BMC Surgery

Article	Citations
Using ultrasound features and radiomics analysis to predict lymph node metastasis in patients with thyroid cancer	43
Postoperative complications: an observational study of trends in the United States from 2012 to 2018	42
The gut microbiota and colorectal surgery outcomes: facts or hype? A narrative review	31
Indocyanine green fluorescence-guided intraoperative detection of peritoneal carcinomatosis: systematic review	31
The COVID-19 pandemic: impact on surgical departments of non-university hospitals	28
American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification as a reliable predictor of postoperative medical complications and mortality following ambulatory surgery: an analysis of 2,089,830	28
Indocyanine green fluorescence imaging to assess bowel perfusion during totally laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer	26
Complication of osteo reconstruction by utilizing free vascularized fibular bone graft	25
Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) as a new diagnostic tool in free flap monitoring for soft tissue reconstruction: a proof of concept study	24
Application of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy in the removal of adult airway foreign bodies	23
Laparoscopic versus open surgery for pheochromocytoma: a meta-analysis	23
Influence of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) on patients receiving lung resection: a retrospective study of 1749 cases	23
A retrospective case series of Fournier’s gangrene: necrotizing fasciitis in perineum and perianal region	22
Incidence and risk factors for chronic postsurgical pain following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a retrospective study	22
Survival analysis in gastric cancer: a multi-center study among Iranian patients	21
Inflammatory indexes in preoperative blood routine to predict early recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after curative hepatectomy	21
Comparison of CEA and CA19-9 as a predictive factor for recurrence after curative gastrectomy in gastric cancer	21
Two-year outcomes of sleeve gastrectomy versus gastric bypass: first report based on Tehran obesity treatment study (TOTS)	20
The impact of COVID-19 on gastric cancer surgery: a single-center retrospective study	20
In-hospital mortality and failure to rescue following hepatobiliary surgery in Germany - a nationwide analysis	19
Systematic review on the rational use of amniotic membrane allografts in diabetic foot ulcer treatment	19
Robotic, laparoscopic or open hemihepatectomy for giant liver haemangiomas over 10 cm in diameter	19
Surgical site infection and its associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis	19
Delayed gastric emptying after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: a propensity score-matched analysis and clinical Nomogram study	19
Would patients undergo postoperative follow-up by using a smartphone application?	18

Recurrent colorectal liver metastasis patients could benefit from repeat hepatic resection	18
Development of a tailor‐made surgical online learning platform, ensuring surgical education in times of the COVID19 pandemic	18
Appendiceal adenocarcinoma found by surgery for acute appendicitis is associated with older age	18
Perioperative serum albumin as a predictor of adverse outcomes in abdominal surgery: prospective cohort hospital based study in Northern Tanzania	17
Clinical significance of peripheral blood-derived inflammation markers in advanced gastric cancer after radical resection	17
Individualization of risk factors for postoperative complication after lung cancer surgery: a retrospective study	17
Transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) hysterectomy for uterus weighing ≥1 kg	17
Intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy using a linear stapler in laparoscopic total gastrectomy: comparison with circular stapling technique	17
The presentation of spontaneous splenic rupture in a COVID-19 patient: a case report	16
A comparative study examining laparoscopic and open inguinal hernia repair in children: a retrospective study from a single center in China	15
Supporting laparoscopic general surgery training with digital technology: The United Kingdom and Ireland paradigm	15
Torsion of the wandering spleen as an abdominal emergency: a case report	15
Safety and costs analysis of early hospital discharge after brain tumour surgery: a pilot study	15
COVID-19 outbreak and acute cholecystitis in a Hub Hospital in Milan: wider indications for percutaneous cholecystostomy	15
Odontoid fractures: impact of age and comorbidities on surgical decision making	15
Prognostic value of the creatinine-albumin ratio in acute pancreatitis debridement	15
Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: challenges of treatment in iranian women	15
Robotic versus laparoscopic distal gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis	15
Outcomes of surgery for giant hepatic hemangioma	15
Chronic pain after groin hernia repair: pain characteristics and impact on quality of life	15
Identification of population of bacteria from culture negative surgical site infection patients using molecular tool	14
Colonic J-pouch versus side-to-end anastomosis for rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	14
Incidence and risk factors for trocar-site incisional hernia detected by clinical and ultrasound examination: a prospective observational study	14
Onodera’s prognostic nutritional index is a strong prognostic indicator for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after initial hepatectomy, especially patients with preserved liver function	14
Effect of different types of cerebral perfusion for acute type A aortic dissection undergoing aortic arch procedure, unilateral versus bilateral	14
ICG fluorescence imaging in colorectal surgery: a snapshot from the ICRAL study group	14
The role of lymph node dissection in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a multicenter retrospective study	14
Anesthetic effect of different doses of butorphanol in patients undergoing gastroscopy and colonoscopy	14
The impact of obesity on surgical outcomes in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy for high-risk abdominal emergencies	14
Site-specific metastases of gallbladder adenocarcinoma and their prognostic value for survival: a SEER-based study	14
Percutaneous vertebroplasty versus kyphoplasty for the treatment of neurologically intact osteoporotic Kümmell’s disease	13
Taking a step down on the reconstruction ladder for head and neck reconstruction during the COVID-19 pandemic	13
Appendicitis during the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learnt from a district general hospital	13
Prognostic value of inflammatory markers for detecting anastomotic leakage after esophageal resection	13
Diagnosis and treatment of obturator hernia: retrospective analysis of 86 clinical cases at a single institution	13
Long-term outcomes of intervention between open repair and endovascular aortic repair for descending aortic pathologies: a propensity-matched analysis	13
Clinical indicators for the incidence of postoperative ileus after elective surgery for colorectal cancer	13
Transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery for uterosacral ligament suspension: pilot study of 35 cases of severe pelvic organ prolapse	13
A randomized clinical trial of technical modifications of appendix stump closure during laparoscopic appendectomy for uncomplicated acute appendicitis	13
A nomogram for individualized prediction of overall survival in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma: a real-world retrospective cohort study	13
Clinicopathological study of gastric schwannoma and review of related literature	13
The technique of 3D reconstruction combining with biochemistry to build an equivalent formula of indocyanine green (ICG) clearance test to assess the liver reserve function	13
The risk factors and care measures of surgical site infection after cesarean section in China: a retrospective analysis	13
Obesity and postoperative outcomes of the patients with laparoscopic adrenalectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Risk factors for parastomal hernia of loop stoma and relationships with other stoma complications in laparoscopic surgery era	13
Functional benefits of the double flap technique after proximal gastrectomy for gastric cancer	13
Damage control strategy in perforated diverticulitis with generalized peritonitis	13
Preoperative incidence and risk factors of deep venous thrombosis in patients with isolated femoral shaft fracture	12
A comparison of the da Vinci Xi vs. da Vinci Si surgical systems for radical prostatectomy	12
Parastomal hernia repair with onlay mesh remains a safe and effective approach	12

Amyand’s hernia: a 10-year experience with 6 cases	12
Pancreas-visceral fat CT value ratio and serrated pancreatic contour are strong predictors of postoperative pancreatic fistula after pancreaticojejunostomy	12
Surgical options for symptomatic old osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a retrospective study of 238 cases	12
Thermal effects of monopolar electrosurgery detected by real-time infrared thermography: an experimental appendectomy study	12
Self-expandable metallic stenting as a bridge to elective surgery versus emergency surgery for acute malignant right-sided colorectal obstruction	12
Readiness for hospital discharge and influencing factors: a cross-sectional study on patients discharged with tubes from the department of hepatobiliary surgery	12
A laparoscopic study investigating 3D vs 2D imaging systems using a pelvitrainer model with experts, non-experts, and students	12
Wrapping the stump of the gastroduodenal artery using the ligamentum teres hepatis during laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy: a center’s preliminary experience	12
The assessment of perioperative risk factors of anastomotic leakage after intestinal surgeries; a prospective study	11
Adverse events in thyroid surgery: observational study in three surgical units with high volume/year	11
Perineal wound closure using gluteal turnover flap or primary closure after abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer: study protocol of a randomised controlled multicentre trial (BIOPEX-2 study)	11
Comparison of robot-assisted retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy versus retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy for large pheochromocytoma: a single-centre retrospective study	11
Minimally invasive versus open right hepatectomy: comparative study with propensity score matching analysis	11
Splenic volume and splenic vein diameter are independent pre-operative risk factors of portal vein thrombosis after splenectomy: a retrospective cohort study	11
Robotic single-site versus multi-port myomectomy: a case–control study	11
Non-active implantable device treating acid reflux with a new dynamic treatment approach: 1-year results	11
The application of laparoscopy combined with indocyanine green fluorescence imaging technique for hepatic cystic echinococcosis	11
IMARI: multi-Interventional program for prevention and early Management of Anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection in Rectal cancer patIents: rationale and study protocol	11
Comparisons of perventricular device closure, conventional surgical repair, and transcatheter device closure in patients with perimembranous ventricular septal defects: a network meta-analysis	11
Assessment of pain and postoperative nausea and vomiting and their association in the early postoperative period: an observational study from Palestine	11
Pediatric liver transplantation and COVID-19: a case report	11
Risk factors analysis and stratification for microscopically positive resection margin in gastric cancer patients	10
Risk factors for surgical site infections following open versus laparoscopic colectomies: a cohort study	10
Decreased mean platelet volume predicts poor prognosis in patients with pancreatic cancer	10
Primary Ewing’s sarcoma in a small intestine – a case report and review of the literature	10
Association between postoperative changes in the gut microbiota and pseudopsia after cardiac surgery: prospective observational study	10
Exploring the experiences of operating room health care professionals' from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic	10
The technical feasibility and preliminary results of minimally invasive endoscopic-TLIF based on electromagnetic navigation: a case series	10
A rare entity of Primary Ewing sarcoma in kidney	10
Comparison of surgical outcomes among open, laparoscopic, and robotic pancreatoduodenectomy: a single-center retrospective study	10
Perioperative outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a meta-analysis of propensity score-matched studies and randomized controlled trials	10
Laparoscopic transperitoneal adrenalectomy in the large adrenal tumor from single center experience	10
A comparative study of two robotic thyroidectomy procedures: transoral vestibular versus bilateral axillary-breast approach	10
Advantage of laparoscopy surgery for elderly colorectal cancer patients without compromising oncologic outcome	10
Preoperative C-reactive protein to albumin ratio predicts anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy for thoracic esophageal cancer: a single-center retrospective cohort study	10
Multidimensional analysis of the learning curve for laparoscopic colorectal surgery in a regional hospital: the implementation of a standardized surgical procedure counterbalances the lack of experien	10
Preoperative risk factors including serum levels of potassium, sodium, and creatinine for early mortality after open abdominal surgery: a retrospective cohort study	10
Dietary macro- and micro-nutrients intake adequacy at 6th and 12th month post-bariatric surgery	10
Management of intra-thoracic anastomotic leakages after esophagectomy: updated systematic review and meta-analysis of endoscopic vacuum therapy versus stenting	10
A retrospective analysis and literature review of neoplastic appendiceal mucinous lesions	10
Keyhole versus Sugarbaker techniques in parastomal hernia repair following ileal conduit urinary diversion: a retrospective nationwide cohort study	10
Formation rate of secondary anal fistula after incision and drainage of perianal Sepsis and analysis of risk factors	10
Can thyroidectomy be considered safe in obese patients? A retrospective cohort study	10
Transanal proctocolectomy and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (TaIPAA) for ulcerative colitis: medium term functional outcomes in a single centre	10
Preservation versus nonpreservation of the left colic artery in anterior resection for rectal cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis	10
The outcome of young vs. old gastric cancer patients following gastrectomy: a propensity score matching analysis	10
Assessment of validity evidence for the RobotiX robot assisted surgery simulator on advanced suturing tasks	10
Effect of ligustrazine nanoparticles on Th1/Th2 balance by TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway in rats with postoperative peritoneal adhesion	9
Orthotopic liver transplantation for Management of a Giant Liver Hemangioma: a case report and review of literature	9
Preventing Petersen’s space hernia using a BIO synthetic mesh	9
How breast cancer treatments affect the quality of life of women with non-metastatic breast cancer one year after surgical treatment: a cross-sectional study in Greece	9
Readmission after rectal resection in the ERAS-era: is a loop ileostomy the Achilles heel?	9
Barrel-shaped design of the forearm free flap for lower lip reconstruction: a pilot case-control study	9
Effect comparison of three different types of transanal drainage tubes after anterior resection for rectal cancer	9
Predictive role of perioperative neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio in pediatric congenital heart disease associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension	9
Effect of stellate ganglion block on postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function in patients undergoing surgery with general anaesthesia: a meta-analysis	9
A giant floating thrombus in the ascending aorta: a case report	9
Pancreatic serous cystoadenoma (CSA) showing increased tracer uptake at 68-GaDOTA-peptide Positron Emission Tomography (68Ga-DOTA-peptide PET-CT): a case report	9
Mortality following emergency laparotomy: a Swedish cohort study	9
Major complications and mortality after ventral hernia repair: an eleven-year Swedish nationwide cohort study	9
Placenta previa with posterior extrauterine adhesion: clinical features and management practice	9
Emergent pancreatectomy for neoplastic disease: outcomes analysis of 534 ACS-NSQIP patients	9
Robotic assisted treatment of flank hernias: case series	9
Clinical profiles of diabetic foot ulcer patients undergoing major limb amputation at a tertiary care center in North-eastern Tanzania	9
Analysis of risk factors and prognosis of 253 lymph node metastasis in colorectal cancer patients	9
Evaluation of the conversion rate as it relates to preoperative risk factors and surgeon experience: a retrospective study of 4013 patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy	9
The influence of patient’s age on metabolic and bariatric results of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in 2-year observation	9
Evaluation of adhesion barrier types in a rat hepatectomy-induced adhesion model	9
Indications and outcomes of enterovesical and colovesical fistulas: systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of prevalence	9
Preoperative risk grade predicts the long-term prognosis of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a retrospective cohort analysis	9
The predictive value of procalcitonin for postoperative early pancreatic fistula	9
Management of high-energy tibial shaft fractures using the hexapod circular external fixator	9
Aortic aneurysm and aortic graft infection related to Mycobacterium bovis after intravesical Bacille Calmette–Guérin therapy—a case series	9
Investigate the improvement of facial skin texture with the VISIA system after total thyroidectomy	8
Spino cranial angle as a predictor of loss of cervical lordosis after laminoplasty in patients with cervical myelopathy	8
Short-term effects of mobilization on oxygenation in patients after open surgery for pancreatic cancer: a randomized controlled trial	8
Small bowel diverticula in elderly patients: a case report and review article	8
Thickness of subcutaneous fat is a risk factor for incisional surgical site infection in acute appendicitis surgery: a prospective study	8
Conspicuousness and recurrence related factors of ultrasound-guided microwave ablation in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules	8
Endoscopy-assisted muscle-sparing Latissimus Dorsi muscle flap harvesting for partial breast reconstruction	8

Five gene signatures were identified in the prediction of overall survival in resectable pancreatic cancer	8
Clinical outcomes of Tightrope system in the treatment of purely ligamentous Lisfranc injuries	8
Comparison of percutaneous endoscopic thoracic decompression and posterior thoracic laminectomy for treating thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum: a retrospective study	8
Validation of a novel virtual reality simulation system with the focus on training for surgical dissection during laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy	8
A systematic review and meta-analysis of risks and benefits with breast reduction in the public healthcare system: priorities for further research	8
Case report and literature review: Horner syndrome subsequent to endoscopic thyroid surgery	8
HIFU for the treatment of gastric cancer with liver metastases with unsuitable indications for hepatectomy and radiofrequency ablation: a prospective and propensity score-matched study	8
A strangulated internal hernia beneath the left external iliac artery after radical hysterectomy with laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy: a case report and literature review	8
The clinical features of late postoperative cholangitis following pancreaticoduodenectomy brought on by conditions other than cancer recurrence: a single-center retrospective study	8
Surgical interventions for Bertolotti’s syndrome: case report and review of unsatisfactory cases in the literature	8
Conversion surgery for stage IV gastric cancer: a multicenter retrospective study	8
Negative appendectomy rate in patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis	8
Clinicopathological characteristics and treatment outcomes of occult breast cancer: a population-based study	8
Multidisciplinary team meetings for patients with complex extremity defects: a retrospective analysis of treatment recommendations and prognostic factors for non-implementation	8
Inferior vena cava interruption in renal cell carcinoma with tumor thrombus: surgical strategy and perioperative results	8
Pattern and outcome of perforated peptic ulcer disease patient in four teaching hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a prospective cohort multicenter study	8
Plate osteosynthesis of single metacarpal fracture: WALANT technique is a cost-effective approach to reduce postoperative pain and discomfort in contrast to general anesthesia and wrist block	8
Postoperative outcomes of minimally invasive adrenalectomy: do body mass index and tumor size matter? A single-center experience	8
Efficacy of surgical repair for the functional restoration of injured facial nerve	8
Predictors of accurate intrapedicular screw placement in single-level lumbar (L4-5) fusion: robot-assisted pedicle screw, traditional pedicle screw, and cortical bone trajectory screw insertion	8
Drain fluid and serum amylase concentration ratio is the most reliable indicator for predicting postoperative pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy	8
Interdisciplinary approach in emergency revascularization and treatment for acute mesenteric ischemia	8
Impact of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on bariatric care in Poland: results of national survey	8
Complications associated with hyperextension bicondylar tibial plateau fractures: a retrospective study	8
A novel nomogram for predicting liver metastasis in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor: a SEER-based study	8
Lateral lymph node dissection for mid-to-low rectal cancer: is it safe and effective in a practice-based cohort?	8
Characteristics and treatments for pediatric ordinary and incarcerated inguinal hernia based on gender: 12-year experiences from a single center	8
Short-term outcomes of laparoscopic versus open liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma in older patients: a propensity score matching analysis	8
Morbidity and mortality after liver surgery for colorectal liver metastases: a cohort study in a high-volume fast-track programme	8
Dermatome Mapping Test in the analysis of anatomo-clinical correlations after inguinal hernia repair	8
Influence of diabetes on short-term outcome after major hepatectomy: an underestimated risk?	8
3D-printed hemipelvic prosthesis combined with a dual mobility bearing in patients with primary malignant neoplasm involving the acetabulum: clinical outcomes and finite element analysis	8
Necessity of sentinel lymph node biopsy in ductal carcinoma in situ patients: a retrospective analysis	8
Significance of pulmonary resection in patients with metachronous pulmonary metastasis from pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a retrospective cohort study	8
Learning curve of trans-sacral epiduroscopic laser decompression in herniated lumbar disc disease	7
Risk factors of pin tract infection during bone transport using unilateral external fixator in the treatment of bone defects	7
Clinical and prognosis value of the number of metastatic lymph nodes in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma	7
Increased neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio predicts recurrence in patients with well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm based on the 2017 World Health Organization classification	7
Classification of three-level hybrid surgery for the treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease: a retrospective study of 108 patients	7
Effect of platelet inhibition with perioperative aspirin on survival in patients undergoing curative resection for pancreatic cancer: a propensity score matched analysis	7
Appraisal of long-time outcomes after curative surgery in elderly patients with gastric cancer: a propensity score matching analysis	7
Tubeless uniportal thoracoscopic wedge resection with modified air leak test and chest tube drainage	7
Three-dimensional-printed custom-made hemipelvic endoprosthesis for the revision of the aseptic loosening and fracture of modular hemipelvic endoprosthesis: a pilot study	7
Single-port laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure for inguinal hernias repair in girls: using an epidural needle assisted by a towel forceps	7
Localization of recurrent lesions following ileocolic resection for Crohn’s disease	7
Clinical, surgical characteristics and long-term outcomes of lumbar hernia	7
Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) plus hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) vs CRS alone for treatment of endometrial cancer with peritoneal metastases: a multi-institutional study from PSOGI a	7
One-stage posterior surgery combined with anti-Brucella therapy in the management of lumbosacral brucellosis spondylitis: a retrospective study	7
Urogenital fascia anatomy study in the inguinal region of 10 formalin-fixed cadavers: new understanding for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair	7
Novel oxygen saturation imaging endoscopy to assess anastomotic integrity in a porcine ischemia model	7
Intraoperative navigation system with a multi-modality fusion of 3D virtual model and laparoscopic real-time images in laparoscopic pancreatic surgery: a preclinical study	7
Ectopic bronchogenic cyst in the retroperitoneal region: a case report and literature review of adult patients	7
Efficacy comparison of trifocal bone transport using unilateral external fixator for femoral and tibial bone defects caused by infection	7
Single incision thenar muscle reconstruction using the free functional pronator quadratus flap	7
Comparison of accuracy and safety between second-generation TiRobot-assisted and free-hand thoracolumbar pedicle screw placement	7
Safe standard remnant liver volume after hepatectomy in HCC patients in different stages of hepatic fibrosis	7
AGLR is a novel index for the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma patients: a retrospective study	7
Breast conserving therapy for central breast cancer in the United States	7
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy after endoscopic trans-papillary gallbladder stenting for acute cholecystitis: a pilot study of surgical feasibility	7
Dynamic prediction for clinically relevant pancreatic fistula: a novel prediction model for laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy	7
Aesthetic reconstruction of onco-surgical maxillary defects using free scapular flap with and without CAD/CAM customized osteotomy guide	7
Combined brain and thoracic trauma surgery in a hybrid emergency room system: a case report	7
Preventing clinically relevant pancreatic fistula with combination of linear stapling plus continuous suture of the stump in laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy	7
Large hiatus hernia: time for a paradigm shift?	7
A giant malignant phyllodes tumor of breast post mastectomy with metastasis to stomach manifesting as anemia: a case report and review of literature	7
Surgical-only treatment of pancreatic and extra-pancreatic metastases from renal cell carcinoma - quality of life and survival analysis	7
Obesity paradox among patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study	7
Rates and risk factors of intrapedicular accuracy and cranial facet joint violation among robot-assisted, fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous, and freehand techniques in pedicle screw fixation of thoracol	7
Safety and efficacy of secondary mandibular reconstruction using a free osteo-cutaneous fibula flap after segmental mandibular resection: a retrospective case–control study	7
Pneumocephalus and headache following craniotomy during the immediate postoperative period	7
Preoperative geriatric nutritional risk index is an independent prognostic factor for postoperative survival after gallbladder cancer radical surgery	7
Comparison of perioperative outcomes of single-port laparoscopy, three-port laparoscopy and conventional laparotomy in removing giant ovarian cysts larger than 15 cm	7
Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy improves survival in locally advanced adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction compared with neoadjuvant chemotherapy: a propensity score matching analysis	7
A modified surgical technique of shortening renal ischemia time in left renal cancer patients with Mayo level II-IV tumor thrombus	7
Optimal postoperative pain management after VATS lung resection by thoracic epidural analgesia, continuous paravertebral block or single-shot intercostal nerve block (OPtriAL): study protocol of a thr	7
Quality of life following two different techniques of an open ventral hernia repair for large hernias: a prospective randomized study	7
Episodes of strain experienced in the operating room: impact of the type of surgery, the profession and the phase of the operation	7
Percutaneous cholecystostomy as a definitive treatment for moderate and severe acute acalculous cholecystitis: a retrospective observational study	7
Minimally invasive right colectomy anastomosis study (MIRCAST): protocol for an observational cohort study of surgical complications using four surgical techniques for anastomosis in patients with a r	7
Transference of skills in robotic vs. laparoscopic simulation: a randomized controlled trial	7
Incidence and risk factors of inguinal hernia occurred after radical prostatectomy-comparisons of different approaches	7
Breast adenoid cystic carcinoma: a report of seven cases and literature review	7
Surgical treatment of 125 cases of congenital diaphragmatic eventration in a single institution	7
D1-plus vs D2 nodal dissection in gastric cancer: a propensity score matched comparison and review of published literature	7
Ureteral urothelial carcinoma with squamous cell carcinoma and sarcomatoid carcinoma differentiation: a case report	7
Acute and chronic mesenteric ischemia: single center analysis of open, endovascular, and hybrid surgery	7
Usefulness of the skeletal muscle index in postoperative ileus of colorectal cancer patients: a retrospective cohort study	7
Preoperatively elevated RDW-SD and RDW-CV predict favorable survival in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma patients after curative resection	7
Elevated serum lactate as a predictor of outcomes in patients following major abdominal surgery at a tertiary hospital in Uganda	7
The individualized selection of Pancreaticoenteric anastomosis in Pancreaticoduodenectomy	7
The neglected perioperative population of undiagnosed diabetics – a retrospective cohort study	6
Total versus conventional laparoscopic cyst excision and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy in children with choledochal cysts: a case–control study	6
A novel mutation in TNFRSF11A gene causes pediatric osteopetrosis: case report	6
Robotic surgery contributes to the preservation of bowel and urinary function after total mesorectal excision: comparisons with transanal and conventional laparoscopic surgery	6
Laparoscopic vs. open feeding jejunostomy insertion in oesophagogastric cancer	6