Publications by authors named "E Arbel"

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  • The study assesses the impact of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) on maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with severe obesity.
  • Compared to women who did not have MBS, those who did experienced fewer stillbirths, ectopic pregnancies, and miscarriages but had a higher incidence of early pregnancy vaginal bleeding and low birthweight newborns.
  • Deliveries occurring within 18 months post-surgery showed increased risks for cesarean sections and neonatal deaths, particularly in pregnancies after gastric bypass surgery.
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  • Penile amputation is a rare but serious urological emergency that can result from various factors, necessitating advanced microsurgical techniques for successful reattachment to restore function and appearance.
  • *Recent advancements in microsurgery have improved the outcomes of penile replantation by allowing precise reconnections of blood vessels and nerves, which are essential for maintaining erectile function and sensation.
  • *A review of 46 cases identified common complications like postoperative necrosis (56.5%) and emphasized the importance of quick vascular repairs, while also suggesting new treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and the need for standardized protocols to improve outcomes and patient quality of life.
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Background: As the needs and curricula of surgical residencies evolve, recent studies have focused on identifying factors that may be related to faster and more efficient surgical skill acquisition, such as experience with playing video games, sports, and other dexterous activities. The aim of this study was to elucidate the relationship between instrumental musical experience and laparoscopic surgical skill performance as well as to provide an overview of the available literature on this topic.

Methods: A query from database inception to January 2023 of the PubMed database for literature discussing the association of musical experience and surgical skills was conducted.

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We report the management of a 76-year-old male presenting with primary metastatic melanoma, prostatic carcinoma, and clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Each of the three cancers was identified via PSMA PET-CT, thought to be unique to prostate cancer identification. Management of this patient included axillary lymph node resection, radiation therapy, radical nephrectomy, and immunotherapy.

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