The increasing prominence of “non-surgical” articles in surgical literature
ConclusionThe increasing prominence of non-surgical skills represents a major shift in the editorial choices of high impact surgical journals. It highlights the extent to which the surgical community is manifesting increased interest in the perioperative field, which is now drawing almost as much attention as surgical procedure per se. (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - August 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Splenic embolization for abdominal trauma during pregnancy
We report a case of splenic trauma during the third trimester of pregnancy that was successfully treated by arterial embolization with preservation of the spleen. This rarely reported management strategy during pregnancy had a favorable outcome. Such a strategy should be discussed and considered, taking into account maternal, obstetrical and fetal factors. (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - August 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Editorial board
Publication date: September 2019Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery, Volume 156, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - August 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Outcomes of surgery for post-cholecystectomy bile duct injuries: An audit from a tertiary referral center
ConclusionSurgical reconstruction affords excellent to good results for majority of the patients with post-cholecystectomy BDI. As longer delay in definitive repair and previous attempt at repair were associated with unsatisfactory long-term outcome, early referral to a specialized hepatobiliary surgery unit is recommended. (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - August 17, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Bariatric surgery and the perioperative management of type 2 diabetes: Practical guidelines
ConclusionRapid postoperative modifications of blood glucose require a close monitoring and a prompt adjustment of diabetes medications. (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - August 8, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Elderly patients over 70 years benefit from enhanced recovery programme after colorectal surgery as much as younger patients
ConclusionNot only ERP is feasible in seniors, but elderly patients benefit from this perioperative care as much as younger patients.Clinical Trials registrationNCT03620851 (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - August 1, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Preoperative nutrition forseverely malnourished patients in digestive surgery: A retrospective study
ConclusionAfter preoperative renutrition, we did not observe a decrease in morbidity but rather a decrease in the rate of anastomotic complications in favor of the RP group. This study underscores the middle-term importance of nutritional management in view of preserving the benefits of preoperative renutrition. (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - July 29, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Medico-legal claims in bariatric surgery in France between 2010 and 2015
ConclusionThe indications of the French High Authority of Health [Haute autorité de santé (HAS)] must be respected and intra-operative difficulties should not be underestimated in patients who have undergone previous surgery. Post-operatively, clinical signs of severity take precedence over complementary examinations, even when negative. Close monitoring is necessary to quickly detect complications that occur outside the facility, whether it is a surgical complication or vitamin deficiency. (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - July 25, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Medicolegal structure, consequences, and recommendations for daily practice: The example of surgical infection
Publication date: Available online 24 July 2019Source: Journal of Visceral SurgeryAuthor(s): D. LegeaisSummarySurgical infections are the leading cause of complications and have major economic consequences and medico-legal fallout. In this article, the author revisits the foundations of medical law in France and reviews the mechanisms of medical liability, the place of recommendations in the definition of “secundum Artem”, or the “state-of-the-art”, and the necessity to provide high quality information. The author then proposes an approach to improve safety in daily practice. (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - July 25, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
The histological analysis of pilonidal sinus has not to be systematic but selected
Publication date: Available online 24 July 2019Source: Journal of Visceral SurgeryAuthor(s): E. Abet (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - July 25, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Press review no 4
Publication date: Available online 25 July 2019Source: Journal of Visceral SurgeryAuthor(s): (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - July 25, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Erratum to “Cephalic vein portacath placement technique” [J. Visc. Surg. 156 (2019) 239–243]
Publication date: Available online 23 July 2019Source: Journal of Visceral SurgeryAuthor(s): I. Jouvin, M. Pocard, H. Najah (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - July 25, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Long term results of minimally invasive treatment of pilonidal disease by platelet rich plasma
ConclusionPlatelet rich plasma can be safely used for treatment of pilonidal disease with high success and low recurrence rate. (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - July 23, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Percutaneous retroperitoneal debridement for the management of pseudocyst after acute necrotising pancreatitis (with video)
Publication date: Available online 17 July 2019Source: Journal of Visceral SurgeryAuthor(s): M. Di Martino, R. Brime Menéndez, E. Martín-Pérez (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - July 19, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Robot-assisted third duodenum resection for villous tumor (with video)
Publication date: Available online 17 July 2019Source: Journal of Visceral SurgeryAuthor(s): C. Vanbrugghe, F. Bonnet, A. Camerlo (Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery - July 19, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
