Surgery TodayPub Date : 2026-10-05DOI: 10.1007/s00595-026-03496-6
Mehmet Fatih Özsaray, Turgay Şimşek, Nuh Zafer Cantürk
{"title":"Association between preoperative tracheal deviation and postoperative complications of thyroidectomy for giant multinodular goiter: a single-center retrospective cohort study.","authors":"Mehmet Fatih Özsaray, Turgay Şimşek, Nuh Zafer Cantürk","doi":"10.1007/s00595-026-03496-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-026-03496-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the association between preoperative computed tomography (CT)-measured tracheal deviation and postoperative composite complications after thyroidectomy for giant multinodular goiter.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective cohort included 90 patients with a CT-measured maximum thyroid diameter ≥10 cm. Tracheal deviation was categorized as ≤5 mm, 6-10 mm, or >10 mm. Thyroid volume was calculated using the ellipsoid formula. Because no composite complications occurred in the ≤10-mm group, Firth bias-reduced logistic regression was performed. An exploratory model was adjusted additionally for age, sex, thyroid volume, gland distribution, thyroid functional status, thyroid autoantibody status, and retrosternal extension.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Composite complications occurred in 16 patients (17.8%), all from the >10-mm group. The median thyroid volume increased significantly across the deviation groups (210.5, 249.0, and 389.2 mL; p<0.001). Univariable Firth analysis showed a strong association between tracheal deviation >10 mm and composite complications (OR 50.90, 95% CI 6.44-6582.01; p<0.001). In the adjusted model, the association remained positive but was not significant (OR 8.91, 95% CI 0.28-1704.62; p=0.224).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Tracheal deviation >10 mm identified patients at high crude risk for postoperative complications, but an independent association beyond thyroid volume, retrosternal extension, and other clinical factors was not demonstrated. Tracheal deviation should be interpreted together with other CT features of giant multinodular goiter.</p>","PeriodicalId":22163,"journal":{"name":"Surgery Today","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149115295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinical factors associated with rescue bronchoscopic sputum suction after minimally invasive esophagectomy: A single-center retrospective study.","authors":"Yasuo Tsuda, Tomonori Nakanoko, Tetsuro Kawazoe, Kojiro Shirabe, Keita Natsugoe, Yuki Shin, Koji Ando, Eiji Oki, Tomoharu Yoshizumi","doi":"10.1007/s00595-026-03500-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-026-03500-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Postoperative sputum retention after minimally invasive esophagectomy may require bronchoscopic sputum suction when conservative airway clearance is insufficient. However, the clinical features associated with this intervention remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively reviewed the data of 145 patients who underwent minimally invasive esophagectomy for thoracic esophageal cancer. Patients were divided into those who required postoperative bronchoscopic sputum suction and those who did not. Clinicopathological factors, surgical outcomes, Brinkman Index, pulmonary function, and postoperative complications were compared.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Postoperative bronchoscopic sputum suction was required in 21 patients. All bronchoscopic procedures were performed after transfer from the intensive care unit to the general ward. The bronchoscopic group had a significantly higher Brinkman Index than the no-bronchoscopic group, whereas standard spirometric parameters, including forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 s, and the forced expiratory volume in 1 s percentage, did not differ between the groups. Patients requiring bronchoscopy had higher rates of postoperative pneumonia and anastomotic leakage and a significantly longer postoperative hospital stay.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In patients undergoing minimally invasive esophagectomy, greater cumulative smoking exposure was associated with rescue bronchoscopic sputum suction despite comparable preoperative spirometry. Therefore, a high Brinkman index may indicate the need for closer postoperative respiratory surveillance and timely airway clearance.</p>","PeriodicalId":22163,"journal":{"name":"Surgery Today","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149115232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Surgery TodayPub Date : 2026-10-01Epub Date: 2026-06-04DOI: 10.1007/s00595-026-03354-5
Yunjie Shi, Jing Wu, Minxin Gao, Bing Liu, Hao Wang
{"title":"Quantitative analysis of colon-lengthening techniques in laparoscopic low rectal cancer surgery with left colic artery preservation: a fresh cadaveric model study.","authors":"Yunjie Shi, Jing Wu, Minxin Gao, Bing Liu, Hao Wang","doi":"10.1007/s00595-026-03354-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00595-026-03354-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To quantify colonic lengthening achieved by complete splenic flexure mobilization (SFM) and high inferior mesenteric vein (IMV) ligation while preserving the left colic artery (LCA) in laparoscopic low rectal cancer surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Standardized LCA-preserving anterior resection was performed on 18 fresh cadavers. The additional colonic length gained after each maneuver was measured under tension-free conditions. High inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) ligation, which sacrifices the LCA, was also measured as a reference comparator.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean baseline resection length was 10.4 ± 6.9 cm. Additional gains: 6.3 ± 1.7 cm after SFM and 14.4 ± 2.1 cm after high IMV ligation (maximum gain under LCA preservation). As a reference, high IMA ligation (without LCA preservation) provided a lengthening of 18.4 ± 1.7 cm. In malrotation (n = 2), IMV ligation yielded only 10.2-12.3 cm of mesenteric length. BMI correlated positively with the baseline length (r = 0.529, p = 0.023).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Under LCA preservation, high IMV ligation provides the greatest lengthening (14.4 cm), although efficacy is reduced with malrotation. These data guide preoperative planning for tension-free anastomosis and adequate margin placement.</p>","PeriodicalId":22163,"journal":{"name":"Surgery Today","volume":" ","pages":"2218-2225"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13558314/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148158235","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Postoperative quality of life and nutritional outcomes following subtotal, proximal, or distal gastrectomy for upper gastric cancer: a retrospective cohort study.","authors":"Keishi Okubo, Takaaki Arigami, Masataka Shimonosono, Daisuke Matsushita, Ken Sasaki, Masahiro Noda, Kenji Baba, Yota Kawasaki, Takao Ohtsuka","doi":"10.1007/s00595-026-03337-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00595-026-03337-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The optimal surgical approach for upper gastric cancer remains controversial, particularly regarding the postoperative quality of life (QOL) and nutritional outcomes. This study compared the outcomes of subtotal gastrectomy (STG), proximal gastrectomy (PG), and distal gastrectomy (DG).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively analyzed 94 patients who underwent gastrectomy for upper gastric cancer (DG: n = 39, PG: n = 33, STG: n = 22). The quality of life (QOL) was assessed using the Postgastrectomy Syndrome Assessment Scale (PGSAS-45) 12 months postoperatively. The nutritional status was evaluated based on changes in body weight.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The baseline clinicopathological factors and TNM stages were comparable among the three cohorts. PG was associated with significantly worse reflux, dyspepsia, and meal-related complaints than STG and DG. The STG showed fewer dumping-related symptoms than the PG. No significant differences in overall nutritional status were observed between the STG and DG groups, whereas the PG group tended to be associated with less favorable nutritional outcomes. These findings were consistent with the responder analyses.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In this retrospective cohort study, STG was associated with a more favorable postoperative symptom profile than PG and showed postoperative outcomes comparable to those of DG.</p>","PeriodicalId":22163,"journal":{"name":"Surgery Today","volume":" ","pages":"2149-2157"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13558340/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148150973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of pedicled jejunal versus ileal and colonic reconstruction when gastric tube reconstruction is not feasible during esophagectomy.","authors":"Yukari Adachi, Hironobu Goto, Yasufumi Koterazawa, Tomoaki Aoki, Yutaka Sugita, Taro Ikeda, Hitoshi Harada, Yasunori Otowa, Naoki Urakawa, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Shingo Kanaji, Takeru Matsuda, Taro Oshikiri, Yoshihiro Kakeji","doi":"10.1007/s00595-026-03311-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00595-026-03311-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Esophageal reconstruction using substitutes other than the stomach is technically demanding and it is often associated with postoperative complications. This study aimed to compare the short- and long-term outcomes of ileal and colonic reconstruction (IC) and pedicled jejunum reconstruction (PJ) after esophagectomy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study included 84 patients who underwent esophagectomy without gastric tube reconstruction (13 patients underwent IC and 71 underwent PJ). The clinicopathological characteristics, perioperative outcomes, and long-term nutritional status were compared between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The reconstruction procedure time was significantly shorter in the PJ group than in the IC group (P = 0.042), and blood loss during one-stage operations was lower in the PJ group (P = 0.010). Postoperative diarrhea occurred less frequently in the PJ group (P = 0.001). At 12 months after surgery, the decreases in the body mass index, psoas muscle area, psoas muscle volume, and psoas muscle index were significantly smaller in the PJ group (P = 0.022, 0.002, 0.003, and 0.042, respectively). Blood-based nutritional indicators were also more favorable in the PJ group. No significant differences were observed in the survival outcomes between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PJ is considered to be the preferred reconstruction method when gastric tube reconstruction cannot be performed after esophagectomy.</p>","PeriodicalId":22163,"journal":{"name":"Surgery Today","volume":" ","pages":"2170-2179"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148158220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors affecting the number of retrieved lymph nodes and the impact on the prognosis in Stage II/III right-sided colon cancer.","authors":"Rika Ono, Tetsuro Tominaga, Yuma Takamura, Hiroki Katayama, Shintaro Hashimoto, Mariko Yamashita, Hiroshi Maruta, Keisuke Noda, Makoto Hisanaga, Kaido Oishi, Masaaki Moriyama, Fumitake Uchida, Toshio Shiraishi, Masaki Kunizaki, Takashi Nonaka, Keitaro Matsumoto","doi":"10.1007/s00595-026-03349-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00595-026-03349-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The risk factors and prognostic implications of retrieving fewer than 12 lymph nodes in patients undergoing laparoscopic/robot-assisted right colectomy remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 993 patients with Stage II/III right-sided colon cancer who underwent minimally invasive surgery between 2016 and 2024 were reviewed. Patients were divided into two groups: those with < 12 retrieved lymph nodes (low lymph node [L-LN] group, n = 139) and those with ≥ 12 retrieved lymph nodes (high lymph node [H-LN] group, n = 854). The clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis were compared between the groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A multivariate analysis revealed that BMI > 25 kg/m<sup>2</sup> (odds ratio [OR] 1.508; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.004-2.266; p = 0.047), no colonic stent insertion (OR 3.500; 95%CI 1.077-11.378: p = 0.037), and a clinical node-negative status (OR 1.535 95%CI 1.050-2.242: p = 0.026) were independent predictors of retrieval of < 12 lymph nodes. In both Stage II (100% vs. 79.5%, p < 0.05) and Stage III (100% vs. 63.6%, p = 0.07) patients, adjuvant chemotherapy resulted in better outcomes than no adjuvant chemotherapy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In minimally invasive right colectomy, a high BMI and clinically node-negative disease were associated with a reduced number of dissected lymph nodes. As potentially inadequate dissection may contribute to a poor prognosis, adjuvant therapy should be considered in selected patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":22163,"journal":{"name":"Surgery Today","volume":" ","pages":"2211-2217"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148158258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intraoperative doppler ultrasonography to assess the need for remnant liver fixation.","authors":"Toshiro Masuda, Toru Beppu, Tatsunori Miyata, Kenichiro Yoshida, Yuki Adachi, Kensuke Yamamura, Hirohisa Okabe, Hidetoshi Nitta, Katsunori Imai, Hiromitsu Hayashi, Yasunori Nagayama, Takatoshi Ishiko","doi":"10.1007/s00595-026-03367-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00595-026-03367-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Hepatic venous outflow block (HVOB) is a potentially serious complication after hepatectomy. Although routine anatomical fixation of the remnant liver is often advocated to prevent HVOB, its universal necessity remains controversial. We conducted this study to evaluate the utility of intraoperative Doppler ultrasonography for guiding selective remnant liver fixation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 26 patients who underwent right-sided or central hepatectomy with transection of the falciform ligament between April 2016 and January 2025 were enrolled prospectively in this study. Intraoperative Doppler ultrasonography was used to assess venous flow in spontaneous and anatomical liver positions. Fixation using the round ligament, with or without the falciform ligament, was performed selectively when venous outflow impairment was observed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eight patients (31%) required fixation. Portal vein thrombosis occurred in five patients, including one with concurrent hepatic vein thrombosis caused by incorrect positioning. Apart from the illustrative case, all thrombotic events were asymptomatic and resolved with anticoagulation. Postoperative complications and liver regeneration were comparable between the groups. Postoperative abdominal discomfort was more frequent in the anatomical group, but the difference was not significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Intraoperative Doppler ultrasonography may facilitate on-demand remnant liver fixation by allowing real-time assessment of venous outflow impairment. This approach may help prevent complications and avoid unnecessary fixation.</p>","PeriodicalId":22163,"journal":{"name":"Surgery Today","volume":" ","pages":"2277-2285"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148199951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dynamic postoperative trajectory of osteosarcopenia predicts the long-term outcomes in colorectal cancer.","authors":"Takaaki Fujimoto, Koji Tamura, Kinuko Nagayoshi, Yusuke Mizuuchi, Yu Okai, Kousuke Nakajo, Takaaki Kosai, Haruka Mitsubuchi Yoshimura, Sokichi Matsumoto, Kohei Horioka, Kenoki Ohuchida","doi":"10.1007/s00595-026-03379-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00595-026-03379-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Osteosarcopenia (OSP) is a predictor of adverse outcomes after colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery. However, the prognostic impact of postoperative evolution remains unknown. This study evaluated the effect of dynamic changes in the OSP status between baseline and one year post-curative resection on the long-term prognosis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study analyzed 641 patients who were recurrence-free one year after post-resection. The OSP status was assessed using CT at baseline and one year postoperatively. A 1-year landmark analysis was performed to adjust for any immortal time bias. Patients were categorized according to their OSP trajectory as follows: Maintained non-OSP, Improved, Worsened, or Non-improved. The outcomes were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier curves and multivariate Cox regression models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence at one year was 10%. Overall survival (OS) showed significant hierarchical disparities across the groups (P < 0.0001). The 5-year OS from the 1-year landmark was highest in the Improved group (96.7%) and lowest in the Non-improved group (43.3%). A multivariate analysis identified the postoperative OSP trajectory as the strongest independent risk factor for poor recurrence-free survival (HR 9.82; p < 0.0001) and a significant independent prognostic factor for overall survival (OS) (HR 3.39; p < 0.0001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The postoperative OSP dynamics are significantly associated with the prognosis after CRC surgery and serve as useful prognostic indicators for cancer survivors.</p>","PeriodicalId":22163,"journal":{"name":"Surgery Today","volume":" ","pages":"2456-2467"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148362355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A 3-step dorsal approach with the extracorporeal ventral traction method for laparoscopic hemihepatectomy.","authors":"Mizuki Ninomiya, Yuki Nakayama, Kazuki Takeishi, Kazutoyo Morita, Hiroto Kayashima","doi":"10.1007/s00595-026-03376-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00595-026-03376-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Major laparoscopic hepatectomy along the major hepatic veins requires accurate orientation to the transection plane and safe management of the hepatic venous branches. We developed an extracorporeal ventral traction (EVT) method combined with a 3-step dorsal approach (3SDA) to standardize laparoscopic hemihepatectomy. In EVT, a traction suture secured on the caudal edge of the transection line is brought out through the epigastrium and pulled extracorporeally, elevating the liver parenchyma ventrally and allowing dorsal access under the caudal laparoscopic view. In 3SDA, the transection plane containing the major hepatic vein is divided into three areas: Area A, caudal to the hilum; Area B, dorsal to the hepatic vein; and Area C, ventral to the hepatic vein. These areas are approached sequentially to open the caudal view, maintain anatomical landmarks, and reduce venous injury. EVT and 3SDA provide a reproducible framework for laparoscopic hemihepatectomy.</p>","PeriodicalId":22163,"journal":{"name":"Surgery Today","volume":" ","pages":"2550-2555"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148259625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of the short-term outcomes of robotic colorectal surgery between the hinotori™ surgical robot system and da Vinci Xi surgical system: a retrospective propensity score matching analysis and inverse probability of treatment weighting.","authors":"Chie Hagiwara, Hiroki Uehara, Norikazu Yamada, Yuto Igarashi, Yusuke Fujita, Toshinori Kobayashi, Yoshihiro Mori, Hisanori Miki, Jun Watanabe","doi":"10.1007/s00595-026-03382-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00595-026-03382-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The hinotori™ surgical robot system (hinotori) is the first Japanese-made surgical robot. We conducted this study to compare the short-term outcomes of robotic surgery for colorectal cancer between the hinotori and da Vinci Xi systems during the same period.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study included 204 patients who underwent robotic colorectal cancer surgery at our institution between June 2024 and September 2025. Patients were classified into hinotori (n = 78) and da Vinci Xi (n = 126) groups. Propensity score matching (PSM) and inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) were used to adjust for patient and tumor characteristics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After adjustment, the baseline demographics were well-balanced between the groups. No significant intergroup differences were observed in operative time, console time, blood loss, or postoperative hospital stay. Both groups had comparable histopathological outcomes. The incidence of Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ II complications did not differ significantly between the two groups after PSM or IPTW adjustments.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study showed that robotic colorectal surgery using the hinotori system is as safe and feasible as surgery performed using the da Vinci Xi system.</p>","PeriodicalId":22163,"journal":{"name":"Surgery Today","volume":" ","pages":"2513-2523"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148391757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}