OBJECTIVE: To present the patient-reported quality of life (QoL) outcomes from a prospective, randomized controlled trial comparing the use of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and duloxetine after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP).
INTRODUCTION: The surgical treatment for locally advanced or recurrent rectal cancer requires oncological clearance with a pelvic exenteration or a beyond total mesorectal excision (TME). The aim of this systematic review is to explore the safety and...
BACKGROUND: Over the last century, technological progress has been tremendous, and technological advancement is reflected in the development of medicine. This research assessed attitudes towards surgical robots and identified correlations with willin...
Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
Jan 23, 2024
BACKGROUND: Although the current trend in pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) has shifted from open surgery to minimally invasive surgery (MIS), evidence on the role of MIS as an element of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in PD is limited. This study a...
BACKGROUND: The extent of postoperative pain following transoral thyroidectomy is not well-understood and remains a subject of debate. This study aims to analyze and compare postoperative pain levels between patients undergoing transoral and conventi...
Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A
Jan 22, 2024
To evaluate the utilization of novel Avatera system in urological operations according to the IDEAL-D framework recommendations for high-risk invasive surgical devices. Three surgeons attempted to perform 23 upper and lower urinary tract operations...
PURPOSE: In this review, we aim to provide readers with a balanced understanding of all aspects of single incision robotic cystectomy (SIRC) and urinary diversion using the single-port (SP) robot. The review will trace the historical progression from...
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