General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Diagnosis of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation is important	56
Is the QRS duration useful for determining the optimal timing of pulmonary valve replacement after tetralogy of Fallot repair?	39
Aortic wall degeneration late after ascending aortic wrapping	34
Uniportal left S1 + 2 segmentectomy	34
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical outcomes of lung cancer in a medium-burden region of Japan	31
Evaluating air leakage from staple line reinforcements in anatomical pulmonary resection (AIRSTOP): a prospective randomized controlled trial protocol	22
Hemodynamic predictors of negative false lumen remodeling after frozen elephant trunk for acute aortic dissection	19
Preemptive fenestrated endovascular repair aimed at perfusion of cervical branches in acute type B aortic dissection	15
Enhancing identification of early-stage lung adenocarcinomas through solid component analysis of three-dimensional computed tomography images	15
Comparison of radiological and pathological tumor sizes in resected non-small cell lung cancer	14
Single-use bronchoscopes for pleural cavity access: cadaveric feasibility study	14
Reconstruction of resected unilateral phrenic nerve using autologous intercostal nerve during malignant mediastinal tumor resection	13
Outcomes of lung cancer surgery in patients with COVID-19 history: a single center cohort study	11
Risk factor analysis for aortic dissection after aortic valve replacement in patients with tricuspid aortic valve	11
Total tumor size as a robust prognostic factor for pulmonary metastasectomy	11
Novel transparent patch as an adjunct to adult pulmonary valve replacement	10
Comparison of new-onset post-operative atrial fibrillation between patients receiving carvedilol and metoprolol after off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery	10
Indications for segmentectomy in early-stage lung cancer based on solid volume analysis using three-dimensional computed tomography	9
Segmentectomy versus lobectomy: does FEV1.0 change accurately reflect the postoperative cardiopulmonary function?	9
Larger common femoral artery diameter is a risk factor for type A acute aortic dissection	9
Improving survival after pulmonary metastasectomy for sarcoma: analysis of prognostic factors	9
Long-term results of one-and-a-half ventricle repair with open azygos vein	8
Reevaluating echocardiographic indicators in bilateral pulmonary artery banding	8
Impact of ascending aortic length to detect surgical intervention for ascending aortic aneurysms	8
Utility of interfacility patient transfer after radiofrequency identification marker placement for precise sublobar resection of small pulmonary nodules	8

Non-stapling thoracoscopic surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax in young patients	8
Association between frailty and long-term outcomes among patients undergoing thoracic aortic surgery via median sternotomy	8
Mid-term outcomes of posterior mitral leaflet extension using fresh autologous pericardium for pediatric mitral regurgitation	8
A sealant with a hemostatic mechanism independent of the blood coagulation function was effective in both elective and emergency surgery for thoracic aorta	7
Vagus nerve/recurrent laryngeal nerve ratio: proposal of a new parameter predicting left vocal cord palsy using intraoperative nerve monitoring during esophagectomy	7
A modified Cerfolio technique for robotic pulmonary resection: a retrospective comparison with the conventional approach	7
Neurological prognosis stratified by computed tomography perfusion in patients with cerebral malperfusion secondary to acute type A aortic dissection	7
Trends of aortic valve-preserving surgery in japan: an updated five-year nationwide survey	7
Skeletal muscle volume by 3D imaging and long-term survival in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with neoadjuvant chemotherapy	7
Comment on “postoperative outcomes of cardiovascular surgery managed by nurse practitioners”	7
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	7
Mid-term results of the floating stitch for systolic anterior motion in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy	7
Sequential composite BIMA grafting for 3v-CAD: factors that predict successful outcome of the one-inflow and two-inflow revascularization techniques	7
A practical approach to procedural planning for robot-assisted segmentectomy using a lobectomy-based surgical simulator	7
“Critical insights into the analysis of the changes in health‑related quality of life and employment status after surgery in patients with lung cancer”	6
Postoperative results of the in situ fenestrated open stent technique for acute aortic dissection type A	6
Correction: Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2020	6
Postoperative pneumothorax occurrence in patients with Marfan syndrome	6
Minimally invasive surgery for anterior flail chest injury in the acute phase: series of 10 cases	6
Comparison of early recurrence in young-onset primary spontaneous pneumothorax following surgery using different covering methods	6
IABP use and outcomes in cardiac valvular surgery: a closer look!	6
Self-expandable transcatheter valve is a potentially useful option for a failing small surgical aortic bioprosthetic valve	6
Clinical predictors of pathological response after immunotherapy in salvage surgery for non-small cell lung cancer: a supplementary analysis of the CReGYT-05 immune checkpoint inhibitor-salvage study	6
Preoperative assessment of pleural adhesions using computed tomography scan and positron emission tomography in patients with lung cancer	6
Predictors of late outcomes after concomitant tricuspid valve repair with left-sided valve surgery	6
Modification of the Nuss procedure: the crossed bar technique for new subtypes of pectus excavatum	6
Externally mounted versus internally mounted leaflet aortic bovine pericardial bioprosthesis: meta-analysis	5
Long-term outcomes of left coronary artery reconstruction by Svensson’s modification to the Bentall procedure versus button reconstruction	5
Hypercoagulable state and effect of low-molecular-weight heparin prophylaxis on coagulation after lung cancer resection: results from thrombo-elastography	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
Correction to: Prognostic significance of preoperative to postoperative serum carcinoembryonic antigen ratio after lobectomy for lung adenocarcinoma	5
Complex lung segmentectomy: comparative perioperative outcomes of robotic and video-assisted approaches	5
Intraoperative assessment of pulmonary fissure morphology in a large surgical series: implications for operative strategy	5
Septic pulmonary embolism secondary to prosthetic conduit fungal endocarditis in a child	5
Reinterventions and medical costs after tetralogy of Fallot repair: a retrospective cohort study using health insurance claims in Japan	5
Blood loss and prolonged air leak reduction by applying TenaTac® gelatine patch after major pulmonary minimal-invasive resection	5
Unilateral upper lung field pulmonary fibrosis after primary lung cancer surgery as a late complication to be recognized	5
Outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for complicated type B acute aortic dissection from a multicenter Japanese post-market surveillance study	5
An accurate prediction of negative lymph node metastasis with consideration of glucose metabolism in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer	5
Critical insights into the ‘’New risk model for prognostic prediction after surgical aortic valve replacement in Hemodialysis patients’’	5
A comparative analysis of segmentectomy-aswere medicated withinsociated factors influencing bronchial tortuosity in early-stage left upper lung cancer	5
Preoperative physical activity is associated with prognosis in patients with esophageal cancer undergoing thoracoscopic–laparoscopic esophagectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy	4
Initial experience of mitral valve repair using the Physio Flex Annuloplasty Ring	4
Mitral annular disjunction and high-risk profiles: a conceptual approach to risk stratification and surgical implications	4
Mid-term outcomes and hemodynamic performances of Abbott Epic mitral bioprosthesis: a single-center study	4
A comparison of robot-assisted thoracic surgery and median sternotomy for the treatment of early-stage thymoma: a propensity score matching study	4
Risks factors of adverse clinical outcomes in asymptomatic mitral regurgitation patients with preserved ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Characteristic computed tomography findings in patients with left upper limb edema after innominate vein resection	4
Publisher Correction: Celebrating professor Yasunaru Kawashima’s award of the order of culture: first recipient as cardiac surgeon	4
A comparison between stand-alone left atrial appendage occlusion and resection as a method of preventing cardiogenic thromboembolic stroke	4

Single lung transplantation using a lung graft from a donor whose contralateral lung is not suitable for lung transplantation	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
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	4
The efficacy of rhomboid intercostal block for pain management after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a prospective, randomized-controlled trial	4
Impact of the expanded indication of robot-assisted thoracic surgery for mediastinal tumors	4
Commando procedure in cardiac surgery: a narrative review	4
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2020	3
Long-term results of the frozen elephant trunk technique in primary chronic type B aortic dissection	3
Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery versus video-assisted thoracic surgery for patients undergoing lung resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	3
The effect of adding an open distal anastomosis to proximal aneurysm repairs in bicuspid aortopathy	3
A critique on the methodological aspects of surgical outcomes and prognoses of patients with clinical stage I lung cancer and interstitial lung disease	3
WTAP-mediated m6A modification on BASP1 mRNA contributes to ferroptosis in AAA	3
One-step thoracotomy approach for atrial-esophageal fistula repair without cardiopulmonary bypass	3
Intraoperative robotic surgical system-related problems in robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery	3
Importance of the ratio of surgical margin to nodule size in pulmonary metastasectomy for colorectal carcinoma	3
Comment on “Prognostic impact of lung diffusion capacity in patients with early-stage lung cancer achieving 5-year postoperative recurrence-free survival: propensity score matching analysis”	3
Risk factors for distal stent graft-induced new entry after frozen elephant trunk procedure in chronic aortic dissection	3
Postoperative pulmonary function of patients with lung cancer and interstitial lung abnormalities	3
Robotic surgery for pulmonary sequestration: interpreting early advantages	3
Upper partial sternal split for pediatric cardiac surgery	3
Reconstruction of right ventricular outflow tract with severe calcification: lantern procedure	3
A new strategy for open surgery of giant aortoiliac aneurysms with preservation of the hypogastric artery	3
Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in coronary artery bypass surgery: the role of local anesthetic volume—a prospective, randomized study	3
Evaluation of the blood flow in reconstructed gastric tube and its relation to anastomosis leakage	3
Unilateral versus bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion during aortic arch surgery: an updated meta-analysis of comparative studies	3
Correction: Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer: the current opinions and future perspectives of thoracic surgeons in Japan	3
Prognosis for clinical early-stage lung cancer patients with subclinical malignant pleural effusion: Is anatomical resection a reasonable option?	3
Robotic portal right upper sleeve lobectomy with pulmonary arterioplasty	3
Short-term surgical outcomes of tritube flow-controlled ventilation versus crossfield ıntubation ın patients undergoing surgery for postintubation tracheal stenosis	3
CircRUNX1 drives the malignant phenotypes of lung adenocarcinoma through mediating the miR-5195-3p/HMGB3 network	3
Real-world observation of pain scores using patient-reported outcome measures in lung cancer surgery	3
A critical appraisal of “A novel survival prediction model after isolated surgical aortic valve replacement in the transcatheter aortic valve replacement era”	3
Feasibility and safety of uniport robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in initial series of anatomical pulmonary resections under learning curve	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
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
Comprehensive multi-modality treatment of thoracic aorta pseudoaneurysms: a single-center experience	3
Learning curve of robotic surgery for lung cancer: analysis for two surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic	2
Correction: Preemptive fenestrated endovascular repair aimed at perfusion of cervical branches in acute type B aortic dissection	2
Significance of geriatric nutritional risk index in predicting lung-transplant waiting list mortality of patients with interstitial lung disease regardless of percentage forced vital capacity	2
A comparative study of robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and conventional approaches for short-term outcomes of anatomical segmentectomy	2
Pressure-volume loop in Impella support for post-infarct ventricular septal rupture	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
Clover stitch technique for aortic valve in mitral valve repair	2
Performance of the ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer in thoracic procedures in a Japanese cohort: a case series report	2
15-year outcomes of the JOCRI study (JOCRIED study): a randomised comparison of off-pump and on-pump multiple arterial coronary revascularisation	2
Imaging risk factors for development of type A acute aortic dissection	2
Prognostic significance of postoperative serum C-reactive protein levels after minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer	2
Prognosis after non-surgical therapy for acute type A aortic dissection	2
PANORAMITRA: a novel polyetheretherketone-based perivalvular tissue retractor for use in minimally invasive and conventional cardiac surgery	2
Bypass graft design assisted by virtual reality simulation in multi-vessel coronary artery bypass grafting	2
Early major adverse kidney events after lung transplantation: risk of chronic kidney disease and prognostic impact	2
A 30 year experience of truncus arteriosus repair at a single institution: usefulness of staged approach for complicated lesions	2
Optimal timing of bridging annuloplasty and patch augmentation for heterotaxy syndrome associated with functional single ventricles	2
An independent prognostic factor in surgical cases of pleural empyema caused by common bacteria is the presence of a fistula	2
Evaluation of vocal cord paralysis after total arch replacement using routine laryngeal endoscopy	2
Myocardial ischemia risk in Fontan candidates with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum	2
Radial artery versus right mammary artery: the fight is always open, and statistics rule	2
Complex versus simple segmentectomy in non-small cell lung cancer: a single-center, retrospective study	2
Correction to: Long-term outcomes and prognostic factors after aortic valve surgery in patients with Takayasu arteritis	2
Early and mid-term outcomes of the fenestrated versus standard frozen elephant trunk technique for acute type A aortic dissection	2
Cardioprotective effect of St. Thomas’ Hospital No. 2 solution against age-related changes in aquaporin-7-deficient mice	2
Impact of prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation on outcomes in heart transplantation with higher risk donor heart	2
Predictive factors for size change of aorta in patients with acute blunt traumatic aortic injury	2
Prognostic factors for pulmonary carcinoid with positive lymph node after surgical resection: a SEER database study	2
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2023	2
A balanced mitral leaflet and large ring strategy avoids systolic anterior motion in Barlow’s disease	2
Improved surgical outcomes and predictors of prolonged hospitalization in descending necrotizing mediastinitis: A 20-Year retrospective study	2
Inhaled nitric oxide therapy is effective in improving right ventricular function in patients receiving ECPELLA support	2
Neck vessels geometry and diameter change in patients with acute type A aortic dissection	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
Long-term outcomes of transapical-transcatheter aortic valve replacement	2
Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer: the current opinions and future perspectives of thoracic surgeons in Japan	2
Temporary chest closure and open chest management for severe chest trauma: a retrospective study of 10 cases at a single hospital	2
Effects of temperature on transient neurologic dysfunction after total arch replacement	2
Surgical outcomes and prognoses of patients with clinical stage I lung cancer and interstitial lung disease	2
Activated partial thromboplastin time is a potential risk factor for prolonged chest drain placement following surgery for primary spontaneous pneumothorax: a case–control study	2
Simultaneous transapical transcatheter aortic and mitral valve replacement in patients with severe valve dysfunction: initial experience	2
Surgical techniques for thoracoscopic secondary carinal reconstruction with stepwise barbed sutures	2
A novel approach to the lung apex avoiding dissection of severe pleural adhesions	2

Acknowledgment to reviewers	2
Optimal size of Frozenix for true thoracic aneurysms: is downsizing an option?	2
Oxygenated blood perfusion provides no additional benefit beyond flow control in lung ischemia–reperfusion injury	2
Critical appraisal of claims-based analysis of reinterventions and medical costs after tetralogy of Fallot repair	2
A critique on methodological aspects of a novel survival prediction model after isolated surgical aortic valve replacement in the transcatheter aortic valve replacement era	2
Real-world outcomes of unresected non-small cell lung cancer following neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy	2
Off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Bioprosthetic versus mechanical valves for mitral valve replacement in patients < 70 years: an updated pairwise meta-analysis	2
First case of major lung resection using the hinotori™ surgical robot system	2
Residual middle lobectomy after right upper or lower lobectomy: indications and outcome	2
Prognostic value of TCBI for short-term outcomes in ATAD patients undergoing surgery	2
Perioperative nutritional status in cardiac surgery patients: a multicenter observational study in Shanghai, China	2
Determining optimal pretreatment in cardiac surgery: an experimental study	2
Anatomical resection for right B3 downwards-shifting malformation	2
Valve-sparing root replacement versus Bentall procedure with bioprosthetic valves in patients with aortic insufficiency: a meta-analysis	2
Short- and Midterm outcomes of modified robotic tricuspid annuloplasty for secondary tricuspid regurgitation	2
The effect of lobar shifting following right upper lobectomy on postoperative pulmonary function	2
Aortic floating thrombus and COVID‑19	2
Physiological assessment of endoscopic mitral valve repair using cardiopulmonary exercise testing	2
Aortic floating thrombus in patients with COVID-19: a report of eight cases	2
Subcostal single-port robot-assisted resection of a posterior mediastinal tumor in an infant	2
Outcomes of heart transplantation using ECMO-supported donation in brain dead donors	2
Evaluation of myocardial work changes after lung resection—the significance of surgical approach: an echocardiographic comparison between VATS and thoracotomy	2
Survival impact of pathologic features after salvage lung resection following definitive chemoradiotherapy or systemic therapy for initially unresectable lung cancer	2
Comments on “The outcome of extracardiac lateral tunnel total cavopulmonary connection with growing conduit using expanded polytetrafuoroethylene graft”	2
Influence of preoperative and intraoperative factors on recovery after aortic root surgery	2
Further considerations on bilateral internal mammary artery grafting in chronic kidney disease	1
Effect of taurine on vascular dysfunction in an in vitro ischemia–reperfusion model of rat thoracic aorta	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
Clinical outcomes of continuous flow left ventricular assist device therapy as bridge to transplant strategy in muscular dystrophy: a single-center study	1
Surgical strategy for multiple ventricular septal defects: long-term outcomes beyond 15 years	1
Acknowledgment to reviewers	1
A novel program of cadaver surgical training for young surgeons at the Clinical Anatomy Laboratory Nagoya (CALNA)	1
Response to “Comments on: A simplified frailty assessment using three objective measures predicts mid-term outcomes after cardiac surgery”	1
Short-term effects of preoperative nutritional intervention in lung surgery for malignant tumors: a single-center prospective study	1
Intraoperative rapid immunohistochemistry of microsatellite instability using non-contact alternating current electric field mixing	1
Implications for prosthesis selection in dialysis patients undergoing aortic valve replacement	1
Compression brace for secondary pectus carinatum in infants and toddlers undergoing cardiac surgery with midline sternotomy	1
The impact of prognostic nutrition index on the waitlist mortality of lung transplantation	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
Risk factors for vascular oozing or bleeding following transection with automatic staplers during uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery	1
Mid-to-long-term outcomes, durability, and mortality predictors after mitral valve replacement with the Epic porcine bioprosthesis: a single-center Japanese experience	1
Significance of preoperative evaluation of modified advanced lung cancer inflammation index for patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer	1
A risk prediction model using preoperative CT-based muscle and bone status for mortality and readmission after cardiac surgery in older patients	1
Empyema space rate: a quantitative predictor of postoperative drainage duration after surgery for acute empyema	1
Novel nonbiological surgical sealant to control air leakage after lung resection	1
Correlations between intraoperative and postoperative echocardiographic measurements in patients undergoing aortic bioprosthetic valve replacement: a prospective observational study	1
Cardioplegia strategy in isolated CABG: a comparative evaluation of del Nido, microplegia and St. Thomas II	1
Intraoperative echocardiographic indicator for optimal bilateral pulmonary artery banding	1
Modified composite-graft technique for aortic root replacement	1
Feasibility of tubeless thoracoscopic bullectomy in primary spontaneous pneumothorax patients	1
Intra‑aortic balloon pump in heart surgery	1
Impact of bilateral internal mammary artery grafting in patients with mildly decreased renal function	1
Stent part anastomosis reduces distal stent graft-induced new entry after frozen elephant trunk	1
Effect of preoperative model for end-stage liver disease score in cardiac valve surgery	1
Right transaxillary transcatheter aortic valve replacement is comparable to left despite challenges	1
Descriptive analysis of long-term survival after aortic valve replacement for dialysis patients: importance of renal pathologies and age	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
Influence of HLA mismatch between donors and recipients on postoperative outcomes in cadaveric lung transplantation	1
Overlapping-plasty technique for pulmonary artery aneurysm	1
Renal protection by intermittent cold crystalloid perfusion during thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair	1
Celebrating Professor Yasunaru Kawashima's Award of the Order of Culture: First Recipient as Cardiac Surgeon	1
Updated pathophysiological overview of functional MR (ventricular and atrial)	1
Stagnating blood flow related to thrombus formation in pulmonary vein stump after left upper lobectomy	1
Robotic-assisted versus open resection of pulmonary sequestration: a retrospective cohort study. RATS surgery for pulmonary sequestration	1
Mid-term outcomes of the sutureless marsupialization technique for acquired pulmonary vein stenosis and occlusion	1
Preoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is associated with improved outcomes in emergent surgical pulmonary embolectomy	1
Left atrial appendage blood flow analysis using four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging	1
Correction: Surgical strategy for multiple ventricular septal defects: long-term outcomes beyond 15 years	1
Meta-analysis of BITA versus SITA grafting in diabetic patients: evidence from propensity score-matched studies	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
Trends in thymectomy for myasthenia gravis in Japan: analysis of a nationwide surgical registry from 1996 to 2023	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
Wedge extended bronchoplasty with caliber adjustment by membranous suture	1
Combined PET-CT and VATS biopsy in pleural effusion: diagnostic accuracy, surgical factors, and prognosis—a retrospective study	1
Minimally invasive cardiac surgeries in 2021: annual report by Japanese society of minimally invasive cardiac surgery	1
Axial deviation of anastomosis: a risk factor for leakage in retrosternal gastric tube reconstruction after esophagectomy	1
Intraoperative localization of pulmonary nodules using indocyanine green–lipiodol marking: a single-center case series	1
Autologous cell salvage in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery reduces post-operative complications: a retrospective weighted-matching analysis	1
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2022	1
Complex segmentectomy for non-palpable small lung cancer adjacent to the incomplete interlobar fissure using radiofrequency identification	1
Analysis of postoperative weight loss associated with prognosis after sublobar resections for lung cancer	1
Impact of sarcopenia on early and mid-term outcomes of surgery for acute type A aortic dissection in octogenarians	1
A routine de-airing method for total endoscopic robot-assisted mitral valve repair	1
Early thrombus formation including hypo-attenuated leaflet thrombosis after surgical bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement	1
Outcomes of immune checkpoint inhibitors for postoperative recurrence of non-small cell lung cancer	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
A prospective randomized controlled study to assess the effectiveness of super FIXSORB WAVE® for sternal stabilization after sternotomy	1
Association between lower-body ischemia duration and postoperative visceral complications in thoracic aortic surgery	1
Proposal for novel definition of radiologically less-invasive clinical stage IA solid predominant lung adenocarcinoma using the maximum standardized uptake value	1
The 20-year long-term outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting: An off-pump first approach	1
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy and the stepwise risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation: a propensity score-matched analysis isolating surgical and biological triggers	1
Propensity score analysis comparing off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in older adults	1