Percutaneous thermal ablation shows higher local recurrence than robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for localized renal cell carcinoma
Meta-analysis shows higher local recurrence risk with thermal ablation for kidney cancer
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 2,516 patients with localized renal cell carcinoma compared percutaneous thermal ablation to rob…
A large analysis of kidney cancer treatments found thermal ablation had higher local recurrence rates than partial nephrectomy, though overa…
Extraperitoneal single-port robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy shortens console time by 83 minutes versus multiport transperitoneal approaches in 1997 patients
Single-port robotic prostate surgery may speed recovery without hurting cancer outcomes
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated extraperitoneal single-port robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RA-SPRP) versus multi…
A new analysis of 1,997 patients found single-port robotic surgery shortens hospital stays and catheter time compared to standard multiport …
Particle embolization reduces operative complications compared to liquid agents in meningioma preoperative embolization
Particle embolization lowers complication rates compared to liquid agents for meningioma surgery
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated particle versus liquid embolic agents in 1827 patients undergoing preoperative embolizati…
A large review of 1,827 patients found that using particle embolization significantly reduced the risk of complications compared to liquid a…
Metabolic syndrome linked to higher risk of several obesity-related cancers and worse colorectal cancer survival
Metabolic Syndrome Raises Cancer Risk And Worsens Survival For Some Patients
An umbrella review of 21 systematic reviews with meta-analyses found suggestive evidence that metabolic syndrome increases the risk of sever…
A big review found that metabolic syndrome makes obesity-related cancers more likely and can hurt survival chances. Doctors say fixing this …
VTE risk models in multiple myeloma show low predictive accuracy, pooled AUC below 0.7
Current risk tools for blood clots in multiple myeloma patients do not work well enough for doctors to trust
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 studies evaluated VTE risk prediction models in multiple myeloma. Pooled VTE incidence was 7.…
A review of fourteen studies found that existing models fail to accurately predict blood clots in multiple myeloma patients. The tools used …
Magnifying image-enhanced endoscopy shows high diagnostic accuracy for invasion depth in superficial esophageal neoplasm
Magnifying endoscopy helps doctors see deeper into esophageal tumors
This meta-analysis of twelve literatures evaluated magnifying image-enhanced endoscopy for predicting invasion depth in superficial esophage…
A new analysis shows magnifying endoscopy helps doctors accurately predict how far esophageal tumors have grown, guiding better treatment ch…
Psychosocial interventions significantly reduce demoralization and depressive symptoms in patients with cancer
Psychosocial support significantly reduces demoralization and depression in cancer patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated psychosocial interventions for patients with cancer. Results showed significant reduction…
A major review found that psychosocial interventions significantly reduce demoralization, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in patients with …
Deep learning models for glioma segmentation achieve high whole tumor accuracy with DSC 0.860
New AI tools show high accuracy for mapping brain tumors before surgery
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 36 deep learning models for preoperative glioma segmentation found high whole tumor segmentation…
AI models mapped brain tumors with high accuracy, but performance varied. Training on specific datasets helped, yet no single factor fully e…
Regional lymphadenectomy improves survival in resectable gallbladder cancer: meta-analysis
Thorough lymph node removal improves survival for gallbladder cancer patients
This meta-analysis of 27 studies found that regional lymphadenectomy (≥6 nodes) significantly improves overall survival (HR 0.77) and diseas…
A review of 27 studies shows that removing more lymph nodes helps patients with resectable gallbladder cancer live longer and stay free of d…
Acupuncture, ACT, Nutrition Top Non-Drug Interventions for Lung Cancer
Top non-drug therapies help lung cancer patients with fatigue and mood
A network meta-analysis of 58 studies finds acupuncture, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and nutritional interventions most effecti…
A review of 58 studies found acupuncture, therapy, and nutrition best reduce fatigue and improve mood and quality of life for lung cancer pa…
Psychosocial interventions show no significant changes in suicidal behavior severity among cancer patients across nine randomized trials
Psychosocial support shows weak links to suicide risk in cancer patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated psychosocial interventions and risk factors for suicidal behavior in people with cancer. …
A review of 39 studies found weak links between risk factors and suicide risk in cancer patients, with no clear benefit from psychosocial in…
Robotic surgery shows shorter operation time and reduced blood loss compared to VATS or open thoracotomy in central NSCLC cases
Robotic surgery shows favorable outcomes for central lung cancer patients
This Bayesian network meta-analysis evaluates Robotic Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (RATS) versus Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VAT…
A Bayesian network meta-analysis found robotic surgery reduced operation time and blood loss compared to other methods for central lung canc…