Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide. This is mostly because the majority of lung cancers are discovered in advanced stages. In the era of conventional chemotherapy, the prognosis of advanced NSCLC...
The incidence of colorectal cancer and colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) is increasing globally due to an interaction of environmental and genetic factors. A minority of patients with CRLM have surgically resectable disease, but for those who have r...
Cutaneous oncology is undergoing a major transformation driven by advances in tumour biology, immunotherapy, targeted agents, and locoregional technologies. Although surgery remains the cornerstone of curative treatment for most skin cancers, an incr...
In order to meet the clinical requirements of spine surgery, this paper proposes the fabrication of the customized template for spine surgery through computer-aided design. A 3D metal printing-selective laser melting (SLM) technique was employed to d...
The clinical application of three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) technology has rapidly expanded in the last decade and has been applied to lung cancer surgery. Two consecutive reports of large-scale prospective clinical trials from Japan an...
Precision neurosurgery is rapidly evolving as a medical specialty by merging genomic medicine, multi-omics technologies, and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, while at the same time, society is shifting away from the traditional, anatomic mode...
Background: High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSC) is the most common and aggressive subtype of ovarian cancer. Despite initial response to platinum-based chemotherapy, most patients relapse. Cytoreductive surgery at relapse has been shown to improv...
Head and neck cancer surgery has evolved from radical organ-sacrificing procedures to function-preserving approaches integrated within multidisciplinary frameworks. This comprehensive literature review, concentrating on studies from the past five yea...
Renal cell carcinoma is a term that represents multiple different disease processes, each driven by different genetic alterations, with distinct histology, and biological potential which necessitates divergent management strategies. This review discu...
In the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, establishment of a new method for predicting morphology is desirable. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to establish a new method for predicting the original shape of a mandibular defect s...
A vitrectome is a commonly used instrument in eye surgery, which is used to cut and aspirate the vitreous body out of the eye. The mechanism of the vitrectome consists of miniature components that need to be assembled by hand due to their size. Non-a...
Background/Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy of implementing a virtual treatment plan in orthognathic surgery. Methods: The study included 30 patients (11 males and 19 females with a mean age of 23.7 years) with a digi...
Introduction: The integration of augmented reality (AR) in spine surgery marks a significant advancement, enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes. AR provides immersive, three-dimensional visualizations of anatomical structures, facilitatin...
Background: Radio-guided surgery is a reliable approach used for localizing ground-glass opacities, lung nodules, and metastatic lymph nodes. Lung nodules, lymph node metastatic involvement, and ground-glass opacities often represent a challenge for...
This narrative review explores the evolution and implications of robotic-assisted surgery in pediatric and neonatal cases, focusing on its advantages, drawbacks, and the specific diseases amenable to this innovative technology. Following PRISMA guide...
Craniofacial deformities, particularly craniosynostosis, present significant surgical challenges due to complex anatomy and the need for individualised, high-precision interventions. Augmented reality (AR) has emerged as a promising tool in craniofac...
This study introduces a Neuro-Visual Adaptive Control (NVAC) architecture designed to enhance precision and safety in robot-assisted surgery. The proposed system enables semi-autonomous guidance of the laparoscope based on image input. To achieve thi...
Background/Objectives: Orthognathic surgery has evolved with digital advancements, improving precision and predictability. Traditional free-hand techniques rely on surgeon expertise, often leading to variable outcomes. Fully guided approaches integra...
Background/Objectives: Three-dimensional virtual surgical planning (VSP) is increasingly central to contemporary orthognathic surgery, enhancing diagnostic precision and enabling more reliable forecasts of postoperative outcomes. NemoFAB (Nemotec, Ma...
Liver resection for colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) is widely considered the treatment with the highest curative potential. However, not all patients derive the same oncological benefit, underlining the need for better patient stratification and t...
Glioblastomas are the most common primary malignant brain tumor. Most of the recent improvements their treatment are due to improvements in surgery. Although many would consider surgery as the most personalized treatment, the variation in resection b...
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The introduction of targeted treatments and immunotherapy in lung cancer has transformed patient care by offering “precision medicine” focused on the characteristic...
This review provides a literature overview of new findings relating nutritional genomics and bariatric surgery. It also describes the importance of nutritional genomics concepts in personalized bariatric management. It includes a discussion of the po...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming integral to medical practice, potentially enhancing outcomes in thoracic surgery. AI-driven models have shown significant accuracy in diagnosing non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), predicting lymp...
Background and Objectives: Robotic surgery represents one of the most significant innovations in the field of surgery, offering new opportunities for the treatment of complex pathologies that require greater accuracy and precision. It is a technology...
Background/Objectives: Digital twin technology, initially developed for engineering and manufacturing, has entered healthcare. In plastic surgery, digital twins (DTs) have the potential to enhance surgical precision, personalise treatment plans, and...
Indications and techniques of bariatric surgery (BS) have constantly evolved in recent decades and now face new challenges [...]
Personalized medicine and precision medicine are terms often used to refer to treatment strategies tailored specifically to individual characteristics of patients, as opposed to a one-size fits all approach [...]
Cervical cancer remains a significant global health burden, disproportionately affecting women in low- and middle-income countries despite being preventable. Since 2018, rapid advances in molecular profiling, immunotherapy, refinement of minimally in...
Today, surgical operations are less invasive than they were a few decades ago and, in medicine, there is a growing trend towards precision surgery. Among many technological advancements, augmented reality (AR) can be a powerful tool for improving the...
Breast cancer, a prevalent and significant cause of cancer-related mortality in women, often necessitates precise detection through nuclear medicine techniques. Despite the utility of computer-aided navigation in thoracoscopic surgeries like mastecto...
Background/Objectives: This systematic review aims to synthesize recent studies on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into robotic surgery for oncological patients. It focuses on studies using real patient data and AI tools in robotic on...
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Purpose: The Preceyes Surgical System (PSS) is a robotic assistive device that may enhance surgical precision. This study assessed pre- and intra-operative times and surgeons’ perceptions of robot-assisted epiretinal membrane peeling (RA-MP). M...
Gastric cancer (GC) is a malignant tumor of the gastrointestinal tract associated with high mortality rates and accounting for approximately 1 million new cases diagnosed annually. Surgery, particularly radical gastrectomy, remains the primary treatm...
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory, estrogen-dependent disease that has historically been underdiagnosed, especially in patients with unexplained infertility. On average, diagnosis is delayed by 11 years, underscoring the...
Background/Objectives: Hallux valgus is a common foot deformity that requires surgical correction to restore proper alignment. Precision in the osteotomies performed during these surgeries is critical to avoid complications and improve outcomes. Howe...
Residual microcalcifications after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in breast cancer remain a complex diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Although NAC has significantly improved pathologic complete response (pCR) rates and transformed surgical approa...
Objectives: This prospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and precision of static computer-guided, flapless implant surgery in partially edentulous patients, comparing the virtually planned and clinically achieved implant positions. Ma...
Obesity is a multifaceted disorder influenced by various factors, with heredity being a significant contributor. Bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term intervention for morbid obesity and associated comorbidities, while outcomes vary signi...
Background: The assessment information of tumor margins is extremely important for the success of the breast cancer surgery and whether the patient undergoes a second operation. However, conducting surgical margin assessments is a time-consuming task...
This mixed-methods study sought to deepen our understanding of self-concept and experiences in balancing cancer risk/reproductive decisions after learning of BRCA+ status. First, a quantitative survey of BRCA+ women (n = 505) examined the childbearin...
This perspective work focuses on the transformative role of robotics in orthopedic surgery, enhancing precision and efficiency. It details the evolution of robotic systems such as ROBODOC, Mako, and Da Vinci, outlining their contributions to procedur...
The personalized applications of 3D printing in interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery represent a transformative paradigm in the management of structural heart diseases. This review underscores the pivotal role of 3D printing in enhancing pro...
Background: Intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) is revolutionizing gynecologic oncology surgery by overcoming the limitations of traditional imaging and intraoperative assessment. Its real-time, high-resolution capabilities address critical needs in tum...
Radiotherapy plays an important role in the treatment of sinonasal cancer, mainly in the adjuvant setting after surgical resection. Many technological approaches have been described, including intensity-modulated radiotherapy, concomitant chemoradiot...
Objective: In spine surgery, ensuring the safety of vital structures is crucial, and various instruments contribute to the surgeon’s confidence. This study aims to present outcomes from spinal cases operated on using the freehand technique and...
Background/Objectives: Fibroproliferative disorders (FPDs), such as Dupuytren’s contracture, scleroderma, capsular contracture, rhinophyma, and keloid scars, are characterised by excessive fibroblast activity and collagen deposition. These cond...
The main goal of brain cancer surgery is to perform an accurate resection of the tumor, preserving as much normal brain tissue as possible for the patient. The development of a non-contact and label-free method to provide reliable support for tumor r...
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms has permeated the medical field with great success. The widespread use of AI technology in diagnosing and treating several types of cancer, especially colorectal cancer (CRC), is now attracti...
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