Cost ‐effectiveness of revascularization in patients with intermittent claudication
BJS, EarlyView. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 25, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: H. Djerf, M. Falkenberg, L. Jiveg ård, H. Lindgren, M. Svensson, J. Nordanstig Source Type: research

Diffusion ‐weighted MRI assessment of the peritoneal cancer index before cytoreductive surgery
ConclusionDW ‐MRI is a promising non‐invasive tool to guide treatment selection in patients with peritoneal metastases from colorectal cancer. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 24, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: I. van 't Sant, W. J. van Eden, M. P. Engbersen, N. F. M. Kok, K. Woensdregt, D. M. J. Lambregts, S. Shanmuganathan, R. G. H. Beets ‐Tan, A. G. J. Aalbers, M. J. Lahaye Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Diffusion ‐weighted MRI assessment of the peritoneal cancer index before cytoreductive surgery
BJS, EarlyView. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 24, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: I. van 't Sant, W. J. van Eden, M. P. Engbersen, N. F. M. Kok, K. Woensdregt, D. M. J. Lambregts, S. Shanmuganathan, R. G. H. Beets ‐Tan, A. G. J. Aalbers, M. J. Lahaye Source Type: research

Risk factors for transplant renal artery stenosis after live donor transplantation
ConclusionAlthough use of an internal iliac artery graft is an independent risk factor for TRAS after live donor kidney transplantation, this technique is still a useful option for complex arterial reconstruction. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 22, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: M. L. Nicholson, C. Yong, P. B. Trotter, L. Grant, S. A. Hosgood Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Risk factors for transplant renal artery stenosis after live donor transplantation
BJS, EarlyView. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 22, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: M. L. Nicholson, C. Yong, P. B. Trotter, L. Grant, S. A. Hosgood Source Type: research

Population ‐based study of outcomes following an initial acute diverticular abscess
ConclusionObservation without elective colectomy following resolution of an initial diverticular abscess is a reasonable option with lower healthcare costs than operation. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 18, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: C. T. Aquina, A. Z. Becerra, Z. Xu, C. F. Justiniano, K. Noyes, J. R. T. Monson, F. J. Fleming Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Population ‐based study of outcomes following an initial acute diverticular abscess
BJS, EarlyView. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 18, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: C. T. Aquina, A. Z. Becerra, Z. Xu, C. F. Justiniano, K. Noyes, J. R. T. Monson, F. J. Fleming Source Type: research

Meta ‐analysis of the influence of lifestyle changes for preoperative weight loss on surgical outcomes
ConclusionThis limited preoperative weight loss has advantages but may not alter the postoperative morbidity or mortality risk. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 17, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: M. Roman, A. Monaghan, G. F. Serraino, D. Miller, S. Pathak, F. Lai, F. Zaccardi, A. Ghanchi, K. Khunti, M. J. Davies, G. J. Murphy Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research

Meta ‐analysis of the influence of lifestyle changes for preoperative weight loss on surgical outcomes
BJS, EarlyView. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 17, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: M. Roman, A. Monaghan, G. F. Serraino, D. Miller, S. Pathak, F. Lai, F. Zaccardi, A. Ghanchi, K. Khunti, M. J. Davies, G. J. Murphy Source Type: research

Cost ‐effectiveness of liver transplantation in patients with colorectal metastases confined to the liver
ConclusionLiver transplantation was cost ‐effective but only for highly selected patients. This might be possible in countries with good access to grafts and low waiting list mortality. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 16, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: G. M. W. Bj ørnelv, S. Dueland, P.‐D. Line, P. Joranger, Å. A. Fretland, B. Edwin, H. Sørbye, E. Aas Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Multicentre cohort study of antihypertensive and lipid ‐lowering therapy cessation after bariatric surgery
ConclusionBariatric surgery is associated with a good discontinuation of antihypertensive and lipid ‐lowering therapy, with gastric bypass being more effective than sleeve gastrectomy. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 16, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: J. Thereaux, T. Lesuffleur, S. Czernichow, A. Basdevant, S. Msika, D. Nocca, B. Millat, A. Fagot ‐Campagna Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Multicentre cohort study of antihypertensive and lipid ‐lowering therapy cessation after bariatric surgery
BJS, EarlyView. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 16, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: J. Thereaux, T. Lesuffleur, S. Czernichow, A. Basdevant, S. Msika, D. Nocca, B. Millat, A. Fagot ‐Campagna Source Type: research

Cost ‐effectiveness of liver transplantation in patients with colorectal metastases confined to the liver
BJS, EarlyView. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 16, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: G. M. W. Bj ørnelv, S. Dueland, P.‐D. Line, P. Joranger, Å. A. Fretland, B. Edwin, H. Sørbye, E. Aas Source Type: research

Network meta ‐analysis of topical haemostatic agents in thyroid surgery
ConclusionThe general use of local haemostatic agents has not been shown to reduce the rate of clinically relevant bleeding. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 12, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: G. Polychronidis, F. J. H üttner, P. Contin, K. Goossen, L. Uhlmann, M. Heidmann, P. Knebel, M. K. Diener, M. W. Büchler, P. Probst Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research

Meta ‐analysis of sentinel lymph node biopsy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with initial biopsy‐proven node‐positive breast cancer
ConclusionSentinel lymph node biopsy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with biopsy ‐proven node‐positive breast cancer is accurate and reliable, but requires careful patient selection and optimal surgical techniques. (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - October 12, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: S. R. Tee, L. A. Devane, D. Evoy, J. Rothwell, J. Geraghty, R. S. Prichard, E. W. McDermott Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research