Transition to virtual care in a bariatric program saw significant increase in virtual visits, with high patient satisfaction rates. Patient preferences varied by healthcare providers, with most patients preferring in-person visits with medical doctors. Despite the preference, virtual care offers added benefits and high satisfaction rates. The study highlights the importance of a hybrid model […]
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3D Reconstruction and Virtual Reality for Body Image Improvement in Bariatric Metabolic Surgery
3D Reconstruction and Virtual Reality proved effective in improving body image satisfaction and psychological outcomes for bariatric metabolic surgery patients. Participants reported a more accurate perception of their body changes and overall appearance, with positive feedback on group workshops and VR discussions. This method offers a feasible and acceptable approach to supporting patients in adjusting […]
Prognostic Value in Gastric Cancer Patients
The age-adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index and sarcopenia are significant independent risk factors for prognosis in gastric cancer patients. A new prognostic score, ACCIS, combining these factors, accurately predicts prognosis and enhances predictive accuracy. Integration of ACCI score and sarcopenia improves prognostic predictions, leading to the development of a nomogram with a high concordance index for […]
Clinical Significance of C-Reactive Protein-Albumin-Lymphocyte Index in Gastric Cancer Patients
The preoperative C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte (CAlly) index is an independent prognostic factor for overall and disease-free survival in patients with gastric cancer. It is also a valuable predictive marker for postoperative surgical site infection, highlighting its potential clinical significance in perioperative and oncologic management of gastric cancer patients. Journal Article by Okugawa Y, Ohi M (…) […]
WeChat-based Nursing Interventions on Mental Distress and Satisfaction
WeChat online education and care (WOEC) interventions significantly lowered depression and anxiety levels in caregivers of elderly postoperative colorectal cancer patients. Patient satisfaction scores were notably higher in the WOEC group compared to the control group. Subgroup analysis revealed that caregivers with lower performance status and higher education levels benefitted the most from WOEC. Overall, […]
Outcomes of Robotic Radical Surgery for Rectal GIST
Favorable short-term and long-term outcomes were observed in patients undergoing robotic radical surgery for rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), with 100% 5-year overall survival and recurrence-free survival rates. The majority of patients had negative surgical margins, underwent sphincter-preserving surgery, and experienced low postoperative complication rates, highlighting the potential utility of robotic surgery for this condition. […]
Comparing Local and Remote Ischemic Preconditioning in Hepatectomy
Local ischemic preconditioning (LIPC) and remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) were found to be superior to no-preconditioning in reducing postoperative serum transaminase levels in hepatectomy. There was no significant difference between the two methods in postoperative liver function and surgical outcomes. RIPC showed potential benefits in improving liver function, particularly in patients with cirrhosis or those […]
Effectiveness of Laparoscopic Indocyanine Green Tracer-guided Lymphadenectomy for Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer
Indocyanine green (ICG) guidance significantly improves lymph node dissection quality in patients with locally advanced gastric cancer undergoing laparoscopic radical gastrectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. ICG led to higher numbers of retrieved lymph nodes, reduced noncompliance rates, and improved lymphadenectomy quality for patients with complete response. Surgical outcomes were similar between ICG and non-ICG groups, suggesting […]
Long-term Benefits of Body Contouring Surgery Post-Bariatric Surgery
Body contouring surgery after bariatric surgery leads to sustained improvements in health-related quality of life and satisfaction with appearance over a significant period. Patients who underwent body contouring surgery maintained or even improved their scores, contrasting with those who only had bariatric surgery. This highlights the significant role of body contouring surgery in enhancing the […]
Advancing Surgical Performance Assessment Through Digital Metrics
Surgeons evaluated 81 studies on digital metrics for nontechnical skills, highlighting diverse objective measures for cognitive load, situation awareness, and communication. Surgical sabermetrics, using sensors, offers promising outcomes for performance optimization. Gaps remain in assessing decision-making objectively. Future integration of physiological sensors could enhance holistic surgical performance evaluation and patient safety. Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t […]