Volume 97, Issue 5 (May 2026)

Vinod Babu Mathew, Shaheen Shamsuddin, Shan Sainudeen, Ashraf Abdelfattah Khalil, Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, Hande Uzunçıbuk, Diana Russo, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 769-780; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.3923

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De-Escalating Thyroid Cancer Surgery: Insights and Unresolved Questions From the 2025 ATA Guidelines

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De-Escalating Thyroid Cancer Surgery: Insights and Unresolved Questions From the 2025 ATA Guidelines

Fabio Medas, Gian Luigi Canu, Federico Cappellacci, Giulia Lanzolla, Silvia Corrias, Francesco Boi, Pietro Giorgio Calò

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 766-768; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4490

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Emergency Laparoscopic Surgery: A Call to Action

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Emergency Laparoscopic Surgery: A Call to Action

Marina Yiasemidou

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 763-765; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4515

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Three‑Port Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy: Technical Description and Early Outcomes

Francesco Brucchi, Carla Colombo, Hoon Yub Kim, Gianlorenzo Dionigi

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 942-949; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4464

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Influence of Billroth II Combined With Braun Anastomosis on Perioperative Stress Indicators and Pepsinogens in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Gastric Cancer Surgery

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Influence of Billroth II Combined With Braun Anastomosis on Perioperative Stress Indicators and Pepsinogens in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Gastric Cancer Surgery

Hongtao Su, Yiming You, Yinda Wang, Bin Li, Binzhong Zhang, Chunhua He, Yi Zhang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 932-941; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4467

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Integration of CTA Run-off Score and Systemic Resuscitation Indices to Predict Outcomes in Emergency Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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Integration of CTA Run-off Score and Systemic Resuscitation Indices to Predict Outcomes in Emergency Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Junjie Zhao, Xinze Du, Zhixuan Liu, Ruoxi Wang, Chenyang Liu, Shun Yu

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 920-931; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4486

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Predictive Value of Preoperative Radiographic Indices and Demographic Characteristics for Mandibular Third Molar Extraction Difficulty: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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Predictive Value of Preoperative Radiographic Indices and Demographic Characteristics for Mandibular Third Molar Extraction Difficulty: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Fengxing Xu, Yi Wu

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 909-919; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4524

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Complete Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery vs Open Surgery for Rib Fracture: Impacts on Postoperative Inflammation and Foreign Body Sensation

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Complete Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery vs Open Surgery for Rib Fracture: Impacts on Postoperative Inflammation and Foreign Body Sensation

Biao Qin, Gaolan Yang, Dejun Shu, Zhimin Fang, Weifu Zhou, Jiyang Tang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 895-908; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4424

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Factors Influencing Wound Complications After Cesarean Section in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Development and Validation of a Prediction Model

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Factors Influencing Wound Complications After Cesarean Section in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Development and Validation of a Prediction Model

Juefei Lu, Caifen Gao

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 885-894; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4468

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Effects of Empowerment-Based Health Education Combined With Refined Pain Management on Postoperative Recovery in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Partial Hepatectomy

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Effects of Empowerment-Based Health Education Combined With Refined Pain Management on Postoperative Recovery in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Partial Hepatectomy

Yuxin Chang, Yue Qiu

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 876-884; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4349

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Learning Curve of Landmark-Based TIVAP Placements and Revisions in a Low-Resource Setting

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Learning Curve of Landmark-Based TIVAP Placements and Revisions in a Low-Resource Setting

Omer Yavuz, Mehlika Iscan, Eren Erdogdu, Muhammet Kertmen, Ali Yeginsu

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 868-875; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4530

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Development of a Continuity of Care Program for Postoperative Enterostomy Patients With Colorectal Cancer Guided by Heider’s Balance Theory

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Development of a Continuity of Care Program for Postoperative Enterostomy Patients With Colorectal Cancer Guided by Heider’s Balance Theory

Weiyun Zhou, Junhua Wang

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 855-867; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4509

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Clinical Factors Affecting Postoperative Antihypertensive Efficacy in Patients With Adrenal Tumors Complicated by Hypertension: A Retrospective Study

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Clinical Factors Affecting Postoperative Antihypertensive Efficacy in Patients With Adrenal Tumors Complicated by Hypertension: A Retrospective Study

Yaning Tian, Qing Yang, Penghui Ye, Tianbei Zhu, Xiangjian Chen

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 848-854; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4526

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Comparison of Clinical Efficacy of Early Versus Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Following Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Transhepatic Gallbladder Drainage

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Comparison of Clinical Efficacy of Early Versus Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Following Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Transhepatic Gallbladder Drainage

Rui Liu, Guangwu Zhang, Pei Zhou, Sha Xia

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 841-847; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4479

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Effect of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Combined With Different Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Fixation Techniques on Postoperative Clinical Outcomes and Shoulder Function

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Effect of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Combined With Different Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Fixation Techniques on Postoperative Clinical Outcomes and Shoulder Function

Jie Guan, Yiming Chen, Jiakuan Ye, Gangfeng Hu, Haitao Ma, Liming Zhu

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 833-840; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4500

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Efficacy and Safety of Small-Caliber Disposable Digital Cholangioscope-Assisted Endoscopic Retrograde Appendicitis Therapy in Acute Uncomplicated Appendicitis

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Efficacy and Safety of Small-Caliber Disposable Digital Cholangioscope-Assisted Endoscopic Retrograde Appendicitis Therapy in Acute Uncomplicated Appendicitis

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Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 820-832; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4481

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Present Status of Discharge Readiness and Its Influencing Factors in Individuals Receiving Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Present Status of Discharge Readiness and Its Influencing Factors in Individuals Receiving Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study

Jiaping Chen, Xiaolan Shi, Lifang Bian, He Li

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 810-819; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4337

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Association Between Preoperative Systemic Inflammatory Indices and Visual Outcomes After Cataract Surgery

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Association Between Preoperative Systemic Inflammatory Indices and Visual Outcomes After Cataract Surgery

Gaofang Xu, Ying Zhang, Yuan Yuan, Lan Zeng, Xiaocong Wang, Xiaohan Pan, Penghao Ye

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 799-809; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4639

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Indications, Technical Advantages, and Debatable Aspects of Laparoscopic Appendectomy: A Comprehensive Review

Open Access 10 May 2026Review

Indications, Technical Advantages, and Debatable Aspects of Laparoscopic Appendectomy: A Comprehensive Review

Guido Basile, Marco Vacante, Francesco Roberto Evola, Lucia Romano, Martina Barchitta, Giuseppe Musumeci, Giuseppe Evola

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 785-798; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4399

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Abdominal Hematoma After IPOM Repair of an Incisional Hernia Mimicking a Recurrence: A Case Report on the Role of Diagnostic Laparoscopy

Open Access 10 May 2026Case Report

Abdominal Hematoma After IPOM Repair of an Incisional Hernia Mimicking a Recurrence: A Case Report on the Role of Diagnostic Laparoscopy

Vinicio Rizza, Arcangelo Barbonetti, Andrea Ciarrocchi, Renato Pietroletti

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 781-784; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4049

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Bioprinting Techniques for Creating Patient-specific Implants in Treating Craniofacial Disorders—A Systematic Review

Open Access 10 Apr 2026Systematic Review

Bioprinting Techniques for Creating Patient-specific Implants in Treating Craniofacial Disorders—A Systematic Review

Vinod Babu Mathew, Shaheen Shamsuddin, Shan Sainudeen, Ashraf Abdelfattah Khalil, Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, Hande Uzunçıbuk, Diana Russo, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 769-780; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.3923

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De-Escalating Thyroid Cancer Surgery: Insights and Unresolved Questions From the 2025 ATA Guidelines

Open Access 14 Apr 2026Editorial

De-Escalating Thyroid Cancer Surgery: Insights and Unresolved Questions From the 2025 ATA Guidelines

Fabio Medas, Gian Luigi Canu, Federico Cappellacci, Giulia Lanzolla, Silvia Corrias, Francesco Boi, Pietro Giorgio Calò

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 766-768; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4490

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Emergency Laparoscopic Surgery: A Call to Action

Open Access 10 May 2026Editorial

Emergency Laparoscopic Surgery: A Call to Action

Marina Yiasemidou

Ann. Ital. Chir. 2026, 97(5), 763-765; https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.4515

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