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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…
Guy Aristide Bang, Richard II Mbele, Fabrice Stephane Arroye Betou, Arlette Joelle Moukitek Banaken, Amos Bella Ela, Charles Mve Mvondo, Arthur Essomba, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1
<b>Introductio</b><b>n:</b> Thoracoscopy is a video-assisted surgical approach that mirrors the techniques used in thoracotomy. Our aim is to map the current state of thoracoscopy practice in Cameroon’s hospitals. <b>Methods</b><b>:</b> This was a descr…
Eric Patrick Savom, Gaël Tsanga Nomo, Richard II Mbele, Mahamat Yannick Ekani Boukar, Cédric Paterson Atangana, Fred Dikongue Dikongue, Guy Aristide Bang, Arthur Essomba, 1 1
<b>Introduction</b><b>: </b>In Cameroon, surgery remains the only approach in malignant obstructions of the common bile duct (MOCBD) even in palliative situations. The aim of this work was to describe the modalities of surgical treatment of MOCBD, evaluate th…
Paulo Reis Esselin de Melo, Ricardo Zorron, Victor Ramos Mussa Dib, Carlos Augusto Scussel Madalosso, Rui Ribeiro, Thonya Cruz Braga, Paula Volpe, Carlos Eduardo Domene, 1 1, 1 1
Obesity is a significant and escalating health issue both in Brazil and globally, with over 650 million overweight adults worldwide. The treatment of obesity can be performed clinically, endoscopically or surgically; surgical treatment proves to be safe and m…
Guy Aristide Bang, Eric Patrick Savom, Achille Aimé Bekolo Otiti, Fred Dikongue Dikongue, Mahamat Yannick Ekani Boukar, Richard II Mbele, Cédric Paterson Atangana, Daniel Biwole Biwole, Arthur Essomba, 1 1, 1 1
<b>Introduction</b><b>: </b>Incisional hernia is a common medical situation and its treatment has always been a challenge for general surgeons. If laparoscopic repair has become a gold standard elsewhere, it is increasingly done in our milieu, but no data has…
Diana Magiricu, Michelle Garcia-Rybkin
This case report highlights a critical and emergent condition, isolated third nerve cranial palsy due to a brain aneurysm. It emphasizes the importance of differential diagnosis and attentiveness to the physical exam in an emergency setting. The detailed prog…
Mamadou Sakoba Barry, Boubacar Barry, Sandaly Diakité, Aboubacar Touré, Aissatou Taran Diallo, 1 1
<b>Introduction:</b> Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen. It can be performed during various pathologies, ranging from abdominal trauma to hemoglobinopathies.<b> </b>The progress made in the knowledge of the immune functions of the spleen and th…
Omar Sow, Cheikh H. Badji, Mouhamed Dieng, Reymond Seydi, Aissata Diallo, Cheikh Diouf, Papa A. Ba, Boubacar Fall
Acute intestinal obstruction represents a very frequent admission to surgical emergencies. The aim of our study was to make a descriptive analysis of the management of acute intestinal obstructions at the level of hospital establishments in Ziguinchor. <b>Mat…
Tounkara Cheickna, Cisse Amadou Beydi, Samake Hamidou, Diarra Issaka, Sanogo Modibo, Diarra Bogoba, Doumbia Seydou, Yena Sadio
The objectives of this work were to evaluate the surgical activities carried out in the general surgery department of the Reference Health Center of Commune I of Bamako, to describe the sociodemographic characteristics of the operated patients, to determine t…
Murielle Etiennette Julie Note Madzele, Pierlesky Elion Ossibi, Bhodeho Medi Monwongui, Didace Massamba Miabaou, Giresse Bienvenu Tsouassa Wa Ngono, Prude Pertinie Avala, Gilles Niengo Outsouta, Noé Henschel Motoula Latou, Carmich Nzaka Moukala, Cédrick Du Bonheur Alima Koya, Gilbert Fabrice Otiobanda
<b>Introduction:</b> Acute appendicitis represents an urgent surgical condition, requiring the removal of the vermiform appendix. Laparoscopy is the standard surgical approach. This study aimed to outline the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic, and outcom…
Savvas Hirides, Petros Hirides, Kouloufakou Kalliopi, Constantinos Hirides, 1 1
Introduction: Ultrafast latest developments in artificial intelligence (ΑΙ) have recently multiplied concerns regarding the future of robotic autonomy in surgery. However, the literature on the topic is still scarce. Aim: To test a novel AI commercially avail…
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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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