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Surgery versus Radiofrequency Ablation for Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Insights from the SURF-RCT and SURF-Cohort Trials

By MedXY 08/07/2025

The SURF trials found no significant difference in survival or recurrence between surgery and radiofrequency ablation for small hepatocellular carcinoma, supporting both as valid first-line options.

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Online Video Versus Face-to-Face Preoperative Consultation for Major Abdominal Surgery: Insights from the VIDEOGO Non-Inferiority Trial

By MedXY 08/03/2025

The VIDEOGO trial shows that online video consultations are non-inferior to face-to-face consultations for preoperative assessment in major abdominal surgery, achieving similar patient satisfaction and information recall.

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Early Postoperative PTH as a Reliable Predictor of Hypoparathyroidism After Total Thyroidectomy

By MedXY 07/30/2025

A single parathyroid hormone (PTH) measurement 6 hours after total thyroidectomy can accurately predict the risk of transient and permanent hypoparathyroidism, enabling targeted monitoring and potential reduction in hospital stays.