Prophylactic Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy for Preoperative Suspicion of Prostate Cancer: Experience with 55 Cases.

Background/aim: Expanded indications are not yet reported for robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP) performed by experienced surgeons for patients with preoperative suspicion of prostate cancer. We report our experience with 55 cases of prophylactic RARP for preoperative suspicion of prostate cancer, including postoperative pathological characteristics and outcomes.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study reviewed data of a subset of 55 consecutive patients among 1,060 patients who underwent RARP for preoperative suspicion of prostate cancer.

A Prospective, Postmarket, Compassionate Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Acellular Fish-skin Graft Which Contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids for the Closure of Hard-to-heal Lower Extremity Chronic Ulcers.

Introduction: A novel piscine acellular fish-skin graft product has 510k clearance on the US market. This product (Omega3, Kerecis, Isafjordur, Iceland) is to be used similarly to extracellular matrices (ECMs) on the market (eg, bovine and porcine) except that it contains fats, including omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids that have been associated with anti-inflammatory properties in many studies. While many current ECMs are effective on open wounds, studies have largely excluded application to hard-to-heal ulcers.

Recent Advancements in Infrapopliteal Revascularization.

Infrapopliteal arterial disease is a challenging problem to treat. A shift toward an endovascular treatment approach over surgical bypass has occurred over recent years. Although current standard percutaneous transluminal balloon and bare metal stents are employed, their durability and outcomes are questionable.

Pulmonary complications after major abdominal surgery: National Surgical Quality Improvement Program analysis.

Background: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after major abdominal surgery are common and associated with significant morbidity and high cost of care. The objective of this study was to identify the risk factors for PPCs after major abdominal surgery.

Materials And Methods: The American College of Surgeons' National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database from 2005-2012 was queried for patients who underwent major abdominal surgery (esophagectomy, gastrectomy, pacnreatectomy, enterectomy, hepatectomy, colectomy, and proctectomy).

The effects of neoadjuvant chemoradiation on pancreaticoduodenectomy—the American College of Surgeon's National Surgical Quality Improvement Program analysis.

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of preoperative chemoradiation therapy on postoperative outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD).

Materials And Methods: The American College of Surgeon's National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Participant User File from 2005-2011 was used to analyze the outcomes of patients who underwent chemoradiation therapy before PD. Their outcomes were compared with those who underwent PD without neoadjuvant therapy.

The evidence for nonoperative management of visceral artery dissections: a single-center experience.

Background: Spontaneous isolated visceral artery dissection is an uncommon condition encountered by clinicians. Presentation may vary from asymptomatic to acute intestinal ischemia, although a clear natural history has yet to be elucidated. No consensus exists on how best to manage these patients in the absence of true intestinal ischemia; however, much of the literature suggests that intervention is required.