Annals of surgery
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This meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis aims to provide an update on the available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and recommendations on using lightweight mesh (LWM) or heavyweight mesh (HWM) in laparo-endoscopic inguinal hernia repair. ⋯ HWM should be used in laparo-endoscopic repairs of direct or large inguinal hernias to reduce recurrence rates. LWM provide no benefit in indirect hernias.
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Comprehensive Learning Curve of Robotic Surgery: Discovery From a Multicenter Prospective Trial of Robotic Gastrectomy.
To evaluate the complication-based learning curve and identify learning-associated complications of robotic gastrectomy. ⋯ This is the first study suggesting that technical immaturity substantially affects the surgical outcomes of robotic gastrectomy and that robotic gastrectomy is a complex procedure with a significant learning curve that has implications for physician training and credentialing.
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Multicenter Study
Prediction Model of Long-term Survival After Esophageal Cancer Surgery.
We aimed to develop prediction models for estimating the long-term survival in patients who have undergone surgery for esophageal cancer. ⋯ These models showed good performance for predicting long-term survival after esophageal cancer surgery and may thus be useful for patients in planning their lives and to guide the postoperative treatment and follow-up.