Surgery

Oncology

Outcomes Following Transoral Laser Microsurgery for T1b and T2a Glottic Squamous Cell Carcinoma With and Without Anterior Commissure Involvement: A Retrospective Chart Review

PMCID: PMC12177246 PMID: 40530452 DOI: 10.1177/19160216251348424 Journal: Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Patel D, Taylor V, MacKay C, den Besten C, Rigby MH, et al. Key Points * TLM demonstrates comparable oncological outcomes

By Ethan Littlefield

Gastroenterology

Importance of the diameter of the mechanical suture in rectal surgery in relation to benign anastomotic stenosis. Cross-sectional observational study

PMCID: PMC12176904 PMID: 40533680 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-025-03157-9 Journal: Techniques in coloproctology Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Llorach-Perucho N, Cayetano-Paniagua L, Serra-Aracil X Key Points * Postoperative rectal anastomotic stenosis rates range from 2-30%, with surgeons recognizing current rates as clinically significant * 86.1% survey response rate, with 94.3% of surgeons

By Ethan Littlefield

Surgery

A prospective randomized clinical trial to evaluate wound healing, cosmetic and functional results as well as postoperative adverse events comparing two types of dressing technique after hypospadias repair

PMCID: PMC12177010 PMID: 40533580 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-025-06063-1 Journal: Pediatric surgery international Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Lawo K, Feller D, Klein BS, Holland-Cunz SG, Frech-Dörfler M Key Points * No significant difference was observed between film and silver pad dressing techniques in wound healing or cosmetic outcomes * Wound dehiscence rate was

By Ethan Littlefield

Surgery

The impact of anemia on early postoperative complications in aseptic revision total shoulder arthroplasty

PMCID: PMC12177007 PMID: 40531329 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-025-04372-8 Journal: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Liu SH, Leonardo CJ, Loyst RA, Konnayil BJ, Bramian A, et al. Key Points * Preoperative anemia is independently associated with increased 30-day postoperative complications in revision total shoulder

By Ethan Littlefield

Surgery

Ilizarov-assisted periosteal distraction for refractory arteriovenous malformation ulcers: first clinical report in Asia

PMCID: PMC12175424 PMID: 40533860 DOI: 10.1186/s41065-025-00479-4 Journal: Hereditas Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Wu X, Cai R, Ye M, Yang X, Sun D, et al. Key Points * Ilizarov periosteal distraction provides a novel mechanotherapeutic approach for AVM-related ischemic ulcers * 75% wound epithelialization achieved within 4 weeks of intervention * Offers

By Ethan Littlefield

Gastroenterology

Clinical outcomes of conventional versus extended mesenteric resection in limited ileo-colonic Crohn’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

PMCID: PMC12174243 PMID: 40528089 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-025-04937-3 Journal: International journal of colorectal disease Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Mostafa OE, Zaman S, Malik M, Kumar P, Kumar L, et al. Key Points * No significant clinical advantage was observed with extended mesenteric resection compared to conventional resection in Crohn's

By Ethan Littlefield

Surgery

Simulation and comparison of objectively graded microsurgery steps by using a microscope and Symani robotic system by young professionals

PMCID: PMC12174173 PMID: 40526352 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-025-02490-3 Journal: Journal of robotic surgery Publication Date: 2025-6-17 Authors: Wieker H, Brandenburg N, Spille D, Wagner J, Weitkamp JT, et al. Key Points * Young medical professionals can effectively operate both microscope and robotic microsurgical systems without prior specialized training * 95% of participants

By Ethan Littlefield

Oncology

A multicenter prospective study to determine the optimal range of lymph node dissection in pancreatic cancer surgery after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (LYMRIN-Trial): Project study by the Japan Pancreas Society and JON 2302-P

PMCID: PMC12173190 PMID: 40526592 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0325667 Journal: PloS one Publication Date: 2025-6-17 Authors: Kimura N, Shirai Y, Itoh A, Hirano K, Shibuya K, et al. Key Points * Comprehensive multicenter study addressing optimal lymph node dissection in PDAC * Evaluating metastasis rates across different pancreatic tumor locations to

By Ethan Littlefield

Emergency_Medicine

Risk factors associated with unplanned readmissions and frequent out-of-hour emergency department visits after pediatric tracheostomy: a nationwide inpatient database study in Japan

PMCID: PMC12170732 PMID: 40523996 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-025-06242-1 Journal: European journal of pediatrics Publication Date: 2025-6-17 Authors: Ito-Shinjo A, Shinjo D, Nakamura T, Kubota M, Fushimi K Key Points * Pediatric tracheostomy patients under 1 year old have significantly higher risks of readmission and emergency department visits * 43% of patients were

By Ethan Littlefield

Surgery

Unusual causes of perineal trauma in paediatric patients: lessons learned from a high-volume colorectal clinic in a low-and-middle-income country

PMCID: PMC12176936 PMID: 40533567 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-025-06075-x Journal: Pediatric surgery international Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Palmisani F, Teko K, Bebington C, Brisighelli G Key Points * Traditional enemas represent a significant and underrecognized mechanism of pediatric perineal trauma in low-resource settings * 75% continence rate achieved through surgical reconstruction, with median

By Ethan Littlefield

Anesthesiology

A structured protocol for Preoperative Progressive Pneumoperitoneum (PPP) in Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (CAWR): our York protocol

PMCID: PMC12174292 PMID: 40526283 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-025-03401-z Journal: Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery Publication Date: 2025-6-17 Authors: Abbas AA, Ahmad A, McCleary A, Nicholls M, Chitsabesan P, et al. Key Points * First comprehensive, multidisciplinary protocol specifically designed for complex abdominal wall reconstruction * Systematic seven-week perioperative

By Ethan Littlefield

Anesthesiology

Efficacy and safety of ciprofol for sedation/anesthesia in patients undergoing hysteroscopy: a prospective, randomized, non-inferiority trial

PMCID: PMC12180349 PMID: 40530830 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2025.2517820 Journal: Annals of medicine Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Cheng S, Wu H, Liu Z, Liu D, Cao M, et al. Key Points * Ciprofol demonstrated non-inferior anesthetic efficacy compared to propofol for hysteroscopy * Injection pain was dramatically reduced in ciprofol group

By Ethan Littlefield