Is it prime time for stent-less robotic radical cystectomy? A scoping review.

The gold standard treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) still is radical cystectomy. Thanks to better peri-operative results than open surgery, robotic-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) has become somewhat well-known. Though they are linked with problems like infection, pain, and higher healthcare expenses, conventionally ureteral stents are used during urinary diversion to minimize anastomotic leaks and strictures.

Telesurgery across continents: a scoping review.

Intercontinental telesurgery is a surgery where surgeons operate on patients across continents using robots and telecommunication connections. Many parts of the world have limited access to safe and reliable surgery. This review is to understand the emerging technology and infrastructure in intercontinental telesurgery to bridge gaps in surgical care.

Real-World Practice in the Management of Transplant-Eligible Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: A US-Based Cross-Sectional National Survey.

Background: Transplant-eligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (TE-NDMM) is typically managed with induction therapy, high-dose chemotherapy consolidation, and subsequent maintenance therapy. This survey-based study explored real-world practices by evaluating how a patient's cytogenetic risk stratification, physician's institutional affiliation, sub-specialty, and years of experience influence the choice of regimens.

Methods: From May to July 2024, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among US-based hematologists and oncologists, including plasma cell disorder specialists.

Cancer-Related Pain Management in Pregnancy-A Review.

Cancer-related pain management in pregnant patients is a complex clinical challenge requiring a careful balance between effective maternal analgesia and fetal safety. The pathophysiology of cancer-related pain varies, necessitating a nuanced, individualized approach to treatment with careful consideration of maternal-fetal safety, and pharmacokinetics. This review aims to explore safe and effective pharmacological and interventional strategies for managing cancer-related pain in pregnant patients while highlighting disparities in access to care.

Telesurgery: current status and strategies for latency reduction.

Telesurgery is a rapidly evolving field in robotic assisted surgery that allows surgeons to operate on patients remotely with the help of robotic systems. This has allowed increased access to specialized care reducing geographic barriers and improving overall surgical outcomes in remote locations. An important challenge that hinders its widespread adoption is latency period which is primarily a delay that exists in data transmission between the surgeon and the robotic system.

Robotics versus open surgery: the impact on cytokine release and patient outcomes.

Surgical techniques have witnessed a significant evolution with the advent of robotic surgery. The impact of robotic surgery on the body's immune system, specifically its role in causing cytokine storm has gained interest. The present narrative review explores the association between robotic surgery and cytokine release in the body and attempts to contrast it with open surgical technique consequently, highlighting the impact on patient outcomes.