Current Problems in Surgery

Article	Citations
Biosketches	52
Table of Contents	41
In brief	28
In brief	26
Foreword	19
Foreword	18
Editorial Board	16
Misdiagnosis of retroperitoneal schwannoma: A case report and literature review	16
Editorial Board	16
Difficult appendicular stump: Outcomes of surgical management in patients with acute appendicitis in Colombia	16
Factors influencing use of robotic approaches in bariatric surgery: A qualitative study	14
Analysis of factors influencing postoperative outcomes and recovery in patients undergoing gastric cancer surgery	14
Editorial Board	13
Exploring the imposter phenomenon in the field of general surgery: A systematic review of the literature	11
Novel biomarkers for early detection of renal dysfunction following percutaneous coronary intervention in acute coronary syndrome patients	10
Challenges in management of acute appendicitis: A narrative review	10
Optimizing aesthetic outcomes in orthognathic surgery: Key planning strategies for success	9
Online proctoring for the Perceval Sutureless valve replacement: A multicenter retrospective study	9
Comparing laparoscopic and open umbilical hernia repair: Quality of life and outcomes	9
Minimally invasive acute care surgery	9
Biographical Information	8
Endoluminal surgery: The final frontier	8
Mucin-secreting type follicular thyroid carcinoma: A case report	8
The efficacy of wound edge protectors in reducing surgical site infections in gastrointestinal surgeries: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Surgical approaches for bilateral Eagle’s syndrome: A narrative review of literature	7

Current management of nonmelanoma skin cancers	7
Editorial Board	7
An ecological framework for racial and ethnic disparities in surgery	6
Foreword	6
Customized TEP inguinal hernia repair: Innovative approaches with outstanding surgical outcomes	5
Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration with primary suture: A preliminary exploration of safety, efficacy, and quality of life—A retrospective analysis	5
Virtual simulation system can improve the teaching effectiveness of laparoscopic surgery in pediatric surgery	5
Trauma disparities in burn injuries	5
Clinical characters and survival outcomes in primary squamous cell carcinoma of the retromolar trigone	5
Social determinants of health and surgical care	5
Should associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS) be used in giant liver cancer?	5
Contribution of serum albumin to frailty-associated 1-year postoperative mortality among older patients: Mediation analysis of a prospective cohort	5
Biographical Information	5
Comparative prognostic value of ultrasound and CT scan in postoperative follow-up of colorectal cancer	5
Incidence and risk factors of arterial line placement–related complications in elderly patients undergoing hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia: A single-center retrospective study	5
Table of Contents	5
In Brief	5
Foreword	5
Nutritional status according to the short-form mini nutritional assessment (MNA-SF) as predictors of perioperative myocardial injury among older hip fracture surgery patients: A prospective cohort stu	5
Placement of Nasogastric Tubes in Pancreaticoduodenectomy Patients: Switching from Immediate Intraoperative Removal to Avoiding Unnecessary Perioperative Use	5
The effects of concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting during surgical acute type A aortic dissection to outcomes	4
Investigating MACE prediction following CABG using Albumin-Bilirubin scores: Analysis of the MIMIC-IV database	4
A review to guide outpatient management of chest wall injuries	4
Table of Contents	4
Optimizing outcomes: Strategies for the prevention and management of neurosensory disturbances in orthognathic surgery	4
Managing a team in the operating room: The science of teamwork and non-technical skills for surgeons	4
Adoption of ride share services associated with decreased organ donor availability	4
Biosketches	4
Impact of rehabilitation management on postoperative complications in diabetic foot debridement	4
The survival prognosis after adjuvant transcatheter arterial chemoembolization in primary liver cancer: Aretrospective study	4
The Wade Programme in surgical anatomy: educational approach and 10-year review	4
Microsurgical varicocelectomy and revascularization: a novel approach to varicocele treatment	4
In Brief	4
Clinical efficacy of flexible bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage and tNGS analysis for diagnosing active pulmonary tuberculosis	4
The association of gestational diabetes in wound complications following cesarean section: A meta-analysis	4
Foreword	4
Clinical outcomes of 3D-guided Ganz periacetabular osteotomy for hip Dysplasia: Advances in preoperative planning and cartilage augmentation	4
Challenges in Rural Plastic Surgery: Availability, Scope of Practice, and Motivating Factors	4
Involvement and Perceptions of patients regarding the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Surgery - A Qualitative systematic review	4
In Brief	4
Biographical Information	4
Gender Differences on the Relationship between Chinese Visceral Adiposity Index and Analgesic Treatment in Patients Who Underwent Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy	4
Corrigendum to “Metabolic and bariatric surgery: An update from 2010'' [Curr. Probl. Surg. 61 (11) (2024) 101549]	4
A novel lymph node examination strategy for accurate nodal staging in middle and lower esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A single-center retrospective cohort study	4
Evaluation of lymph node status and prognostic modeling in elderly breast cancer patients using the SEER database	3
Table of Contents	3
Application of self-traction and transection technique in total laparoscopic gastrectomy	3
In Brief	3
Foreword	3
The clinical effect of breast conservation surgery and modified radical mastectomy on breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3

Evaluation of 18F-FDG PET imaging for Monitoring Renal Ischemia–Reperfusion in Experimental Model	3
In brief	3
Editorial Board	3
In Brief	3
Incidence and risk factor analysis of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting	3
Editorial Board	3
Can ChatGPT-4 Replace Orthopaedic Question Banks? Evaluating AI’s Ability to Write Questions for the Orthopaedic In-Training Exam.	3
In brief	3
Biographical Information	3
Patients’, Local Staff, and Medical Students’ Perceptions on a Medical Mission Trip to Guatemala	3
A Novel REDCap Database for the Organization and Analysis of NAPRC-Associated Patient Data	3
The Impact of microbreaks with simplified ID stretches on muscle fatigue: Insights from EMG and MMG frequency analysis during suture ligation training	3
Foreword	3
Association between Caprini score and postoperative venous thromboembolism in lung cancer	3
Effectiveness of long-segment fixation versus short-segment fixation for treating adult degenerative scoliosis: A retrospective cohort study	3
Development and validation of an early recurrence predictive model for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 cohorts	3
Orthognathic surgery in cleft care: Challenges in monitoring outcomes	3
Mimicking air: Diagnostic and management insights from a case of missed intraorbital wooden foreign body	3
Editorial Board	3
The clinical application of closed triple procedure in corneal leukoma with cataract: A comparative study	3
Effects of locking compression plate versus intramedullary nail fixation on fracture healing in emergency open humeral fractures	3
Application Study of Febuxostat Combined with Hypothermic Preservation Technology in Reducing Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Free Flap Transplantation	3
Viability and Functionality of Human Cryopreserved Parathyroid Tissue (PT): Long-Term Results of a Large In Vitro Study	3
Foreword	3
The Biology and Management of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast	2
Young-onset colorectal cancer complicated by acute ischemic stroke: A comprehensive case report and literature review	2
Connective tissue disorder is a risk factor for ileoanal pouch failure: A case-control study	2
Bad splits in orthognathic surgery, prevention and management	2
A deep learning–radiomics model for predicting flexible ureteroscope failure: Toward clinical decision support in endourology	2
In Brief	2
Table of Contents	2
Comparison of curettage with and without high intensity focused ultrasound in the management of caesarean scar pregnancy	2
Severe postoperative morbidity after left colectomy for sigmoid diverticulitis without splenic flexure mobilization. Results of a multicenter cohort study with propensity score analysis	2
Are we missing out on free data? Utilizing Google Trends for establishing hemorrhoidal disease diurnality in Europe: retrospective snapshot study	2
The 10-year anniversary of Sandy Hook: Has pediatric firearm violence changed?	2
Gastric cancer: A unique opportunity to shift the paradigm of cancer disparities in the United States	2
Clinical analysis of sustained-release 5-fluorouracil implants during surgery for advanced gastric cancer	2
Impact of different sitting positions on stability during the postoperative rehabilitation of minimally invasive fixation for unstable pelvic ring fractures	2
In Brief	2
Construction of a risk prediction model for post-CABG acute kidney injury based on clinical data and retrospective analysis of blood purification therapeutic outcomes	2
A retrospective cohort study of pain post groin hernia surgery repair in females-a neglected problem	2
In Brief	2
Foreword	2
The importance of diversity within surgical education	2
An overview of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the United States transplant surgery workforce	2
Predictive factors of postminimally invasive lithotripsy urosepsis and its impact on prognosis	2
Optimizing outcomes in anastomotic recurrence of rectal cancer: Efficacy of transanal total mesorectal excision	2
Current update on multimodal analgesia and nonopiate surgical pain management	2
Eye gaze-controlled camera navigation for enhanced robotic surgery with potential cognitive load reduction	2
Surgical Outcomes of minimally invasive left pancreatectomy with and without prophylactic drainage	2
Forceps-assisted delivery leads to the formation of a giant uterine isthmus diverticulum: A case report	2
Impact of intervention timing on clinical outcomes in patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms: Analysis of treatment delays and neurological prognosis	2
Effect of-new-parathyroid preservation solution on parathyroid autotransplantation	2
Predictors of postoperative atrial fibrillation after lung resection	2
Retrospective analysis of prognostic factors after traumatic brain injury surgery	2
Modified cervical laminoplasty in occipital-cervical junction meningiomas: case report and technical note	2
Management of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: An Update for Surgeons	2
The role of respiratory therapy in rib fracture management	2
Efficacy and safety of intravenous lidocaine infusion in postoperative pain management and surgical outcomes following laparoscopic colorectal surgery: A meta-analysis	2
Analysis of risk and prognostic factors for pulmonary metastasis in colorectal cancer: A study based on the surveillance, epidemiology, and end results database	1
Review on the utility of artificial intelligence in robotic surgery	1
Prognostic value of perioperative NER levels combined with Ca199 in cholangiocarcinoma surgery	1
Editorial Board	1
Risk factors and prediction model for postoperative cognitive dysfunction after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage with parkinson’s disease	1
Clinical characteristics and correlation analysis of recurrent retinal detachment following silicone oil removal: A single-center retrospective study	1
Comparing NEWS2, TRISS, RTS, SI, GAP, and MGAP in predicting early and total mortality rates in trauma patients based on emergency department data set: A diagnostic study	1
Integrating experimental zoology with laparoscopic simulation training: A randomized controlled trial to enhance surgical skills and ethical awareness	1
Table of Contents	1
Biographical Information	1
Scoring Systems in Rib Fracture Care	1
Efficacy of periodontal endoscopy-guided scaling for subgingival calculus removal: A meta-analysis	1
Thrombosis prophylaxis in surgical patients using the Caprini Risk Score	1
In brief	1
Foreword	1
Critical evaluation of factors associated with pre-operative anxiety among patients scheduled for surgery in orthopaedics department	1
Comment to “Severe postoperative morbidity after left colectomy for sigmoid diverticulitis without splenic flexure mobilization. Results of a multicenter cohort study with propensity score analysis.”	1
Surgical reflections for the optimal management of acute appendicitis: From McBurney to Da Vinci	1
Editorial Board	1
The role of magnetic resonance imaging-guide surgery in cytokines of immune cells and effect in glioma patients	1
Scalp reconstruction after oncologic resection: A retrospective comparative study of acellular dermal matrices and local flap	1

Sinus laser-assisted closure (SiLaC) versus phenolization of the sinus tract in recurrent sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease; Long-term follow-up in a comparative cohort study	1
Effect of early functional exercise on prognosis after arthroscopic full-thickness rotator cuff repair: A retrospective study	1
Analyzing outcomes of platelet-rich plasma usage on surgical wounds: A systematic review	1
Clinical factors affecting thrombosis of false lumen after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in patients with complicated Stanford type B aortic dissection	1
Metabolic and bariatric surgery: an update from 2010	1
Education and training of thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons: Academic aspects in France	1
COVID-19 as a critical risk factor for osteonecrosis of the jaw: diagnostic challenge and surgical treatment	1
Biographical Information	1
Virtual reality simulation for temporal bone surgery training: A systematic review	1
Feasibility of robotic total gastrectomy for patients with gastric cancer: A single-center retrospective cohort study of short-term outcomes	1
Machine learning enhances assessment of proficiency in endovascular aortic repair simulations	1
Investigation of the impact of magnetic resonance imaging-assisted surgery on immune cell cytokine levels and efficacy in patients with gliomas	1
Current status of adult cardiac surgery–part 2	1
Effects of permissive hypercapnia on anxiety, depression and early cognitive function in elderly patients after laparoscopic hepatectomy	1
Table of Contents	1
The effects of written versus video aids on informed consent across different types of surgeries: A randomized controlled study	1
A comparative analysis of visual quality and patient satisfaction between monofocal and multifocal intraocular lenses in cataract surgery	1
Table of Contents	1
In brief	1
Incidence and risk factor analysis of postoperative complications after lung cancer surgery based on CT follow-up	1
Management of complications after appendectomy: Literature review	1
Application of Vacuum Sealing Drainage in Perioperative Patients with Refractory Wounds in Orthopedics and Prognostic Analysis	1
The connection between surgical margins in liver metastases from colorectal cancer and patient prognosis: A mini review	1
Table of Contents	1
Two is better than one: A potential pitfall of single-reviewer systematic reviews	1
The impact of educational level on rehabilitation outcomes after total knee arthroplasty in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A retrospective study	1
Effectiveness of methylene blue as a local anesthetic and analgesic in perianal operations: A prospective double-blind randomized control trial	1
Postoperative complications and mortality after thoracic surgery of COVID-19 omicron hospital infections: A retrospective multicenter study	1
Surgical emergencies in the pregnant patient	1
Biographical Information	1
The accuracy of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis of soft tissue sarcoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Management of acute appendicitis in low- and middle-income countries	1
Caecal volvulus: a rare cause of bowel obstruction	1
Application experience of left hemihepatectomy using the left Glissonean pedicle transverse method combined with cholangiolithotomy via the anterior bile duct wall of the LHD to treat left hepatolithi	1
In brief	1
Predictive Value of DCE-MRI Quantitative Parameters for Long-term Postoperative Prognosis in Brain Glioma Patients	1
Biosketches	1
Patency evaluation after venous resection and reconstruction with autologous peritoneum in laparoscopic pancreatectomy	1
Management of secondary or residual deformities after orthognathic and OSA-related surgery: Case reports and review of literature	1
Imaging features and predictive factors for recurrence after lung nodule resection: A single-center retrospective study with propensity score matching	1
Biosketches	1
Oncologic impact of technical difficulties during the early experience with laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer: long-term follow-up results of a prospective cohort study	1
Malignant melanoma: evolving practice management in an era of increasingly effective systemic therapies	1
Utilization of wearable technology to assess physiological stress during laparoscopic surgery training	0
Biosketches	0
In Brief	0
Biosketches	0
Transoral robotic surgery in maxillofacial surgery: Systematic review of literature on current situation and future perspectives	0
Top 100 most cited papers on neurosensory deficits and orthognathic surgery: Bibliometric analysis	0
In brief	0
Superior surgical outcomes in high-volume centers despite longer waiting times for curative pancreatic surgery compared to shorter waits in low-volume centers: A population-based study	0
Influence of immunodeficiency on spring-assisted cranioplasty: A study in mice	0
The effect of local infiltration of methylene blue on posthemorrhoidectomy pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis	0
Editorial Board	0
The status of diversity, equity, and inclusion in plastic surgery	0
Additional cement augmentation reduces cage subsidence and improves clinical outcomes in oblique lumbar interbody fusion combined with anterolateral screw fixation: A retrospective cohort study	0
Association of hospital markup with preventable adverse events following pancreatic surgery in the United States	0
Clinical observational study of gasless endoscope-assisted modified radical mastectomy combined with stage I prosthesis reconstruction through anterior axillary line incision	0
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in colon and rectal surgery patient populations	0
Endoscopic management of controlled colo-cutaneous fistula as a complication of acute sigmoid diverticulitis : A randomized controlled trial	0
Biosketches	0
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy, chemoradiotherapy and immunochemotherapy followed by surgery in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients	0
Table of Contents	0
Clinicopathological characteristics and survival outcomes of pancreatic cystic neoplasms: Fifteen-year experience in a cancer center in Mexico	0
In Brief	0
Application progress and future prospects of smart wearable devices in postoperative rehabilitation of lower limb fractures: A mini review	0
Observation on the rehabilitation effect of aromatherapy on elderly patients undergoing arthroscopy rotator cuff repair	0
Randomized Control Trial Evaluating Different Modalities of Real-Time Surgical Feedback	0
Table of Contents	0
Age-related mortality risk assessment and prognostic factors in postsurgical traumatic brain injury patients: A retrospective cohort study based on the mimic database	0
Chylous Ascites in Laparoscopic versus Open Surgeries: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Literature	0
High risk of bias and significant heterogeneity in multivariable prediction models for pancreatic fistula following pancreatoduodenectomy: A systematic review, critical appraisal, and meta-analysis	0
Combined videolaryngoscope and fiberoptic intubation for difficult airways in head and neck surgery: A prospective observational study	0
Evaluation of the effects of low-level laser and steroid therapy, separately or in combination for the treatment of facial nerve injury: An experimental study in rats	0
Considerations and contemplation of laparoscopic posterosuperior segmentectomy in the modern era: a review	0
Prevention and management of complications from Le Fort I osteotomy	0
Analysis of the clinical tumor stage and survival prognosis of rectal cancer patients on the basis of deep learning and imaging characteristics: An observational study	0
Application of the skin-bridge supported in-situ loop ileostomy in rectal cancer surgery	0
Clinical utility of Eckardt Score and high-resolution manometry in the follow-up of achalasia patients treated with Heller–Dor myotomy	0
Foreword	0
Survival analysis in rectal cancer patients after lateral lymph node dissection: Exploring the necessity of nCRT for suspected lateral lymph node metastasis	0
Foreword	0
Dual intramedullary nailing for lower limb deformities in pediatric osteogenesis imperfecta: Adaptive migration and clinical outcomes in a Vietnamese cohort	0
A training phantom for a vesicovaginal fistula repair with the transvaginal approach	0
Nasogastric tube after laparoscopic Heller-Dor surgery: Do you really need it?	0
The effectiveness of adequate lymphadenectomy in radically-resected cases with pathologically-confirmed node-negative biliary tract cancers: A SEER-based retrospective cohort study	0
Biosketches	0
Mirizzi syndrome: Mastering the challenge, characterization and management outcomes in a retrospective study of 60 cases	0
Percutaneous microwave ablation: a viable local therapy for breast cancer involving the skin/nipple-areola complex?	0
The role of short-chain fatty acids in the prehabilitation before colorectal surgery	0
Prognosis of patients with recurrent nonsmall cell lung cancer who received the best supportive care alone	0
Learning to SSRF—How we teach surgical stabilization of rib and sternal fractures	0
Table of Contents	0
Consequences of splenectomy: Immunological, hematological, and organ-specific	0
Cerebral protective effects of modified in-situ bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion in type A aortic dissection surgery	0