Publications by authors named "G C Cerqueira"
Article Synopsis
- Robot-assisted techniques in stereotactic brain biopsies have improved safety and precision, making them a viable option for tissue diagnosis of intracranial lesions.
- A meta-analysis of 27 studies involving 2605 patients showed a high diagnostic yield of 98%, with a mean operative time of 52.45 minutes and a low risk of complications, including 6% for postoperative hemorrhage.
- Overall, the study indicates that robot-assisted biopsies offer significant advantages in terms of effectiveness and reduced complications, solidifying their role in the future of neurosurgical diagnostics.
Article Synopsis
- - This scoping review examined 29 studies from 2013 to 2023 on imaging techniques related to the upper urinary tract, revealing that the intrarenal pelvis may predict urinary loss post-surgery and underscoring the need for thorough anatomical evaluations.
- - The research categorized Brödel's avascular plane into three types for better surgical planning and noted variations in renal arteries and veins, such as retro-aortic and circum-aortic structures, which are crucial for understanding kidney anatomy.
- - The study calls for standardized terminology for anatomical descriptions to improve teaching and eliminate confusion in research, highlighting how advanced imaging has improved the accuracy of human anatomy knowledge and fostered medical advancements.
Background: Barbed sutures eliminate knots and may offer some advantages over conventional sutures. This meta-analysis compares clinical, surgical, and economic outcomes of barbed sutures with standard closure techniques in spinal surgery.
Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science for studies comparing barbed and conventional suture for patients undergoing spinal surgery.
Background: Primary brainstem hemorrhage (PBSH) is a fatal condition related to hypertension. PBSH definitive treatment remains controversial, mainly when surgical options are discussed.
Objective: To aid decision-making in PBSH scenarios, we aimed to perform a meta-analysis and evaluate the literature on stereotactic aspiration (SA) for PBSH in comparison to conservative management (CM).
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to determine whether tapered or cylindrical dental implants perform better clinically, addressing the lack of consensus in this area.
- - A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted, involving 18 studies and evaluating various clinical performance metrics like implant survival and marginal bone loss while assessing the risk of bias.
- - The results showed no significant differences in clinical outcomes between tapered and cylindrical implants across several parameters, although some studies had varying levels of bias.