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- 3D printing and intelligent technology increase convenience, reliability, and patient acceptance of ostomy nursing: a randomized controlled trial1 passage
- A comparative study in elective repair of large incisional hernias using on-lay mesh vs. sub-lay mesh: a meta-analysis1 passage
- A pilot randomized controlled trial on ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) versus modified parks technique and two-stage seton in treatment of complex anal fistula1 passage
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials for the management of ventral hernia: biologic versus synthetic mesh1 passage
- A systematic review of preoperative radiological factors associated with the development of low anterior resection syndrome (LARS)1 passage
- Anterior component separation versus posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release for large ventral hernias: a randomized controlled study1 passage
- Caffeine intake enhances bowel recovery after colorectal surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized and non-randomized studies1 passage
- Colonic gallstone ileus: a systematic literature review with a diagnostic-therapeutic algorithm1 passage
- Comparative analysis of laparoscopic, retro-muscular, and open mesh repair techniques for ventral and incisional hernias: a comprehensive review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Comparative study of Indocyanine Green fluorescence imaging versus conventional fiber-optic imaging in laparoscopic choledochotomy for stone extraction and immediate biliary incision suturing1 passage
- Comparative study of the Karydakis flap versus conventional surgical techniques for pilonidal sinus disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Comparing stapler and sutured mesh fixation techniques for laparoscopic TAPP repair: a study on chronic groin pain on 3-year follow-up1 passage
- Comparing the short-term clinical outcomes and therapeutic effects of different colectomies in patients with refractory slow-transit constipation in eastern countries: a network meta-analysis1 passage
- Comparison of clinical outcomes of anal fistula plug and endoanal advancement flap repair treating the complex anal fistula: a systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Comparison of different surgical techniques and anastomosis methods in short-term outcomes of right colon cancer: a network meta-analysis of open surgery, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted techniques with extracorporeal and intracorporeal anastomosis1 passage
- Comparison of emergency cholecystectomy and delayed cholecystectomy after percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage in patients with acute cholecystitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Comparison of intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomosis in laparoscopic right colectomy: an updated meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis1 passage
- Comparison of postoperative pulmonary complications and intraoperative safety in thoracoscopic surgery under non-intubated versus intubated anesthesia: a randomized, controlled, double-blind non-inferiority trial1 passage
- Comparison of single-incision and traditional laparoscopic surgery for the risk of incisional hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials1 passage
- Comparison of the radiofrequency ablation versus laparoscopic adrenalectomy for aldosterone-producing adenoma: a meta-analysis of perioperative outcomes and safety1 passage
- Complications in pediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomy: systematic review1 passage
- Comprehensive evaluation of reinforcement strategies for anastomotic leak prevention in rectal cancer surgery: an umbrella review of meta-analyses1 passage
- Diagnostic performance of serum CA-125 for overall and complicated acute appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Does indocyanine green fluorescence angiography reduce the risk of anastomotic leaks in colorectal resections? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials1 passage
- Effect of Helicobacter pylori infection on metabolic and bariatric surgical complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Effect of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols on mortality and morbidity after trauma and non-trauma emergency laparotomies: a systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Effects of bariatric surgery on hyperuricemia and gout: a systematic review of the literature1 passage
- Effects of intraoperative fixation of residual hernia sac on postoperative seroma in laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair: a prospective randomized controlled trial1 passage
- Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in stoma reversal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- How useful is sentinel lymph node biopsy for the status of lymph node metastasis in cT1N0M0 gastric cancer? A systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Impact of laparoscopic and open surgery on stoma formation and postoperative outcomes in elderly patients with obstructive colorectal cancer following self-expandable metallic stent placement: a systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Is fundus first laparoscopic cholecystectomy a better option than conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy for difficult cholecystectomy? A systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Is the transection of the hernia sac during laparoscopic inguinal hernioplasty safe and feasible? An updated systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with two mini cosmetic incisions1 passage
- Laparoscopic lavage and drainage for Hinchey III diverticulitis: review of technical aspects1 passage
- Laparoscopic treatment of ventral hernias: the Italian national guidelines1 passage
- Laparoscopic versus open hepatectomy for malignant liver tumours in the elderly: systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Meta-analysis of mesh-plug repair and Lichtenstein repair in the treatment of primary inguinal hernia1 passage
- Meta‑analysis of single-incision laparoscopic versus multi-trocar laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair1 passage
- Modified Smead-Jones suture for closure of emergency midline laparotomy incision: systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Negative pressure wound therapy in primary closure surgeries for pilonidal disease: a meta-analysis1 passage
- Neuromonitoring in endoscopic and robotic thyroidectomy1 passage
- Never put equipoise in appendix! Final results of ASAA (antibiotics vs. surgery for uncomplicated acute appendicitis in adults) randomized controlled trial1 passage
- Operative versus nonoperative treatment of thrombosed external hemorrhoids: a systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Pain and quality of life after inguinal hernia surgery: a multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing lightweight vs heavyweight mesh (Supermesh Study)1 passage
- Parastomal Hernia: direct repair versus relocation: is stoma relocation worth the risk? A comparative meta-analysis and systematic review1 passage
- Percutaneous cholecystostomy in elderly patients with acute cholecystitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Percutaneous cholecystostomy versus emergency cholecystectomy for the treatment of acute calculous cholecystitis in high-risk surgical patients: a meta-analysis and systematic review1 passage
- Postoperative antibiotic strategies in acute complicated appendicitis: a systematic review1 passage
- Predictors of bowel necrosis in patients with acute mesenteric ischemia: systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Primary angioembolization in liver trauma: major hepatic necrosis as a severe complication of a minimally invasive treatment-a narrative review1 passage
- Real-world use of polidocanol foam sclerotherapy for hemorrhoidal disease: insights from an international survey and systematic review with clinical practice recommendations1 passage
- Robotic versus laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses1 passage
- Single-incision versus conventional laparoscopic appendectomy in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials1 passage
- Systematic review and network meta-analysis of cryptoglandular complex anal fistula treatment: evaluation of surgical strategies1 passage
- TAPP versus lichtenstein techniques for bilateral inguinal hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- The comparison of self-gripping mesh and conventional mesh in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: the results of meta-analysis1 passage
- The influence of preoperative e intraoperative factors in predicting postoperative morbidity and mortality in perforated diverticulitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- The long-term follow-up of the living liver donors1 passage
- Thrombosed external hemorrhoids during pregnancy: surgery versus conservative treatment1 passage
- Topical metronidazole after haemorrhoidectomy to reduce postoperative pain: a systematic review1 passage
- Total thyroidectomy versus unilateral lobectomy for unilateral multifocal papillary thyroid carcinoma: systematic review and meta‑analysis1 passage
- Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach vs. transoral robotic thyroidectomy: systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage
- Two institutes' experience in laparoendoscopic "rendezvous" technique for patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for stones in the gallbladder and bile duct: a prospective randomized comparative clinical trial1 passage
- Voiding dysfunction after surgery for colorectal deep infiltrating endometriosis: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis1 passage