Truly Scarless Three-Port Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy: A Feasible and Efficient Alternative to the Four-Port Approach for Thyroid Cancer Patients.

Background: Transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT) has traditionally used a four-port technique. The original three-port approach, which eliminates the axillary port, makes TORT truly scarless. This study compares outcomes between these techniques.

Postoperative outcomes in normotensive and hypertensive pheochromocytomas: an international study.

Introduction: Postoperative outcomes of patients with normotensive pheochromocytomas are poorly documented. We aimed to evaluate the impact of preoperative hypertension on post-operative outcomes following adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma.

Methods: An international retrospective study of patients undergoing adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma in 46 centers between 2012-2022 was performed.

Feasibility of Cricothyroid Muscle Needle Electrode for Monitored Thyroidectomy.

Objectives: Preservation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) and external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN) is essential to maintain voice function after thyroidectomy. Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) assists in nerve preservation. This study compares three IONM modalities, endotracheal surface electrode (ETSE), thyroid cartilage needle electrodes (TCNE), and cricothyroid muscle needle electrode (CTNE), in their monitoring of laryngeal muscle electromyographic (EMG) amplitude.

Robotic and Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Pheochromocytoma: An International Multicenter Study.

Background And Objective: Robotic adrenalectomy (RA) has attracted interest as an alternative to laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) for patients with pheochromocytoma, although its beneficial effects are uncertain. Our aim was to compare RA and LA outcomes for these patients.

Methods: Data for patients who underwent RA or LA for pheochromocytoma in 46 international centers between 2012 and 2022 were reviewed.

Meta-analysis on surgical management of colonic injuries in trauma: to divert or to anastomose?

Background: Primary repair or resection with anastomosis (PR/A) has been gaining increasing recognition for traumatic colonic injuries, with the need for faecal diversion (FD) especially those of penetrating etiology being questioned. However, the role of PR/A in critically ill patients is still controversial with concerns pertaining to safety and anastomotic leak.

Aims And Methods: We performed a systemic review of studies comparing outcomes of FD versus PR/A in traumatic colonic injuries.

Endoscopic Findings in Patients Under the Age of 40 Years with Hematochezia in Singapore.

Background/aims: Sigmoidoscopy is performed in most medical centers to evaluate the distal colons of young adults presenting with hematochezia who are at risk of developing proximal lesions. Colonoscopies offer more complete evaluations but are associated with a higher incidence of complications and possible low yield.

Methods: An analysis was conducted on colonoscopies performed in our center on patients 40 years of age or younger.

Colonic stenting for malignant large bowel obstruction is safe and effective: a single-surgeon experience.

Introduction: Self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) can be used as a bridge to surgery (BTS) or for palliation in the treatment of malignant large bowel obstruction. This case series evaluates the short-term outcomes of SEMS and success rates over time.

Methods: A total of 75 consecutive patients who underwent colonic stenting for malignant colonic obstruction over a period of six years were included.

An Unusual Case of Ovarian Carcinomatosis with Microscopic Tumor Embolism Leading to Rectal Ischemia and Perforation.

We present an unusual case of advanced ovarian carcinoma with postoperative complications of ischemia and perforation of the rectum as a result of tumor embolism. The interval progression from ischemia to infarction of the rectum was captured in repeated sigmoidoscopies. A brief discussion on tumor embolism and management of this case is also included.