Narrative Review on the Use of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence in Surgical Oncology.

Indocyanine green (ICG) has emerged as a transformative tool for intraoperative imaging in the field of oncology, significantly improving the identification and localization of tumors, lymphatic structures and metastatic lesions. This narrative review aims to synthesize findings from a comprehensive range of studies that evaluate the efficacy, applications and limitations of ICG fluorescence-guided surgery across various surgical specialties, including colorectal, gynecologic and hepatobiliary oncology. We meticulously analyzed studies published from 2010 to the present, highlighting the technical aspects of ICG administration and imaging techniques as well as the quantitative metrics of success, such as detection rates and negative surgical margins.

Single-surgeon training of 14 novice surgeons in robotic cholecystectomy: a study of 300 consecutive cases, assessing training outcomes and surgical performance.

Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is a rapidly evolving field, requiring comprehensive training for widespread adoption. The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of RAS cholecystectomy training in improving the technical skills and confidence of novice surgeons. Furthermore, the study examined the transferability of RAS skills to laparoscopic skills, the role of RAS cholecystectomies in reducing errors and improving patient outcomes, and identified factors that predict a successful transition from traditional laparoscopic surgery to RAS surgery.

A Comprehensive Review of Laparoscopic Left Colectomy for Acute Diverticulitis: Techniques, Outcomes and Complications.

Background: Laparoscopic left colectomy has emerged as a potential alternative to open surgery for the treatment of acute diverticulitis. However, the evidence on the safety and efficacy of this approach is still subject to debate.

Aim: This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the techniques, outcomes and complications associated with laparoscopic left colectomy for acute diverticulitis.

Systematic review of robotic video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery total pneumonectomy for lung cancer.

Introduction: This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the literature on robotic video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) pneumonectomy.

Aim: To evaluate its effectiveness and safety in treating various lung diseases.

Methods: A thorough search of electronic databases was conducted, and 25 studies encompassing 1,650 patients were included in the review.

Multistability of segmented rings by programming natural curvature.

Multistable structures have widespread applications in the design of deployable aerospace systems, mechanical metamaterials, flexible electronics, and multimodal soft robotics due to their capability of shape reconfiguration between multiple stable states. Recently, the snap-folding of rings, often in the form of circles or polygons, has shown the capability of inducing diverse stable configurations. The natural curvature of the rod segment (curvature in its stress-free state) plays an important role in the elastic stability of these rings, determining the number and form of their stable configurations during folding.