General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Enhancing identification of early-stage lung adenocarcinomas through solid component analysis of three-dimensional computed tomography images	45
Diagnosis of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation is important	35
Intraoperative margin assessment by wireless signals in thoracoscopic anterior (S3) segmentectomy using a radiofrequency identification marker	29
Radial artery vs saphenous vein grafts for sequential coronary bypass grafting as a second conduit for the left coronary territory	29
Reconstruction of resected unilateral phrenic nerve using autologous intercostal nerve during malignant mediastinal tumor resection	25
Is the QRS duration useful for determining the optimal timing of pulmonary valve replacement after tetralogy of Fallot repair?	18
Uniportal left S1 + 2 segmentectomy	17
Preemptive fenestrated endovascular repair aimed at perfusion of cervical branches in acute type B aortic dissection	16
Impact of frailty on the long-term outcomes of elderly patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma	16
Comparison of radiological and pathological tumor sizes in resected non-small cell lung cancer	15
Aortic wall degeneration late after ascending aortic wrapping	14
Evaluating air leakage from staple line reinforcements in anatomical pulmonary resection (AIRSTOP): a prospective randomized controlled trial protocol	14
Hemodynamic predictors of negative false lumen remodeling after frozen elephant trunk for acute aortic dissection	13
Risk factor analysis for aortic dissection after aortic valve replacement in patients with tricuspid aortic valve	13
Letter to Editor: Predictive value of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio on acute kidney injury after on-pump coronary artery bypass: a retrospective, single-center study	11
Outcomes of lung cancer surgery in patients with COVID-19 history: a single center cohort study	10
Efficacy, safety, and optimal timing of single-trocar video-assisted flexible thoracoscopic debridement under local anesthesia for complicated parapneumonic empyema	10
Comparison of new-onset post-operative atrial fibrillation between patients receiving carvedilol and metoprolol after off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery	10
Surgical aortic valve replacement provides better left ventricular mass regression than transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with small aortic annulus	10
Indications for segmentectomy in early-stage lung cancer based on solid volume analysis using three-dimensional computed tomography	10
Novel transparent patch as an adjunct to adult pulmonary valve replacement	10
Improving survival after pulmonary metastasectomy for sarcoma: analysis of prognostic factors	10
Combined cardiac surgery procedures and liver transplant: a single-center experience	9
Brachial plexus injury and upper rib fracture after median sternotomy in cardiac surgery	9
Segmentectomy versus lobectomy: does FEV1.0 change accurately reflect the postoperative cardiopulmonary function?	8

Ground glass opacity: can we correlate radiological and histological features to plan clinical decision making?	8
Impact of ascending aortic length to detect surgical intervention for ascending aortic aneurysms	8
Non-stapling thoracoscopic surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax in young patients	8
No survival benefit of primary tumor resection for non-small cell lung cancer patients with unexpectedly detected pleural disseminated nodules in the era of targeted therapy	8
Long-term results of one-and-a-half ventricle repair with open azygos vein	8
Association between frailty and long-term outcomes among patients undergoing thoracic aortic surgery via median sternotomy	8
Reevaluating echocardiographic indicators in bilateral pulmonary artery banding	8
A sealant with a hemostatic mechanism independent of the blood coagulation function was effective in both elective and emergency surgery for thoracic aorta	8
Utility of interfacility patient transfer after radiofrequency identification marker placement for precise sublobar resection of small pulmonary nodules	7
Sequential composite BIMA grafting for 3v-CAD: factors that predict successful outcome of the one-inflow and two-inflow revascularization techniques	7
Postoperative outcomes of valve reoperation are associated with the number of previous cardiac operations	7
Two cases of catastrophic deterioration and multiple leaflet detachment in Trifecta valves	7
Letter to Editor: Incidence and risk factors of acute cholecystitis after cardiovascular surgery	7
Single-stage repair of the right aortic arch with Kommerell diverticulum through the right thoracotomy with SIRC approach	7
Preoperative assessment of pleural adhesions using computed tomography scan and positron emission tomography in patients with lung cancer	6
IABP use and outcomes in cardiac valvular surgery: a closer look!	6
Vagus nerve/recurrent laryngeal nerve ratio: proposal of a new parameter predicting left vocal cord palsy using intraoperative nerve monitoring during esophagectomy	6
Trends of aortic valve-preserving surgery in japan: an updated five-year nationwide survey	6
Comparison of early recurrence in young-onset primary spontaneous pneumothorax following surgery using different covering methods	6
Minimally invasive surgery for anterior flail chest injury in the acute phase: series of 10 cases	6
Predictors of late outcomes after concomitant tricuspid valve repair with left-sided valve surgery	6
Video-assisted thoracoscopic tracheal resection with only endobronchial intubation	6
Modification of the Nuss procedure: the crossed bar technique for new subtypes of pectus excavatum	6
Skeletal muscle volume by 3D imaging and long-term survival in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with neoadjuvant chemotherapy	6
Correction: Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2020	6
Unilateral upper lung field pulmonary fibrosis after primary lung cancer surgery as a late complication to be recognized	6
Postoperative pneumothorax occurrence in patients with Marfan syndrome	6
Advances and safe use of energy devices in lung cancer surgery	6
Mid-term results of the floating stitch for systolic anterior motion in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy	6
Self-expandable transcatheter valve is a potentially useful option for a failing small surgical aortic bioprosthetic valve	6
Externally mounted versus internally mounted leaflet aortic bovine pericardial bioprosthesis: meta-analysis	5
Septic pulmonary embolism secondary to prosthetic conduit fungal endocarditis in a child	5
A comparative analysis of segmentectomy-aswere medicated withinsociated factors influencing bronchial tortuosity in early-stage left upper lung cancer	5
A comparison between stand-alone left atrial appendage occlusion and resection as a method of preventing cardiogenic thromboembolic stroke	5
Reinterventions and medical costs after tetralogy of Fallot repair: a retrospective cohort study using health insurance claims in Japan	5
Preoperative physical activity is associated with prognosis in patients with esophageal cancer undergoing thoracoscopic–laparoscopic esophagectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy	5
Mid-term outcomes and hemodynamic performances of Abbott Epic mitral bioprosthesis: a single-center study	5
Postoperative results of the in situ fenestrated open stent technique for acute aortic dissection type A	5
An accurate prediction of negative lymph node metastasis with consideration of glucose metabolism in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer	5
Outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for complicated type B acute aortic dissection from a multicenter Japanese post-market surveillance study	5
Commando procedure in cardiac surgery: a narrative review	5
Surgical outcomes of the systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt: risk factors of post-operative acute events and effectiveness of regulation of pulmonary blood flow with metal clips	5
Impact of the expanded indication of robot-assisted thoracic surgery for mediastinal tumors	5
Letter to editor: to cover or not to cover, to promote adhesions or not? Comment on: “comparison of early recurrence in young-onset primary spontaneous pneumothorax following surgery using different c	5
Hypercoagulable state and effect of low-molecular-weight heparin prophylaxis on coagulation after lung cancer resection: results from thrombo-elastography	5
Correction to: Prognostic significance of preoperative to postoperative serum carcinoembryonic antigen ratio after lobectomy for lung adenocarcinoma	5
“Critical insights into the analysis of the changes in health‑related quality of life and employment status after surgery in patients with lung cancer”	5
Blood loss and prolonged air leak reduction by applying TenaTac® gelatine patch after major pulmonary minimal-invasive resection	5
Contemporary surgical management of complete atrioventricular septal defect with tetralogy of Fallot in Japan	5
Pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis at a single Japanese center: 20 years of experience	5

Risk factors for distal stent graft-induced new entry after frozen elephant trunk procedure in chronic aortic dissection	4
Initial experience of mitral valve repair using the Physio Flex Annuloplasty Ring	4
Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery versus video-assisted thoracic surgery for patients undergoing lung resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Characteristic computed tomography findings in patients with left upper limb edema after innominate vein resection	4
The efficacy of rhomboid intercostal block for pain management after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a prospective, randomized-controlled trial	4
CircRUNX1 drives the malignant phenotypes of lung adenocarcinoma through mediating the miR-5195-3p/HMGB3 network	4
Feasibility and safety of uniport robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in initial series of anatomical pulmonary resections under learning curve	4
Robotic portal right upper sleeve lobectomy with pulmonary arterioplasty	4
Upper partial sternal split for pediatric cardiac surgery	4
Single lung transplantation using a lung graft from a donor whose contralateral lung is not suitable for lung transplantation	4
Differences of mid-term outcomes in debranching thoracic endovascular aortic repair between zone 0 and zone 1–2 landing	4
Short-term surgical outcomes of tritube flow-controlled ventilation versus crossfield ıntubation ın patients undergoing surgery for postintubation tracheal stenosis	4
Reconstruction of right ventricular outflow tract with severe calcification: lantern procedure	4
Real-world observation of pain scores using patient-reported outcome measures in lung cancer surgery	4
Risks factors of adverse clinical outcomes in asymptomatic mitral regurgitation patients with preserved ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Critical appraisal of “Prognostic impact of pure-solid non-small cell lung cancer in the superior versus basal segment of the lower lobe following lobectomy”	4
Computed tomography radiomics-based distinction of invasive adenocarcinoma from minimally invasive adenocarcinoma manifesting as pure ground-glass nodules with bubble-like signs	4
The effect of adding an open distal anastomosis to proximal aneurysm repairs in bicuspid aortopathy	4
Long-term results of the frozen elephant trunk technique in primary chronic type B aortic dissection	4
Acknowledgment to reviewers	3
Comprehensive multi-modality treatment of thoracic aorta pseudoaneurysms: a single-center experience	3
Cardioprotective effect of St. Thomas’ Hospital No. 2 solution against age-related changes in aquaporin-7-deficient mice	3
One-step thoracotomy approach for atrial-esophageal fistula repair without cardiopulmonary bypass	3
Successful bridge to transplantation with long-term support using Berlin heart EXCOR in a child with failing Fontan	3
Aortic floating thrombus in patients with COVID-19: a report of eight cases	3
Association between recovery from desaturation after stair climbing and postoperative complications in lung resection	3
Robotic vs. sternotomy mitral valve replacement in rheumatic disease: early postoperative outcomes compared	3
Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in coronary artery bypass surgery: the role of local anesthetic volume—a prospective, randomized study	3
Temporary chest closure and open chest management for severe chest trauma: a retrospective study of 10 cases at a single hospital	3
To cross or not to cross pectus bars: is this already a dilemma?	3
A simple closure method for a mechanical aortic valve in left ventricular assist device implantation	3
The importance of diaphragmatic surgery, chemical pleurodesis and postoperative hormonal therapy in preventing recurrence in catamenial pneumothorax: a retrospective cohort study	3
An independent prognostic factor in surgical cases of pleural empyema caused by common bacteria is the presence of a fistula	3
A new strategy for open surgery of giant aortoiliac aneurysms with preservation of the hypogastric artery	3
Importance of the ratio of surgical margin to nodule size in pulmonary metastasectomy for colorectal carcinoma	3
Intraoperative robotic surgical system-related problems in robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery	3
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2020	3
Prognosis for clinical early-stage lung cancer patients with subclinical malignant pleural effusion: Is anatomical resection a reasonable option?	3
WTAP-mediated m6A modification on BASP1 mRNA contributes to ferroptosis in AAA	3
Correction to: Long-term outcomes and prognostic factors after aortic valve surgery in patients with Takayasu arteritis	3
Aortic floating thrombus and COVID‑19	3
Evaluation of myocardial work changes after lung resection—the significance of surgical approach: an echocardiographic comparison between VATS and thoracotomy	3
Comparison of the short-term outcomes and the incidence of post-thoracotomy pain syndrome between dual-portal and multi-portal robotic-assisted thoracic surgery	3
Enteric-type thymic adenocarcinoma: a case report and literature review focusing on prognosis based on histological subtypes	3
Unilateral versus bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion during aortic arch surgery: an updated meta-analysis of comparative studies	3
Postoperative pulmonary function of patients with lung cancer and interstitial lung abnormalities	3
Extensive aortic root endocarditis caused ventricular septal rupture	3
Correction: Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer: the current opinions and future perspectives of thoracic surgeons in Japan	3
Evaluation of the blood flow in reconstructed gastric tube and its relation to anastomosis leakage	3
Study on the relationship among typhoon, climate change, and acute Stanford type A aortic dissection in southern of Zhejiang in China	3
Radial artery versus right mammary artery: the fight is always open, and statistics rule	3
Critical appraisal of claims-based analysis of reinterventions and medical costs after tetralogy of Fallot repair	2
Factors related to clinical outcomes in blunt thoracic injuries	2
Mitral valve surgery for atrial functional mitral regurgitation: predicting recurrent mitral regurgitation and mid-term outcome	2
Comments on “The outcome of extracardiac lateral tunnel total cavopulmonary connection with growing conduit using expanded polytetrafuoroethylene graft”	2
Long-term outcomes after aortic valve surgery in patients with aortic regurgitation with preserved ejection fraction and left ventricular dilation	2
The erector spinae plane block is not superior to perioperative systemic lidocaine infusion for postoperative analgesia management after thoracotomy: a randomized double-blind study	2
Survival impact of pathologic features after salvage lung resection following definitive chemoradiotherapy or systemic therapy for initially unresectable lung cancer	2
Prognostic significance of postoperative serum C-reactive protein levels after minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer	2
Performance of the ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer in thoracic procedures in a Japanese cohort: a case series report	2
Stagnating blood flow related to thrombus formation in pulmonary vein stump after left upper lobectomy	2
Removal of a frozen elephant trunk using a polyvinyl tube	2
Coronary ostial angioplasty for juvenile Takayasu arteritis involving the coronary artery using external iliac artery grafts	2
Optimal size of Frozenix for true thoracic aneurysms: is downsizing an option?	2
Validation of the simplified cough symptom score in non-small cell lung cancer patients after surgery	2
Residual middle lobectomy after right upper or lower lobectomy: indications and outcome	2
Surgical outcomes and prognoses of patients with clinical stage I lung cancer and interstitial lung disease	2
Mid-term results of mitral valve reconstruction with autologous pericardial patch for active infective endocarditis with extensive leaflet destruction	2
Simultaneous transapical transcatheter aortic and mitral valve replacement in patients with severe valve dysfunction: initial experience	2
First case of major lung resection using the hinotori™ surgical robot system	2
Correction: Preemptive fenestrated endovascular repair aimed at perfusion of cervical branches in acute type B aortic dissection	2
Early major adverse kidney events after lung transplantation: risk of chronic kidney disease and prognostic impact	2
Physiological assessment of endoscopic mitral valve repair using cardiopulmonary exercise testing	2
Off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Outcomes of heart transplantation using ECMO-supported donation in brain dead donors	2
Learning curve of robotic surgery for lung cancer: analysis for two surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic	2
Transcatheter tricuspid valve-in-valve implantation with bioprosthetic balloon expandable valve	2
Prognostic value of TCBI for short-term outcomes in ATAD patients undergoing surgery	2
Long-term outcomes of transapical-transcatheter aortic valve replacement	2
Perioperative nutritional status in cardiac surgery patients: a multicenter observational study in Shanghai, China	2

Effects of temperature on transient neurologic dysfunction after total arch replacement	2
Presurgical assessment of flow variability in an azygos vein aneurysm using 4D-flow MRI	2
Optimal timing of bridging annuloplasty and patch augmentation for heterotaxy syndrome associated with functional single ventricles	2
Predictive factors for size change of aorta in patients with acute blunt traumatic aortic injury	2
Prognostic nomogram and novel risk-scoring system for small cell lung cancer with different patterns of metastases	2
A balanced mitral leaflet and large ring strategy avoids systolic anterior motion in Barlow’s disease	2
Safety and efficacy of salvage surgery for non-small cell lung cancer: a retrospective study of 46 patients from four Keio-affiliated hospitals	2
A comparative study of robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and conventional approaches for short-term outcomes of anatomical segmentectomy	2
Impact of prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation on outcomes in heart transplantation with higher risk donor heart	2
Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer: the current opinions and future perspectives of thoracic surgeons in Japan	2
Prognostic factors for pulmonary carcinoid with positive lymph node after surgical resection: a SEER database study	2
Prognosis after non-surgical therapy for acute type A aortic dissection	2
Novel pulmonary abdominal normothermic regional perfusion circuit for simultaneous in-donor evaluation and preservation of lungs and abdominal organs in donation after circulatory death	2
Anatomical resection for right B3 downwards-shifting malformation	2
Bioprosthetic versus mechanical valves for mitral valve replacement in patients < 70 years: an updated pairwise meta-analysis	2
A 30 year experience of truncus arteriosus repair at a single institution: usefulness of staged approach for complicated lesions	2
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2023	2
Influence of preoperative and intraoperative factors on recovery after aortic root surgery	2
Single direct right axillary artery cannulation using a modified Seldinger technique in minimally invasive cardiac surgery	2
Inhaled nitric oxide therapy is effective in improving right ventricular function in patients receiving ECPELLA support	2
15-year outcomes of the JOCRI study (JOCRIED study): a randomised comparison of off-pump and on-pump multiple arterial coronary revascularisation	2
Which pneumothorax volume/size measurement method can best predict surgical indication in primary spontaneous pneumothorax patients? A comparison of six different methods	2
Clover stitch technique for aortic valve in mitral valve repair	2
Myocardial ischemia risk in Fontan candidates with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum	2
A novel approach to the lung apex avoiding dissection of severe pleural adhesions	2
Impacts of complications after esophageal cancer surgery on health-related quality of life and nutritional status	2
Short- and Midterm outcomes of modified robotic tricuspid annuloplasty for secondary tricuspid regurgitation	2
Oxygenated blood perfusion provides no additional benefit beyond flow control in lung ischemia–reperfusion injury	2
Totally thoracoscopic versus standard VATS lobectomies: perioperative differences	2
The effect of lobar shifting following right upper lobectomy on postoperative pulmonary function	2
Successful transfemoral-transcatheter aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients with a grade 4 atheroma in the ascending aorta: cerebral protection with a filter device	1
Minimally invasive cardiac surgeries in 2021: annual report by Japanese society of minimally invasive cardiac surgery	1
Stent part anastomosis reduces distal stent graft-induced new entry after frozen elephant trunk	1
Modified composite-graft technique for aortic root replacement	1
The usefulness of nonabsorbable polymer clips for the closure of supra-aortic vessels’ stump	1
Implications for prosthesis selection in dialysis patients undergoing aortic valve replacement	1
Updated pathophysiological overview of functional MR (ventricular and atrial)	1
Novel nonbiological surgical sealant to control air leakage after lung resection	1
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2022	1
Significance of preoperative evaluation of modified advanced lung cancer inflammation index for patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer	1
Neck vessels geometry and diameter change in patients with acute type A aortic dissection	1
Axial deviation of anastomosis: a risk factor for leakage in retrosternal gastric tube reconstruction after esophagectomy	1
Advantages of applying digital chest drainage system for postoperative management of patients following pulmonary resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials	1
Lobe-specific nodal dissection with intraoperative frozen section analysis for clinical stage-I non-small cell lung cancer: a validation study by propensity score matching	1
Outcomes of immune checkpoint inhibitors for postoperative recurrence of non-small cell lung cancer	1
Real-world safety and effectiveness of inhaled nitric oxide therapy for pulmonary hypertension during the perioperative period of cardiac surgery: a post-marketing study of 2817 patients in Japan	1
Analysis of postoperative weight loss associated with prognosis after sublobar resections for lung cancer	1
Post COVID-19 pneumo-hematocele: clinical presentation and treatment pathway	1
Early thrombus formation including hypo-attenuated leaflet thrombosis after surgical bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement	1
Propensity score analysis comparing off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in older adults	1
Impact of bilateral internal mammary artery grafting in patients with mildly decreased renal function	1
Effect of taurine on vascular dysfunction in an in vitro ischemia–reperfusion model of rat thoracic aorta	1
Validity of surgical decision based on intraoperative frozen section diagnosis for unconfirmed pulmonary nodules with previous malignancy	1
The impact of prognostic nutrition index on the waitlist mortality of lung transplantation	1
Early postoperative pulmonary complications after minimally invasive esophagectomy in the prone position: incidence and perioperative risk factors from the perspective of anesthetic management	1
Wedge extended bronchoplasty with caliber adjustment by membranous suture	1
Descriptive analysis of long-term survival after aortic valve replacement for dialysis patients: importance of renal pathologies and age	1
Usefulness of a temporary shunt by cannulation during superior vena cava combined resection	1
Complex segmentectomy for non-palpable small lung cancer adjacent to the incomplete interlobar fissure using radiofrequency identification	1
Successful lung transplant cases with ex vivo lung perfusion assessment of extended criteria donor lungs	1
Acknowledgment to reviewers	1
Intraoperative rapid immunohistochemistry of microsatellite instability using non-contact alternating current electric field mixing	1
Determining optimal pretreatment in cardiac surgery: an experimental study	1
Robotic-assisted versus open resection of pulmonary sequestration: a retrospective cohort study. RATS surgery for pulmonary sequestration	1
Serum C-reactive protein and procalcitonin levels in patients with pneumonia and anastomotic leakage in the postoperative period after esophagectomy	1
Prognostic analysis and clinical characteristics of dual primary lung cancer: a population study based on surveillance, epidemiology, and end results (SEER) database	1
Intra‑aortic balloon pump in heart surgery	1
A prospective randomized controlled study to assess the effectiveness of super FIXSORB WAVE® for sternal stabilization after sternotomy	1
Preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts recurrence of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after neoadjuvant triplet chemotherapy	1
Surgical outcome in patients with lung adenocarcinoma with mucin	1
Immunocompetent cells in durable ventricular assist device-implanted non-ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy	1
Intraoperative echocardiographic indicator for optimal bilateral pulmonary artery banding	1
Proximal versus extensive repair in acute type A aortic dissection: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis	1
No-drain management after thoracoscopic lung wedge resection with a novel intraoperative sealing test	1
Short-term effects of preoperative nutritional intervention in lung surgery for malignant tumors: a single-center prospective study	1
Right transaxillary transcatheter aortic valve replacement is comparable to left despite challenges	1
Autologous cell salvage in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery reduces post-operative complications: a retrospective weighted-matching analysis	1
Meta-analysis of BITA versus SITA grafting in diabetic patients: evidence from propensity score-matched studies	1
Successful pulmonary artery stenting for occlusion at a constructed pericardial conduit after right upper double sleeve lobectomy	1
The effect of spironolactone in reducing the risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: randomized single-blind placebo-controlled study	1
Compression brace for secondary pectus carinatum in infants and toddlers undergoing cardiac surgery with midline sternotomy	1
A novel program of cadaver surgical training for young surgeons at the Clinical Anatomy Laboratory Nagoya (CALNA)	1
Clinical outcomes of continuous flow left ventricular assist device therapy as bridge to transplant strategy in muscular dystrophy: a single-center study	1
Relationship between walking distance within the first 24 h following lung cancer surgery and clinical outcomes	1
Clinical presentation and surgical outcomes in patients with Shone’s complex: a systematic review	1
Surgical repair for systolic anterior motion of anterior mitral leaflet due to mitral annular calcification	1
Overlapping-plasty technique for pulmonary artery aneurysm	1
Clinical significance of spread of lipiodol marking for pulmonary nodules and its influence on surgery	1
Chunnel debranching for hybrid repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm	1
Risk factors for vascular oozing or bleeding following transection with automatic staplers during uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery	1
Proposal for novel definition of radiologically less-invasive clinical stage IA solid predominant lung adenocarcinoma using the maximum standardized uptake value	1
A routine de-airing method for total endoscopic robot-assisted mitral valve repair	1
Correlations between intraoperative and postoperative echocardiographic measurements in patients undergoing aortic bioprosthetic valve replacement: a prospective observational study	1
Surgical strategy for multiple ventricular septal defects: long-term outcomes beyond 15 years	1
The utility of neocuspidization in the surgical management of congenital aortic valve pathology: mid-term results of single-center experience with AVNeo procedure in children	1