Fu-Lei Gao, Zhe Su, Dong-Kai Chen, Xiang-Zhong Huang, Gao-Lei Ma
{"title":"Transarterial chemoembolization with radioactive seed implantation for multitumor hepatocellular carcinoma.","authors":"Fu-Lei Gao, Zhe Su, Dong-Kai Chen, Xiang-Zhong Huang, Gao-Lei Ma","doi":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18015","DOIUrl":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) combined with radioactive seed implantation has emerged as an effective locoregional strategy for treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Nevertheless, evidence supporting the use of this combined approach in patients with multitumor HCC remains limited.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of TACE in combination with radioactive seed implantation for multitumor HCC.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This retrospective study analyzed consecutive patients with multitumor HCC who underwent TACE with or without radioactive seed implantation at our institutions between January 2022 and December 2024. Clinical data, therapeutic responses, long-term outcomes, and treatment-related adverse events were collected and compared between the 2 cohorts.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 120 individuals were enrolled, of whom 59 were treated with TACE alone, and 61 with TACE combined with radioactive seed implantation. The 2 groups were comparable in terms of demographics and clinical characteristics at baseline. As compared with TACE monotherapy, the combined treatment group demonstrated better total response rate (49.2% vs 30.5%; <i>P</i> = 0.04), objective response rate (83.6% vs 61%; <i>P</i> = 0.01), progression-free survival (PFS; 14 vs 11 mo; <i>P</i> = 0.001), and overall survival (OS; 24 vs 20 mo; <i>P</i> = 0.02). The multivariable analysis showed that the combined treatment was independently predictive of better PFS and OS. Adverse event incidence was comparable between the groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In comparison with TACE alone, TACE combined with radioactive seed implantation significantly enhances treatment efficacy without compromising safety in patients with multitumor HCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"21 1","pages":"78-84"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13137314/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147845212","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":"Procedure‑specific impact of body mass index on robot‑derived intraoperative telemetry: a retrospective single‑surgeon cohort study.","authors":"Rafał B Drobot","doi":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18014","DOIUrl":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Robotic platforms automatically record intraoperative telemetry, but body mass index (BMI) effects on these micrometrics are unclear.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate BMI-telemetry associations overall and by procedure, focusing on robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A retrospective consecutive single-surgeon cohort of 100 robot-assisted urologic procedures performed between April 2, 2024 and December 22, 2025 was analyzed. BMI was calculated for all participants. The primary outcome was console time, while secondary outcomes included instrument active time and camera installation rate. The associations were evaluated using the Spearman correlation and prespecified procedure-stratified models (log-linear regression for time outcomes and negative binomial regression with log [console time] offset for rate outcomes).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The cohort included RARP (n = 43), RAPN (n = 36), and other procedures (n = 21). BMI and console time were available for 97 cases. BMI correlated with console time overall (<i>r</i> = 0.272; <i>P</i> = 0.007) and in RARP (<i>r</i> = 0.487; <i>P</i> = 0.001; n = 40), but not in RAPN (<i>r</i> = 0.09; <i>P</i> = 0.6; n = 36). In the adjusted RARP models (age and extended pelvic lymph node dissection), each 5 kg/m² increment in BMI was associated with a 16.8% longer console time (95% CI, 4-31.2; <i>P</i> = 0.009), a 17.7% longer instrument active time (95% CI, 4-33.2; <i>P</i> = 0.01), and a higher camera installation rate (incidence rate ratio, 1.36 per +5 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; 95% CI, 1.07-1.72; <i>P</i> = 0.01). Quantile regression suggested a larger effect in prolonged RARP cases (75th percentile, +45 min per +5 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; <i>P</i> <0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Higher BMI was associated with longer surgeon-controlled times and increased camera management burden in RARP but not in RAPN. Telemetry may support BMI-adapted scheduling and workflow optimization.</p>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"21 1","pages":"37-44"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13123258/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787254","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}
Mateusz Zamkowski, Maciej Bękarski, Jacek Białecki, Jarosław Chudek, Grzegorz Dobkowski, Paula Franczak, Jacek Grabias, Jakub Gołyski, Krystian Kisielewski, Marcin Kontek, Aleksander Król, Volodymyr Lavrynets, Bartosz Molasy, Kryspin Mitura, Dorota Piątek-Czypionka, Michał Putko, Jerzy Ropel, Przemysław Rymkiewicz, Sławomir Saluk, Leszek Sułkowski, Dominik Wieczorek, Marcin Włodarczyk, Marta Wójcik, Maciej Śmietański
{"title":"Early safety and effectiveness of new 3‑dimensional lightweight SWING‑Mesh in minimally‑invasive inguinal hernia repair: a multicenter prospective observational study with 3‑month follow‑up.","authors":"Mateusz Zamkowski, Maciej Bękarski, Jacek Białecki, Jarosław Chudek, Grzegorz Dobkowski, Paula Franczak, Jacek Grabias, Jakub Gołyski, Krystian Kisielewski, Marcin Kontek, Aleksander Król, Volodymyr Lavrynets, Bartosz Molasy, Kryspin Mitura, Dorota Piątek-Czypionka, Michał Putko, Jerzy Ropel, Przemysław Rymkiewicz, Sławomir Saluk, Leszek Sułkowski, Dominik Wieczorek, Marcin Włodarczyk, Marta Wójcik, Maciej Śmietański","doi":"10.20452/wiitm.2025.18012","DOIUrl":"10.20452/wiitm.2025.18012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Independent postmarket clinical evidence for newly introduced inguinal meshes remains limited. We conducted a multicenter prospective observational study to assess early safety and effectiveness of fixation-free SWING-Mesh in transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) / totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>We aimed to assess early (3-month) safety and effectiveness of fixation-free SWING-Mesh use in TAPP/TEP repair.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A prospective cohort study was conducted in 20 Polish centers, of which 1 was excluded after central monitoring. Consecutive adults underwent elective TAPP or TEP repair with the unfixed polypropylene SWING-Mesh. Exclusion criteria comprised emergency surgery, bowel resection, contraindications to laparoendoscopic repair, and large direct M3 hernias. Recurrence, complications, unplanned visits / interventions and pain (as per the Visual Analog Scale [VAS]) at discharge, 7-10 days, 30 days, and 3 months postoperatively were recorded. The unit of analysis was the operated groin (case).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We analyzed 294 cases in a total of 283 patients at a mean (SD) age of 51.9 (15.9) years, 84.4% of which were men. TAPP repair was performed in 86.4%, and TEP procedure in 13.6% of the patients. There were no instances of hernia recurrence by 3 months postsurgery. Pain decreased over time (<i>P</i> <0.001): mean (SD) VAS score of 1.8 (1.4) at discharge, 1 (1.2) at 7-10 days, 0.5 (1.1) at 30 days, and 0.5 (1) at 3 months postoperatively. At 3 months after the procedure, 78.5% of the individuals reported a VAS score of 0, and 3.1%, a score equal to or greater than 4. Complication rates were below 10% at each time point and were mostly minor; 6.9% or fewer patients required an unplanned visit or intervention by 3 months postoperatively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Fixation-free SWING-Mesh use in TAPP/TEP repair was associated with favorable early outcomes. Twelve-month follow-up will report long-term recurrence and chronic pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"21 1","pages":"29-36"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13123267/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787306","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}
Juan Shan, Xiao-Xuan Ma, Wen-Tao Zhang, Cheng Han, Jun Liu, Cheng-Shuang Zhou
{"title":"Preoperative computed tomography-guided localization of pulmonary nodules: comparison between tailed coil and suture anchor localization.","authors":"Juan Shan, Xiao-Xuan Ma, Wen-Tao Zhang, Cheng Han, Jun Liu, Cheng-Shuang Zhou","doi":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18013","DOIUrl":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Both tailed coils and suture anchors are purpose-designed materials used for preoperative localization of pulmonary nodules (PNs). Their comparative clinical performance and safety profiles, however, have not been clearly established.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>We aimed to assess the comparative efficacy and safety of computed tomography (CT)-guided tailed coil and suture anchor placement for preoperative PN localization.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Patients who had undergone CT-guided PN localization followed by video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) resection between January and December 2025 were consecutively included in this retrospective analysis. The participants were categorized into 2 groups: group 1 (tailed coil) and group 2 (suture anchor). Baseline characteristics along with localization- and VATS-associated outcomes were collected and analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>CT-guided localization was performed in 98 patients using tailed coils (n = 47) and suture anchors (n = 51), with 1 PN localized per patient. The technical success rate was 100% in both cohorts. Mean (SD) localization time was 20.1 (4.4) minutes in group 1 and 21.2 (3) minutes in group 2 (<i>P</i> = 0.16). Pneumothorax occurred in 21.3% of the cases in the tailed coil group and 23.5% in the suture anchor cohort (<i>P</i> = 0.79). Pulmonary hemorrhage rates were 21.3% and 11.8%, respectively (<i>P</i> = 0.2). All patients successfully underwent VATS sublobar resection. Additional lobectomy following sublobar resection was required in 5 cases (10.6%) in group 1 and 6 (11.8%) in group 2 (<i>P</i> = 0.24).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>CT-guided tailed coil and suture anchor localization techniques appear to offer comparable clinical efficacy and safety for preoperative PN localization.</p>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"21 2","pages":"184-190"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13458575/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148713978","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":"Development of a closed‑circuit transurethral resection system for effective capture of harmful surgical smoke.","authors":"Yohei Okada, Hideki Takeshita, Yutaka Uchijima, Akihiro Yano","doi":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18011","DOIUrl":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exposure to harmful gases in the operating room (OR) is an occupational risk for health care personnel; however, it remains insufficiently recognized during transurethral resection (TUR) procedures. This study aimed to develop a simple closed -circuit TUR system to prevent exposure to surgical smoke, and evaluate its effectiveness. The system was constructed by connecting a suction tube to a drainage port to contain gases generated during TUR of the prostate (TURP). The collected gases were analyzed using gas chromatography to identify potentially toxic substances. The effect of odor control was assessed by 14 OR staff members during 2 TURP procedures (2 performed with the closed-circuit system, and 2 with the conventional system) using a 6 -point Likert scale. The closed -circuit technique was safely and effectively applied during clinical TURP procedures, successfully capturing surgical smoke containing carcinogenic compounds, such as benzene and ethylbenzene. Median (interquartile range) odor score during TURP was lower with the closed -circuit than conventional system (1 [1-1] vs 4; [3-4]; P <0.01). These results indicate that the closed -circuit TUR system is a practical and effective method for reducing occupational exposure to surgical smoke during TURP.</p>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"21 1","pages":"105-109"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13137313/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147845201","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}
Tomasz Sienkiel, Marcin Gąska, Przemysław Koszyk, Jakub Kalisz, Barbara Jasiewicz
{"title":"Transforaminal vs interlaminar full -endoscopic lumbar discectomy at the L4/L5 level: a systematic review and meta -analysis.","authors":"Tomasz Sienkiel, Marcin Gąska, Przemysław Koszyk, Jakub Kalisz, Barbara Jasiewicz","doi":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18010","DOIUrl":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy (ELD) can be performed using either the transforaminal (TELD) or interlaminar (IELD) approach. Although both techniques are widely used, the optimal approach for the L4/L5 level remains debated. No previous meta-analysis has specifically compared TELD and IELD exclusively for single-level L4/L5 lumbar disc herniation (LDH).</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>We aimed to compare clinical and perioperative outcomes of TELD vs IELD for single-level L4/L5 LDH.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted according to the 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched through November 2025. Comparative studies reporting outcomes for TELD and IELD specifically at the L4/L5 level were included. Continuous variables were analyzed using mean differences (MDs), whereas risk ratios (RRs) under a random-effects model were used to analyze binary outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three comparative studies including 260 patients undergoing TELD (n = 189) and IELD (n = 71) met the inclusion criteria. Clinical outcomes were comparable between the techniques. Pooled analysis showed no clinically relevant difference in postoperative Visual Analog Scale leg pain (MD, 0.32; 95% CI, 0-0.63) or Oswestry Disability Index (MD, 1.94; 95% CI, 0.94-2.94). Operative time tended to be shorter with TELD, but the difference was not significant (MD, -12.6 min; 95% CI, -34.6 to 9.4). Length of hospital stay (LOS) was identical between the groups (MD, 0.007 d). Complication (RR, 1.48; 95% CI, 0.23-9.7) and reoperation rates (RR, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.21-4.4) were also similar between the cohorts.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>TELD and IELD provide equally effective and safe treatment for single-level L4/L5 LDH. Clinical outcomes, LOS, as well as complication and reoperation rates were equivalent. Operative time showed substantial heterogeneity across the studies, precluding a definitive conclusion regarding time efficiency. The choice of approach should be based on patient anatomy, herniation morphology, and surgeon expertise rather than expected differences in technique efficacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"21 1","pages":"22-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13123264/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787318","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}
Piotr Małczak, Monika Malska, Anna Różańska -Walędziak, Nina Skalska -Dziobek, Kamila Siuda, Maciej Walędziak, Jacek Szeliga, Natalia Dowgiałło -Gornowicz, Bartosz Katkowski, Paula Franczak, Michał Janik, Michał Wysocki, Anna Kloczkowska, Piotr Major
{"title":"Bariatric surgery after childbirth: does a history of pregnancy affect weight loss after surgery? The Maternal Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery and Pregnancy Study (MOMBARIS).","authors":"Piotr Małczak, Monika Malska, Anna Różańska -Walędziak, Nina Skalska -Dziobek, Kamila Siuda, Maciej Walędziak, Jacek Szeliga, Natalia Dowgiałło -Gornowicz, Bartosz Katkowski, Paula Franczak, Michał Janik, Michał Wysocki, Anna Kloczkowska, Piotr Major","doi":"10.20452/wittm.2026.18009","DOIUrl":"10.20452/wittm.2026.18009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Obesity is a major global health issue associated with comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease. Bariatric surgery is effective, but its outcomes vary. Obstetric history may influence results, as pregnancy induces lasting metabolic and hormonal changes, though current evidence remains unclear.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate whether preoperative pregnancy history affects weight loss outcomes after bariatric surgery.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A retrospective multicenter analysis was conducted within the Maternal Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery and Pregnancy Study project, including 1399 women from 11 Polish bariatric centers. The participants were divided into 2 groups: women with a history of pregnancy (n=1061) and nulliparous women (n=338). Primary outcomes included percentage of total weight loss (%TWL), percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL), and overall weight reduction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Women with prior childbirth were older (42 vs 32.5 y; <i>P</i> <0.001) and more frequently had T2DM (22% vs 12%; <i>P</i> <0.001) and hypertension (44.9% vs 23.4%; <i>P</i> <0.001) than the nulliparous participants. Median postoperative body mass index (BMI) was similar in both groups (29 kg/m²), but weight loss differed considerably. Women with childbirth history achieved lower %TWL (28.57% vs 33.85%; <i>P</i> <0.001) and %EWL (72.17% vs 78.44%; <i>P</i> =0.001), as compared with those who never gave birth. Multivariate regression identified age, preoperative BMI, hypertension, and dyslipidemia as independent factors affecting weight loss.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Women with a history of childbirth achieve poorer weight loss outcomes after bariatric surgery; however, it is not an independent factor influencing bariatric results.</p>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"21 1","pages":"58-62"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13123261/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787274","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":"Artificial intelligence models in predicting lymph node metastasis in early gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta -analysis.","authors":"Xiaopeng Chen, Zhengguo Yi, Jinping Ye","doi":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18006","DOIUrl":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Accurate preoperative assessment of lymph node metastasis (LNM) is a key determinant of treatment selection in early gastric cancer (EGC), particularly when choosing between endoscopic resection and minimally-invasive gastrectomy with lymphadenectomy. Although artificial intelligence (AI)-based models have been increasingly developed for LNM prediction, their overall diagnostic performance and clinical relevance to minimally-invasive treatment decision-making remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of AI-based models for predicting LNM in EGC, and to clarify their potential role in guiding minimally-invasive and endoscopic treatment strategies.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A comprehensive literature search of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases was conducted through August 2025. Studies applying machine learning or deep learning algorithms to predict LNM in EGC were included. Study quality was assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 tool. Pooled sensitivity, specificity, and area under the curve (AUC) were calculated using a bivariate random-effects model. Subgroup analyses, meta-regression, and publication bias assessment were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 18 studies involving 41 505 patients were included. In the internal validation cohorts, AI-based models demonstrated a pooled sensitivity of 0.81 and specificity of 0.82, with the AUC of 0.88. Comparable performance was observed in the external validation cohorts (sensitivity, 0.81; specificity, 0.84; AUC, 0.9), indicating good generalizability. In the studies directly comparing AI with clinician assessment, AI models consistently achieved higher sensitivity and overall diagnostic accuracy.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>AI-based models show robust performance for predicting LNM in EGC and outperform clinician assessment. Importantly, these models have the potential to serve as clinically meaningful decision-supporting tools for minimally-invasive and endoscopic management by assisting in the selection between endoscopic resection and gastrectomy with lymphadenectomy, thereby optimizing surgical extent while preserving oncological safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"21 1","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13154408/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147870108","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":"Effect of hysteroscopic cold -knife resection combined with dydrogesterone therapy on natural conception outcomes in women with endometrial polyps.","authors":"Bingxue Xu, Shan Xu, Weiwei Guo","doi":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18008","DOIUrl":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This study was conducted to explore the impact of hysteroscopic cold-knife resection (HCKR) combined with dydrogesterone on natural conception in patients with endometrial polyps (EPs).</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>We aimed to assess the clinical efficacy of HCKR combined with dydrogesterone in patients with EPs, focusing particularly on reproductive outcomes and natural conception rates.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 110 patients with EPs were categorized into 2 groups: the cold-knife group, which underwent HCKR with dydrogesterone, and the control group, which received curettage with dydrogesterone. The comparisons included baseline data, surgical indicators (operative time, intraoperative bleeding, and length of hospital stay), postoperative complications, menstrual blood loss score (as per the Pictorial Blood Assessment Chart [PBAC]), endometrial thickness, postoperative fertility outcomes, including time to ovulation recovery and 12-month natural pregnancy rate, female sexual function (as measure via the Female Sexual Function Index [FSFI]) scores (desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain), and sex hormone levels pre- and 1 month post-treatment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both groups had similar baseline characteristics. The cold-knife group demonstrated shorter operative time, reduced intraoperative blood loss, shorter hospital stay, lower postoperative complication rates, reduced PBAC scores, thinner endometrial thickness, and better fertility outcomes. Both groups showed improved FSFI scores and decreased levels of estradiol, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone post-treatment, with no significant intergroup differences in hormonal parameters.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Hysteroscopic cold-knife resection combined with dydrogesterone is effective for treating EPs, improving surgical safety, recovery, and fertility outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"21 1","pages":"85-90"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13123265/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787329","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":"Prevalence and risk factors of acute kidney injury in adults with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Xichen Wang, Zhengkui Peng, Jiebin Pan","doi":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18007","DOIUrl":"10.20452/wiitm.2026.18007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a potentially severe complication after bariatric surgery, associated with increased morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and impaired long-term renal outcomes. However, the reported prevalence of postoperative AKI and its risk factors in adults with obesity remain inconsistent across studies.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of AKI after bariatric surgery and identify associated risk factors in adults with obesity.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A comprehensive literature search of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases was performed from inception to March 1, 2025, following the 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Observational studies reporting AKI prevalence or risk factors in adults with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery were included. Two reviewers independently screened the studies, extracted data, and assessed their quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Random-effects models were applied to calculate pooled prevalence and odds ratios (ORs). Subgroup, sensitivity analyses, and publication bias assessments were also conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 11 studies involving 242 159 patients were analyzed. The overall pooled prevalence of postoperative AKI was 2.5% (95% CI, 1.8-3.1), with substantial heterogeneity (<i>I²</i> = 98.1%). Subgroup analyses showed higher AKI rates in case-control studies, small sample studies, and studies based on the AKI Network criteria. Significant risk factors for AKI included male sex (OR, 2.15; 95% CI, 1.54-3.01), pre-existing renal insufficiency (OR, 5.33; 95% CI, 1.4-20.26), hypertension (OR, 1.74; 95% CI, 1.37-2.21), hyperlipidemia (OR, 1.53; 95% CI, 1.04-2.24), and elevated body mass index (OR per unit increase, 1.05; 95% CI, 1.02-1.09). Diabetes and age were not significantly associated with AKI across the studies.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>AKI occurs in approximately in 2.5% of adults with obesity following bariatric surgery. Identifying high-risk patients based on clinical factors may help guide perioperative renal protection strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"21 1","pages":"13-21"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13123263/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787264","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}