Publications by authors named "A Parvaiz"

Aim: The use of robotic surgery is increasing significantly. Specific training is fundamental to achieve high quality and better oncological outcomes. This work defines key exposure techniques in robotic total mesorectal excision (TME).

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This study focuses on the cowpea weevil, Callosobruchus maculatus, a globally distributed grain pest that affects cereals and pulses. Using chemicals to store grains can harm pest control and pose risks to consumers and the environment. The facultative intracellular symbiont bacteria Wolbachia can affect host's reproductive capacities in a variety of ways, which makes it useful in the management of pests such as C.

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The diet of L. is a crucial factor for managing its colonies particularly during dearth periods. Numerous diets have been developed; however, their global implementation faces challenges due to diverse climatic conditions and some other factors.

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Introduction: In the past 30 years, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has made remarkable progress and has become the standard of care in colorectal cancer treatment. The implementation of new techniques or platforms is, therefore, a challenge for surgical teams. This study aims to analyze the experience in the implementation of minimally invasive surgery in the colorectal unit in a specialized colorectal cancer center.

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Article Synopsis
  • Organ preservation through the Watch and Wait (WW) approach in rectal cancer patients shows promise but poses a risk of local regrowth (LR), leading to higher rates of distant metastases (DM) compared to traditional surgery (TME).
  • A study comparing 508 LR patients managed by WW and 893 near-complete pathologic response (nPCR) patients after TME found a significantly higher DM rate in the LR group (22.8% vs. 10.2%).
  • The research concluded that patients with LR have poorer 3-year DM-free survival (75% vs. 87%) and highlight that leaving a primary undetectable tumor can result in worse overall outcomes.
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