Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A
May 15, 2015
INTRODUCTION: Minimally invasive surgical techniques are currently used for numerous urologic disorders and generally offer decreased morbidity and equivalent outcomes compared with open surgery. There is a relative paucity of data on robot-assisted ...
OBJECTIVE: This manuscript is mainly to systemically review the published reports that compared the efficacy and safety of robotic-assisted (RP) versus open pyeloplasty (OP) in children with ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO).
Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery
Jan 15, 2026
Reconstruction of missing thumbs or fingers remains one of the most demanding challenges in hand surgery. Over the past century, toe-to-hand transplantation has evolved from early experimental pedicled transfers into a highly refined microsurgical pr...
Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery
Jan 15, 2026
Reconstructive surgery is fundamentally dedicated to restoring tissues and organs damaged by trauma, disease, or congenital anomalies, with the goal of re-establishing both physiological function and anatomical form. Facial reconstruction, as one of ...
BACKGROUND: Aesthetic surgery requires integration of specialized knowledge with clinical expertise, yet traditional literature search methods are time-intensive when addressing specific clinical questions. Although artificial intelligence (AI) has t...
BACKGROUND: Postoperative free flap monitoring is crucial yet taxing, requiring frequent and often subjective assessments to detect early signs of compromise. The present study aims to develop a machine learning model to predict the risk of flap take...
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery
Aug 1, 2025
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review describes recent innovations in craniofacial imaging, focusing on emerging techniques such as 3D photogrammetry, smartphone-based scanning, and artificial intelligence applied to cephalometric assessments in facial plas...
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery
Aug 1, 2025
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review seeks to describe the current state of virtual surgical planning (VSP) for head and neck free flap reconstruction, highlighting recent advancements, future directions, and outstanding limitations.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America
Aug 1, 2025
Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) surgery addresses complex challenges, balancing aesthetic and functional restoration. Digital technologies, including advanced imaging, virtual surgical planning, computer-aided design, and 3D printing, have revolutionized t...
BACKGROUND: The advent of general-purpose large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT (OpenAI, San Francisco, CA) has revolutionized natural language processing, but their applicability in specialized medical fields, like plastic surgery, remains limit...
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