Living Donor Liver Transplantation as a Backup Procedure: Treatment Strategy for Hepatocellular Adenomas Requiring Complex Resections by Eduardo A. Fonseca, Flavia Feier, Rodrigo Vincenzi, Helry L. L. Candido, Rodrigo L. Azambuja, Fabio Payao, Marcel R. Benavides, Karina M. O. Roda, Katia M. R. Leite, Cristiane M. F. Ribeiro, Maria D. Begnami, Charles E. Zurstrassen, Francisco C. Carnevale, Paulo Chapchap, João Seda-Neto

“…The strategy of using a live donor as a backup procedure is described in this series. Methods. We present a series of three patients with large hepatocellular adenoma lesions showing a central location, for which the living donor liver transplantation strategy was used as a backup procedure. …”
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Bahan Ajar Teks Prosedur Berorientasi Kebudayaan Lokal (Local Culture Oriented Procedure Text Teaching Materials) by Jaja Jaja, Sri Rahayu, Tri Pujiatna

“…Data were collected through analysis of the structure and linguistic rules of procedure texts in the Indonesian Recipes book. The results of the analysis are used as material to design teaching materials for procedural text handouts. …”
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Choice of route for hysterectomy – evaluation of procedures performed in the gynaecological department of the Tuchola District Hospital, from 2005 to 2008 by Krzysztof Klimczak, Andrzej Malinowski, Cezary Dejewski

“…The number of minimally invasive procedures – vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomies –has increased in many settings.Aim: This study evaluates the route of all hysterectomies performed in the gynaecology department of the DistrictHospital in Tuchola, from 01.01.2005 to 31.12.2008. …”
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Cryoablation Combined with Left Atrial Appendage Closure: A Safe and Effective Procedure for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Patients by Zhongyuan Ren, Jun Zhang, Mengyun Zhu, Dongdong Zhao, Shuang Li, Haotian Yang, Yixing Zheng, Weilun Meng, Jingying Zhang, Yawei Xu

“…From Jan 2016 to Dec 2017, 304 patients diagnosed with nonvalvular, drug-refractory PAF were included, who underwent either CBA alone (n = 262) or combined procedure (n = 42). Instant pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with CBA was achieved in all patients, while successful LAAC achieved in 41 (97.6%) of combined procedure patients. 1-year freedom of AF rate was lower in combined procedure group (84.7% vs 70.7%, p=0.04), with unadjusted hazard ratio (HR = 1.97) and 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.03–3.77. …”
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Clinical Outcomes of Mid-Urethral Sling Procedures for the Treatment of Female Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Marwah Alatawi, Dania Bresali, Lateefa AlDakhil, Hazem Al-Mandeel, Abdulrahman Bogis, Ghadeer Al-Shaikh

“…We recommend the formation of a national registry to track long-term outcomes and enhance procedural evidence.…”
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A systematic review of bone graft products used in lumbar interbody fusion procedures for degenerative disc disease by Anita Fitzgerald, MPH, Rachael McCool, BSc, Emma Carr, BA, Paul Miller, MSc, Katie Reddish, BSc, Cynthia C Lohr, DC, Elena Annoni, MSc, Brandon Lawrence, MD

“…Lumbar interbody fusion can be carried out with a variety of bone grafting products, the choice depends on several factors including the patient, site, procedure, cost and indication. This systematic review (SR) intends to validate and consolidate the existing evidence base supporting bone graft materials related to lumbar interbody fusion procedures for DDD, specifically anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) and oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF). …”
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Digital Twin Based on CFD Modelling for Analysis of Two-Phase Flows During Pipeline Filling–Emptying Procedures by Duban A. Paternina-Verona, Oscar E. Coronado-Hernández, Vicente S. Fuertes-Miquel, Manuel Saba, Helena M. Ramos

“…Pipeline filling and emptying are critical hydraulic procedures involving transient two-phase air–water interactions, which can cause pressure surges and structural risks. …”
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An Improved One-Pot Procedure for Preparation Of N,N -Diethyl-m-Toluamide from m-Toluic Acid by Thinh Pham Duc, Thu Nguyen Van, Phuong Bui Thu, Chau Phan Dinh, Duc Viet Le, Duong Vu Binh

“…Conclusions: An improved procedure for the synthesis of N,N-diethyl-m -toluamide (DEET) or N,N-diethyl-m-methylbenzamide is established where the use of all reagents was optimized in suitable amount to apply in industrial production.…”
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Quality of life in patients after cystectomy as the main aim while making a choice for the urine derivation procedure by R. V. Savchuk, F. I. Kostуev, S. V. Golovko

“…Socio-clinical investigations of QL have revealed the best indices in 12 mo in the patients, to whom orthotopic reconstruction of the bladder in accordance to Schtuder’s procedure was done, what differs from the Brikker’s ileoplasty procedure, concerning social functioning, psychological health and vital activity on 18.1, 12.5 and 25% accordingly. …”
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Management and Treatment of Carotid Stenosis: Overview of Therapeutic Possibilities and Comparison Between Interventional Radiology, Surgery and Hybrid Procedure by Lorenzo Aliotta, Livio Maria Gavazzi, Pierantonio Malfa, Pietro Valerio Foti, Stefano Palmucci, Maria Chiara Lo Greco, Corrado Spatola, Corrado Inì, Francesco Tiralongo, Davide Castiglione, Rita Bella, Gianluca Galvano, Giuseppe Lanza, Silvia Gigli, Antonio Basile, Vito Cantisani, Emanuele David

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Comparative efficacy of modified Shiraki procedure and pedicled Island preputial flap in the treatment of severe concealed penis in children by Rifang Pan, Junzhong Li, Zhaowei Zhou, Kunlan Liang, Zhaopan Li, Zhihua Xiao

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Automation of the procedure for determining the admissibility of erosion- corrosion wear in pipelines of nuclear power plants made of carbon steels by Hryhoriy Vorona, Mykyta Ananchenko, Oleh Makhnenko

“…However, the implementation of the methodology in practice may encounter difficulties due to the complexity and labor-intensiveness of the calculation assessment procedure for nuclear power plant personnel. Therefore, to automate the ECW admissibility assessment in accordance with the methodology requirements, software (SW) was developed for use by nuclear power plant personnel, enabling the prompt generation of a protocol for the express assessment procedure of ECW admissibility for a straight section of the pipeline based on the measurement results of wall thinning parameters in the axial direction. …”
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Determination of The Effect of Technological Procedures Applied in Feed Factories on Mixed Feed Nutrition and Forming Quality Critical Points by Yavuz Gürbüz, Mustafa Yılmaz

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Etiology of retinal detachment and comparison of visual outcome after pars plana vitrectomy and scleral buckling surgical procedures by Nimra Ameen, Tanzila Rehman, Maryam Riaz, Sahibzadi Saira Saleem, Ali Ahmed Al-Halani, Anam Mehmood, Asma Saleem

“…Visual acuity after surgery improved in 61 subjects, 35 patients with pars plana vitrectomy with silicon (PPV + SO) procedure and 26 patients with scleral buckling + cryotherapy (SB + Cryo) procedure and remained unchanged in 27 subjects, 9 with PPV + SO procedure and 18 with SB + Cryo procedure. …”
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A Mix Design Procedure for Alkali-Activated High-Calcium Fly Ash Concrete Cured at Ambient Temperature by Tanakorn Phoo-ngernkham, Chattarika Phiangphimai, Nattapong Damrongwiriyanupap, Sakonwan Hanjitsuwan, Jaksada Thumrongvut, Prinya Chindaprasirt

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Current trends of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA): choosing between robotic-assisted and conventional surgeries and timing of procedures by Kelvin S. C. Cheung, Kai Chun Augustine Chan, Amy Cheung, Ping Keung Chan, Michelle Hilda Luk, Kwong Yuen Chiu, Henry Fu

“…Also, current utilization trends of UKA and choice of procedure timing (unilateral [uUKA] vs. one-staged bilateral UKA [biUKA]) could be explored. …”
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Comparison of clinical efficacy between external anal sphincter bareness and the Hanley procedure for high horseshoe anal fistula by Zhang Jun, Chen Bo, Zheng Kaizhong, Zheng Xia, Liu Yicheng, Mao Chang, Zheng De, Xu Jin, Wang Qingming

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Single anastomosis sleeve ileal (SASI) bypass as a primary and revisional procedure: a single-centre experience by Natalia Dowgiałło-Gornowicz, Kamil Waczyński, Kinga Waczyńska, Pawel Lech

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Gastric bypass stent to reduce adverse events following endoscopic procedures in the descending duodenum: a conceptual proposal by Xiaomei Li, Xiaomei Li, Conghua Song

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Commentary: The best of both worlds? Conversion of a neonatal modified Starnes procedure to biventricular circulationCentral Message by Ryan R. Davies, MD

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