Extended versus limited mesenteric excision in bowel resection for Crohn's disease: a meta-analysis and systematic review.

Background: There is ongoing debate regarding the benefits of extended mesenteric excision (EME) versus limited mesenteric excision (LME) in intestinal resection for Crohn's disease (CD). Some studies suggest that EME may reduce surgical recurrence, which is defined as the need for reoperation due to disease complications or insufficient response to therapy, when compared with LME. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to compare postoperative complications, surgical recurrence, and endoscopic recurrence in patients undergoing EME versus LME for CD.

Abdominoperineal Resection in Prone Versus Supine Position: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Abdominal perineal resection (APR) remains the gold standard for lower rectal cancer involving the anal sphincter. However, the optimal patient position remains unclear. While lithotomy or Lloyd-Davies are commonly used, APR and extra-levator abdominal perineal excision (ELAPE) in a prone jackknife position have been linked to better oncological outcomes.

Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration for Choledocholithiasis in the Elderly: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is a well-established and effective minimally invasive surgical approach for managing choledocholithiasis. However, its safety in the elderly population is not well established. Therefore, this study compares surgery-related outcomes in elderly patients undergoing LCBDE.

Shouldice Versus TAPP for Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Introduction: Inguinal hernia (IH) repair is one of the most common surgical procedures worldwide. Among the various techniques available, the Shouldice (SHD) technique is mainly used for nonmesh open repair whereas, the transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) approach is a commonly performed minimally invasive method. Despite its widespread use, a direct comparison between the two techniques is lacking.

Prophylactic funnel mesh for preventing parastomal hernia in patients with permanent end stoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: The high incidence of parastomal hernia (PSH) has led surgeons to study strategies to minimize PSH, including prophylactic mesh placement during permanent stoma creation. There are several studies on prophylactic mesh for preventing PSH with conflicting results and there is limited information on using 3D funnel meshes and their effectiveness in preventing PSH.

Methods: A search was performed on PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Clinical Trials, and Web of Science for studies published up to September 2024.