Background: The incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) across surgical procedures,
specialties, and conditions is reported to vary from 0.1% to 50%. Operative duration is often cited …

Background The aim of this study was to systematically synthesize the large volume of
literature reporting on the association between operative duration and complications across …

Purpose Percutaneous ablation techniques, including microwave ablation (MWA) and
radiofrequency ablation (RFA), have become important minimally invasive treatment options for …

Background Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used to treat and prevent acid‐related
disorders. Despite high efficacy, PPI safety has been increasingly scrutinised. However, no …

Purpose Musculoskeletal pain issues are prevalent in ophthalmic surgeons and can impact
surgeon well-being and productivity. Heads-up displays (HUD) can improve upon …

Introduction Several meta-analyses have been performed comparing the use of a variety of
ultrasonic devices in thyroidectomy to conventional procedures. These studies have shown …

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The ultrasonic Harmonic scalpel has demonstrated clinical and surgical benefits in dissection
and coagulation. To evaluate its use in gastrectomy, we conducted a systematic review …

Background: This study compared 7-year safety and efficacy outcomes of activL and ProDisc-L
lumbar total disc replacements in patients with symptomatic, single-level lumbar …

Background For thirty years, the Harmonic scalpel has been used for precise dissection,
sealing and transection. There are numerous meta-analyses on individual surgical procedures …