Therapeutic Surgery, a cornerstone of modern medicine, encompasses a diverse array of procedures aimed at treating or curing medical conditions through surgical intervention. This branch of medicine focuses on surgically correcting ailments, alleviating symptoms, or removing diseased tissue to restore optimal health and functionality to patients. The primary goal of therapeutic surgery is to improve quality of life by addressing conditions that may not respond adequately to non-invasive treatments. Utilizing advanced techniques and technology, therapeutic surgeries cover a broad spectrum of specialties, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oncological surgeries, among others. These procedures may involve open surgeries, minimally invasive approaches (such as laparoscopy or arthroscopy), or robotic-assisted techniques, tailored to the specific needs and complexities of the patient's condition. Therapeutic surgeries are meticulously planned, often requiring a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and allied health professionals. Pre-operative assessments, precise surgical execution, and post-operative care are vital components ensuring successful outcomes. These interventions can range from removing tumors, repairing fractures, restoring organ function, alleviating chronic pain, to addressing congenital abnormalities, thereby significantly enhancing patients' well-being and longevity. The evolution of therapeutic surgery continues to push boundaries, incorporating groundbreaking innovations and refined methodologies, ultimately offering hope and healing to countless individuals worldwide facing diverse health challenges. Through continuous research, advancements in surgical techniques, and enhanced patient care, therapeutic surgery remains an indispensable tool in the medical arsenal, shaping the landscape of healthcare by providing effective solutions and improving lives.
Title : Microbial spectrum and histo-pathological pattern in patients with breast abscess: A 5 year retrospective study in a tertiary care rural teaching hospital in South India
Caroline Francis, Hull Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom
Title : Evolution of surgical oncology
Nagy Habib, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Title : Cell therapy for chronic ischemia
Darwin Eton, Vasogenesis Inc, United States
Title : Improving post-operative analgesia regimens after emergency major abdominal surgery
Shifa Bangi, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Title : The coincidence between spinal perineural cysts, increased intracranial pressure and the appearance of small fiber neuropathy. Exploring the relationship and (surgical) lessons to be learned
Ricky Rasschaert, AZ Rivierenland, Belgium
Title : Predicting reductions in acute pain and opioid consumption with non-opioid analgesics: A machine learning analysis of randomised controlled trials (OPERA study)
Toluwalogo Daramola, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom