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Barrier and no-touch techniques in gastrointestinal surgery: a best evidence summary
Qingqing Du · Hailei Bian · Shan Wu · Fangyuan Sun · Li Ni
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1948728
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A treatment protocol for giant ventral hernias based on predicted postoperative respiratory function
F. J. Pérez Lara · F. J. Moya Donoso · R. Zubizarreta Jiménez · E. Ojeda Leiva · F. J. Muñoz Castillo · C. Rueda Cruces · C. Ríos Navas
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1814887
Original Research
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Comparative analysis of three-year outcomes of different interbody fusion approaches for grade I-II lumbar spondylolisthesis with spinal stenosis
Jian Luo · Li-Hua Shen · Teng-Fei Zhao · Chang-Shen Bao · Zhi-Chao Gao · Yong-Jun Meng · Guo-Fu Zheng
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1847229
Case Report
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Jejunal intussusception following distal gastrectomy with Billroth I anastomosis: a case report
Jing Guo · Runjie Hou · Yuan Zhang · Kaimeng Wang · Xiaobiao Song · Jijun Wang
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1817048
Original Research
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Age-related hepatic tolerance to ischemia-reperfusion injury in a rat model of extended hepatectomy
Dmitry G. Akhaladze · Ivan V. Tverdov · Alexander A. Andreev-Andrievskiy · Mikhail A. Mashkin · Olga Yu. Frolova · Nikolay S. Grachev
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1902759
Original Research
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Aortic versus non-aortic cryopreserved allograft and donor-specific outcome: a retrospective observational study
Matthias Buerger · Anna Schneider · Franz Bartholomé · Philipp Pauli · Alexandra Bonietzki · Thorben Michaelis · Melanie Rusch · Grischa Hoffmann · Rene Rusch · Sebastian Kapahnke
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1957142
Review
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Paradigm shifts in prostate biopsy strategies in the era of precision medicine
Chenhui Tang · Zhen Liang · Weigang Yan
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1928043
Review
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Free flap selection strategies and advances in facial soft tissue defect reconstruction
Junzhi Zhao · Xing He · Kangcha Chen · Jianhui Zhou · Guoqiang Li · Jialu Liu
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1912392
Case Report
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Case Report: A case of suprapiriform ureterosciatic hernia with ureteral incarceration treated by total extraperitoneal laparoscopic technique
Dan Luo
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1867501
Review
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Robot-assisted radical surgery for colorectal cancer: technical advances, lymphadenectomy, natural orifice specimen extraction, and ongoing controversies
Wanling Liu · Zhiqiang Ma · Jiangping Xie · Xin Wu · Qais Ahmad Baheen · Shaolu Zhang · Zheng Liu
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1951518
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Association of preoperative Pfirrmann grade with 12-month outcomes after interlaminar full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy with successful annular suture repair: a single-center retrospective cohort study
Lei Zhou · Haoyun Huang · Song Zhu · Xin Chen · Yunchuan Gou · Jikun Sun · Pin Xie · Yi Zhou · Rigao Chen
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1924468
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Menstrual cycle phase and early periorbital edema and ecchymosis after rhinoplasty: an observational study
Yunus Emre Topan · Alper Tabaru · Ramazan Yavuz · Sedat Rüzgar
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1943506
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Stepwise surgical management of rectal foreign bodies: a multicenter operative case series and systematic review
In Kyu Park · Kyung Uk Jung · Songsoo Yang · Sung Ryol Lee · Joosung Park · Hyung Ook Kim · Hungdai Kim · Jaemin Jo · Joon Young Choi · Sung Yoon Jang · Hongki Gwak · Weon Young Chang · Ho-kyung Chun · Donghyoun Lee
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1933279
Case Report
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Anaesthesia management of a giant retroperitoneal liposarcoma: a case report and literature review
Fei Huo · Bin An · Hansheng Liang · Liang Sun · Mengmeng Xiao · Chenghua Luo · Yi Feng
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1901393
Review
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Postoperative changes in pulmonary function testing and patient reported outcomes following lung resection: a review
Shannon Parness · Ashton Rierson · Panagiotis Tasoudis · Benjamin Haithcock
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1998046
Case Report
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OTA 33-B1 intra-articular fracture of the distal femur of the lateral femoral condyle involving both weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing surfaces after acute patellar dislocation: a case report and literature review
Wanqiong Zhang · Mingjin Li · Xi Liu · Huixu Ma
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1835416
Original Research
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Susceptibility-guided use of gentamicin-loaded calcium sulfate after surgical debridement for complex diabetes-related foot infection: a single-centre case series
Omer Arda Cetinkaya · Ilgiz Tuzken · Arda Demirkan · Can Yahya Boztug · Hakan Uncu
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1974550
Case Report
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Femoral neck fractures in patients with prior lower-limb amputation: a two-case series and narrative review of surgical decision-making
Dan Li · Haiyang Yu · Wanrong Yang
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1949434
Clinical Trial
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Evaluation of collection efficiency and safety of a precise distention fluid collection device compared to traditional devices in hysteroscopic surgery
Yongli Ying · Haiyan Lan
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1894370
Systematic Review
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When should a laparoscopic cholecystectomy be performed after ERCP for common bile duct stones combined with gallbladder stones? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Tingfei Shi · Chunqing Fu · Yupeng Li · Wu Chen · Haibo Sun · Yiyu Jin · Xianke Lin · Wenting Cao · Bo Ran
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1889144
Original Research
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Development and internal validation of a Cox-based recurrence risk prediction model after endovenous laser treatment for lower-extremity varicose veins
Mingxu Ou · Jiang Xu · Kelong Shi · Xiping Zhao · Xianlu Cui · Danqing Wang
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1935570
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Flexible expansive tubular endoscopic (Flextube) spine surgery for lumbar disc herniation: a case series of 35 patients with 6-month follow-up
Zhipeng Wang · Bin Zhang · Zhishen Niu · Qi Wang · Kaiqiang Sun · Yuanzhen Li · Jiangang Shi · Jingchuan Sun
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1939957
Original Research
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Safety and efficacy of a novel four-hook needle versus hook wire for CT-guided preoperative localization of pulmonary nodules: a propensity score-matched analysis
Rui Zhang · Yue Hu · Fangfang Tian · Xiaohui Zhao · Pengtao Bao · Haipeng Yu
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1947750
Case Report
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The “Sandwich” technique using a lateral locking plate and intramedullary reconstruction plate with bone cement for osteoporotic proximal humerus fractures: a case series
Yuqiang Wang · Yang Lv · Ziyan Zhang · Xuedi Sun · Shijie Wei · Chengdong Piao
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1745435
Systematic Review
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Preoperative CT-derived Hounsfield unit values and mechanical complications after thoracolumbar or lumbar instrumented fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Zhibo Song · Bo Zhou · Ni Bi · Li Zhang · Zhi Zhao · Yingsong Wang
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1909831
Case Report
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Case Report: Delayed complete transection of the sigmoid colon after severe pelvic fracture leading to septic shock
Yunlong Liu · Mufan Li · Cheng Sun · Min Zou
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1984207
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Prediction of swallowing improvement after tracheal reconstruction in patients receiving LFES-containing rehabilitation: a retrospective cohort study
Yunjuan Liang · Jinfen Hu · Yuying Liang · Xiaoying Xia
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1909631
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Tibial nerve stimulation for low anterior resection syndrome after rectal cancer surgery: current evidence, patient-tailored clinical positioning, and future directions
Tao He · Jia Hu · Fangqiong Xu · Jian Huang
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1945654
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Posterior circumferential decompression for multilevel thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: a case report and literature review
Lei Ren · Hongju Liu · Chuiguo Sun · Jieyu Liang · Chao Xu · Weiye Ti
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1912076
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Facet joint fusion in lumbar surgery: a biomechanical review of posterior column preservation and reconstruction
Tong Xu · Xingyu Zhao · Lei Zhang · Kai Wang · Zhenlei Liu · Shaocheng Liu · He Wang · Yaobin Wang · Yuhua Yang · Weikang Zhang · Hao Wu
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1918664
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The degeneration of uncovertebral joints on CT assessment and its association with postoperative heterotopic ossification in one- or two-level artificial cervical arthroplasty
Yi Yang · Weiyang Zhong
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1911386
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Clinical outcomes of PFNA vs. long-stem hemiarthroplasty for unstable proximal femur fractures in older adults: a retrospective cohort study
Peiran Wei · Weihang Zhu · Yan Xu · Xuxiang Li · Zhicheng Cao · Liming Wang · Cheng Tang
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1889099
Case Report
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Personalized 3D-printed osteotomy guide combined with an ultrasonic bone scalpel for precise periapical cystectomy: a case report
Jieying Li · Haoyu Sun · Xiaoyang Shan · Zhimin Zhang · Huibin Sun · Kai Zhou
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1853640
Original Research
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Context-dependent aesthetic perception after facial local flap reconstruction for cutaneous malignancies: a multi-observer study integrating patient-reported outcomes and public perspective
Ersin Yavuz · Esra Zeynep Kurtoğlu · Levent Demir · Alp Ercan
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1982895
Case Report
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Beveled vs. perpendicular skin incisions on the back: a case report
Yong Dong · Huang Lin · Bo Li
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1951272
Case Report
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Giant congenital lymphedema in an infant with suspected milroy disease (hereditary lymphedema type IA): a case report
Yoyos Dias Ismiarto · Teuku Aditya Kemal · Sudaryanto · Banan Fajar Rusbi · Frank Don Esparansa Runtuboi
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1902100
Systematic Review
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Salivary microRNAs for oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorder triage: a scoping review and evidence map
Jianbang Ding · Han Jiang · Shanyue Lin · Dinghua Li · Ying Zeng
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1949232
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Progressive implementation of patient blood management and declining transfusion rates in major orthopedic surgery. A single-centre experience
Matic Kolar · Boštjan Kocjančič
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1918812
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Comparison of medial open wedge HTO in the treatment of medial unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis with mild and moderate varus
Fuji Ren · Binyang Meng · Zi Zhang · Wenhe Li · Dong Zhao · Rui Wang · Jingmin Huang · Jiangang Cao
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1942837
Systematic Review
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Tophaceous gout-related carpal tunnel syndrome and flexor tendon involvement: a systematic review
Ali Can Günenç · Mehmet Şefik Oruç
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1948883
Systematic Review
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Efficacy and safety of bone marrow aspirate and bone marrow aspirate concentrate in orthopedic conditions: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Joelington Dias Batista · Ludimila Dias Silva · Jobson Dias Batista · Gabrielly Santos Pereira · Marcelo Lourenço da Silva
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1932090
Case Report
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Case Report: A case of severe chronic infection of an intraperitoneally placed composite mesh treated with complete mesh explantation and primary tissue repair using the anterior component separation technique
Branko Bakula · Marko Sever · Ante Ivkošić · Zvonko Zadro · Maja Bakula · Ivan Romić · Davor Mijatović
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1892681
Case Report
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Pseudo-cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea following endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery for PitNET: a case report and literature review
Guotao Peng · Jiankuai Zhou · Jun Mo
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1945557
Review
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Modern hysteroscopic management of congenital uterine anomalies: current techniques, emerging technologies, and future directions
Mariana da Cunha Vieira · Giovanna C. C. Martin · Katherine A. R. Miller · Juliana A. Oliveira · Ana Clara P. Servidoni · Mauricio S. Abrao
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1931279
Original Research
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Preoperative staging of gastric cancer: a prospective comparison of gastric filling ultrasonography and enhanced CT with implications for surgical decision-making
Xinxin Qin · Junmei Zhao · Litao Ge · Song Wu · Xiaofeng Sun · Wei Li
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1925096
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How well do large language models answer postoperative lumbar fusion questions? A blinded comparative analysis of accuracy, quality, readability, and safety-related content
Ahmet Kürşat Kara · Ozan Işık
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1932133
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Risk factors and prediction model for post-endoscopic lithotripsy infections
Xiaotao Liang · Ziyong Lei · Yuxi Chen · Wei Fang · Ruming Liu · Xiaoyu Liu · Yizhe Yang · Lianhong Gao · Yongming Jiang
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1861286
Perspective
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Age is the wrong axis: rethinking surgical selection for octogenarians with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer
Vasiliki Androutsopoulou · Prokopis-Andreas Zotos · Dimitrios E. Magouliotis
Frontiers in Surgery
doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1961761