18 In the chemotherapy-alone arm, chemotherapy was started within 14 days of enrollment. In the PTR plus chemotherapy arm, resection of the primary tumor was performed within 21 days of enrollment.

“With FDA’s clearance of the da Vinci SP system for transanal local resection, surgeons have a new option in colorectal surgery to positively impact patient outcomes,” said Intuitive ...

In a perineal prostatectomy, the prostate is removed through an incision in the area between the scrotum and the anus. Both can be performed laparoscopically, where the surgeon can remove the ...

Objectives: To evaluate reports that describe relapse or recurrence following treatment of perineal streptococcal dermatitis (PSD), we studied a large cohort of children with these perianal or ...

This clearance extends the da Vinci SP’s capabilities in colorectal surgery, building upon procedures previously cleared by the FDA in November 2024, which include transabdominal procedures - low ...

A variety of patient, treatment, and pathologic factors have been reported to be associated with an increased risk of ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence after breast conservation therapy (BCT) for ...

Open lung resection was linked to higher margin positivity rates than robotic surgery or VATS, with wedge resection and advanced disease also increasing risk. Rates of margin positivity after lung ...

You get a hernia when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue called fascia. Hernias often happen where the belly wall is weaker, such as ...

Diapered children and adults can also get yeast infections with similar symptoms due to the moisture entrapped in the perineal area, and even young girls and boys can have yeast infections with ...

A document circulating on social media claims that the former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was sexually assaulted in jail. The document claims that Khan's medical examination was done by the ...