Insights Into Thoracic Surgery Training Program in Italy: A Nationwide Residents' Survey

Giovanni Mattioni, Federico Raveglia, Andrea Onofri, Graziana Carleo, Diletta Mongiello, Doroty Sampietro, Cinzia Scala, Luigi Paladini, Giuseppe Cardillo, Franca Melfi, Mohsen Ibrahim, Cristina Zirafa, Riccardo Orlandi, on behalf of the SIET Residents’ Committee Collaborative Group

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 401–414; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.3983

Efficacy of Selective Arterial Perfusion Combined With Core Decompression in Managing Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head

Dedan Wu, Yan Chen, Yuping Zhu, Wenyangming Sun, Jinyu Luo, Dashou Wang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 392–400; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4405

Clinical Utility of Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block in Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy

Xiaoting Zheng, Jile Jiang, Yuequan Yan, Qinghui Chen, Guixiang Zheng, Bincheng Wang, Bin Huang, Weihan Chen, Qipeng Su

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 382–391; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4138

Establishment and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for Early Postoperative Distant Metastasis in Patients With Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma

Yizhou Zhu, Weihui Zheng, Xilin Nie, Jinbiao Shang, Jialei Gu

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 371–381; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4340

Predictive Value of Intraoperative Glucose Variability for Chronic Postsurgical Pain After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Xiaoyu Zhou, Liufang Xu

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 364–370; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4267

Comparison of Robotic-Assisted and Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Yuyang Ni, Jie Zhang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 352–363; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4404

Validation of a Risk Scoring System for Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula

Kinyas Kartal, Ahmet Balik, Ahmet Coker, Bulent Aydinli, Kaan Karayalcin, Mustafa Kerem, Metin Kapan, Osman Abbasoglu, Sadik Kilicturgay, Tarkan Unek, Yaman Tekant, Mert Erkan

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 343–351; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4084

Influence of Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis and BRAF V600E Mutation on Clinicopathological Features in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma With Different Tumor Size

Yu-Xin Yang, Jia-Wei Feng, Jing Ye, Wan-Xiao Wu, Yong Jiang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 329–342; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4363

Analysis of Influencing Factors and Construction of Prediction Model for Delirium After Intraspinal Anesthesia in Elderly Patients Undergoing Femoral Neck Fracture Surgery

Juan Liu, XiuFeng Liu, Chen Zhang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 317–328; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4257

Effect of Comprehensive Nursing on Postoperative Complications and Recovery of Elderly Patients Undergoing Prone-Position Lumbar Spine Surgery

Yuping Liu, Huiying Yang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 308–316; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4425

Development and Validation of a Predictive Model for Poor Healing After Great Saphenous Vein Stripping in Patients With Varicose Ulcers: Focusing on Preoperative Iron Metabolism Markers

Yu Zhou, Xiaorong Zhan, Tong Qiao

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 300–307; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4444

Application of a Multidisciplinary Collaboration Model-Supported Structured Home Care in Reducing Postoperative Complications in Children with Hypospadias

Luyan He, Qin Zhong, Lifen Xiao

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 288–299; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4438

Impact of Individualized Nursing on Postoperative Recovery Following Trabeculectomy in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Jialei Hao, Shoukuan Zhang, Yinuo Sun, Xin Sun, Lei Zhang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 276–287; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4350

Advances in Minimally Invasive Approach for Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Extractions: From Incision Design to Dynamic Navigation

Yanhun Wu, Lidan Lu, Tianyang Zhai, Mengyang Jiang, Xu Quan, Qian Jiang, Zhongyi Sun

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 264–275; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4137

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advancements in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Bridging Dentistry and Surgical Innovations)

Research Progress on BRCA1/2 Mutations in Sporadic Gastric Cancer: Risk Stratification, Surgical Prognosis, and Individualized Treatment

Meiqiong Chen, Yi Dong, Ru Wang, Haihong Cui

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 257–263; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4379

Management of Malignant Left-Side Colonic Obstruction Using Self-Expandable Metal Stents as a Bridge to Elective Surgery: A Case Report and Literature Review

Enrico Andolfi, Daniele Fusario, Lucia Barni, Gianmario Edoardo Poto, Diego Giulitti, Salvatore Spiezia, Elena Cavargini

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 238–256; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.3894

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Innovations in Gastrointestinal Surgery: From Prevention to Rehabilitation)

Melanoma of Unknown Primary Origin: A Case Report and Literature Review

Matteo Matteucci, Vito D’Andrea, Bruno Cirillo, Antonio Pesce, Maria Chiara Ranucci, Paolo Bruzzone, Antonia Rizzuto, Luca Properzi, Salvatore Guarino, Roberto Cirocchi

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 221–237; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4214

Complications Caused by Apical Extrusion of Sodium Hypochlorite. A Case Report Study and Systematic Review

Alessio Danilo Inchingolo, Angelo Michele Inchingolo, Gaetano Del Vecchio, Elisabetta de Ruvo, Laura Ferrante, Antonio Di Lorenzo, Andrea Palermo, Francesco Inchingolo, Gianna Dipalma

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 203–220; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4139

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advancements in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Bridging Dentistry and Surgical Innovations)

The MARS2 Trial — Is Surgical Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma a Relic of the Past?

Michael T. Ou, Kenny Nguyen, Jeffrey B. Velotta

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 199–202; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4384

Salvage Neck Dissection in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Balancing Necessity and Quality of Life

Antonino MANIACI, Nicolas FAKHRY, Gianluca FERINI, Carlos CHIESA ESTOMBA, Salvatore LAVALLE, Jerome Rene LECHIEN, Mario LENTINI

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(2), 196–198; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4296