Comparing simple and functional jejunal interposition with preserved duodenal passage after total gastrectomy by Xue-Lu Zhou, Yan-Qing Deng, Pei-Jie Zhang, Hai Huang, Huan-Bin Zhang, Hong-Shuai Li, You-Hua Wang, Jian-Hua Luo

“…Although FJI is more complex, SJI is preferred due to its shorter duration. Surgeons should choose the most appropriate method based on the patient's characteristics and their own skills.…”
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Reconstruction of the Adult Hemifacial Microsomia Patient with Temporomandibular Joint Total Joint Prosthesis and Orthognathic Surgery by Piero Cascone, Valentino Vellone, Valerio Ramieri, Emanuela Basile, Achille Tarsitano, Claudio Marchetti

“…HFM patients’ reconstruction has always been a challenge for maxillofacial surgeons, and numerous reconstructive techniques have been described. …”
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Understanding Burnout among Surgical residents: a mixed method study by Fariba Khanipoor, Zhila Fereidouni, Sahar Neshat Far, Leila Bazrafkan, Mohammad Nabizadeh

“…Abstract Burnout is a complex condition that can strangely affect individuals in healthcare professions, such as surgeons and surgical residents. This study aimed to assess burnout and better explain the concept of burnout in surgical residents and the clarification strategies they take with this phenomenon to solve this problem. …”
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Anthropometrics Analysis of Mental Foramen and Accessory Mental Foramen in Zambian Adult Human Mandibles by Balakrishnan Subramanian, Severine N. Anthony, Lumamba Mubbunu, Chitinti Hachombwa, Majuto S. Mlawa, Mudhihiri M. Majambo, Rajab M. Sasi

“…The clinical creditability of the study is cautioning the surgeons on possible variations of the MF and AMF anthropometrics compared to existing literature in order to avoid any unforeseen injury related to anaesthesia or dental surgeries. …”
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Segmental ischemia and indocyanine green navigation: impact on perioperative parameters in laparoscopic vs. open partial nephrectomy by R.M. Molchanov, O.O. Honcharuk, G.G. Khareba, O.B. Blyuss, R.V. Duka

“…The utilization indocyanine green navigation, facilitates precise and limited ischemia, contributing to enhanced preservation of renal function. Surgeons must weigh these considerations for optimal renal tumor management.…”
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Influence of Donor Thickness on Visual Acuity in Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty by Tomislav Kuzman, Ana Meter, Miro Kalauz, Sanja Masnec, Ivan Škegro, Ivana Jonjić

“…This value represents the optimal thickness for conventional DSAEK surgery that could minimize tissue loss for eye banks and surgeons may experience fewer problems during surgery, while obtaining good final visual acuity.…”
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ChatGPT Conversations on Oral Cancer: Unveiling ChatGPT's Potential and Pitfalls by Nikunj Maniyar, Gargi S. Sarode, Sachin C. Sarode, Shruti Thakkar

“…Two experienced oral cancer surgeons independently assessed response accuracy and reproducibility using a grading scale. …”
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Human Fat-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Xenogenically Implanted in a Rat Model Show Enhanced New Bone Formation in Maxillary Alveolar Tooth Defects by Andrew Wofford, Austin Bow, Steven Newby, Seth Brooks, Rachel Rodriguez, Tom Masi, Stacy Stephenson, Jack Gotcher, David E. Anderson, Josh Campbell, Madhu Dhar

“…Establishing a model by which MSCs can be placed in a clinically acceptable bone defect to promote bone healing will prove valuable to oral/maxillofacial surgeons. Methods. Human adipose tissue-derived MSCs were seeded onto Gelfoam® and their viability, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation was evaluated in vitro. …”
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Standardizing and Classifying Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: An International Multicenter Study Using a Mobile Application by Nadia Karina Portillo-Ortíz, Luis Raúl Sigala-González, Iván René Ramos-Moctezuma, Brenda Lizeth Bermúdez Bencomo, Brissa Aylin Gomez Salgado, Fátima Cristal Ovalle Arias, Irene Leal-Berumen, Edmundo Berumen-Nafarrate

“…<b>Methods</b>: ACL evaluations were conducted by eight experienced orthopedic surgeons across five Latin American countries (Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico). …”
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The paradigm of anthropocentrism in contemporary pediatric surgery by V.О. Dubinina, І.V. Ksonz, S.М. Bilash, L.V. Abyzova, О.S. Bilanov

“…The current and most realistic model is the contractual model, in which pediatric surgeons, parents of patients, and patients themselves establish relationships that are most acceptable to all participants in the treatment process. …”
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Investigating orbital foreign device-associated malignancies: a scoping review by Jeong Hyun Ha, Jagmeet S. Arora, Jamasb J. Sayadi, Nada R. Khattab, Shannon D. Francis, Thomas M. Johnstone, Yeonji Jang, Gordon K. Lee

“…Abstract Background While prosthesis-associated malignancies have been acknowledged, awareness among surgeons and patients in the ophthalmologic field remains limited, despite the frequent occurrence of prosthesis-related surgeries. …”
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Correlation and diagnostic performance of metal ions in patients with pseudotumor after MoM hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis by He-Xi Li, Qing-Yi Zhang, Ning Sheng, Hui-Qi Xie

“…Abstract Background The persistently rising complication, pseudotumor, after hip arthroplasty required surgeons’ vigilance. Although the remaining controversial relationship between metal ions and pseudotumor, metal ion detection had been widely employed in clinic. …”
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Distally based lateral supramalleolar flap for reconstructing distal foot defects in India: a prospective cohort study by Raja Kiran Kumar Goud, Palukuri Lakshmi, Sanujit Pawde, Madhulika Dharmapuri, Swati Sankar, Sandeep Reddy Chintha

“…Many such defects are composite and require a flap for coverage, which is a significant challenge for reconstructive surgeons. Various locoregional options, such as reverse sural artery, reverse peroneal artery, peroneus brevis muscle, perforator-based, and fasciocutaneous flaps, have been used, but each flap type has limitations. …”
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Variations of the ulnar nerve within the ulnar tunnel and palm in a select South African population by Lutho Daza, Julia Fernandes, Geney Gunston, Jeshika Luckrajh-Williams

“…Conclusion: It is important for surgeons to be aware of these anatomical variations as they may lead to misdiagnosis and complications during surgical procedures during the treatment of UTS.…”
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Influence of Medication on Flare Up and Infection After Elective Orthopedic Surgery in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient – A Narrative Review by Yaldi Rosadi, Yustin Marinta, Muthiah Nur Afifah

“…Background: Orthopedic Surgery in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients is still controversial between orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists, mainly due to infection and disease flares. …”
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Post-rectectomy choice of preventive intestinal stoma formation method: prospective multicenter randomized clinical trial protocol by P. V. Tsarkov, I. A. Tulina, P. B. Tsugulya, V. S. Kochetkov, S. V. Khmelik

“…Formation of preventive stoma is an effective way to avoid this complication that is why it’s inclusion to treatment protocols for the middle and low ampullary rectal cancers is undisputed by the most of surgeons. However the choice of preventive stoma formation method is under discussion yet and remains to be an urgent issue. …”
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The Impact of Purinergic System Enzymes on Noncommunicable, Neurological, and Degenerative Diseases by Margarete Dulce Bagatini, Alessandra Antunes dos Santos, Andréia Machado Cardoso, Aline Mânica, Cristina Ruedell Reschke, Fabiano Barbosa Carvalho

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Evaluation of machine learning techniques for real-time prediction of implanted lower limb mechanics by Chase Maag, Clare K. Fitzpatrick, Paul J. Rullkoetter

“…The small size of the predictive models makes them suitable for deployment on edge devices potentially used in operating rooms.DiscussionThese findings suggest that real-time biomechanical prediction using biLSTM models has the potential to provide valuable feedback for surgeons during TKR surgery. Applications of this work could be applied to provide pre-operative guidance on optimal target implant alignment or given the real-time prediction ability of these models, could also be used intra-operatively after integration of patient-specific intra-op kinematic and soft-tissue information.…”
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Perception of Gender Issues among Surgical Residents and their Supervisors by Syed Inamullah Shah, Muzna Iftikhar, Sajida Shah, Muhammad Salman Shafique, Mahvish Noor, Jamil Ahmad Shah

“…During training, supervisors do not discriminate amongst residents in imparting training and assigning tasks.   KEYWORDS: Surgery; Surgeons; Career choice; Education; Gender bias. …”
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Pharmacist prescriber in Italy and possible changes to current legislation: survey of attitudes among pharmacists, family doctors and users by Francesca Baratta, Irene Pignata, Lorenzo Ravetto Enri, Paola Brusa

“…In Italy, the only healthcare professions authorised to prescribe are medical doctors and veterinary surgeons. The extension of the duties of the Italian pharmacist to include prescribing would be extremely important considering the challenges the National health system is facing regarding the shortage of healthcare workers.Methods In this article, we report the findings of a survey on the role of the pharmacist prescriber conducted among pharmacists, family doctors, and pharmacy users in the North-West of Italy. …”
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