Unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) surgery enables precise treatment of lumbar spine pathologies due to its inherent advantages typical of minimally‑invasive endoscopic procedures, including reduced intraoperative blood loss and minimal soft tissue dissection. However, hidden blood loss (HBL) remains a significant challenge in UBE, with limited data regarding its incidence and risk factors.

Hiatal hernia (HH) repair with mesh reinforcement is a commonly performed procedure to reduce the recurrence of HH. Mesh migration (MM) remains a rare but serious complication.

Adrenal hemorrhage (AH) is a rare and often underdiagnosed condition that can present with nonspecific symptoms and may be life-threatening. Accurate diagnosis and tailored management are essential.

Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is a malignancy originating from the thyroid follicular epithelium, accounting for over 80% of thyroid cancer globally. It is often asymptomatic in its early stages, but over time, it may invade the unilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN), leading to hoarseness, weak speech, or dysphagia. In order to prevent further complications, prompt treatment is required, and surgery remains the primary and most effective option.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death globally, where precise lymph node (LN) assessment remains critical for accurate staging and prognosis. Indocyanine green fluorescence imaging (ICG-FI) has emerged as a potential tool to enhance intraoperative lymphatic visualization and guide tailored lymphadenectomy.

Preoperative assessment of ureteral adhesions related to stones is crucial for choosing the right surgical approach.

To address the lack of standardized procedures for concurrent stress urinary incontinence (SUI), cystocele, and vaginal laxity, we developed a novel, integrated approach that employs a customized inverted T-shaped sling for bladder neck-to-midurethral suspension combined with modified posterior pelvic reconstruction. The widened sling design with posteriorly shifted suspension vector prevents postoperative voiding dysfunction associated with traditional slings. The modified reconstruction technique employs high-strength absorbable barbed sutures for bilateral levator ani plication and perineal body reinforcement, which reduces urogenital hiatus dimensions, corrects vaginal laxity, and prevents long-term recurrence through the enhanced level III support. A 46-year-old woman with concomitant SUI, stage II cystocele (according to the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification system), and vaginal laxity successfully underwent the procedure. Magnetic resonance imaging performed 6 months portsurgery confirmed adequate bladder repositioning. During the 24-month follow-up, SUI symptoms were resolved, pelvic / perineal discomfort diminished, and vaginal laxity during intercourse improved. This technique appears to represent a feasible single-stage solution for women presenting with concurrent SUI, cystocele, and vaginal laxity, providing comprehensive anatomical and functional restoration.

The unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) technique has demonstrated favorable outcomes in lumbar discectomy and decompressive laminectomy. IntraSPINE is an innovative interlaminar dynamic stabilization device providing a minimally-invasive alternative for the treatment of degenerative lumbar diseases.

Research results suggest that high-resolution ultrasonography (microUS) can be used to estimate the risk of prostate cancer (PCa) and identify suspicious areas, enabling precise biopsy during examination.

Both best medical treatment (BMT) and endovascular repair (ER) are viable treatment strategies in uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissection (TBAD). However, long-term outcomes of these 2 approaches remain a topic of debate.

Minimally-invasive, organ-preserving techniques for uterine fibroid management have gained popularity. This study assesses the safety and effectiveness of combining transcervical fibroid ablation (TFA) with operative hysteroscopy (HSC).

Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) for bilateral tubal ligation may cause notable early postoperative pain, leading to opioid use. Paracervical block (PBC) could support analgesia within enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways.

Bariatric surgery effectively contributes to substantial weight loss and improvement of obesity‑related comorbidities. Establishing new bariatric programs, particularly in hospitals without intensive care units, requires tailored implementation strategies and careful resource planning to ensure both safety and efficacy.

Biliary stenting with radioactive seed placement has become a frequently applied palliative intervention for patients with obstructive hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HC). Despite its increasing use, evidence comparing unilateral and bilateral stenting with radioactive seed placement remains limited.

Upper lumbar disc herniation (ULDH) is a rare type of herniation occurring at the L1/L2 or L2/L3 level. Due to its high location, associated with small spinal canal volume and complex anatomy, surgical treatment of this condition is challenging.

The purpose of the informed consent (IC) form is to enable patients to make a conscious choice based on complete and comprehensible information about a planned surgical procedure, its risks, benefits, and alternative treatment methods. Obtaining information about other therapeutic options is particularly important in the case of laparoscopic surgeries which are becoming increasingly popular. Unfortunately, as the literature indicates, most patients do not read the IC form.

Obliterative bronchiolitis, the clinical manifestation of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS), is a major complication of lung transplantation and one of the primary causes of chronic lung allograft dysfunction leading to poor survival outcomes.

Fibroblasts are stromal and connective tissue cells that play crucial roles in the intracellular matrix and granulation tissue synthesis during tissue proliferation. They are also responsible for epithelialization and healing of skin lesions.

Stents and decompression tubes (DTs) are both commonly utilized for preoperative decompression in patients with left-sided obstructive colorectal cancer (OCRC). However, the comparative effectiveness and oncological safety of these 2 approaches remain uncertain.

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the most commonly performed bariatric procedure worldwide, offering significant weight loss and remission of obesity-related diseases. However, SG is associated with a high risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). To mitigate this issue, a modified procedure combining SG with Nissen fundoplication (Nissen-sleeve gastractomy [NSG]) has been developed.

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the most frequently performed bariatric procedure in Poland. While considered technically straightforward, significant variation exists in the operative technique, which may affect safety outcomes.