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An assessment of snail-farm systems based on land use and farm components
(2021)In this study, the structural and management characteristics of snail farms in Greece were analyzed to maximize sustainable food production. Objectives, such as the classification of farming systems and assessing the effects ... -
Autologous (non-vascularised) fibular grafting with recombinant bone morphogenetic protein-7 for the treatment of femoral head osteonecrosis: Preliminary report
(2014)This preliminary study evaluates a combination of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-7 and non-vascularised autologous fibular grafting (AFG) for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head. BMP-7/AFG combination was ... -
Comparing the safety, efficacy, and oncological outcomes of laparoscopic and open colectomy in transverse colon cancer: a meta-analysis
(2020)Introduction: In order to compare the safety, efficacy, and oncological outcomes of laparoscopic (LC) and open colectomy (OC) for transverse colon cancer (TCC) patients, the present systematic review of the literature and ... -
Depth of anesthesia as a risk factor for perioperative morbidity
(2015)Introduction. The prognostic value of age, physical status, and duration of surgery on perioperative course has been extensively studied. However, the impact of deep hypnotic time (time when Bispectral Index values are ... -
The effect of preemptive use of pregabalin on postoperative morphine consumption and analgesia levels after laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a controlled randomized trial
(2020)Purpose: In order to reduce postoperative opioid administration and pain levels in patients submitted to laparoscopic colectomy, we assessed the efficacy of preemptive use of pregabalin (PG), as part of a multimodal analgesia ... -
Efficacy and Safety of Heparinization before Deployment of Endograft for Blunt Traumatic Aortic Injury in Severely Injured Patients
(2021)Background: The administration of unfractionated heparin (UFH) during endovascular repair of blunt traumatic aortic injury (BTAI) is controversial. The aim of the study is to report the early outcomes of patients undergoing ... -
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation versus cardiopulmonary bypass during lung transplantation: a meta-analysis
(2018)Background: We reviewed the available literature on patients undergoing lung transplantation supported by cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Methods: A systematic literature search ... -
Immediate or interval abscess tonsillectomy? A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2022)Objectives: Peritonsillar abscess is a common complication of acute tonsillitis. However, no consensus has been reached yet on the optimal treatment of this condition. Therefore, this study aimed to compare clinical outcomes ... -
Laparoscopic Spigelian Hernia Repair: Intraperitoneal Onlay Mesh-Plus Technique - Video Presentation
(2018)Background: Spigelian hernia represents a rare entity. Traditionally, it was repaired by the open technique. Various laparoscopic techniques have emerged periodically. Most laparoscopic repairs use the technique of placing ... -
Laparoscopic Versus Open Right Colectomy for Cancer in the Era of Complete Mesocolic Excision with Central Vascular Ligation: Pathology and Short-Term Outcomes
(2021)Background: Colectomies performed according to complete mesocolic excision with central vascular ligation (CME-CVL) principles have been associated with enhanced oncologic outcomes. Nonetheless, laparoscopic CME-CVL right ... -
Management of Urinary Retention in Patients with Benign Prostatic Obstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(2019)Context: Practice patterns for the management of urinary retention (UR) secondary to benign prostatic obstruction (BPO; UR/BPO) vary widely and remain unstandardized. Objective: To review the evidence for managing patients ... -
A meta-analysis of laparoscopic versus open left lateral hepatic sectionectomy
(2018)Background: This study aimed to assess the perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic left lateral sectionectomy (LLLS) compared with an open (OLLS) approach. Method: A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, ... -
A meta-analysis of liver-first versus classical strategy for synchronous colorectal liver metastases
(2020)Background: This study aimed to compare the perioperative outcomes of liver-first (LFS) and classical (CS) strategy for the management of synchronous colorectal liver metastases (sCRLM). Method: A literature search was ... -
The Necessity for Routine Administration of Ursodeoxycholic Acid After Bariatric Surgery
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Non-Doppler hemorrhoidal artery ligation and hemorrhoidopexy combined with pudendal nerve block for the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease: a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial
(2021)Background: In this study, we proposed a combined outpatient treatment modality for hemorrhoidal disease. Methods: This study was a prospective non-inferiority randomized controlled trial (RCT). The experimental group ... -
Octogenarians Are the New Sexagenarians: Cruciate-Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty Is Not Inferior to Posterior-Stabilized Arthroplasty in Octogenarian Patients
(2022)Purpose: The primary goal of this study was to compare survivorship and functional results in individuals aged 80 and over who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with cruciate-retaining (CR) or posterior-stabilized ... -
One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Versus Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity: an Updated Meta-Analysis
(2019)Introduction: We aim to review the available literature on morbidly obese patients treated with one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in order to compare the clinical outcomes of the two ... -
One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(2017)We aim to review the available literature on obese patients treated with one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), in order to compare the clinical outcomes and intraoperative parameters ... -
Pectus excavatum and scoliosis: a review about the patient’s surgical management
(2020)Although Nuss procedure is performed with satisfactory results, there has been a controversy in the literature regarding the effect of a Nuss procedure on the spine. This review article aims to perform an updated overview ... -
Percutaneous computed tomography-guided localization of pulmonary nodules with hook wire prior to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
(2019)Purpose: To evaluate the use of percutaneous computed tomography (CT)-guided localization of suspicious intrapulmonary nodules with hook wire prior to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Methods: From April 2010 ...