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Comparative Efficacy of Subtotal Versus Total Colectomy for Slow-Transit Constipation: Insights from the STOPS Randomized Clinical Trial

The STOPS trial demonstrates noninferiority of subtotal colectomy with cecorectal anastomosis compared to total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis for refractory slow-transit constipation at 1 year, balancing symptom relief with postoper

MedXY Editorial Team
Nov 3, 2026

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Oncology

Portomesenteric Venous Thrombosis After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery with Venous Resection: Incidence, Timing, and Risk Factors

This article reviews the incidence, timing, and risk factors of portomesenteric venous thrombosis (PVT) following pancreatic cancer surgery involving venous resection, highlighting the impact of surgical standardization and neoadjuvant radi

Nov 2, 2026
General Surgery

Pancreatic Fistula and Intra-abdominal Fluid Collections After Distal Pancreatectomy: Incidence, Clinical Impact, and Management Strategies

This study analyzes the incidence and clinical consequences of pancreatic fistulas and intra-abdominal fluid collections following distal pancreatectomy, highlighting their management and the impact of surgical drain placement.

Nov 1, 2026
Transplantation

Revolutionizing Organ Preservation: An Ultra-low-cost, Open-source Normothermic Ex Vivo Perfusion Platform

An innovative, ultra-low-cost normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) system was developed and validated, enabling extended organ preservation and in vivo function in porcine and human tissues, offering affordable platforms for research and th

Oct 31, 2026
Clinical Updates

Video-Based Assessment of Tonsil Size in Children With Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Advances, Challenges, and Clinical Implications

Remote parent-captured oropharyngeal videos show promise for assessing tonsil size in pediatric sleep-disordered breathing, demonstrating strong interrater reliability and diagnostic accuracy comparable to in-person exams, though usability

Oct 31, 2026
General Surgery

Tangential Versus Segmental Portomesenteric Venous Resection in Pancreatic Cancer Surgery: Insights from a Global Cohort Study

This international multicenter study shows no significant difference in surgical complications or survival between tangential and segmental portomesenteric venous resections during pancreatoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer with limited ve

Oct 31, 2026
General Surgery

Multimodal Prediction in Robotic Surgery: Evaluating the Added Value of Task-Level Kinematic Metrics

This review synthesizes evidence on the incremental predictive value of task-specific kinematic performance data combined with preoperative clinical variables for robotic surgery outcomes and surgeon experience prediction.

Oct 30, 2026
General Surgery

KRAS Mutations in Duodenal Lavage Fluid After Secretin Stimulation: A Novel Biomarker for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer

Emerging evidence demonstrates that KRAS mutation analysis in secretin-stimulated duodenal lavage fluid offers a minimally invasive and sensitive approach for early detection of resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, outperforming tra

Oct 29, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Predicting Type 2 Diabetes Remission and Relapse After Metabolic-Bariatric Surgery and Lifestyle Therapy: Insights from the ARMMS-T2D Study

The ARMMS-T2D study identifies key baseline factors predicting remission and relapse of type 2 diabetes after metabolic-bariatric surgery or intensive medical-lifestyle therapy, aiding personalized treatment decisions.

Oct 29, 2026
General Surgery

Temporary Portal Vein Bypass in Pancreatectomy: Enhancing Safety in Complex Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Temporary mesoportal and mesocaval portal vein bypasses are effective surgical strategies in pancreatectomy with portal vein resection, offering comparable perioperative outcomes and facilitating safe resection of advanced pancreatic tumors

Oct 28, 2026
Dentistry

Two-Year Outcomes of 3D-Printed Complete Dentures: Efficacy and Patient Satisfaction in Edentulous Care

This multicenter study evaluates the 2-year clinical success, survival, and patient-reported outcomes of 3D-printed complete dentures, demonstrating high durability and stable oral quality of life in edentulous patients.

Oct 28, 2026
General Surgery

Tailoring Prognostication in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Impact of Neoadjuvant Therapy on Survival Predictors

Neoadjuvant therapy alters key prognostic factors in resected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, enabling personalized survival prediction models distinct from chemo-naïve patients.

Oct 27, 2026
Dentistry

Ten-Year Outcomes of Surgical Intervention for Peri-Implantitis Using Bovine Bone Collagen Matrix, Enamel Matrix Derivative, and Doxycycline

A 10-year prospective cohort study demonstrates high implant survival and clinical stability following surgical peri-implantitis treatment combining DBBMC, enamel matrix derivative, doxycycline, and tailored supportive therapy.

Oct 27, 2026
General Surgery

Revolutionizing Biliary Tract Cancer Staging: Depth-Based Tumor Classification at the Cystic Duct Junction

A novel T classification system based on tumor invasion depth significantly improves prognostic stratification for biliary tract cancers around the cystic duct junction, unifying diverse cancer types under the junctional cholangiocarcinoma

Oct 27, 2026
Gastroenterology

Unveiling the Microbiome Landscape of Anastomotic Leaks After Foregut Surgery: Implications for Management and Outcomes

This study explores how microbiome compositions differ in patients with foregut anastomotic leaks managed endoscopically versus surgically, highlighting nutrition and microbial patterns as key factors influencing healing.

Oct 26, 2026
General Surgery

Mesh Position Matters: Patient-Reported Outcomes After Elective Incisional Hernia Repair in a Danish Nationwide Cohort

A large Danish study evaluates how mesh placement during incisional hernia repair affects patient-reported outcomes, finding increased foreign body sensation with onlay mesh but no differences in chronic pain or recurrence.

Oct 25, 2026
General Surgery

Ultrasound as a Reliable Tool for Localizing Lymphovenous Anastomosis Sites in Lymphedema Surgery: Diagnostic Accuracy and Clinical Implications

Ultrasound demonstrates high accuracy and reproducibility in preoperative localization of lymphovenous anastomosis sites, outperforming existing methods and offering a robust tool for lymphedema surgery planning.

Oct 24, 2026
General Surgery

Impact of Cholecystitis Treatment on Continuation of Cancer Therapy: Insights from a Decade-long Institutional Study

This study evaluates how treatment for cholecystitis affects the timely resumption of cancer therapy, highlighting that half of cancer patients return to therapy within six weeks, with hematologic malignancies and drainage procedures linked

Oct 23, 2026
General Surgery

Rethinking Warm Ischemic Time Limits in DCD Organ Donation: Insights from Italy’s Extended No-touch Period Experience

Italian data suggest prolonged warm ischemic times in donation after circulatory death do not compromise kidney and liver transplant outcomes when combined with advanced perfusion techniques, challenging traditional strict cutoffs.

Oct 22, 2026
General Surgery

Transforming Kidney Transplant Care: The SETI Operational Redesign Enhances Access and Efficiency

The Semi-Elective Transplant Initiative (SETI) introduces a systems-based approach to deceased-donor kidney transplantation, improving logistics and graft utilization by shifting to proactive scheduling and expanded machine perfusion, witho

Oct 22, 2026
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