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Surgical Science is a peer reviewed international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in surgery. The goal of this journal is to keep a record of the state-of-the-art research and to promote study, research and improvement within its various specialties. All manuscripts submitted to SS must be previously unpu…
Bin Lin, Ting-Ting Li, Li-Rong Cai, Wei Liang, Peng Shi, Dong-Kan Li, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1
Background : Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally, and reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) is the only evidence-based therapeutic strategy. Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) is a promising alternative to traditional filter…
Zheng Zuo, Jinjian Xiang
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is one of the most frequently performed procedures in metabolic and bariatric surgery. Single-port sleeve gastrectomy (SPSG/SILSG) and reduced-port LSG (RPLSG) have re-emerged as attempts to refine minimally invasive acce…
Révérien Ndayirorere, Stève Nkurunziza, Paul Banderembako, Aimé Patient Nineza, Jean Luc Bagaya, Djuma Mossini, Marie Ange Kankunze, Angélique Mufariji, Feston Ndikumwenayo, Bertille Kwizera, Stanislas Harakandi, Jean Claude Mbonicura
Background: Incidental prostate cancer refers to clinically unsuspected prostate malignancy detected after surgical treatment for presumed benign prostatic disease. This study aimed to determine the proportion of incidentally detected prostate cancer among sy…
Ali Alalwi, Asma Alali, Huda Alhabarah, Raniya Alhmood, Hawra Alkhater, Afrah Alanazi, Taisir Alali, Ahmad Alali, Mohammed Almusawi, Kawther Alali, Zahrah Alhamoud, Ahlam Al Salim, Shahed Albakheet, Jamal Al Younes, Shahad Alhannabi, Hussain Al Alowy, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1
Background: Although a vast number of different surgical procedures can be used in the treatment of Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD), the rate of recurrence is also unacceptable, as it ranges from 11% to 50%, depending upon the treatment method. Laser hair remov…
Monique S. Simson, Mikel Chan, Iswar Thakoer, Fitzgerald A. Gopie, 1 1
A 78-year-old man with a history of resection of a mediastinal mass in 2008, initially diagnosed as a typical carcinoid tumor, presented 17 years later with a progressively enlarging subcutaneous pectoral mass. Given his oncological history, recurrent maligna…
Tim Baumgartner, Luis G. Fernández, Steven V. Nalbach, 1 1, 1 1
Background: Traumatic epidural hematoma (EDH) is classically associated with skull fracture and injury to the middle meningeal artery (MMA). Standard management includes emergent craniotomy for neurologically deteriorating patients and close observation for t…
Omar Sow, Cheikh Hameth Badji, Benjamin Gold, Jean Marie Megevand, Souleymane Mangane, Mouhamed Dieng, Reymond Seydi, Mouhamed Doucouré, Mamadou Ndiaye, Aboubacar Traoré, Boubacar Fall
Objective: The aim of the study was to assess and analyze the implementation of a masterclass-style training program in laparoscopic surgery in Ziguinchor. Materials and Methods : This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted as part of the mastercla…
Fatamah Kahtani, Jehad Al-Shawi
Introduction: Situs Inversus (SI) is a rare autosomal recessive or an X-linked condition resulting in an abnormal mirror image abdominal organs position with a rate of 0.01% among the population. When SIT individuals present clinically with abdominal pain, th…
Rhoda John Nzella, Junjie Wu, Sidney Moses Amadi, Qiutong Man, Edward N. Duo, Zhifei Wang, 1 1
Background: Effective camera handling is fundamental to laparoscopic surgery, yet structured training in camera angulation is often underemphasized in early Minimal Invasive Surgery (MIS) education. This randomized controlled study evaluated the impact of ang…
Hao Lu, Lixiang Zhu, Hang Jia, Jian Zhang
Objective: To analyze the effect of structured training of total pelvic exenteration (TPE) based on the anatomical operation of fresh-frozen cadaveric specimens. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted among 24 participants who participated in the fourt…
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Surgical Science is a peer reviewed international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in surgery. The goal of this journal is to keep a record of the state-of-the-art research and to promote study, research and improvement within its various specialties. All manuscripts submitted to SS must be previously unpu… All articles are open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence, with authors retaining copyright.
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