Current Problems in Surgery

Article	Citations
Biosketches	66
Table of Contents	55
In brief	31
Editorial Board	29
Editorial Board	22
Misdiagnosis of retroperitoneal schwannoma: A case report and literature review	19
Factors influencing use of robotic approaches in bariatric surgery: A qualitative study	18
Difficult appendicular stump: Outcomes of surgical management in patients with acute appendicitis in Colombia	18
Exploring the imposter phenomenon in the field of general surgery: A systematic review of the literature	17
Novel biomarkers for early detection of renal dysfunction following percutaneous coronary intervention in acute coronary syndrome patients	17
Editorial Board	17
Optimizing aesthetic outcomes in orthognathic surgery: Key planning strategies for success	15
Analysis of factors influencing postoperative outcomes and recovery in patients undergoing gastric cancer surgery	15
Challenges in management of acute appendicitis: A narrative review	13
Artificial intelligence enhanced orthognathic surgery: Global trends, thematic evolution, and future directions	12
Biographical Information	10
The efficacy of wound edge protectors in reducing surgical site infections in gastrointestinal surgeries: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Comparing laparoscopic and open umbilical hernia repair: Quality of life and outcomes	10
Endoluminal surgery: The final frontier	10
Online proctoring for the Perceval Sutureless valve replacement: A multicenter retrospective study	10
Current management of nonmelanoma skin cancers	10
The top 100 most-cited articles on kidney transplantation in the past 20 years: A bibliometric analysis	10
Association between serum osmolality and short-term outcomes in ICU patients who received cardiac surgery: evidence of the MIMIC-IV database	9
Study on the effect of rehabilitation intervention timing on symptom cluster relief after lumbar spine surgery: A retrospective cohort study	9
Mucin-secreting type follicular thyroid carcinoma: A case report	9

Functional Hepatectomy with Preferential Margins: A Novel Approach to Prevent Postoperative Liver Failure	9
Evaluation of preoperative lymphatic drainage imaging using indocyanine green for precise sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer patients	9
Editorial Board	8
In Brief	8
Foreword	8
Surgical approaches for bilateral Eagle’s syndrome: A narrative review of literature	7
Customized TEP inguinal hernia repair: Innovative approaches with outstanding surgical outcomes	7
Should associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS) be used in giant liver cancer?	7
Table of Contents	7
Natural history of spontaneous pancreatic-portal vein fistulae: A case report	7
Social determinants of health and surgical care	6
Clinical outcomes of 3D-guided Ganz periacetabular osteotomy for hip Dysplasia: Advances in preoperative planning and cartilage augmentation	6
Clinical characters and survival outcomes in primary squamous cell carcinoma of the retromolar trigone	6
Contribution of serum albumin to frailty-associated 1-year postoperative mortality among older patients: Mediation analysis of a prospective cohort	6
An ecological framework for racial and ethnic disparities in surgery	6
The effects of concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting during surgical acute type A aortic dissection to outcomes	6
Biographical Information	6
Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration with primary suture: A preliminary exploration of safety, efficacy, and quality of life—A retrospective analysis	6
Foreword	6
A novel lymph node examination strategy for accurate nodal staging in middle and lower esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A single-center retrospective cohort study	6
Challenges in Rural Plastic Surgery: Availability, Scope of Practice, and Motivating Factors	5
Impact of rehabilitation management on postoperative complications in diabetic foot debridement	5
Adoption of ride share services associated with decreased organ donor availability	5
Clinical efficacy of flexible bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage and tNGS analysis for diagnosing active pulmonary tuberculosis	5
Managing a team in the operating room: The science of teamwork and non-technical skills for surgeons	5
Microsurgical varicocelectomy and revascularization: a novel approach to varicocele treatment	5
Foreword	5
Virtual simulation system can improve the teaching effectiveness of laparoscopic surgery in pediatric surgery	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
Biosketches	5
The survival prognosis after adjuvant transcatheter arterial chemoembolization in primary liver cancer: Aretrospective study	5
Gender differences on the relationship between Chinese visceral adiposity index and analgesic treatment in patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy	5
Involvement and perceptions of patients regarding the integration of artificial intelligence in surgery: A qualitative systematic review	5
Trauma disparities in burn injuries	5
Placement of Nasogastric Tubes in Pancreaticoduodenectomy Patients: Switching from Immediate Intraoperative Removal to Avoiding Unnecessary Perioperative Use	5
Comparative prognostic value of ultrasound and CT scan in postoperative follow-up of colorectal cancer	5
Right-sided colonic diverticulitis in a non-Asian population: A 12-year study of recurrence patterns and predictive factors	5
Investigating MACE prediction following CABG using Albumin-Bilirubin scores: Analysis of the MIMIC-IV database	5
Corrigendum to “Metabolic and bariatric surgery: An update from 2010'' [Curr. Probl. Surg. 61 (11) (2024) 101549]	5
The association of gestational diabetes in wound complications following cesarean section: A meta-analysis	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
Biographical Information	4
The Wade Programme in surgical anatomy: educational approach and 10-year review	4
In Brief	4
Incidence and risk factor analysis of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting	4
Mimicking air: Diagnostic and management insights from a case of missed intraorbital wooden foreign body	4
Editorial Board	4
In Brief	4
Table of Contents	4
Table of Contents	4

Optimizing outcomes: Strategies for the prevention and management of neurosensory disturbances in orthognathic surgery	4
Greening Lean: Overcoming barriers to integrating environmental practices in surgical Lean management projects: A scoping review	4
The clinical effect of breast conservation surgery and modified radical mastectomy on breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis	4
In brief	4
Application study of febuxostat combined with hypothermic preservation technology in reducing ischemia-reperfusion injury in free flap transplantation	4
Editorial Board	4
Evaluation of lymph node status and prognostic modeling in elderly breast cancer patients using the SEER database	4
The Impact of microbreaks with simplified ID stretches on muscle fatigue: Insights from EMG and MMG frequency analysis during suture ligation training	4
A review to guide outpatient management of chest wall injuries	4
In Brief	4
Development and validation of an early recurrence predictive model for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 cohorts	4
Effect of HA380 hemoperfusion on cardiac valve surgery and systemic inflammation at high altitude	4
Effectiveness of long-segment fixation versus short-segment fixation for treating adult degenerative scoliosis: A retrospective cohort study	4
Application of self-traction and transection technique in total laparoscopic gastrectomy	4
Foreword	4
Foreword	4
Association between Caprini score and postoperative venous thromboembolism in lung cancer	4
Foreword	3
Evaluation of 18F-FDG PET imaging for monitoring renal ischemia–reperfusion in experimental model	3
A Novel REDCap Database for the Organization and Analysis of NAPRC-Associated Patient Data	3
In Brief	3
Modified cervical laminoplasty in occipital-cervical junction meningiomas: case report and technical note	3
Real-world outcomes of hemorrhoidectomy with and without advanced energy devices: A propensity score-matched analysis from a tertiary center	3
The importance of diversity within surgical education	3
Young-onset colorectal cancer complicated by acute ischemic stroke: A comprehensive case report and literature review	3
Eye gaze-controlled camera navigation for enhanced robotic surgery with potential cognitive load reduction	3
Current update on multimodal analgesia and nonopiate surgical pain management	3
In brief	3
Orthognathic surgery in cleft care: Challenges in monitoring outcomes	3
Effects of locking compression plate versus intramedullary nail fixation on fracture healing in emergency open humeral fractures	3
Biographical Information	3
Optimizing outcomes in anastomotic recurrence of rectal cancer: Efficacy of transanal total mesorectal excision	3
Influence of locked plate internal fixation versus intramedullary nail fixation on postoperative functional recovery and complications in elderly patients with intertrochanteric femoral fractures: a r	3
FFP:RBC ratio, surgery category, and 30-day survival in intraoperative MT meeting concurrent volume and rate criteria: An exploratory study	3
Predictive factors of postminimally invasive lithotripsy urosepsis and its impact on prognosis	3
The clinical application of closed triple procedure in corneal leukoma with cataract: A comparative study	3
Clinical analysis of sustained-release 5-fluorouracil implants during surgery for advanced gastric cancer	3
Editorial Board	3
Can ChatGPT-4 replace orthopedic question banks? Evaluating AI’s ability to write questions for the orthopedic in-training exam	3
Patients’, Local Staff, and Medical Students’ Perceptions on a Medical Mission Trip to Guatemala	3
Surgical Outcomes of minimally invasive left pancreatectomy with and without prophylactic drainage	3
Are we missing out on free data? Utilizing Google Trends for establishing hemorrhoidal disease diurnality in Europe: Retrospective snapshot study	3
Gastric cancer: A unique opportunity to shift the paradigm of cancer disparities in the United States	3
Efficacy and safety of intravenous lidocaine infusion in postoperative pain management and surgical outcomes following laparoscopic colorectal surgery: A meta-analysis	3
The role of respiratory therapy in rib fracture management	3
Comparison of curettage with and without high intensity focused ultrasound in the management of caesarean scar pregnancy	3
The Biology and Management of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast	3
Viability and Functionality of Human Cryopreserved Parathyroid Tissue (PT): Long-Term Results of a Large In Vitro Study	3
Predictive value of DCE-MRI quantitative parameters for long-term postoperative prognosis in brain glioma patients	2
Early rehabilitation trajectories and influencing factors in elderly patients with severe pneumonia and sarcopenia after bronchoscopy treatment: A single-center retrospective cohort study	2
The Posterolateral Approach is Superior to the Anterior Approach in Total Hip Arthroplasty	2
Effectiveness of methylene blue as a local anesthetic and analgesic in perianal operations: A prospective double-blind randomized control trial	2
In Brief	2
The effects of written versus video aids on informed consent across different types of surgeries: A randomized controlled study	2
Caecal volvulus: A rare cause of bowel obstruction	2
Efficacy of periodontal endoscopy-guided scaling for subgingival calculus removal: A meta-analysis	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
Current status of adult cardiac surgery–part 2	2
Management of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: An Update for Surgeons	2
Table of Contents	2
Endovascular treatment of type B aortic dissection in patients with and without end-stage renal disease: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study	2
Thrombosis prophylaxis in surgical patients using the Caprini Risk Score	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
Impact of different sitting positions on stability during the postoperative rehabilitation of minimally invasive fixation for unstable pelvic ring fractures	2
In Brief	2
Does sarcopenia influence decision-making in complicated diverticulitis in an emergency surgery? A narrative review.	2
Review on the utility of artificial intelligence in robotic surgery	2
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	2
Effect of-new-parathyroid preservation solution on parathyroid autotransplantation	2
Feasibility of robotic total gastrectomy for patients with gastric cancer: A single-center retrospective cohort study of short-term outcomes	2
Impact of intervention timing on clinical outcomes in patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms: Analysis of treatment delays and neurological prognosis	2
Topical low-dose talc is associated with early histological changes in airway anastomotic healing: A pilot rat study	2
In Brief	2
In brief	2
Forceps-assisted delivery leads to the formation of a giant uterine isthmus diverticulum: A case report	2
Biographical Information	2
Corrigendum to “Role of Circulating Tumor Cells in Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer Patients Treated with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Combined with Surgery” [Current Problems in Surgery Volume 73, Decembe	2
Analyzing outcomes of platelet-rich plasma usage on surgical wounds: A systematic review	2
The 10-year anniversary of Sandy Hook: Has pediatric firearm violence changed?	2
Retrospective analysis of prognostic factors after traumatic brain injury surgery	2

Predictors of postoperative atrial fibrillation after lung resection	2
Table of Contents	2
Preoperative Indicators and Recovery After Surgery in Patients with Large Cervical Fibroids	2
Effects of permissive hypercapnia on anxiety, depression and early cognitive function in elderly patients after laparoscopic hepatectomy	2
Application of vacuum sealing drainage in perioperative patients with refractory wounds in orthopedics and prognostic analysis	2
A retrospective cohort study of pain post groin hernia surgery repair in females-a neglected problem	2
Management of acute appendicitis in low- and middle-income countries	2
A deep learning–radiomics model for predicting flexible ureteroscope failure: Toward clinical decision support in endourology	2
Surgical emergencies in the pregnant patient	2
Machine learning enhances assessment of proficiency in endovascular aortic repair simulations	2
Foreword	2
Bad splits in orthognathic surgery, prevention and management	2
Biographical Information	2
An overview of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the United States transplant surgery workforce	2
Connective tissue disorder is a risk factor for ileoanal pouch failure: A case-control study	2
Risk Factors for Endoscopic Recurrence After Ileocolonic Resection in Crohn's Disease: A Meta-Analysis	1
The accuracy of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis of soft tissue sarcoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Evaluation of the effects of implant treatment and sinus augmentation applied to the maxilla posterior region on the changes in CBCT findings of maxillary sinus pathologies	1
Integrating experimental zoology with laparoscopic simulation training: A randomized controlled trial to enhance surgical skills and ethical awareness	1
Da Vinci robot-assisted surgery for complex common bile duct stones: Efficacy and safety analysis—A retrospective study	1
Higher rate of chronic pain in young men after open mesh vs nonmesh repair of elective primary unilateral indirect inguinal hernia: A nationwide questionnaire study	1
Biographical Information	1
One-stage bone and soft tissue reconstruction of tibial plateau fracture based on injury force mechanism classification	1
Education and training of thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons: Academic aspects in France	1
REMOVED: An Ecological Framework for Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Surgery	1
Virtual reality simulation for temporal bone surgery training: A systematic review	1
Application value and clinical effect analysis of suspension technique in difficult thoracoscopic lobectomy: A retrospective study	1
Early identification biomarkers for kidney function impairment after coronary intervention in patients with acute coronary events: MIMIC-IV	1
In brief	1
Table of Contents	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
Continuous early warning score calculations can facilitate the evaluation of the condition of patients developing anastomotic leak or infection after esophageal and pancreatic resection; a cohort stud	1
Surgical reflections for the optimal management of acute appendicitis: From McBurney to Da Vinci	1
Metabolic and bariatric surgery: an update from 2010	1
Editorial Board	1
Scalp reconstruction after oncologic resection: A retrospective comparative study of acellular dermal matrices and local flap	1
The connection between surgical margins in liver metastases from colorectal cancer and patient prognosis: A mini review	1
Editorial Board	1
Value of the feces sign in predicting successful conservative management of adhesive small bowel obstruction: A retrospective cohort study	1
The effect of ultrasound-guided bilateral superior laryngeal nerve block on the prognosis of cervical fracture surgery	1
The role of magnetic resonance imaging-guide surgery in cytokines of immune cells and effect in glioma patients	1
Rib Fracture Nonunion	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
Microsurgical treatment of primary lymphedema: A systematic review and meta-analysis	1
The impact of educational level on rehabilitation outcomes after total knee arthroplasty in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A retrospective study	1
The Effect of anesthesia depth monitoring on postoperative delirium in elderly patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Robot-assisted laparoscopic resection of interaortocaval paraganglioma: A single center experience	1
Editorial Board	1
Clinical application value of postoperative ctDNA detection in minimal residual disease monitoring of lung cancer based on liquid biopsy technology	1
Table of Contents	1
Impact of intraoperative spinal induced maternal hypotension on neonatal adverse outcome during cesarean section at resource limited area: A prospective observational cohort study	1
Imaging features and predictive factors for recurrence after lung nodule resection: A single-center retrospective study with propensity score matching	1
Intravenously administered propofol and sufentanil and radial free forearm flap tissue perfusion: A retrospective study	1
Investigation of the impact of magnetic resonance imaging-assisted surgery on immune cell cytokine levels and efficacy in patients with gliomas	1
Editorial Board	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
Scoring Systems in Rib Fracture Care	1
A novel intracorporeal anastomosis for totally laparoscopic colectomy: A prospective IDEAL stage 2a study	1
Two is better than one: A potential pitfall of single-reviewer systematic reviews	1
Corrigendum to “Automatic liver Couinaud segmentation from computed tomography scans with a gradient-enhanced hierarchical cascade deep learning network” [Current Problems in Surgery 75 (2026) 101957]	1
Corrigendum to “Mucin-secreting type follicular thyroid carcinoma: A case report” [Current problems in surgery, 66, 2025, 101737]	1
Risk factors and prediction model for postoperative cognitive dysfunction after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage with parkinson’s disease	1
Foreword	1
The clinical study and multi-factor analysis of temporomandibular joint disorder induced by tooth extraction	1
Management of secondary or residual deformities after orthognathic and OSA-related surgery: Case reports and review of literature	1
Virtual reality laparoscopic cholecystectomy simulation module: Mapping out the essential areas of improvement	1
Effect of early functional exercise on prognosis after arthroscopic full-thickness rotator cuff repair: A retrospective study	1
The impact of operating room teamwork on patients outcomes: A systematic review	1
A Perioperative Risk Prediction Model for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Hip Fracture Patients Based on Coagulation-Fibrinolysis Biomarkers	1
Effectiveness of sternal wiring versus plating on operative and postoperative recovery metrics in sternal fractures and sternotomies: A systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Variability in care and outcomes in type B aortic dissection: A systematic review and meta-analysis of gender disparities and a preliminary assessment of ethnic disparities	1
COVID-19 as a critical risk factor for osteonecrosis of the jaw: diagnostic challenge and surgical treatment	1
Revolutionizing small bowel transplantation in mice and rats: A cutting-edge dry-lab simulation model	1
Clinical characteristics and correlation analysis of recurrent retinal detachment following silicone oil removal: A single-center retrospective study	1
Incidence and risk factor analysis of postoperative complications after lung cancer surgery based on CT follow-up	1
Patency evaluation after venous resection and reconstruction with autologous peritoneum in laparoscopic pancreatectomy	1
Gasless trans-axillary endoscopic versus conventional open hemithyroidectomy for thyroid cancer patients: A propensity score-matched analysis of quality of life and oncological outcomes: A cross-secti	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
Analysis of risk and prognostic factors for pulmonary metastasis in colorectal cancer: A study based on the surveillance, epidemiology, and end results database	1
In brief	1
Outpatient laparoscopic appendectomy for uncomplicated acute appendicitis	1
Editorial Board	1
Prognostic value of perioperative NER levels combined with Ca199 in cholangiocarcinoma surgery	1
Critical evaluation of factors associated with pre-operative anxiety among patients scheduled for surgery in orthopaedics department	1
Clinical factors influencing postoperative drainage volume in papillary thyroid carcinoma: A retrospective analysis	1
Clinical factors affecting thrombosis of false lumen after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in patients with complicated Stanford type B aortic dissection	1
Postoperative complications and mortality after thoracic surgery of COVID-19 omicron hospital infections: A retrospective multicenter study	1
Management of complications after appendectomy: Literature review	1
Table of Contents	1
Overlapping reduction for breast ptosis: A novel scar-concealing technique for asian patients with breast ptosis	1
A comparative analysis of visual quality and patient satisfaction between monofocal and multifocal intraocular lenses in cataract surgery	1
Learning to SSRF—How we teach surgical stabilization of rib and sternal fractures	0
Biosketches	0
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