Surgery

ASO Author Reflections: Mini-Invasive Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma Resection: Could Robots Be the Key?

Non-invasive scoring of cellular atypia in keratinocyte cancers in 3D LC-OCT images using Deep Learning.

Diagnosis based on histopathology for skin cancer detection is today's gold standard and relies on the presence or absence of biomarkers and cellular atypia. However it suffers drawbacks: it requires a strong expertise and is time-consuming. Moreover the notion of atypia or dysplasia of the visible cells used for diagnosis is very subjective, with poor inter-rater agreement reported in the literat...

Using Machine Learning to Evaluate the Role of Microinflammation in Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease.

BACKGROUND: Lipid metabolism disorder, as one major complication in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), is tied to an increased risk for cardi...

Robotic Adrenalectomy Using the da Vinci SP Robotic System: Technical Feasibility Comparison with Single-Port Access Using the da Vinci Multi-arm Robotic System.

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the gold standard for adrenal tumor; however, robotic adrenal surgery has gained interest recently. For mini...

Robotic Left Hepatectomy Extended to Caudate Lobe and Common Biliary Duct for Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma.

BACKGROUND: The safety and efficiency of minimally invasive approaches for liver resection have been confirmed (Wakabayashi in Ann Surg, 2015). Howeve...

Deep Constraint-Based Propagation in Graph Neural Networks.

The popularity of deep learning techniques renewed the interest in neural architectures able to process complex structures that can be represented usi...

Application of the QFD-fuzzy-SERVQUAL methodology as a quality planning tool at the surgical centre of a public teaching hospital.

BACKGROUND: In Brazil, many public hospitals face constant problems related to high demand vis-à-vis an overall scarcity of resources, which hinders t...

FDA-approved deep learning software application versus radiologists with different levels of expertise: detection of intracranial hemorrhage in a retrospective single-center study.

PURPOSE: To assess an FDA-approved and CE-certified deep learning (DL) software application compared to the performance of human radiologists in detec...

Surgical assistant manipulator with diagonal joints and multi-stage telescopic screws for laparoscopic solo surgery.

PURPOSE: A surgeon in a sterilized area can perform robotically assisted laparoscopic solo surgery while controlling a laparoscope-holding robot for v...

Preoperative oral carbohydrate loading: Effects on intraoperative blood glucose levels, post-operative nausea and vomiting, and intensive care unit stay.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Preoperative fasting imparts safety to patients from aspiration of gastric contents, but undue fasting may predispose to hypoglyc...

Effects of two different doses of 3% hypertonic saline with mannitol during decompressive craniectomy following traumatic brain injury: A prospective, controlled study.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The current study was designed to compare the effects of two different doses of 3% hypertonic saline with mannitol on intraoperat...

Robotic deep inferior epigastric perforator flap harvest in breast reconstruction.

INTRODUCTION: Reducing donor site morbidity after deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap harvest relies mainly upon maintaining integr...

Outpatient Inpatient Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: An Evidence-Based Analysis of Comparative Outcomes.

To provide a systematic analysis of outcomes comparing outpatient and inpatient robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer based...

Analysis of tendon tension and hysteresis by tendon twisting and development of anti-twist tendon mechanism of robotic surgical instruments.

BACKGROUND: Control of the joints of robotic surgical instruments is difficult owing to hysteresis, and tendon twisting due to axial rotation of surgi...

INFLUENCE OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE LAPAROSCOPIC EXPERIENCE SKILLS ON ROBOTIC SURGERY DEXTERITY.

BACKGROUND: It is unclear if there is a natural transition from laparoscopic to robotic surgery with transfer of abilities.

The learning curve to attain surgical competency in robotic colorectal surgery.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of the study was to assess the robotic colorectal surgery (RCS) learning curve of an experienced surgeon.

Impact of previous transurethral resection of prostate on robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a matched cohort analysis.

We aimed to compare surgical, oncological, and functional outcomes of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in prostate cancer patients with and...

Minimally invasive hysterectomy for benign indications-surgical volume matters: a retrospective cohort study comparing complications of robotic-assisted and conventional laparoscopic hysterectomies.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence of perioperative complications in robotic-assisted hysterectomies performed by high-volume r...

Evaluation of the learning curve for robot-assisted rectal surgery using the cumulative sum method.

BACKGROUND: There is no clear evidence on the number of cases required to master the techniques required in robot-assisted surgery for different surgi...

Postoperative delirium prediction using machine learning models and preoperative electronic health record data.

BACKGROUND: Accurate, pragmatic risk stratification for postoperative delirium (POD) is necessary to target preventative resources toward high-risk pa...