Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Conventional Laparoscopic vs Robot-Assisted Abdominal Surgery: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications
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Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Conventional Laparoscopic vs Robot-Assisted Abdominal Surgery: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications

This review synthesizes evidence comparing postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) between robot-assisted surgery (RAS) and conventional laparoscopic surgery (CLS) in abdominal procedures, highlighting the pivotal role of ventilation duration over surgical approach.
Risk Stratification of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients with Metabolic Dysfunction and MASLD: Validating the PAGE-B Score
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Risk Stratification of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients with Metabolic Dysfunction and MASLD: Validating the PAGE-B Score

Metabolic dysfunction and MASLD elevate hepatocellular carcinoma risk in chronic hepatitis B patients. The PAGE-B score effectively stratifies this risk, especially in non-cirrhotic patients, while cirrhotic patients still require careful monitoring despite low PAGE-B scores.