{"title":"[Correction: A Migrating Pulmonary Mass: a Rare Case of Thoracolithiasis].","authors":"Deborah D Wehde, Jan Reichelt, Jan Philipp Hering","doi":"10.1055/a-2625-6314","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2625-6314","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23956,"journal":{"name":"Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144327026","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":"[MRI Defecography - What is Important for Surgery of the Pelvic Floor?]","authors":"Christopher Kämpfer, Claus Christian Pieper","doi":"10.1055/a-2607-3789","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2607-3789","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>MR-defecography plays a key role in imaging complex pelvic floor dysfunction. Simultaneous detection of multiple findings in a complex anatomical setting makes correct analysis and clinical interpretation challenging. Thorough understanding of this imaging technique is essential for pelvic floor surgeons in order to make proper use of its advantages in the diagnosis of pelvic floor pathologies. We have reviewed the scientific literature on MR-defecography from recent years to sum up the most important aspects concerning patients' selection and preparation, examination procedure, standardised reporting and the most important pathological findings for pelvic floor surgery. MR-defecography is performed using static as well as dynamic MR sequences of high spatial resolution with excellent soft tissue contrast. The detection of pathological findings (pelvic floor relaxation, pelvic floor descent, rectocele, enterocele, peritoneocele, intussusception, rectal prolapse, dyssynergistic defecation) must always be correlated with clinical symptoms. It can provide information that is missed by other imaging modalities and hence it can alter therapeutic strategies in the interdisciplinary cooperation of pelvic floor surgeons, urologists and gynaecologists.</p>","PeriodicalId":23956,"journal":{"name":"Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144318129","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}
Pernilla Virginia Conrad, Gudrun Karsten, Regine Gläser, Charlotte Hauser, Katrin Hertrampf
{"title":"[Student Training in Surgical Wound Care: Development and Curricular Implementation of a Course for the Improvement of Practical Skills and Expertise].","authors":"Pernilla Virginia Conrad, Gudrun Karsten, Regine Gläser, Charlotte Hauser, Katrin Hertrampf","doi":"10.1055/a-2615-5997","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2615-5997","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Wound care is an important medical skill that is not an important part of medical training. National and international studies show that the teaching of wounds is inadequate in medical curricula and that there is a desire for further training among students. Therefore the aim of this project was to improve students' expertise in surgical wound care.Following a survey of students in their 2nd clinical and practical year (n = 169) at the Faculty of Medicine in Kiel that addressed their level of knowledge of wound care, an innovative teaching concept was designed, including a practical section using real-life models. The pilot course was held in the summer semester of 2023 and the learning success was determined by a pre-post survey of the entire semester. The course was then implemented into the curriculum.The assessment of the level of knowledge revealed important uncertainties. In the practical year, 39.7% were confident in aseptic wound care. Training in wound care was rated as inadequate. Completion of our course resulted in an increase in the assessment of their own skills. The identified uncertainties were reduced by the training: 75% of students were confident in wound care.This course improves medical education, can be easily implemented in any faculty and could lead to improved patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":23956,"journal":{"name":"Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144217036","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":"34. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Thoraxchirurgie (D-A-CH-Tagung): Einladung nach Bregenz.","authors":"Robert Scheubel","doi":"10.1055/a-2580-1327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2580-1327","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23956,"journal":{"name":"Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie","volume":"150 3","pages":"251-253"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144217040","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":"Perspektiven der Transplantationschirurgie – zwischen technologischem Fortschritt und strukturellen Herausforderungen.","authors":"Jörg C Kalff, Tim Oliver Vilz","doi":"10.1055/a-2502-3538","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2502-3538","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23956,"journal":{"name":"Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie","volume":"150 3","pages":"207-208"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144217043","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}
Simon Moosburner, Nathanael Raschzok, Wenzel Schoening, Brigitta Globke, Johann Pratschke, Robert Öllinger, Felix Krenzien
{"title":"[Centralisation of Liver Transplantation: Implications for Training Transplant Surgeons].","authors":"Simon Moosburner, Nathanael Raschzok, Wenzel Schoening, Brigitta Globke, Johann Pratschke, Robert Öllinger, Felix Krenzien","doi":"10.1055/a-2587-2394","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2587-2394","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The centralisation of liver transplantation in Germany is seen as a promising approach to improve care quality through higher case volumes and specialised structures. However, it poses significant challenges for surgical training. Reduced availability of training positions, limited diversity of clinical experience, and the risk of capacity bottlenecks could impact the education of young transplant surgeons in the long term. This article explores the opportunities and risks of centralisation, particularly regarding surgical education. While higher case volumes are associated with better outcomes, it is argued that complementary measures such as regional support structures, rotation programs, and, where applicable, the use of practical training models are essential to ensure comprehensive education. The implementation of regulations of minimum case volume is also discussed as a potential regulatory tool. Finally, the article highlights the need for future studies to systematically evaluate the impact of centralisation on surgical education and to provide an evidence-based foundation for decision making.</p>","PeriodicalId":23956,"journal":{"name":"Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":"223-229"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144036833","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":"[Extracorporeal Life Support in Lung Transplantation and Beyond].","authors":"Alexander Hermann, Thomas Schweiger","doi":"10.1055/a-2563-8383","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2563-8383","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lung transplantation is often the sole and final therapeutic option for patients with end-stage lung disease. In recent years, clinical outcomes have steadily improved, driven in part by advancements in extracorporeal mechanical support. These techniques have become an integral component of routine clinical practice, particularly in lung transplantation centres. Extracorporeal lung support systems range from relatively simple pumpless devices to complex cannulation techniques and device configurations. In particular, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) encompasses various configurations widely utilised in thoracic surgery, especially in lung transplantation. A distinction can be made between preoperative ECMO, referred to as bridge-to-transplant, and intraoperative ECMO support, which is employed during the transplantation procedure. In recent years, intraoperative ECMO has largely replaced the traditional heart-lung machine. Additionally, ECMO plays a critical role in the immediate postoperative period, both in preventing and managing primary graft dysfunction. Beyond lung transplantation, extracorporeal life support systems are also applied in complex thoracic surgical resections and procedures involving the central airways. In the future, technical advancements and improvements in treatment protocols are expected to further enhance the role of extracorporeal mechanical support in the management of thoracic surgical patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":23956,"journal":{"name":"Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":"286-294"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12133329/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143804245","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":"[Indications for Lung Transplantation - Updates Since the Last ISHLT Recommendations].","authors":"Zsofia Kovacs, Alberto Benazzo, Peter Jaksch","doi":"10.1055/a-2563-3691","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2563-3691","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lung transplantation has evolved continuously since its first successful procedures in the 1960 s. The current guidelines from the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) emphasise increasingly individualised patient assessment, which, in addition to the underlying lung disease, considers factors such as comorbidities, frailty, age, and social aspects. The expanded indications for lung transplantation are reflected in the refined risk assessment, which particularly includes patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Furthermore, the criteria for patients with a history of cancer and those with infections such as HIV or multidrug-resistant organisms have been made more flexible, leading to a more inclusive transplantation policy. A key focus is on early transplant counselling, allowing patients the opportunity for transplantation before they develop acute exacerbations. These updated guidelines aim to maximise both the survival rates and the quality of life of transplant patients, through differentiated and risk-adjusted decision-making.</p>","PeriodicalId":23956,"journal":{"name":"Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":"256-260"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12133323/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144080928","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":"Bedeutung von KI und Robotik für die Viszeralchirurgie.","authors":"Tobias Keck","doi":"10.1055/a-2498-0445","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2498-0445","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23956,"journal":{"name":"Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie","volume":"150 3","pages":"191-193"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144217041","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}
Cornelius J van Beekum, Ulrich Zwirner, Dennis Kleine-Döpke, Gerrit Grannas, Jessica Singh, Nicolas Richter, Moritz Schmelzle, Philipp Felgendreff, Markus Quante
{"title":"[Status of Robotics in Living Donor Liver and Kidney Transplantation - Review of the Literature and Results of a Survey among German Transplant Centres].","authors":"Cornelius J van Beekum, Ulrich Zwirner, Dennis Kleine-Döpke, Gerrit Grannas, Jessica Singh, Nicolas Richter, Moritz Schmelzle, Philipp Felgendreff, Markus Quante","doi":"10.1055/a-2538-8802","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2538-8802","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The advantages of minimally invasive surgical techniques are undisputed. With the introduction of robotic assistance systems, classic laparoscopy has been further developed and is now also being utilized in transplant surgery, which was previously mainly characterised by open surgical procedures, particularly in living donor liver and kidney donations. In order to assess the current implementation status of robotic assistance systems in transplant surgery, international studies in this field were summarized and correlated with a national survey on the use of robotic assistance systems in living donation.First, a narrative summary of the MEDLINE-listed publications on robotic living kidney and liver donation was carried out. In addition, an online survey was conducted among German transplant centres with ten questions on the utilization of robotic techniques in Germany.Retrospective cohort studies at a small number of transplant centres worldwide report particular advantages of robotics, especially regarding blood loss, patient comfort and length of hospital stay. One-third of German transplant centres already perform living kidney donations with robotic assistance, and one-fifth of centres even use this technique in over 90% of cases. In contrast, living liver donations are only performed in one German transplant centre using robotic assistance for left lateral liver resection of the donor.In the context of living donation, advocates of robotics emphasise technical advantages, greater patient comfort and a steeper learning curve. A persistent and significant point of criticism regarding robotic surgical techniques remains the prolonged warm ischemia time, especially during learning curves. The survey results presented here demonstrate that there is still a substantial need for discussion on this current topic. However, there is a lack of prospective randomised controlled studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":23956,"journal":{"name":"Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":"230-242"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671185","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}