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Diabetes & EndocrinologyArginine Vasopressin Deficiencybiomarkers

Plasma Oxytocin as a Superior Preoperative Biomarker for Predicting Transient Postoperative Arginine Vasopressin Deficiency Following Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery

By MedXY|Jul 10, 2026

This study identifies plasma oxytocin as a superior preoperative biomarker compared to copeptin for early prediction of transient arginine vasopressin deficiency after transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, aiding in risk stratification and pos

Gastroenterologyliver transplantationModified Frailty Index

Impact of Modified Frailty Index on Liver Transplant Outcomes: Insights from a Multicenter Cohort Study

By MedXY|Jul 8, 2026

This study demonstrates that the 5-variable Modified Frailty Index effectively predicts short- and long-term morbidity and mortality after liver transplantation, supporting its use in pretransplant assessment and perioperative planning.

General Surgerylong-term outcomesuterovaginal prolapse

Ten-Year Comparative Outcomes of Sacrospinous Hysteropexy With Mesh Versus Vaginal Hysterectomy for Uterovaginal Prolapse: Long-Term Efficacy and Safety

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

This 10-year randomized clinical trial reveals that sacrospinous hysteropexy with mesh offers lower failure rates and comparable safety to vaginal hysterectomy in treating uterovaginal prolapse, supporting its use as an effective uterine-pr

General Surgerydonation after circulatory deathMachine Perfusion

Expanding the Horizon of Simultaneous Liver-Kidney Transplantation: Leveraging DCD Donors with Machine Perfusion Technologies

By MedXY|Jul 8, 2026

This nationwide US study analyzes 10,687 simultaneous liver-kidney transplants, highlighting increased use of DCD donors with machine perfusion and comparable outcomes to DBD transplants, supporting broader DCD adoption in selected patients

General SurgeryCắt toàn bộ tuyến giápModified Frailty Index

Predictive Role of the Modified Frailty Index in Short-Term Complications After Total Thyroidectomy

By MedXY|Jul 5, 2026

Higher Modified Frailty Index scores correlate with increased postoperative complications and emergency visits following total thyroidectomy, underscoring the value of frailty assessment in surgical risk stratification.

Gastroenterologyfecal incontinencefistulotomy

Fistulotomy with Primary Sphincteroplasty for Complex Anal Fistulas: Balancing Cure with Continence Preservation

By MedXY|Jul 5, 2026

This study demonstrates that fistulotomy combined with primary sphincteroplasty offers a high success rate and minimal incontinence risk for complex anal fistulas, supporting its use as an effective single-stage treatment.

General SurgeryDuctal Carcinoma In Situendocrine therapy

Reevaluating Lumpectomy Margin Thresholds in HR-Positive DCIS: Insights from the NRG Oncology/NSABP B-35 Trial

By MedXY|Jul 5, 2026

This study evaluates the impact of lumpectomy margin widths on local recurrence in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive DCIS undergoing lumpectomy, radiation, and endocrine therapy, suggesting minimal recurrence differences b

General Surgeryfree-flap survivalmicrosurgical anastomosis

Advancing Microsurgical Reconstruction: Real-world Evaluation of the Symani Surgical System® in the PRIMO Study

By MedXY|Jul 5, 2026

The PRIMO study demonstrates that the Symani Surgical System® offers high safety, reliability, and effectiveness for robotic-assisted microsurgical anastomoses in reconstructive procedures across multiple centers and adult patient populatio

Diabetes & Endocrinologyautofluorescencehyperparathyroidism

Quantitative Autofluorescence Index Enhances Intraoperative Differentiation of Normal and Pathologic Parathyroid Glands

By MedXY|Jul 1, 2026

Near-infrared autofluorescence heterogeneity measurement provides a real-time, quantitative tool during parathyroidectomy to distinguish hyperfunctional parathyroid glands from normal tissue, aiding surgical precision and potentially improv

GastroenterologyDREAM techniqueHội chứng ruột ngắn

Innovative DREAM Technique Restores Intestinal and Hepatic Function in Short Bowel Syndrome

By MedXY|Jul 1, 2026

The DREAM method enables complete enteral nutrition in short bowel syndrome, enhancing intestinal adaptation and protecting liver function by restoring gut-liver signaling pathways, as demonstrated in a neonatal pig model.

GastroenterologycholecystectomyERCP

Comparing Cholecystectomy, ERCP, and Conservative Management for Gallstone-Related Acute Pancreatitis: Evidence from a Nationwide Cohort

By MedXY|Jun 29, 2026

A nationwide Swedish cohort study shows same-admission cholecystectomy significantly reduces recurrence and complications after gallstone-related acute pancreatitis compared to ERCP alone or no intervention.

General Surgeryperihilar cholangiocarcinomaprognosis

Refining Prognostic Assessment in Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma: The Clinical Utility of Dual Radial Margin Distance Cutoffs

By MedXY|Jun 29, 2026

This study identifies dual cutoff values of 0 and 1 mm for radial margin distance in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, providing a simple and effective stratification tool for postoperative recurrence risk and survival prediction.

Clinical UpdatesChất lượng phẫu thuậtlung cancer

Enhancing Lung Cancer Surgical Quality: Insights from the American College of Surgeons’ National Quality Improvement Collaborative

By MedXY|Jun 25, 2026

This review synthesizes current evidence on lung cancer surgical quality improvement, highlighting the impactful American College of Surgeons Lung NODES Collaborative’s success in improving lymph node sampling compliance and broader a

GastroenterologyDCD liver transplantationgraft survival

Advancing Donation After Circulatory Death Liver Transplantation: National Evidence Supporting Normothermic Regional and Machine Perfusion as Standards of Care

By MedXY|Jun 25, 2026

A comprehensive national study shows both normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) and normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) significantly improve graft survival in DCD liver transplantation, supporting their adoption as complementary standards

Clinical Updateschronic subdural hematomacognition

Long-Term Mortality, Cognition, and Quality of Life After Chronic Subdural Hematoma Surgery: A Comprehensive Review

By MedXY|Jun 25, 2026

This review synthesizes evidence on the long-term survival, excess mortality, and health-related quality of life in patients after chronic subdural hematoma surgery, emphasizing sustained mortality risks and cognitive-physical deficits up t

General SurgeryMorel-Lavallee lesionsoft tissue injury

Postoperative Outcomes of Morel-Lavallée Injuries and Predictive Factors for Wound Complications

By MedXY|Jun 18, 2026

A multicenter trauma study found that 20.1% of surgically treated Morel-Lavallée lesions developed wound complications. Pedestrian-versus-vehicle injury was the only independent predictor of postoperative problems.

Clinical UpdatesBPPVdizziness management

Rotational Chair vs. Manual Maneuvers for Non-Complex BPPV: An Evidence-Based Review and Clinical Synthesis

By MedXY|Jun 14, 2026

This review synthesizes evidence comparing rotational chair therapy and manual maneuvers in uncomplicated BPPV, highlighting comparable efficacy, quality-of-life improvements, and patient-specific considerations for recurrence and treatment

General Surgerydiaphragmatic relaxing incisionhiatal hernia

Role of Relaxing Lateral Incisions as an Add-On to Difficult Hiatal Repair in Redo and Giant Hernia Cases

By MedXY|Jun 10, 2026

Lateral diaphragmatic relaxing incisions may help reduce tension during difficult hiatal hernia repair. In this retrospective series, most patients had improved reflux symptoms, but long-term recurrence data are still needed.

GastroenterologyGERDhiatal hernia

Role of Relaxing Lateral Incisions as an Add-On to Difficult Hiatal Repair in Redo and Giant Hernia Cases

By MedXY|Jun 10, 2026

Lateral relaxing diaphragmatic incisions may help reduce tension during difficult hiatal hernia repairs, improving symptom control in redo and giant hernia cases, though long-term recurrence data are still needed.

AIElectronic Health RecordsMySurgeryRisk

Multicenter Validation Suggests MySurgeryRisk Can Accurately Predict Major Postoperative Complications and In-Hospital Mortality Across Diverse Hospitals

By MedXY|Jun 10, 2026

In a 14-institution cohort of more than 508,000 operations, MySurgeryRisk maintained high discrimination for ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, acute kidney injury, and in-hospital mortality using routine electronic health record data.

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