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Cost analysis and cost-effectiveness of open versus laparoscopic versus robot-assisted versus transanal total mesorectal excision in patients with rectal cancer: a protocol for a systematic review
Introduction Nowadays, most rectal tumours are treated open or minimally invasive, using laparoscopic, robot-assisted or transanal total mesorectal excision. However, insight into the total costs of these techniques is limited. Since all three techniques are currently being performed, including cost considerations in the choice of treatment technique may significantly impact future healthcare costs. Therefore, this systematic review aims to provide an overview of evidence regarding costs in patients with rectal cancer following open, laparoscopic, robot-assisted and transanal total mesorectal excision. Methods and analysi...
Source: BMJ Open - August 18, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Geitenbeek, R. T. J., Burghgraef, T. A., Broekman, M., Schop, B. P. A., Lieverse, T. G. F., Hompes, R., Havenga, K., Postma, M., Consten, E. C. J. Tags: Open access, Surgery Source Type: research

Laparoscopic versus open left hemicolectomy for left-sided colon cancer: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Laparoscopic colectomy has been widely used clinically due to its minimally invasive advantages, and many studies have also demonstrated its safety and efficacy. However, the efficacy of laparoscopic left hemicolectomy remains unclear due to the differences in pathogenesis and surgical details between left and right colon cancers. Therefore, we plan to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate whether laparoscopic techniques can be safely used in left hemicolectomy. Method and analysis This meta-analysis protocol will be completed and reported according to Preferred Reporting Items for Syst...
Source: BMJ Open - June 22, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Du, Q., Yang, Y., Zhang, J., Liu, X., Wang, Y., Yang, L. Tags: Open access, Gastroenterology and hepatology Source Type: research

The impact of feedback of intraoperative technical performance in surgery: a systematic review
Conclusions Intraoperative feedback appears to be associated with an improvement in performance, however, there is a paucity of research in this area. Further work is needed in order to establish the long-term benefits of feedback and the optimum means and circumstances of feedback delivery.
Source: BMJ Open - June 15, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Trehan, A., Barnett-Vanes, A., Carty, M. J., McCulloch, P., Maruthappu, M. Tags: Open access, Medical education and training, Surgery Research Source Type: research

Acupuncture for postoperative pain in laparoscopic surgery: a systematic review protocol
Introduction This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for patients with postoperative pain after laparoscopic surgery. Methods and analysis We will search the following databases from their inception to October 2014: MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), the Allied and Complementary Medicine Database (AMED), three Chinese databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the Chongqing VIP Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database (VIP) and the Wanfang database), ...
Source: BMJ Open - December 23, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Lee, S., Park, J., Kim, J., Kang, J. W., Choi, D.-Y., Park, S. J., Nam, D., Lee, J.-D. Tags: Open access, Anaesthesia, Complementary medicine, Surgery Protocol Source Type: research