OBJECTIVE: To describe the technique of robotic buccal mucosa graft ureteroplasty as a minimally invasive alternative method of ureteral reconstruction for proximal or multifocal ureteral strictures not amenable to primary anastomosis.
BACKGROUND: The necessity for urinary diversion with trans-anastomotic ureteral stenting during pyeloplasty is currently under debate. Performing a stentless repair could eliminate stent-related morbidity, including: stent migration, urinary tract in...
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).
Driven by social media and artificial intelligence technologies, new dysmorphias increase pressures on body image, often leading patients to pursue repeated cosmetic procedures with persistent dissatisfaction. We examine body dysmorphic disorder and ...
BACKGROUND: Large language models (LLMs) are revolutionizing natural language processing, increasingly applied in clinical settings to enhance preoperative patient education.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
Jun 1, 2025
BACKGROUND: ChatGPT is a large language model (LLM) that has been proposed as a scientific writing tool, though its ethical use remains a highly debated topic within the academic community. This article defines the strengths and weaknesses of ChatGPT...
Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) has shown significant diagnostic potential for both intra- and postoperative perfusion assessment. The purpose of this study was to combine machine learning and neural networks with HSI to develop a method for detecting fl...
Robotic-assisted joint reconstruction has gradually become a routine procedure in clinical practice. Robots enhance surgical precision, minimize soft tissue damage, and improve clinical outcomes in joint reconstruction. This article will discuss the ...
BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence-driven technologies offer transformative potential in plastic surgery, spanning preoperative planning, surgical procedures, and postoperative care, with the promise of improved patient outcomes.
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