The aim of this retrospective case series was to discuss indications, surgical outcomes, and donor site morbidity in the use of superficial temporal artery perforator (STAP) flaps in intra-oral or extra-oral facial reconstruction. This study involved...
(1) Background: Caesarean sections in obese patients are associated with an increased risk of surgical wound complications, including hematomas, seromas, abscesses, dehiscence, and surgical site infections. The aim of the present study is to perform...
Surgical site infections (SSIs) following a pancreaticoduodenectomy have been a significant cause of morbidity and even mortality. A modified sequence of the Whipple procedure, using the COMBILAST technique, may reduce SSIs and the patient’s ho...
Introduction: Patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) as well as with pancreatic head carcinoma (CA) undergo the surgical intervention named “pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy according to Traverso–Longmire (PPPD)”, which all...
The L-Arginine/NO pathway is involved in carcinogenesis and immunity. Its diagnostic and prognostic value in colorectal cancer (CRC) was determined using tandem mass spectrometry in 199 individuals (137 with CRC) and, during a three-day follow up, in...
The objective of this study was to examine the impact of closed incision negative pressure therapy (CINPT) on donor site complications and patient perceptions in transverse musculocutaneous gracilis (TMG) flap breast reconstruction. Our institution c...
Background: Post-bariatric abdominoplasty is associated with a high risk of bleeding and wound complications due to extensive tissue resection and impaired tissue quality. Tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces perioperative bleeding in multiple surgical disc...
Background: Autologous osteochondral transplantation (AOT)—the transfer of hyaline cartilage with its underlying subchondral bone—is well established for focal osteochondral lesions, yet evidence for larger (>200 mm2) defects is limite...
The evidence regarding the role of oral antibiotics alone (oA) or combined with mechanical bowel preparation (MoABP) for elective colorectal surgery remains controversial. A prospective database of 8359 colorectal resections gathered over a 32-month...
25 October 2017
Although surgical techniques for rhinoplasty and nasal reconstruction are well established, prospective research on postoperative morbidity remains limited. The aim of this pilot study was to assess costal and auricular cartilage donor site pain and...
Precise fitting and immobilisation of bone transplants at the recipient site is of utmost importance for the healing process. With the help of the standardised Osseo Transfer System, the recipient site is adjusted to the graft, rather than vice versa...
Objectives: Few studies have analyzed surgical site infections associated with hypofractionated RT. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for surgical site infections with a particular focus on volumetric parameters that reflect the...
While the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap is a popular option for abdominal-based breast reconstruction, abdominal wall morbidities such as bulging or hernia remain a concern. Here, we introduced a surgical technique for reinforc...
Donor site morbidity remains a significant concern in free flap microsurgery, with implications that extend beyond immediate postoperative outcomes to affect patients’ long-term quality of life. This review explores the multi-faceted impact of...
Surgical site infection occurs with high frequency in gastrointestinal surgery, contributing to the high incidence of morbidity and mortality. The accepted practice worldwide for the prevention of surgical site infection is providing single- or multi...
Background/Objectives: The surgical resection of pulmonary metastases is considered a therapeutic option in selected cases. In light of this, we present the results from a national multicenter prospective registry of lung metastasectomy. Methods: Thi...
The use of post-operative drainage has been a topic of debate for several years. While the trend has increasingly shifted toward avoiding routine drainage, opinions on its necessity remain divided. The main objective of this comprehensive review is t...
Background: use of fibrin sealants following pelvic, paraaortic, and inguinal lymphadenectomy may reduce lymphatic morbidity. The aim of this meta-analysis is to evaluate if this finding applies to the axillary lymphadenectomy. Methods: randomized tr...
Background: The rate of morbidity after liver surgery is estimated at 30% and can be even higher when considering higher-risk subgroups of patients. Frailty is believed to better predict surgical outcomes by showcasing the patient’s ability to...
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common healthcare-associated infections that occur among surgical patients. Surgical site infections result in longer hospital stays, hospital readmissions, and higher death and morbidity rates. The curren...
Alveolar bone augmentation in vertical dimension remains the holy grail of periodontal tissue engineering. Successful dental implant placement for restoration of edentulous sites depends on the quality and quantity of alveolar bone available in all...
Background/Objectives: Surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars is frequently associated with postoperative morbidity, including swelling, trismus, and pain. However, the extent to which osteotomy contributes to these outcomes remains...
Bacterial contamination of the surgical site in horses is a major risk factor for the development of surgical site infections (SSIs), which increase morbidity, mortality, the hospitalisation period, antibiotic use, and management costs. While contami...
11 December 2012
Free flap reconstruction of the head and neck is a widespread procedure. The aesthetic outcome is frequently compromised by color mismatch between the donor site skin and the complex pigmentation of the face. Various surgical procedures have been des...
Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most important determinants of morbidity after HBP surgery. Their frequency after HPB surgery is variable, from 1–2% after elective cholecystectomy to 25% after PD. Methods: A systematic...
Background: Post-operative infections in head and neck cancer (HNC) surgery represent a major problem and are associated with an important increase in mortality, morbidity, and burden on the healthcare system. The aim of this retrospective observatio...
The Flex Robotic System is a device intended for robot-assisted visualization and surgical site access to the head and neck. The aim of this review is to summarize the current knowledge about the Flex Robotic System in head and neck transoral robotic...
24 July 2015
Anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap is a common flap with multitude of indications. The purpose of this article is to review the reconstructive indications of the flap in head and neck defects. This is a retrospective study of 194 consecutive ALT fla...
Background: Surgical site infection is the most common kind of nosocomial infection in developed and developing countries. Objectives: Our aim was to identify the prevalence of factors predisposing to multidrug resistance and the antimicrobial suscep...
Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a noteworthy contributor to both morbidity and mortality in the context of patients who undergo colorectal surgery. Several risk factors have been identified; however, their relative significance...
7 April 2021
Acellular dermal matrix grafts (ADMG) have been used as soft tissue graft substitutes for autografts in periodontal plastic surgical procedures. They have benefits like avoiding a second surgical site and patient morbidity that have been associated w...
Anastomotic leakage is one of the common causes of serious morbidity and death after gastrectomy. The use of surgical treatment for leakage decreased due to the development of nonsurgical management. However, if nonsurgical management fails to contro...
Background: Although adolescents are at a lower risk of developing scaphoid non-union than adults, this complication is not uncommon in younger patients. The current gold standard for surgical treatment is non-vascularized bone grafting from the ilia...
Postoperative complications are a major problem occurring in up to 50% of patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Occurrence of postoperative complications is associated with a significantly higher morbidity and mortality in affected patients. T...
The occurrence of leakage from anastomotic sites is a significant issue given its potential undesirable complications. The management of anastomotic leakage after gastrointestinal surgery is particularly crucial because it is directly associated with...
Background: SSIs (surgical site infections) are associated with increased rates of morbidity and mortality. The traditional quality improvement strategies focusing on individual performance did not achieve sustainable improvement. This study aimed to...
Background: Vertical alveolar ridge augmentation (ARA) > 3 mm is associated with increased surgical complexity and higher complication rates. Despite the availability of various ARA techniques and graft materials, robust comparative clinical data...
Introduction: Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) coupled with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a potentially curative approach to peritoneal disease (PD) and corresponds to the needs of patients with dire survival rates. However, the onc...
Retroperitoneal sarcomas are extremely rare, comprising <15% of primary sarcomas. Distant metastasis occurs in about 20% of cases, with pulmonary and hepatic metastasis as the most common sites of hematogenous spread. Although surgical resection i...
Surgical site infections (SSI) are one of the main healthcare-related infections in developing nations. Regardless of upgrades in surgical strategy and the utilization of best disease avoidance techniques, SSI stayed the significant reason for medica...
Background: The aim of this study was to compare the impact of three different types of intraoperative antibiotic prophylaxis on the risk of postoperative surgical site infection (SSI). Material and Methods: Single-center retrospective cohort study....
The evolution of imaging actively shapes clinical management in the field. Ultrasonography (US), computed tomography angiography (CTA), and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) stand out as the most extensively researched imaging modalities for ABR....
Background: Radiotherapy is a cornerstone of treatment for cervical and endometrial cancers but is associated with vascular and perivascular changes that can increase surgical complexity and perioperative morbidity. While these effects are well docum...
Leukocytes are essential for the function of the immune system and cell–cell interaction in the human body, but hematological diseases as well as chemotherapeutic treatments due to cancer lead to occasionally or even permanent leukocyte deficie...
Background: The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) remains one of the most reliable and widely adopted reconstructive options for head and neck defects because of its consistent vascular anatomy, long pedicle, and excellent tissue pliability. Neverthele...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a challenge for the survival of the human race. The steady rise of resistant microorganisms against the common antimicrobials results in increased morbidity and mortality rates. Iodine and a plethora of plant seconda...
Background: This study aims to evaluate the functional improvement, pain reduction, and esthetic outcomes including scar satisfaction and donor-site morbidity following autogenous dermal-fat graft reconstruction for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anky...
Objectives: Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) requiring surgical intervention represent a significant cause of morbidity in pediatric patients, often leading to prolonged hospitalization and increased antimicrobial exposure. This study aimed to chara...
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy, short- and long-term cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular mortalities and postoperative morbidities of surgical pulmonary embolectomy (SPE) for patients with massive or submassive pulm...
End-stage liver disease patients undergoing liver transplantation are prone to develop numerous infectious complications because of immunosuppression, surgical interventions, and malnutrition. Infections in transplant recipients account for the main...
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