The Role of Digital Rectal Examination for Early Detection of Significant Prostate Cancer in the Era of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

The role of digital rectal examination (DRE) in the early detection of significant prostate cancer (PCa) is being questioned in the era of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, some men with suspected PCa may still be identified solely through DRE, even with low serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. Additionally, most predictive models designed to improve significant PCa diagnostic pathways incorporate DRE findings.

How I Do It: Madrid posterior component separation in 10 steps, with special consideration of its anatomy.

Purpose: The Madrid Posterior Component Separation technique (Madrid PCS) is an approach for abdominal wall reconstruction that leverages anatomical landmarks to optimize outcomes. This manuscript describes ten essential steps for performing the Madrid PCS, focusing on technique, safety, and efficiency.

Methods: A comprehensive step-by-step approach is outlined, beginning with the initial incision and adhesiolysis, progressing through retromuscular dissection, and concluding with lateral release and subxiphoid dissection.

Sequential Fasciotomies for Managing Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: Porcine Experimental Study.

Introduction: Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) poses a significant clinical challenge, with high morbidity and mortality rates. Conventional treatment via decompressive laparotomy with open abdomen and temporary closure presents significant drawbacks. This experimental study evaluates the efficacy of open minimally invasive sequential fasciotomy in managing simulated ACS in a porcine model.

Role of sarcopenia in complex abdominal wall surgery: does it increase postoperative complications and mortality?

Background: Sarcopenia is defined as the loss of skeletal muscle mass and is associated with an increased risk or morbidity and mortality in complex surgical patient populations. Its role in complex abdominal wall surgery (AWS) is yet to be determined. The aim of this study is to establish if sarcopenia has an impact on postoperative complications, mortality and hernia recurrence.

Comprehensive retrospective analysis of the European hernia Society quality of life in patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction.

Introduction: This study aimed to analyze the European Hernia Society Quality of Life (EHS-QoL) in abdominal wall reconstruction by comparing preoperative scores with those at 1 and 2 postoperative years.

Methods: Data from 105 patients with complex incisional hernias were collected preoperatively and at 1 and 2 years postoperatively. Statistical analyses included three ART ANOVA models to compare scores among the three time points and within each time point's items.