{"title":"Balancing patient safety and sustainable healthcare for orthopaedic device utilization in resource-limited countries: insights from the REBOOT Study.","authors":"","doi":"10.1186/s13037-026-00475-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13037-026-00475-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46782,"journal":{"name":"Patient Safety in Surgery","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13088594/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147700296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inherent safety risks of guidelines derived from \"cause-agnostic\" randomized controlled trials: a review.","authors":"Lawrence Lynn","doi":"10.1186/s13037-026-00486-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-026-00486-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46782,"journal":{"name":"Patient Safety in Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147700346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luiz Fernando Cocco, Daniel Balbachevsky, Guilherme G Falótico, Fernando Baldy Dos Reis, Carolina Ribeiro Cocco, Carlos Eduardo Franciozi, Marcus Vinicius Malheiros Luzo
{"title":"Proof-of-concept study for a national geriatric hip fracture registry in Brazil.","authors":"Luiz Fernando Cocco, Daniel Balbachevsky, Guilherme G Falótico, Fernando Baldy Dos Reis, Carolina Ribeiro Cocco, Carlos Eduardo Franciozi, Marcus Vinicius Malheiros Luzo","doi":"10.1186/s13037-026-00484-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13037-026-00484-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46782,"journal":{"name":"Patient Safety in Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13109872/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147663229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alaa A Sultan, Abdullah Ahmed Alabbasi, Muhanad Saleh Alzahrani, Mohammed Naif Alsubhi, Abdullah E Kattan, Faris Alaa Sultan, Khalid Arab
{"title":"Severe rapidly progressing multi‑resistant polymicrobial surgical site infection after elective abdominoplasty: a case report.","authors":"Alaa A Sultan, Abdullah Ahmed Alabbasi, Muhanad Saleh Alzahrani, Mohammed Naif Alsubhi, Abdullah E Kattan, Faris Alaa Sultan, Khalid Arab","doi":"10.1186/s13037-026-00476-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13037-026-00476-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46782,"journal":{"name":"Patient Safety in Surgery","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13059496/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147634821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The safety of radiofrequency surgical sponges in orthopedic surgery: a validation study in 2,251 arthroplasty procedures.","authors":"Jack A Will, Lachlan F Anderson, Steven Ogden","doi":"10.1186/s13037-026-00485-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-026-00485-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46782,"journal":{"name":"Patient Safety in Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147619016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ibrahim Büdeyri, Jan Philipp Ramspott, Mazen A Juratli, Andreas Pascher, Jens Peter Hoelzen
{"title":"When seconds matter - introducing a surgical salvage strategy by emergency robotic surgery: a review.","authors":"Ibrahim Büdeyri, Jan Philipp Ramspott, Mazen A Juratli, Andreas Pascher, Jens Peter Hoelzen","doi":"10.1186/s13037-026-00483-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13037-026-00483-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Robotic surgery has expanded minimally invasive options but introduces specific vulnerabilities during intraoperative emergencies. The physical separation of the surgeon from the patient, restricted access due to docking, and dependence on complex technology can delay life‑saving interventions if teams are not prepared. This review summarizes current evidence and expert practice on emergency management along the perioperative pathway in robotic surgery, focusing on a structured, systems‑based salvage strategy. Key domains include preoperative planning, classification of recoverable and non‑recoverable errors, and standardized protocols for rapid undocking, conversion, hemorrhage control, and resuscitation. Particular emphasis is placed on human factors, including visible name tags, closed‑loop communication, and structured briefings to strengthen situational awareness and role clarity in crises. Simulation‑based curricula and high‑fidelity in situ drills are highlighted as essential for rehearsing rare but high‑impact events such as catastrophic bleeding, cardiorespiratory collapse, or robotic system failure. In parallel, technology‑driven tools such as surgeon‑controlled suction, advanced vessel sealing, and artificial‑intelligence-assisted monitoring are discussed as adjuncts for earlier recognition and standardized documentation of critical events. Integrating these elements into protocolized workflows can improve preparedness, shorten response times, and support safer decision‑making when seconds matter in robotic surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":46782,"journal":{"name":"Patient Safety in Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13064341/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147494628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wael Sadaqa, Ahmad Abdulrahman Daqqa, Anas Hamdan, Ali Shawqi Saadoon, Abdelhaq Elmansori, Mehdi Trifa, Hesham Albabtain, Gunida Alguneid, Asim Osman, Maroun Ghabach, Abdullah Al-Naggar, Randah A Zaineldin, Ahmed Shahin, Abdulsatar Ravalia, Mohammad Safi, Khalil Abuarqub, Malik Alqub, Mohammad Masu'd
{"title":"Identified practice gaps and opportunities in anesthesia safety across 14 Arab countries: a multicenter study.","authors":"Wael Sadaqa, Ahmad Abdulrahman Daqqa, Anas Hamdan, Ali Shawqi Saadoon, Abdelhaq Elmansori, Mehdi Trifa, Hesham Albabtain, Gunida Alguneid, Asim Osman, Maroun Ghabach, Abdullah Al-Naggar, Randah A Zaineldin, Ahmed Shahin, Abdulsatar Ravalia, Mohammad Safi, Khalil Abuarqub, Malik Alqub, Mohammad Masu'd","doi":"10.1186/s13037-026-00482-2","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13037-026-00482-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46782,"journal":{"name":"Patient Safety in Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13126781/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147491943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Saif Ghabisha, Qasem Alyhari, Ahmed Ateik, Saleh Al-Wageeh, Faisal Ahmed, Mohammed Al-Shehari, Yasser Obadiel, Wadhah Hassan Edrees, Wadee Abdullah Al-Shehari
{"title":"Machine learning prediction model for surgical site infections after major abdominal surgery.","authors":"Saif Ghabisha, Qasem Alyhari, Ahmed Ateik, Saleh Al-Wageeh, Faisal Ahmed, Mohammed Al-Shehari, Yasser Obadiel, Wadhah Hassan Edrees, Wadee Abdullah Al-Shehari","doi":"10.1186/s13037-026-00481-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13037-026-00481-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46782,"journal":{"name":"Patient Safety in Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13126701/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147469650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leopoldo Muniz da Silva, Rafael Souza Fava Nersessian, Saullo Queiroz Silveira, Helidea de Oliveira Lima, Glenio B Mizubuti
{"title":"Inadvertent guidewire retention after radial artery cannulation: report of two cases and safety lessons for vascular access practice.","authors":"Leopoldo Muniz da Silva, Rafael Souza Fava Nersessian, Saullo Queiroz Silveira, Helidea de Oliveira Lima, Glenio B Mizubuti","doi":"10.1186/s13037-026-00480-4","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13037-026-00480-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46782,"journal":{"name":"Patient Safety in Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13088528/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147436580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Extensive perinephric hematoma following excessive irrigation pressure during flexible ureteroscopy: case report of a preventable complication.","authors":"Chinnakhet Ketsuwan","doi":"10.1186/s13037-026-00479-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13037-026-00479-x","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46782,"journal":{"name":"Patient Safety in Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13081448/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147373420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}