Volume 97, Issue 1 (January 2026)

Prognostic Value of Tumor Regression Systems and Lymph Node Regression in Gastric Adenocarcinoma After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Prognostic Value of Tumor Regression Systems and Lymph Node Regression in Gastric Adenocarcinoma After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

Özgecan Gündoğar, Sibel Bektaş, Hüseyin Karatay, Esra Paşaoğlu, Tevhide Bilgen Özcan, Nilsen Yıldırım Erdoğan, Pelin Akbaş, Emine Yıldırım, Sercan Yüksel, Özlem Özkul

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 185-195; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4201

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The Impact of Anesthesia and Surgical Intervention on Liver and Kidney Function in Patients With Gynecological Malignancies

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

The Impact of Anesthesia and Surgical Intervention on Liver and Kidney Function in Patients With Gynecological Malignancies

Jianye Zhang, Junyan Feng, Cuizhi Yin, Zhe Dong, Guangyan Xu, Lan Yao

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 175-184; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4025

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Predicting the Severity of Postoperative Symptoms Following Mandibular Third Molar Extractions Using Machine Learning Techniques

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Predicting the Severity of Postoperative Symptoms Following Mandibular Third Molar Extractions Using Machine Learning Techniques

Qianqian Hou, Huan Ge, Jiayue Xiang, Yiming Gao

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 162-174; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4090

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

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Factors Associated With Intraoperative Acquired Pressure Injury in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients: Development of Predictive Models

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Factors Associated With Intraoperative Acquired Pressure Injury in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients: Development of Predictive Models

Jie Zhou, Xuezhi Yang, Xiaoxiu Xie, Hongli Zhou, Xin Chen, Juanjuan Liu

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 150-161; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4195

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Clinical Efficacy of OLIF, TLIF, and UBE-TLIF in the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation—A Comprehensive Evaluation Based on Imaging and Inflammatory Indicators

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Clinical Efficacy of OLIF, TLIF, and UBE-TLIF in the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation—A Comprehensive Evaluation Based on Imaging and Inflammatory Indicators

Yao Zhou, Yinghao Zhu, Hao Lv, Yan Wang, Lei Shi, Xingyu Wang, Qingsong Chu, Yi Wang, Huangdong Wang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 141-149; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4352

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Impact of Comprehensive Postoperative Incisional Analgesia and Scar-Prevention Interventions on Rehabilitation Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Scar Revision Surgery

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Impact of Comprehensive Postoperative Incisional Analgesia and Scar-Prevention Interventions on Rehabilitation Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Scar Revision Surgery

Mingyan Guo, Jinhua Liao

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 134-140; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4394

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Construction of an ICU Pre-experience Pattern for Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery and Their Family Members: A Delphi Study

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Construction of an ICU Pre-experience Pattern for Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery and Their Family Members: A Delphi Study

Dihong Chen, Hui Liang, Xiaoqian Lan, Chunmei Wang, Yan Liu, Yongming Tian

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 126-133; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4380

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Periprostatic Nerve Block vs. Intravenous Ibuprofen for Pain Management During Transrectal Prostate Biopsy Procedures: A Prospective Comparative Study

Open Access 16 Sep 2025Article

Periprostatic Nerve Block vs. Intravenous Ibuprofen for Pain Management During Transrectal Prostate Biopsy Procedures: A Prospective Comparative Study

Muharrem Baturu, Elzem Sen

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 119-125; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.3938

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Efficacy of Modified Antegrade Digital Artery-Nerve V-Y Island Flap and Bilateral Neurovascular Bundle-Bearing V-Y Island Flap in Repairing Distal Fingertip Defects: A Comparative Analysis

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Efficacy of Modified Antegrade Digital Artery-Nerve V-Y Island Flap and Bilateral Neurovascular Bundle-Bearing V-Y Island Flap in Repairing Distal Fingertip Defects: A Comparative Analysis

Gang Liu, Yi Yao

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 111-118; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4357

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The Predictive Performance of Tumor Morphological Features on MRI Combined With Serum CA19-9 for the Efficacy of TACE Treatment in Patients With Primary Liver Cancer

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

The Predictive Performance of Tumor Morphological Features on MRI Combined With Serum CA19-9 for the Efficacy of TACE Treatment in Patients With Primary Liver Cancer

Minghai Shen, Weidong Zhang, Huihui Shen, Bei Wang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 104-110; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4298

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Differentiating Complicated Acute Appendicitis From Non-complicated Acute Appendicitis Based on Ultrasound Characteristics

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Differentiating Complicated Acute Appendicitis From Non-complicated Acute Appendicitis Based on Ultrasound Characteristics

Zhongya Xu, Jinfeng Yang, Ying Niu

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 94-103; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4358

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Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Balloon Dilatational Tracheotomy and Surgical Tracheotomy in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Balloon Dilatational Tracheotomy and Surgical Tracheotomy in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure

Xiaofang Han, Jiali Wei, Jianfei Zhang, Shuchang Huang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 84-93; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4374

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Surgically Oriented Ultrasound-Based AI of Median Nerve Morphology as a Decision Support for Carpal Tunnel Release: A Calibrated ConvNeXt-CBAM Framework With Supervised Contrastive Warm-Up

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Surgically Oriented Ultrasound-Based AI of Median Nerve Morphology as a Decision Support for Carpal Tunnel Release: A Calibrated ConvNeXt-CBAM Framework With Supervised Contrastive Warm-Up

Keyue Yang, Xinkun He, Pingping Ye, Yao Qian, Xiaofeng Teng, Xueyuan Li, Xin Wang, Hong Chen

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 74-83; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4332

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Development and Validation of a Machine Learning-Based Radiomics Model Using Ultrasound Image Features for Prostate Cancer Risk Stratification

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Development and Validation of a Machine Learning-Based Radiomics Model Using Ultrasound Image Features for Prostate Cancer Risk Stratification

Anli Zhao, Shunlan Du, Yanhong Du, Maoliang Zhang, Jiangfeng Wu, Zhengping Wang, Liyan Hu

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 63-73; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4250

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Lentigo Maligna: Contemporary Surgical Management and Outcome: A Review

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Review

Lentigo Maligna: Contemporary Surgical Management and Outcome: A Review

Carmen Cánovas Seva, Lorena Martínez Leboráns, Ana Batalla, Maria Dolores Sánchez-Aguilar y Rojas, Ángeles Flórez

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 36-62; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4228

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Surgical Management of Melanoma and Skin Cancer: Updates on Surgical Strategies and their Effectiveness)

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Successful Management of an Immature Necrotic Tooth via Intentional Replantation Following Regenerative Endodontic Procedure Failure: A Case Report

Open Access 15 Oct 2025Case Report

Successful Management of an Immature Necrotic Tooth via Intentional Replantation Following Regenerative Endodontic Procedure Failure: A Case Report

Sarah De Fontaine, Dina Abdellatif, Alfredo Iandolo, Davide Mancino

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 26-35; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4085

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Retrosternal Goitre: What Options?

Open Access 12 Nov 2025Case Report

Retrosternal Goitre: What Options?

Tommaso Loderer, Elena Bonati, Davide Bocchia, Luca Ampollini, Paolo Del Rio

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 18-25; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.3949

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Intraluminal Gastric Band Migration Causing Small Bowel Occlusion

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Letter

Intraluminal Gastric Band Migration Causing Small Bowel Occlusion

Angelo Iossa, Lorenzo Martini, Francesco De Angelis, Alessandra Micalizzi, Giulio Lelli, Giuseppe Cavallaro

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 15-17; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4324

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Transanal Opening of the Intersphincteric Space to Treat Anal Fistula: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Systematic Review

Transanal Opening of the Intersphincteric Space to Treat Anal Fistula: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Can Cui, Wei Jin, Jiong Wu, Chang-Peng Han, Ying Li, Lei Jin, Hao-Jie Yang, Zhen-Yi Wang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 4-14; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4148

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From Scalpel to Algorithms in Lung Cancer Management: Precision Requires Wisdom—Beware Not Artificial Intelligence, but Natural Stupidity

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Editorial

From Scalpel to Algorithms in Lung Cancer Management: Precision Requires Wisdom—Beware Not Artificial Intelligence, but Natural Stupidity

Luca Bertolaccini, Claudia Bardoni, Juliana Guarize, Lorenzo Spaggiari

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 1-3; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4306

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Prognostic Value of Tumor Regression Systems and Lymph Node Regression in Gastric Adenocarcinoma After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

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Prognostic Value of Tumor Regression Systems and Lymph Node Regression in Gastric Adenocarcinoma After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

Özgecan Gündoğar, Sibel Bektaş, Hüseyin Karatay, Esra Paşaoğlu, Tevhide Bilgen Özcan, Nilsen Yıldırım Erdoğan, Pelin Akbaş, Emine Yıldırım, Sercan Yüksel, Özlem Özkul

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The Impact of Anesthesia and Surgical Intervention on Liver and Kidney Function in Patients With Gynecological Malignancies

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

The Impact of Anesthesia and Surgical Intervention on Liver and Kidney Function in Patients With Gynecological Malignancies

Jianye Zhang, Junyan Feng, Cuizhi Yin, Zhe Dong, Guangyan Xu, Lan Yao

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 175-184; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4025

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Predicting the Severity of Postoperative Symptoms Following Mandibular Third Molar Extractions Using Machine Learning Techniques

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Predicting the Severity of Postoperative Symptoms Following Mandibular Third Molar Extractions Using Machine Learning Techniques

Qianqian Hou, Huan Ge, Jiayue Xiang, Yiming Gao

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 162-174; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4090

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

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Factors Associated With Intraoperative Acquired Pressure Injury in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients: Development of Predictive Models

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Factors Associated With Intraoperative Acquired Pressure Injury in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients: Development of Predictive Models

Jie Zhou, Xuezhi Yang, Xiaoxiu Xie, Hongli Zhou, Xin Chen, Juanjuan Liu

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 150-161; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4195

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Clinical Efficacy of OLIF, TLIF, and UBE-TLIF in the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation—A Comprehensive Evaluation Based on Imaging and Inflammatory Indicators

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Clinical Efficacy of OLIF, TLIF, and UBE-TLIF in the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation—A Comprehensive Evaluation Based on Imaging and Inflammatory Indicators

Yao Zhou, Yinghao Zhu, Hao Lv, Yan Wang, Lei Shi, Xingyu Wang, Qingsong Chu, Yi Wang, Huangdong Wang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 141-149; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4352

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Impact of Comprehensive Postoperative Incisional Analgesia and Scar-Prevention Interventions on Rehabilitation Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Scar Revision Surgery

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Impact of Comprehensive Postoperative Incisional Analgesia and Scar-Prevention Interventions on Rehabilitation Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Scar Revision Surgery

Mingyan Guo, Jinhua Liao

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 134-140; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4394

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Construction of an ICU Pre-experience Pattern for Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery and Their Family Members: A Delphi Study

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Construction of an ICU Pre-experience Pattern for Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery and Their Family Members: A Delphi Study

Dihong Chen, Hui Liang, Xiaoqian Lan, Chunmei Wang, Yan Liu, Yongming Tian

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 126-133; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4380

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Periprostatic Nerve Block vs. Intravenous Ibuprofen for Pain Management During Transrectal Prostate Biopsy Procedures: A Prospective Comparative Study

Open Access 16 Sep 2025Article

Periprostatic Nerve Block vs. Intravenous Ibuprofen for Pain Management During Transrectal Prostate Biopsy Procedures: A Prospective Comparative Study

Muharrem Baturu, Elzem Sen

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 119-125; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.3938

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Efficacy of Modified Antegrade Digital Artery-Nerve V-Y Island Flap and Bilateral Neurovascular Bundle-Bearing V-Y Island Flap in Repairing Distal Fingertip Defects: A Comparative Analysis

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Efficacy of Modified Antegrade Digital Artery-Nerve V-Y Island Flap and Bilateral Neurovascular Bundle-Bearing V-Y Island Flap in Repairing Distal Fingertip Defects: A Comparative Analysis

Gang Liu, Yi Yao

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 111-118; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4357

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The Predictive Performance of Tumor Morphological Features on MRI Combined With Serum CA19-9 for the Efficacy of TACE Treatment in Patients With Primary Liver Cancer

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

The Predictive Performance of Tumor Morphological Features on MRI Combined With Serum CA19-9 for the Efficacy of TACE Treatment in Patients With Primary Liver Cancer

Minghai Shen, Weidong Zhang, Huihui Shen, Bei Wang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 104-110; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4298

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Differentiating Complicated Acute Appendicitis From Non-complicated Acute Appendicitis Based on Ultrasound Characteristics

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Differentiating Complicated Acute Appendicitis From Non-complicated Acute Appendicitis Based on Ultrasound Characteristics

Zhongya Xu, Jinfeng Yang, Ying Niu

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 94-103; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4358

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Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Balloon Dilatational Tracheotomy and Surgical Tracheotomy in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Balloon Dilatational Tracheotomy and Surgical Tracheotomy in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure

Xiaofang Han, Jiali Wei, Jianfei Zhang, Shuchang Huang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 84-93; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4374

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Surgically Oriented Ultrasound-Based AI of Median Nerve Morphology as a Decision Support for Carpal Tunnel Release: A Calibrated ConvNeXt-CBAM Framework With Supervised Contrastive Warm-Up

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Surgically Oriented Ultrasound-Based AI of Median Nerve Morphology as a Decision Support for Carpal Tunnel Release: A Calibrated ConvNeXt-CBAM Framework With Supervised Contrastive Warm-Up

Keyue Yang, Xinkun He, Pingping Ye, Yao Qian, Xiaofeng Teng, Xueyuan Li, Xin Wang, Hong Chen

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 74-83; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4332

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Development and Validation of a Machine Learning-Based Radiomics Model Using Ultrasound Image Features for Prostate Cancer Risk Stratification

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Article

Development and Validation of a Machine Learning-Based Radiomics Model Using Ultrasound Image Features for Prostate Cancer Risk Stratification

Anli Zhao, Shunlan Du, Yanhong Du, Maoliang Zhang, Jiangfeng Wu, Zhengping Wang, Liyan Hu

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 63-73; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4250

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Lentigo Maligna: Contemporary Surgical Management and Outcome: A Review

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Review

Lentigo Maligna: Contemporary Surgical Management and Outcome: A Review

Carmen Cánovas Seva, Lorena Martínez Leboráns, Ana Batalla, Maria Dolores Sánchez-Aguilar y Rojas, Ángeles Flórez

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 36-62; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4228

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Surgical Management of Melanoma and Skin Cancer: Updates on Surgical Strategies and their Effectiveness)

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Successful Management of an Immature Necrotic Tooth via Intentional Replantation Following Regenerative Endodontic Procedure Failure: A Case Report

Open Access 15 Oct 2025Case Report

Successful Management of an Immature Necrotic Tooth via Intentional Replantation Following Regenerative Endodontic Procedure Failure: A Case Report

Sarah De Fontaine, Dina Abdellatif, Alfredo Iandolo, Davide Mancino

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 26-35; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4085

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Retrosternal Goitre: What Options?

Open Access 12 Nov 2025Case Report

Retrosternal Goitre: What Options?

Tommaso Loderer, Elena Bonati, Davide Bocchia, Luca Ampollini, Paolo Del Rio

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 18-25; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.3949

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Intraluminal Gastric Band Migration Causing Small Bowel Occlusion

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Letter

Intraluminal Gastric Band Migration Causing Small Bowel Occlusion

Angelo Iossa, Lorenzo Martini, Francesco De Angelis, Alessandra Micalizzi, Giulio Lelli, Giuseppe Cavallaro

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 15-17; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4324

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Transanal Opening of the Intersphincteric Space to Treat Anal Fistula: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Systematic Review

Transanal Opening of the Intersphincteric Space to Treat Anal Fistula: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Can Cui, Wei Jin, Jiong Wu, Chang-Peng Han, Ying Li, Lei Jin, Hao-Jie Yang, Zhen-Yi Wang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 4-14; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4148

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From Scalpel to Algorithms in Lung Cancer Management: Precision Requires Wisdom—Beware Not Artificial Intelligence, but Natural Stupidity

Open Access 10 Jan 2026Editorial

From Scalpel to Algorithms in Lung Cancer Management: Precision Requires Wisdom—Beware Not Artificial Intelligence, but Natural Stupidity

Luca Bertolaccini, Claudia Bardoni, Juliana Guarize, Lorenzo Spaggiari

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(1), 1-3; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4306

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