Pak J Med Sci
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To explore the factors affecting the intraoperative conversion of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) to thoracotomy in patients with lung cancer. ⋯ Conversion from VATS to thoracotomy may increase the risk of complications in patients with lung cancer. Tumor in the upper lobe, central lung cancer, history of pulmonary tuberculosis, high degree of pleural adhesion and large tumor diameter are risk factors for conversion from VATS to thoracotomy.
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To determine the change in macular thickness after uncomplicated phacoemulsification surgery using optical coherence tomography in a tertiary care hospital. ⋯ In our study we found an increase in macular thickness but there was no loss of BCVA from changes of macular thickness after surgery and the mean BCVA increased progressively in postoperative period.
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To determine the effect of laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision combined with immunotherapy and its impact on immune function and tumor markers in elderly patients with colon cancer. ⋯ Laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision combined with immunotherapy exhibits a superior therapeutic effect to traditional open surgery in elderly patients with colon cancer, and is worthy of clinical promotion.
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To compare and analyze the clinical effects of microscopic surgery and conventional surgery in children with penile hypospadias and the differences in postoperative urodynamic indexes. ⋯ Microscopic surgery is a method with significant clinical value in the treatment of penile hypospadias.
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To find possible association of R1939W and P1987R variants of OTOF gene with severe to profound NSSHL in cochlear implant subjects. ⋯ High percentage of parental consanguinity was observed among cochlear implant candidates. The OTOF variants R1939W and P1987R were found to have protective roles against NSSHL in study population.