Systolic blood pressure lower than the heart rate indicates a poor outcome in patients with severe isolated traumatic brain injury: A Cross-Sectional Study
A systolic blood pressure (SBP) lower than the heart rate (HR) could indicate a poor condition in trauma patients. In such scenarios, the reversed shock index (RSI) is (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - December 10, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Jin-Fu Huang, Yu-Chin Tsai, Cheng-Shyuan Rau, Shiun-Yuan Hsu, Peng-Chen Chien, Hsiao-Yun Hsieh, Ching-Hua Hsieh Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Surgical outcomes of renal transplant recipients after abdominal surgery not connected with transplantation A retrospective case-control study
Due to the increasing number of patients after kidney transplantation, elective and emergency surgery of transplanted patients is becoming a relevant challenge in clinical routine. The current data on complication rate of patients after kidney transplantation, which must undergo another elective or emergency abdominal surgery, is inhomogeneous. Therefore, the aim of our study was to evaluate the outcome of renal transplant patients undergoing abdominal and abdominal wall surgery. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - December 9, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Ann-Kathrin Lederer, Dominic Haffa, Verena Martini, Roman Huber, Frank Makowiec, Stefan Fichtner-Feigl, Lampros Kousoulas Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Additional Effect of Perioperative, Compared with Preoperative, Immunonutrition After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
We have reported that perioperative and preoperative immunonutrition reduced infectious complications in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy; however, it is unclear whether perioperative immunonutrition has additional effects compared with preoperative immunonutrition. The present study evaluated whether perioperative, compared with preoperative, immunonutrition has additional effects on cell-mediated immunity and the infection rate after pancreaticoduodenectomy. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - December 9, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Youhei Miyauchi, Katsunori Furukawa, Daisuke Suzuki, Hideyuki Yoshitomi, Tsukasa Takayashiki, Satoshi Kuboki, Masaru Miyazaki, Masayuki Ohtsuka Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Portal vein embolization DOES not AFFECT the long-term survival and risk of cancer recurrence among colorectal liver metastases patients: A prospective cohort study
Previous studies comparing the survival outcomes of liver resections with and without preoperative portal vein embolization (PVE) for colorectal liver metastases (CLM) have linked PVE to higher rate of tumor progression, lower overall survival (OS) and lower disease-free survival (DFS). The lack of adjusted models to compare these outcomes is a limitation of these studies since patients requiring PVE may differ significantly from the ones receiving upfront surgery. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - December 8, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Yves Collin, Alex Par é, Assia Belblidia, Richard Létourneau, Marylène Plasse, Michel Dagenais, Simon Turcotte, Guillaume Martel, André Roy, Real Lapointe, Frank Vandenbroucke-Menu Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Virtual reality simulator versus box-trainer to teach minimally invasive procedures: a meta-analysis
To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality simulator (VRS) training compared to box-trainer training (BT) for learning outcomes in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques. Materials and Methods: A systematic review of the literature was performed using CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL, LILACS. The primary outcomes were time to perform MIS and performance score in MIS. After being selected, the articles were evaluated for methodological quality and risk of bias. The results were evaluated for quality of evidence and meta-analysis was performed. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - December 7, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Hugo Gon çalo Guedes, Zêmia Maria Câmara Costa Ferreira, Layra Ribeiro de Sousa Leão, Edna Frasson Souza Montero, José Pinhata Otoch, Everson Luiz de Almeida Artifon Tags: Review Source Type: research
Serum amyloid a as an indicator of impending xenograft failure: Experimental studies
There is well-documented systemic inflammatory response in xenograft recipients to the presence of a pig graft. Serum amyloid A (SAA) is an inflammatory marker that is elevated in various pathological states. The assay used to measure it is (i) simple, (ii) relatively inexpensive, and (iii) provides an answer within minutes. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - December 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Guoqiang Zhang, Hidetaka Hara, Takayuki Yamamoto, Qi Li, Abhijit Jagdale, Yong Li, David K.C. Cooper, Hayato Iwase Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Comparison of transperitoneal laparoscopic versus open adrenalectomy for large pheochromocytoma: a retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study
Surgical resection is the main treatment strategy for pheochromocytoma. Whether laparoscopic techniques are feasible for large pheochromocytoma treatments is controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) compared with open adrenalectomy (OA). (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - November 29, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Song Bai, Zichuan Yao, Xianqing Zhu, Zidong Li, Yunzhong Jiang, Rongzhi Wang, Bin Wu Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
“Let the patient decide” – person-centered postoperative follow-up contacts, initiated via a phone app after day surgery: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Patients undergoing day surgery are expected to manage their recovery on their own. Follow-up routines differ, but many patients have expressed a need for more professional support during recovery. The aim of this study was to describe how many follow-up contacts were initiated, and when and why, via a digital solution. Also, we wanted to compare postoperative recovery and characteristics between patients requesting, and patients not requesting, contact. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - November 29, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Karuna Dahlberg, Maria Jaensson, Ulrica Nilsson Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A novel hybrid fixation (percutaneous anterior pelvic bridge with K-wire) for the treatment of traumatic pelvic ring injury: A prospective study
The aim of the study was to introduce a novel percutaneous technique for the treatment of pelvic ring injuries using a percutaneous anterior pelvic bridge (PAPB) with K-wire. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - November 27, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Guangping Huang, Leyi Cai, Xufeng Jia, Yong Ji, Yu Zhou, Xiaping Mou, Qingmao Zhu, Fayou He, Zhaoyao Zhang Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Bifidobacterium may benefit the prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis
A systematic review and meta-analysis was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Bifidobacterium for preventing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - November 27, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Xiu-Li Zhu, Xiao-Gang Tang, Fan Qu, Yu Zheng, Wen-Hao Zhang, Yu-Qiao Diao Tags: Review Source Type: research
Laparoscopic vs. open left lateral sectionectomy: An update meta-analysis of randomized and non-randomized controlled trials
Left lateral sectionectomy (LLS) is thought to be the anatomical liver resection most suitable for the laparoscopic approach. Despite increasing popularity, comparative analysis of laparoscopic and open LLS are mostly limited to retrospective, underpowered studies with small sample size. Recent population-based studies and prospective trials have generated new data; however, this new body of knowledge has not been submitted systematic reviews or meta-analyses and high quality evidence regarding the actual benefits of minimally invasive LLS is lacking. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - November 26, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Rodrigo Luiz Macacari, Fabricio Ferreira Coelho, Wanderley Marques Bernardo, Jaime Arthur Pirola Kruger, Vagner Birk Jeismann, Gilton Marques Fonseca, Danielle Menezes Cesconetto, Ivan Cecconello, Paulo Herman Tags: Review Source Type: research
Development and validation of a nomogram predicting the probability of type a aortic dissection at a diameter below 55 mm: A retrospective cohort study
The study aims to build and validate a nomogram for estimating the probability of patients developing type A aortic dissection at a diameter less than 55 mm. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - November 26, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Jinlin Wu, Juntao Qiu, Wenxiang Jiang, Jiawei Qiu, Liang Zhang, Rui Zhao, Cuntao Yu Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Critical steps for initiating an animal uterine transplantation model in sheep: experience from a case serie
In this study we describe through our experience the critical initial steps toward building a learning curve toward an optimal ovine uterine transplantation model. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - November 24, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Angeline FAVRE-INHOFER, Marie CARBONNEL, Aur élie REVAUX, Olivier SANDRA, Valérie MOUGENOT, Romain BOSC, Valérie GELIN, Arash RAFII, Barbara HERSANT, François VIALARD, Pascale CHAVATTE-PALMER, Christophe RICHARD, Jean-Marc AYOUBI Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A practical risk scale for predicting morbidity and mortality in the emergency general surgical setting: A prospective multicenter study
Low albumin is a poor prognostic factor for surgical outcomes. We aimed to examine the predicative ability of easily obtainable point of care variables in combination to low albumin level to derive a practical risk scale for predicting older adults at risk of poor outcomes on admission to the emergency general surgical setting. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - November 24, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: A.D. Ablett, K. McCarthy, B. Carter, L. Pearce, M. Stechman, S. Moug, W. Ceelen, J. Hewitt, P.K. Myint, Older Persons Surgical Outcomes Collaboration Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
The Mini-Gastric Bypass Original Technique
Mini-Gastric Bypass (MGB) is becoming more and more popular as shown by the numerous articles published over the past 15 years, supporting the operation as a short and simple procedure with excellent outcomes and low complication rates. There is still confusion amongst surgeons on the technique of the operation. The purpose of this paper is to review and describe the technique of MGB by its originators. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - November 23, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Robert Rutledge, Kuldeepak Kular, Naveen Manchanda Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
