Editorial: Advancing benign surgery: techniques, outcomes, and educational innovations
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By
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Marina Yiasemidou
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Alec Engledow
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Dimitrios Damaskos
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May 12, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Progress in Non-Malignant Surgical Procedures: Methods, Results, and Educational Developments
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Benign surgical conditions |
| Key Mechanisms | Advancements in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques |
| Target Population | Patients undergoing surgery for non-malignant diseases |
| Care Setting | Surgical care across various subspecialties |
Key Highlights
- Minimally invasive techniques improve outcomes in benign surgery.
- Routine screening for sarcopenia recommended to enhance recovery.
- ERAS protocols associated with reduced hospital stay and complications.
- Individualized surgical strategies improve outcomes for complex hernias.
- Immunotherapy shows potential for treating benign tumors.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Routine screening for sarcopenia in patients undergoing antireflux surgery.
- Assessment of preoperative and intraoperative factors for achieving critical view of safety.
Management
- Utilization of face mask ventilation during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- More restrictive use of biliary stents in choledocholithiasis.
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Adherence to ERAS protocols to enhance recovery and reduce complications.
Risks
- Increased operative time and hospital readmission associated with mesh use in laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients with benign surgical conditions, including those with complex hernias and gastrointestinal issues.
Robotic-assisted techniques and individualized strategies improve surgical outcomes.
Clinical Best Practices
- Implement standardized protocols for achieving critical view of safety.
- Adopt ERAS protocols to enhance recovery and reduce complications.
- Encourage multidisciplinary approaches in surgical training and practice.
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