General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Diagnosis of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation is important	54
Is the QRS duration useful for determining the optimal timing of pulmonary valve replacement after tetralogy of Fallot repair?	38
Uniportal left S1 + 2 segmentectomy	31
Aortic wall degeneration late after ascending aortic wrapping	30
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical outcomes of lung cancer in a medium-burden region of Japan	25
Evaluating air leakage from staple line reinforcements in anatomical pulmonary resection (AIRSTOP): a prospective randomized controlled trial protocol	19
Hemodynamic predictors of negative false lumen remodeling after frozen elephant trunk for acute aortic dissection	16
Preemptive fenestrated endovascular repair aimed at perfusion of cervical branches in acute type B aortic dissection	16
Total tumor size as a robust prognostic factor for pulmonary metastasectomy	15
Reconstruction of resected unilateral phrenic nerve using autologous intercostal nerve during malignant mediastinal tumor resection	15
Enhancing identification of early-stage lung adenocarcinomas through solid component analysis of three-dimensional computed tomography images	13
Single-use bronchoscopes for pleural cavity access: cadaveric feasibility study	13
Comparison of radiological and pathological tumor sizes in resected non-small cell lung cancer	13
Risk factor analysis for aortic dissection after aortic valve replacement in patients with tricuspid aortic valve	13
Surgical aortic valve replacement provides better left ventricular mass regression than transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with small aortic annulus	11
Outcomes of lung cancer surgery in patients with COVID-19 history: a single center cohort study	11
Comparison of new-onset post-operative atrial fibrillation between patients receiving carvedilol and metoprolol after off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery	10
Novel transparent patch as an adjunct to adult pulmonary valve replacement	10
Larger common femoral artery diameter is a risk factor for type A acute aortic dissection	9
Indications for segmentectomy in early-stage lung cancer based on solid volume analysis using three-dimensional computed tomography	9
Improving survival after pulmonary metastasectomy for sarcoma: analysis of prognostic factors	8
Brachial plexus injury and upper rib fracture after median sternotomy in cardiac surgery	8
Neurological prognosis stratified by computed tomography perfusion in patients with cerebral malperfusion secondary to acute type A aortic dissection	8
Reevaluating echocardiographic indicators in bilateral pulmonary artery banding	8
Long-term results of one-and-a-half ventricle repair with open azygos vein	8

Segmentectomy versus lobectomy: does FEV1.0 change accurately reflect the postoperative cardiopulmonary function?	8
Trends of aortic valve-preserving surgery in japan: an updated five-year nationwide survey	7
Skeletal muscle volume by 3D imaging and long-term survival in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with neoadjuvant chemotherapy	7
A sealant with a hemostatic mechanism independent of the blood coagulation function was effective in both elective and emergency surgery for thoracic aorta	7
Impact of ascending aortic length to detect surgical intervention for ascending aortic aneurysms	7
Mid-term results of the floating stitch for systolic anterior motion in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy	7
Sequential composite BIMA grafting for 3v-CAD: factors that predict successful outcome of the one-inflow and two-inflow revascularization techniques	7
Utility of interfacility patient transfer after radiofrequency identification marker placement for precise sublobar resection of small pulmonary nodules	7
Non-stapling thoracoscopic surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax in young patients	7
Vagus nerve/recurrent laryngeal nerve ratio: proposal of a new parameter predicting left vocal cord palsy using intraoperative nerve monitoring during esophagectomy	7
No survival benefit of primary tumor resection for non-small cell lung cancer patients with unexpectedly detected pleural disseminated nodules in the era of targeted therapy	7
Association between frailty and long-term outcomes among patients undergoing thoracic aortic surgery via median sternotomy	7
Predictors of late outcomes after concomitant tricuspid valve repair with left-sided valve surgery	6
Self-expandable transcatheter valve is a potentially useful option for a failing small surgical aortic bioprosthetic valve	6
Postoperative pneumothorax occurrence in patients with Marfan syndrome	6
Minimally invasive surgery for anterior flail chest injury in the acute phase: series of 10 cases	6
Outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for complicated type B acute aortic dissection from a multicenter Japanese post-market surveillance study	6
Comment on “postoperative outcomes of cardiovascular surgery managed by nurse practitioners”	6
A modified Cerfolio technique for robotic pulmonary resection: a retrospective comparison with the conventional approach	6
“Critical insights into the analysis of the changes in health‑related quality of life and employment status after surgery in patients with lung cancer”	6
Comparison of early recurrence in young-onset primary spontaneous pneumothorax following surgery using different covering methods	6
Correction: Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2020	6
Video-assisted thoracoscopic tracheal resection with only endobronchial intubation	6
IABP use and outcomes in cardiac valvular surgery: a closer look!	6
Modification of the Nuss procedure: the crossed bar technique for new subtypes of pectus excavatum	6
Preoperative assessment of pleural adhesions using computed tomography scan and positron emission tomography in patients with lung cancer	6
Clinical predictors of pathological response after immunotherapy in salvage surgery for non-small cell lung cancer: a supplementary analysis of the CReGYT-05 immune checkpoint inhibitor-salvage study	5
A comparative analysis of segmentectomy-aswere medicated withinsociated factors influencing bronchial tortuosity in early-stage left upper lung cancer	5
Correction to: Prognostic significance of preoperative to postoperative serum carcinoembryonic antigen ratio after lobectomy for lung adenocarcinoma	5
Commando procedure in cardiac surgery: a narrative review	5
Externally mounted versus internally mounted leaflet aortic bovine pericardial bioprosthesis: meta-analysis	5
Hypercoagulable state and effect of low-molecular-weight heparin prophylaxis on coagulation after lung cancer resection: results from thrombo-elastography	5
An accurate prediction of negative lymph node metastasis with consideration of glucose metabolism in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer	5
Blood loss and prolonged air leak reduction by applying TenaTac® gelatine patch after major pulmonary minimal-invasive resection	5
Critical insights into the ‘’New risk model for prognostic prediction after surgical aortic valve replacement in Hemodialysis patients’’	5
Complex lung segmentectomy: comparative perioperative outcomes of robotic and video-assisted approaches	5
Postoperative results of the in situ fenestrated open stent technique for acute aortic dissection type A	5
Septic pulmonary embolism secondary to prosthetic conduit fungal endocarditis in a child	5
Reinterventions and medical costs after tetralogy of Fallot repair: a retrospective cohort study using health insurance claims in Japan	5
Mid-term outcomes and hemodynamic performances of Abbott Epic mitral bioprosthesis: a single-center study	5
Letter to editor: to cover or not to cover, to promote adhesions or not? Comment on: “comparison of early recurrence in young-onset primary spontaneous pneumothorax following surgery using different c	5
Unilateral upper lung field pulmonary fibrosis after primary lung cancer surgery as a late complication to be recognized	5
A comparison of robot-assisted thoracic surgery and median sternotomy for the treatment of early-stage thymoma: a propensity score matching study	4
Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery versus video-assisted thoracic surgery for patients undergoing lung resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Surgical outcomes of the systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt: risk factors of post-operative acute events and effectiveness of regulation of pulmonary blood flow with metal clips	4
Initial experience of mitral valve repair using the Physio Flex Annuloplasty Ring	4
Preoperative physical activity is associated with prognosis in patients with esophageal cancer undergoing thoracoscopic–laparoscopic esophagectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy	4
A comparison between stand-alone left atrial appendage occlusion and resection as a method of preventing cardiogenic thromboembolic stroke	4
Risks factors of adverse clinical outcomes in asymptomatic mitral regurgitation patients with preserved ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
The efficacy of rhomboid intercostal block for pain management after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a prospective, randomized-controlled trial	4

Characteristic computed tomography findings in patients with left upper limb edema after innominate vein resection	4
Single lung transplantation using a lung graft from a donor whose contralateral lung is not suitable for lung transplantation	4
Differences of mid-term outcomes in debranching thoracic endovascular aortic repair between zone 0 and zone 1–2 landing	4
Impact of the expanded indication of robot-assisted thoracic surgery for mediastinal tumors	4
Critical appraisal of “Prognostic impact of pure-solid non-small cell lung cancer in the superior versus basal segment of the lower lobe following lobectomy”	4
Upper partial sternal split for pediatric cardiac surgery	4
A new strategy for open surgery of giant aortoiliac aneurysms with preservation of the hypogastric artery	3
One-step thoracotomy approach for atrial-esophageal fistula repair without cardiopulmonary bypass	3
Comprehensive multi-modality treatment of thoracic aorta pseudoaneurysms: a single-center experience	3
Importance of the ratio of surgical margin to nodule size in pulmonary metastasectomy for colorectal carcinoma	3
Evaluation of the blood flow in reconstructed gastric tube and its relation to anastomosis leakage	3
Feasibility and safety of uniport robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in initial series of anatomical pulmonary resections under learning curve	3
A critique on the methodological aspects of surgical outcomes and prognoses of patients with clinical stage I lung cancer and interstitial lung disease	3
Long-term results of the frozen elephant trunk technique in primary chronic type B aortic dissection	3
Reconstruction of right ventricular outflow tract with severe calcification: lantern procedure	3
Aortic floating thrombus in patients with COVID-19: a report of eight cases	3
Comment on “Prognostic impact of lung diffusion capacity in patients with early-stage lung cancer achieving 5-year postoperative recurrence-free survival: propensity score matching analysis”	3
Activated partial thromboplastin time is a potential risk factor for prolonged chest drain placement following surgery for primary spontaneous pneumothorax: a case–control study	3
Prognosis for clinical early-stage lung cancer patients with subclinical malignant pleural effusion: Is anatomical resection a reasonable option?	3
Intraoperative robotic surgical system-related problems in robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery	3
Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in coronary artery bypass surgery: the role of local anesthetic volume—a prospective, randomized study	3
An independent prognostic factor in surgical cases of pleural empyema caused by common bacteria is the presence of a fistula	3
Association between recovery from desaturation after stair climbing and postoperative complications in lung resection	3
Short-term surgical outcomes of tritube flow-controlled ventilation versus crossfield ıntubation ın patients undergoing surgery for postintubation tracheal stenosis	3
CircRUNX1 drives the malignant phenotypes of lung adenocarcinoma through mediating the miR-5195-3p/HMGB3 network	3
Robotic portal right upper sleeve lobectomy with pulmonary arterioplasty	3
Real-world observation of pain scores using patient-reported outcome measures in lung cancer surgery	3
Comparison of the short-term outcomes and the incidence of post-thoracotomy pain syndrome between dual-portal and multi-portal robotic-assisted thoracic surgery	3
Unilateral versus bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion during aortic arch surgery: an updated meta-analysis of comparative studies	3
Robotic vs. sternotomy mitral valve replacement in rheumatic disease: early postoperative outcomes compared	3
Successful bridge to transplantation with long-term support using Berlin heart EXCOR in a child with failing Fontan	3
Correction: Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer: the current opinions and future perspectives of thoracic surgeons in Japan	3
Risk factors for distal stent graft-induced new entry after frozen elephant trunk procedure in chronic aortic dissection	3
Robotic surgery for pulmonary sequestration: interpreting early advantages	3
The effect of adding an open distal anastomosis to proximal aneurysm repairs in bicuspid aortopathy	3
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2020	3
Postoperative pulmonary function of patients with lung cancer and interstitial lung abnormalities	3
Improved surgical outcomes and predictors of prolonged hospitalization in descending necrotizing mediastinitis: A 20-Year retrospective study	2
Physiological assessment of endoscopic mitral valve repair using cardiopulmonary exercise testing	2
Acknowledgment to reviewers	2
A balanced mitral leaflet and large ring strategy avoids systolic anterior motion in Barlow’s disease	2
Learning curve of robotic surgery for lung cancer: analysis for two surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic	2
Myocardial ischemia risk in Fontan candidates with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum	2
Comments on “The outcome of extracardiac lateral tunnel total cavopulmonary connection with growing conduit using expanded polytetrafuoroethylene graft”	2
Early and mid-term outcomes of the fenestrated versus standard frozen elephant trunk technique for acute type A aortic dissection	2
Aortic floating thrombus and COVID‑19	2
Novel pulmonary abdominal normothermic regional perfusion circuit for simultaneous in-donor evaluation and preservation of lungs and abdominal organs in donation after circulatory death	2
Correction: Preemptive fenestrated endovascular repair aimed at perfusion of cervical branches in acute type B aortic dissection	2
WTAP-mediated m6A modification on BASP1 mRNA contributes to ferroptosis in AAA	2
Valve-sparing root replacement versus Bentall procedure with bioprosthetic valves in patients with aortic insufficiency: a meta-analysis	2
Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer: the current opinions and future perspectives of thoracic surgeons in Japan	2
Effects of temperature on transient neurologic dysfunction after total arch replacement	2
Off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Optimal timing of bridging annuloplasty and patch augmentation for heterotaxy syndrome associated with functional single ventricles	2
Performance of the ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer in thoracic procedures in a Japanese cohort: a case series report	2
Imaging risk factors for development of type A acute aortic dissection	2
Perioperative nutritional status in cardiac surgery patients: a multicenter observational study in Shanghai, China	2
Prognostic value of TCBI for short-term outcomes in ATAD patients undergoing surgery	2
Early major adverse kidney events after lung transplantation: risk of chronic kidney disease and prognostic impact	2
A comparative study of robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and conventional approaches for short-term outcomes of anatomical segmentectomy	2
Surgical techniques for thoracoscopic secondary carinal reconstruction with stepwise barbed sutures	2
Simultaneous transapical transcatheter aortic and mitral valve replacement in patients with severe valve dysfunction: initial experience	2
Temporary chest closure and open chest management for severe chest trauma: a retrospective study of 10 cases at a single hospital	2
A novel approach to the lung apex avoiding dissection of severe pleural adhesions	2
Study on the relationship among typhoon, climate change, and acute Stanford type A aortic dissection in southern of Zhejiang in China	2
Optimal size of Frozenix for true thoracic aneurysms: is downsizing an option?	2
Cardioprotective effect of St. Thomas’ Hospital No. 2 solution against age-related changes in aquaporin-7-deficient mice	2
Prognostic factors for pulmonary carcinoid with positive lymph node after surgical resection: a SEER database study	2
Influence of preoperative and intraoperative factors on recovery after aortic root surgery	2
Surgical outcomes and prognoses of patients with clinical stage I lung cancer and interstitial lung disease	2
Impact of prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation on outcomes in heart transplantation with higher risk donor heart	2
PANORAMITRA: a novel polyetheretherketone-based perivalvular tissue retractor for use in minimally invasive and conventional cardiac surgery	2
15-year outcomes of the JOCRI study (JOCRIED study): a randomised comparison of off-pump and on-pump multiple arterial coronary revascularisation	2
First case of major lung resection using the hinotori™ surgical robot system	2
Clover stitch technique for aortic valve in mitral valve repair	2
Prognostic nomogram and novel risk-scoring system for small cell lung cancer with different patterns of metastases	2
Impacts of complications after esophageal cancer surgery on health-related quality of life and nutritional status	2
Anatomical resection for right B3 downwards-shifting malformation	2
Long-term outcomes after aortic valve surgery in patients with aortic regurgitation with preserved ejection fraction and left ventricular dilation	2
Oxygenated blood perfusion provides no additional benefit beyond flow control in lung ischemia–reperfusion injury	2

Significance of geriatric nutritional risk index in predicting lung-transplant waiting list mortality of patients with interstitial lung disease regardless of percentage forced vital capacity	2
A 30 year experience of truncus arteriosus repair at a single institution: usefulness of staged approach for complicated lesions	2
Outcomes of heart transplantation using ECMO-supported donation in brain dead donors	2
Correction to: Long-term outcomes and prognostic factors after aortic valve surgery in patients with Takayasu arteritis	2
Survival impact of pathologic features after salvage lung resection following definitive chemoradiotherapy or systemic therapy for initially unresectable lung cancer	2
Radial artery versus right mammary artery: the fight is always open, and statistics rule	2
Coronary ostial angioplasty for juvenile Takayasu arteritis involving the coronary artery using external iliac artery grafts	2
Critical appraisal of claims-based analysis of reinterventions and medical costs after tetralogy of Fallot repair	2
Evaluation of myocardial work changes after lung resection—the significance of surgical approach: an echocardiographic comparison between VATS and thoracotomy	2
The erector spinae plane block is not superior to perioperative systemic lidocaine infusion for postoperative analgesia management after thoracotomy: a randomized double-blind study	2
Prognosis after non-surgical therapy for acute type A aortic dissection	2
Predictive factors for size change of aorta in patients with acute blunt traumatic aortic injury	2
The effect of lobar shifting following right upper lobectomy on postoperative pulmonary function	2
Short- and Midterm outcomes of modified robotic tricuspid annuloplasty for secondary tricuspid regurgitation	2
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2023	2
Residual middle lobectomy after right upper or lower lobectomy: indications and outcome	2
Inhaled nitric oxide therapy is effective in improving right ventricular function in patients receiving ECPELLA support	2
Bioprosthetic versus mechanical valves for mitral valve replacement in patients < 70 years: an updated pairwise meta-analysis	2
Transesophageal echocardiographic assessment of left atrial and left ventricular venting: pitfalls and troubleshooting in over 300 cases	1
Acknowledgment to reviewers	1
Intra‑aortic balloon pump in heart surgery	1
New risk model for prognostic prediction after surgical aortic valve replacement in hemodialysis patients	1
Complex segmentectomy for non-palpable small lung cancer adjacent to the incomplete interlobar fissure using radiofrequency identification	1
A novel program of cadaver surgical training for young surgeons at the Clinical Anatomy Laboratory Nagoya (CALNA)	1
Updated pathophysiological overview of functional MR (ventricular and atrial)	1
Impact of sarcopenia on early and mid-term outcomes of surgery for acute type A aortic dissection in octogenarians	1
Overlapping-plasty technique for pulmonary artery aneurysm	1
Long-term outcomes of transapical-transcatheter aortic valve replacement	1
Significance of preoperative evaluation of modified advanced lung cancer inflammation index for patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer	1
Determining optimal pretreatment in cardiac surgery: an experimental study	1
Risk factors for vascular oozing or bleeding following transection with automatic staplers during uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery	1
Bypass graft design assisted by virtual reality simulation in multi-vessel coronary artery bypass grafting	1
Wedge extended bronchoplasty with caliber adjustment by membranous suture	1
Compression brace for secondary pectus carinatum in infants and toddlers undergoing cardiac surgery with midline sternotomy	1
The effect of spironolactone in reducing the risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: randomized single-blind placebo-controlled study	1
Correlations between intraoperative and postoperative echocardiographic measurements in patients undergoing aortic bioprosthetic valve replacement: a prospective observational study	1
Autologous cell salvage in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery reduces post-operative complications: a retrospective weighted-matching analysis	1
Celebrating Professor Yasunaru Kawashima's Award of the Order of Culture: First Recipient as Cardiac Surgeon	1
Impact of bilateral internal mammary artery grafting in patients with mildly decreased renal function	1
Temporary epicardial pacing wires post-cardiac surgery: a literature review	1
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2019	1
Surgical strategy for multiple ventricular septal defects: long-term outcomes beyond 15 years	1
Dual-port robot-assisted thoracic surgery using hinotori™ surgical system	1
Intraoperative localization of pulmonary nodules using indocyanine green–lipiodol marking: a single-center case series	1
Early thrombus formation including hypo-attenuated leaflet thrombosis after surgical bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement	1
The utility of neocuspidization in the surgical management of congenital aortic valve pathology: mid-term results of single-center experience with AVNeo procedure in children	1
Analysis of postoperative weight loss associated with prognosis after sublobar resections for lung cancer	1
Implications for prosthesis selection in dialysis patients undergoing aortic valve replacement	1
Axial deviation of anastomosis: a risk factor for leakage in retrosternal gastric tube reconstruction after esophagectomy	1
Stent part anastomosis reduces distal stent graft-induced new entry after frozen elephant trunk	1
A risk prediction model using preoperative CT-based muscle and bone status for mortality and readmission after cardiac surgery in older patients	1
Novel nonbiological surgical sealant to control air leakage after lung resection	1
Long-term outcomes of combined pulmonary endarterectomy and additional balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension	1
Clinical presentation and surgical outcomes in patients with Shone’s complex: a systematic review	1
Mid-to-long-term outcomes, durability, and mortality predictors after mitral valve replacement with the Epic porcine bioprosthesis: a single-center Japanese experience	1
Empyema space rate: a quantitative predictor of postoperative drainage duration after surgery for acute empyema	1
Mid-term outcomes of the sutureless marsupialization technique for acquired pulmonary vein stenosis and occlusion	1
Clinical significance of spread of lipiodol marking for pulmonary nodules and its influence on surgery	1
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2022	1
The usefulness of nonabsorbable polymer clips for the closure of supra-aortic vessels’ stump	1
Proposal for novel definition of radiologically less-invasive clinical stage IA solid predominant lung adenocarcinoma using the maximum standardized uptake value	1
Serum C-reactive protein and procalcitonin levels in patients with pneumonia and anastomotic leakage in the postoperative period after esophagectomy	1
Propensity score analysis comparing off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in older adults	1
Right transaxillary transcatheter aortic valve replacement is comparable to left despite challenges	1
Real-world safety and effectiveness of inhaled nitric oxide therapy for pulmonary hypertension during the perioperative period of cardiac surgery: a post-marketing study of 2817 patients in Japan	1
A routine de-airing method for total endoscopic robot-assisted mitral valve repair	1
Role of respiratory secretion culture in the surgical outcome prediction of bacterial empyema	1
Correction: Surgical strategy for multiple ventricular septal defects: long-term outcomes beyond 15 years	1
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy and the stepwise risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation: a propensity score-matched analysis isolating surgical and biological triggers	1
Influence of HLA mismatch between donors and recipients on postoperative outcomes in cadaveric lung transplantation	1
Meta-analysis of BITA versus SITA grafting in diabetic patients: evidence from propensity score-matched studies	1
Preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts recurrence of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after neoadjuvant triplet chemotherapy	1
Analysis of the changes in health-related quality of life and employment status after surgery in patients with lung cancer: a single-center longitudinal study	1
Descriptive analysis of long-term survival after aortic valve replacement for dialysis patients: importance of renal pathologies and age	1
Clinical outcomes of continuous flow left ventricular assist device therapy as bridge to transplant strategy in muscular dystrophy: a single-center study	1
Intraoperative rapid immunohistochemistry of microsatellite instability using non-contact alternating current electric field mixing	1
Relationship between walking distance within the first 24 h following lung cancer surgery and clinical outcomes	1
Association between lower-body ischemia duration and postoperative visceral complications in thoracic aortic surgery	1
Stagnating blood flow related to thrombus formation in pulmonary vein stump after left upper lobectomy	1
The 20-year long-term outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting: An off-pump first approach	1
Neck vessels geometry and diameter change in patients with acute type A aortic dissection	1
Outcomes of immune checkpoint inhibitors for postoperative recurrence of non-small cell lung cancer	1
Prognostic significance of postoperative serum C-reactive protein levels after minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer	1
Effect of preoperative model for end-stage liver disease score in cardiac valve surgery	1
Advantages of applying digital chest drainage system for postoperative management of patients following pulmonary resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials	1
Robotic-assisted versus open resection of pulmonary sequestration: a retrospective cohort study. RATS surgery for pulmonary sequestration	1
Surgical outcome in patients with lung adenocarcinoma with mucin	1
The impact of prognostic nutrition index on the waitlist mortality of lung transplantation	1
Intraoperative echocardiographic indicator for optimal bilateral pulmonary artery banding	1
Short-term effects of preoperative nutritional intervention in lung surgery for malignant tumors: a single-center prospective study	1
A prospective randomized controlled study to assess the effectiveness of super FIXSORB WAVE® for sternal stabilization after sternotomy	1
Minimally invasive cardiac surgeries in 2021: annual report by Japanese society of minimally invasive cardiac surgery	1
Methodological considerations in the application of virtual reality simulation for coronary artery bypass graft planning	1
Trends in thymectomy for myasthenia gravis in Japan: analysis of a nationwide surgical registry from 1996 to 2023	1
Modified composite-graft technique for aortic root replacement	1