CR) postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after distal pancreatectomy (DP) are common. Endoscopic treatment (ET) has only scarcely been explored. The aim of this study was to evaluate risk factors for CR POPF after DP and the efficacy of ET in adjunct to standard therapy. Consecutive patients without previous pancreatic surgery who underwent DP between 2011 and 2020 were evaluated
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Perioperative outcomes of uniportal versus three-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in lung cancer patients aged ≥ 75 years old: a cohort study BMC Surg. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Xingqi Mi, Zhangyi Dai, Chengwu Liu, Jiandong Mei, Yunke Zhu, Lunxu Liu, Qiang Pu
Increasing attention has been raised on the surgical option for lung cancer patients aged ≥75 years, however, few studies have focused on whether uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is safe and feasible for these patients. This study aimed to evaluate short-term results of uniportal versus three-port VATS for the treatment of lung cancer patients aged ≥75 years. We retrospectively