Scoping review examines evolution of surgical techniques for localized prostate cancer
Robotic tools help patients recover faster from prostate surgery
This scoping review explores the technological evolution of radical prostatectomy, including laparoscopic, robotic-assisted, and single-port…
Newer robotic-assisted techniques for prostate cancer surgery may lead to faster recovery and better bladder control for patients.
Case report highlights missed posterior shoulder dislocation in proximal humeral fracture
Missing shoulder dislocation ruins recovery unless doctors look twice
This case report describes a young patient with a missed posterior shoulder dislocation associated with a proximal humeral fracture. Revisio…
A hidden shoulder break often leads to pain and failure if doctors miss the dislocation during the first exam.
Surgical treatment for gouty tophi wounds associated with high healing rates in retrospective study
Surgery may help heal gouty tophi wounds
This retrospective cohort study of 130 patients with gouty tophi wounds in China observed high wound healing rates following surgical interv…
A small study shows that surgical treatment, including wound cleaning and vacuum drainage, helped most patients with gouty tophi wounds heal…
Peripheral blood inflammatory markers associated with complicated acute appendicitis in retrospective cohort study
Blood marker helps predict complicated appendicitis severity
This retrospective study of 533 patients evaluated the diagnostic value of peripheral blood composite inflammatory markers for identifying c…
Doctors may soon use a specific blood marker to tell if your appendicitis is simple or turning into a much more serious complication.
Case report of emergent embolization for ruptured internal thoracic artery pseudoaneurysm in a 42-year-old female
A rare artery rupture in a healthy woman was stopped with a catheter procedure.
This case report describes a 42-year-old previously healthy female with a ruptured internal thoracic artery pseudoaneurysm presenting as hem…
A healthy 42-year-old woman faced a life-threatening artery rupture. Doctors used a catheter and coils to stop the bleeding before she was d…
Transrectal Ultrasound Characterization of Rectal Neuroendocrine Neoplasms Shows Feasibility in Small Retrospective Cohort
Doctors use ultrasound to map rare rectal tumors before surgery
This retrospective case analysis evaluated transrectal ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound in 17 patients with rectal neuroendocrine…
A new ultrasound method helps doctors map rare rectal tumors before surgery to plan better treatment plans for patients today
Open cyst deroofing plus albendazole shows low recurrence in pediatric cystic echinococcosis
Kids in Jordan get surgery for parasitic cysts with low return rates
This retrospective cohort study of 41 pediatric patients in Northern Jordan found that open cyst deroofing combined with albendazole resulte…
A new look at kids in Jordan shows surgery and medicine can stop dangerous parasites from returning after treatment
Feasibility Review of Portable Markerless Motion Capture for Knee OA
New tech brings knee pain insights to real-world settings
This review of a feasibility study involving 85 individuals with knee OA examined a portable markerless motion capture system. No significan…
Scientists are using smart cameras in community centers to see how knee osteoarthritis really affects movement, revealing new paths to perso…
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds pain and function improve over time in patellofemoral pain, but recovery is variable
Many With Knee Pain Improve Within a Year, But Long-Term Recovery Varies
This systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression examined long-term prognosis in 3,230 adults and adolescents with patellofemor…
Many people under 40 with kneecap pain feel better within a year, yet long-term recovery is inconsistent and symptoms often linger.
Delphi consensus among Italian thoracic surgeons addresses bleeding management and VIBeS scale use
Surgeons agree on new rules to stop dangerous bleeding in chest operations
This Delphi consensus report involved 49 Italian thoracic surgeons evaluating bleeding in thoracic surgery. Participants reached agreement o…
A national group of chest surgeons has agreed on a clear plan to stop dangerous bleeding during operations, which could help patients heal f…
Review finds clinic-based measures correlate with school performance in cerebral palsy
Broader measures link better to school performance in children with cerebral palsy
This review of 102 ambulatory children with cerebral palsy found that clinic-based measures, especially the PODCI, correlate with school per…
A review of 102 ambulatory children with cerebral palsy found that broader functional measures correlated more strongly with school performa…
Protocol for evaluating dynamic MRI-guided surgical planning in cervical spondylotic myelopathy
Dynamic MRI May Prevent Unnecessary Neck Surgery for Spinal Stenosis
This retrospective cohort study protocol describes a planned investigation of 300 patients undergoing cervical spine surgery. The study aims…
Moving MRI scans could help surgeons plan more precise neck surgery, reducing the risk of missed compression and unnecessary procedures.