… Garrow, Karl-Friedrich Kowalewski, Linhong Li, Martin Wagner, Mona Schmidt, Sandy
Engelhardt, Hannes Kenngott, Sebastian Bodenstedt, Stefanie Speidel, and Beat Müller-Stich …

Recent developments in data science in general and machine learning in particular have
transformed the way experts envision the future of surgery. Surgical Data Science (SDS) is a …

Objective: To compare perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD)
to open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD) using evidence from randomized controlled …

Background The clinical significance of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) as a primary bariatric
intervention is still under debate. This article aims to systematically analyze excessive weight loss …

Background Robotic technology represents the latest development in minimally-invasive
surgery. Nevertheless, robotic-assisted surgery seems to have specific disadvantages such as …

Objective: To depict and analyze learning curves for open, laparoscopic, and robotic
pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) and distal pancreatectomy (DP). Background: Formal training is …

Background The incidence of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (pNEN) is increasing.
This study aimed to evaluate predictors of overall survival and the indication for surgery. …

The use of digital technology is increasing rapidly across surgical specialities, yet there is no
consensus for the term ‘digital surgery’. This is critical as digital health technologies present …

Background For patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma or cancer of the gastroesophageal
junction, radical esophagectomy with 2-field lymphadenectomy is the cornerstone of the …

… Müller-Stich with affiliations as stated in the authors list. The award policy was to award a
prize to each winner of one of the four tasks, if at least three participants entered a submission. …