Preoperative Predictors for the Presence of Motile Spermatozoa in the Epididymis and Patency of Anastomosis During Microsurgical Vasoepididymal Anastomosis in Patients with Obstruc... by Bhopesh Kadian, Aditya Prakash Sharma, Manish Rohilla, Ujjwal Gorsi, Japleen Kaur, Ravimohan S. Mavuduru

“…Firm, turgid and tense epididymis, low Sertoli cell index, high sperm-Sertoli index and surgeon satisfaction suggest a greater chance of success after VEA for idiopathic azoospermia.…”
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The Minimally Invasive Effect of Breast Approach Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: An Expert's Experience by Wei Zhang, Zhi-guo Jiang, Dao-zhen Jiang, Xiang-min Zheng, Hong-liang Shen, Cheng-xiang Shan, Sheng Liu, Ming Qiu

“…We evaluated the invasiveness of breast approach endoscopic thyroidectomy (BAET) carried out by surgeon very experienced in this procedure. Twenty-four patients who underwent BAET and 19 patients who underwent conventional thyroidectomy were the study population. …”
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Comparison of two techniques of administering the Valsalva manoeuvre in patients under general anaesthesia: A randomised controlled study by Shagun B. Shah, Vineet Chaudhary, Rajiv Chawla, Uma Hariharan, Neha Ghiloria, Jitendra Kumar Dubey

“…Background and Aims: Surgeons often request a Valsalva manoeuvre (VM) at the end of surgery (head–neck surgery, craniotomy) to check haemostasis and to unmask covert venous bleeders. …”
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Initial Experience with Robotic Retropubic Urethropexy Compared to Open Retropubic Urethropexy by Pooja R. Patel, Mostafa A. Borahay, Audrey R. Puentes, Ana M. Rodriguez, Jessica Delaisse, Gokhan S. Kilic

“…All patients who underwent robotic retropubic urethropexy from 1/1/12 to 6/1/12 by a single gynecologic surgeon were included in the case series. The control cases consisted of the last five consecutive open retropubic urethropexies performed by the same surgeon. …”
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A Rare Case of Inguinal Hernia with Complete Bladder Herniation by Ayaaz Habib

“…The diagnosis and management of this condition may present a challenge to the surgeon. We present a case of an elderly gentleman who presented with a large left-sided inguinoscrotal hernia causing an obstructive uropathy which was surgically repaired. …”
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Diplopia as the Complication of Cataract Surgery by Maciej Gawęcki, Andrzej Grzybowski

“…The authors provide the guidance for the contemporary cataract surgeon, when to expect potential problem in ocular motility after cataract surgery.…”
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An Anomalous Configuration of Coronary Artery: A Cadaveric Study by Rajani Singh

“…Anatomical variations in relation to coronary artery and its branches will help cardiac surgeons for refining imaging techniques and coronary artery bypass grafting. …”
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Optimising patient engagement for assessing total joint arthroplasty outcomes – a randomised controlled trial by Wyatt Tyndall, Nebojsa Kuljic, Michael Thatcher, Michaela Nickol, Johannes M. van der Merwe

“…It also examined whether different monetary values and the inclusion of the surgeon’s name on materials impacted response rates. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of Cecostomies: A Valuable Lifesaving Procedure in Emergency Surgery for Colonic Obstructions by Constantin Popazu, Alexandra Toma, Daniela Mihalache, Oana-Monica Duca, Dorel Firescu, Dragoș F. Voicu

“…The importance of the patient’s condition and surgeon expertise in selecting cecostomy as a procedure is emphasized. …”
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The effect of cable fixation on union time in subtrochanteric femur fractures treated with cephalomedullary nailing by Fatih İlker Can, Emre Gültaç, Rabia Mihriban Kılınç, Cem Yalın Kılınç

“…Patients operated by Surgeon 1 were grouped as Group 1 (closed cephalomedullary nailing without cables, n=43), patients operated by Surgeon 2 with 1-2 cables as Group 2 (n=20), and those operated with 3-4 cables were grouped as Group 3 (open cephalomedullary nailing + cable fixation, n=12). …”
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Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Traction, Closed Reduction, and Subsequent Hip Fixation in Hilgenreiner Brace in Patients with Severe Forms of Hip Developmental Dysplasia by Ahmad Gharaibeh, Rastislav Sepitka, Jan Pobeha, Daniela Schreierova, Martina Habinakova, Gabriel Vasko, Marek Lacko

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Comparison of Learning Curves and Clinical Outcomes in Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery Versus Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Surgery: A Cumulative Sum Analysi... by Yuan S, Chen R, Mei Y, Fan N, Wang T, Wang A, Du P, Xi Y, Zang L

“…Additionally, PROMs between the PTES and UBESS groups, which were performed by the same surgeon, were compared.Results: CUSUM analysis revealed that the operative time for PTES and UBESS decreased after 35 and 28 cases, respectively. …”
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Dynamic Augmented Reality Cues for Telementoring in Minimally Invasive Surgeries: Scoping Review by Hawa Hamza, Omar M Aboumarzouk, Abdulla Al-Ansari, Nikhil V Navkar

“… BackgroundRemote surgeons use telementoring technologies to provide real-time guidance during minimally invasive surgeries (MIS). …”
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Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst in Patients with Unusual Features by Ziyad M. Mohaidat, Salah R. Al-gharaibeh, Osama N. Aljararhih, Murad T. Nusairat, Ali A. Al-omari

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Guidelines for robotic credentialling in reconstructive and functional urology. Consensus study by Frances Harley, Rasa Ruseckaite, Eva Fong, Henry Han‐I Yao, Hashim Hashim, Helen E. O'Connell

“…The substantial variability or absence of a standardised curriculum and credentialing process within a highly specialised surgical field is often insufficient to guarantee surgeon proficiency and could potentially jeopardise patient safety. …”
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Unusual Cause of Persistent Epistaxis with Severe Anemia in a Child by Yilkal Zemene, Tadele Hailu, Josh Wiedermann

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Carbimazole-induced atypia – A mimicker of malignancy in fine-needle aspiration cytology by M. Aswin Manikandan, B. Shobana, S. Marry Lilly, J. Thanka

“…A 20-year-old female presented with complaints of thyroid swelling and showed signs and symptoms of thyrotoxicosis and fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) was requested by the surgeon. On examination of FNAC smear, it showed thyroid follicular cells with atypical features like bizarre giant cells, pseudo nuclear inclusions, and mitotic figure. …”
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Erratum to “Quantitative Fraction Evaluation of Dermal Collagen and Elastic Fibres in the Skin Samples Obtained in Two Orientations from the Trunk Region” by Naveen Kumar, Pramod Kumar, Satheesha Nayak Badagabettu, Keerthana Prasad, Ranjini Kudva, Coimbatore Vasudevarao Raghuveer

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Uncommon Occurrence of an Air Embolism during the Preanhepatic Phase of an Orthotopic Liver Transplant by Klint J. Smart, Saman Yaghoubian

“…Prompt identification of VAE is essential, and the surgeon should be immediately notified. The mainstay treatment is identification and rectification of the source of the air embolus, hemodynamic support, and prevention of further air entrainment. …”
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Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome after Foldable Artiflex Iris-Fixated Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation by Lucien A. M. van Philips

“…These rare cases should alert the surgeon to the possibility of TASS after pIOL implantation.…”
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