With versus without bone grafts for operative treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: A meta-analysis
This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effectiveness of operative treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures with bone grafts versus without bone grafts. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 27, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Wenhao Zheng, Linzhen Xie, Huanguang Xie, Chunhui Chen, Hua Chen, Leyi Cai Tags: Review Source Type: research
Outcomes of transanal tube placement in anterior resection: A meta-analysis and systematic review
In recent years, transanal tube placement was reported to be an effective procedure preventing anastomotic leakage after anterior resection of rectal cancer. However, this procedure is still controversial owing to inconsistent results found in previous studies. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 26, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Fu-Gang Wang, Wen-Mao Yan, Ming Yan, Mao-Min Song Tags: Review Source Type: research
Does timing of esophagectomy following neoadjuvant chemoradiation affect outcomes? A meta-analysis
The optimal timing of esophagectomy after neoadjuvant chemoradiation treatment (nCRT) remains unclear. Here, a meta-analysis was conducted to determine whether prolonged interval between nCRT and surgery can affect the outcomes in esophageal cancer. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 24, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Qin Qin, Huazhong Xu, Jia Liu, Chi Zhang, Liping Xu, Xiaoke Di, Xiaowen Zhang, Xinchen Sun Tags: Review Source Type: research
Longitudinal evaluation of quality of life in Laryngeal Cancer patients treated with surgery
There is insufficient prospective data on quality of life outcomes for laryngeal cancer patients undergoing surgery, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This limits clinical and patient decision-making, and survivorship expectations. This research aimed to define longitudinal changes in quality of life in patients with laryngeal cancer from the pre-operative to post-operative period. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 24, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Anh The Bui, Keven Seung Yong Ji, Canh Tuan Pham, Ky Minh Le, Thang Xuan Tong, Walter Tsong Lee Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A comparison of short-term outcomes of neck dissection for head and neck cancers using Thunderbeat ™, LigaSure™ or treatment without an energy-based device: A case controlled study
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the new energy-based device Thunderbeat in neck dissection (ND) for head and neck cancer. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 21, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Kensuke Suzuki, Minaki Shimizu, Tomofumi Sakagami, Masao Yagi, Takuo Fujisawa, Shunsuke Sawada, Akira Kanda, Yoshiki Kobayashi, Hiroshi Iwai Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A Comparison of Short-Term Outcomes of Neck Dissection for Head and Neck Cancers Using ThunderbeatTM, LigaSureTM or Treatment without an Energy-based Device: A Case Controlled Study
; The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the new energy-based device Thunderbeat in neck dissection (ND) for head and neck cancer. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 21, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Kensuke Suzuki, Minaki Shimizu, Tomofumi Sakagami, Masao Yagi, Takuo Fujisawa, Shunsuke Sawada, Akira Kanda, Yoshiki Kobayashi, Hiroshi Iwai Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Randomized controlled trial of monopolar cautery versus clips for staple line bleeding control in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Bleeding from the staple line is a rare but serious problem following bariatric surgery. Staple line bleeding control (SLBC) can be achieved in different ways such as the application of sutures, clips, glue or buttressing materials over the staple line. Cauterization alone is generally not preferred due to concerns about debilitating the staple line. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 18, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Ersin Gundogan, Cuneyt Kayaalp, Aydin Aktas, Kutay Saglam, Mufit Sansal, Ufuk Uylas, Cihan Gokler, Egemen Cicek, Fatih Sumer Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Mesh: Prescribe like a drug
Usher introduced the first polypropylene mesh in 1968 as a method to achieve tension-free hernia repair. It took less than a decade for the worldwide adoption of the mesh to replace most anatomical repairs. Mesh is one of the most commonly used implants in surgery today. Approximately 20 million hernias are repaired every year worldwide (1), meshplasty being the commonest kind of hernia surgery. (see Table 1) (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 17, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Sarfaraz J. Baig, Pallawi Priya Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Xenotransplantation research and the ‘international journal of Surgery’
Only 50-60 years ago, when chronic organ failure had been diagnosed, there was no hope for most patients as there were few treatment options that physicians could offer. A revolution in medicine began with Willem Kolff ’s development in the 1940s of dialysis – with so-called ‘artificial kidneys’. With the introduction of vascular shunts by Belding Scribner in 1960, a slowly increasing number of patients with end-stage kidney disease had a chance to survive a little longer. When kidney allotransplantation b egan to be carried out, first largely in France and the USA, medicine entered a new era. (Source: Internationa...
Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 17, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Burcin Ekser, David K.C. Cooper Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Identification of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Following Pancreatectomy for Noninvasive Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) following pancreatectomy is a potential cause of long term morbidity in patients undergoing pancreatic resection with curative intent. Prior studies have reported an incidence of NAFLD up to 30% following pancreatectomy but the investigated cohorts were typically a mix of benign and malignant disease. Here we examined the incidence of NAFLD in a homogenous cohort of patients following pancreatectomy for benign intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN). (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 12, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Carrie Luu, Ram Thapa, Trevor Rose, Katherine Woo, Daniel Jeong, Kerry Thomas, Dung-Tsa Chen, Mark Friedman, Mokenge P. Malafa, Pamela J. Hodul Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Is antibiotic prophylaxis mandatory in laparoscopic incisional hernia repair? Data from the herniamed registry
Several meta-analyses showed that laparoscopic incisional hernia repair is associated with lower surgical site infection (SSI) rates compared to open repair. However, the efficiency of antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) in laparoscopic incisional hernia repair alone is unknown and needs evaluation. Due to increasing antimicrobial resistance, a major global health care problem, AP needs to be critically evaluated.The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of AP on the rate of SSI and complication-related reoperations in patients undergoing laparoscopic incisional hernia repair. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 10, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Philipp Kirchhoff, Henry Hoffmann, Ferdinand K öckerling, Daniela Adolf, Reinhard Bittner, Ralph F. Staerkle Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Editor ’s Perspectives – September 2018
In this September issue of the Editor ’s Perspectives, I am going to talk more on endoscopic polypectomy, and its recent developments in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract (GIT) using flexible endoscopy. Polyps can develop in the upper and lower GIT, and some of these polyps have the potential to become malignant. For a small polyp, polypectomy can be done using a hot biopsy forceps. The specimen obtained can then be sent for histopathological examination. For a larger polyp with a stalk, a diathermy snare can be applied at the stalk of the polyp to remove the whole polyp with its stalk for histopathology. (Sourc...
Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Joseph W.Y. Lau Source Type: research
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Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Is Sharing Speaker's Slides from Conference Presentations on Social Media a breach of Intellectual Property or a Delegate's Right? Depends who you ask
The contemporary practice of the sharing of speaker's slides from medical conference presentations is common but raises a number of complex ethical and legal questions. We investigated the views of a large group of international hernia surgeons to evaluate the comtemporary view on this topic. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - August 29, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: D. Light, M. Pawlak, A. de Beaux, R.R. Brady Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Intra-articular oxygen-ozone versus hyaluronic acid in knee osteoarthritis: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease, imposing a great burden through pain and decreased function. Numerous methods have been tested for pain management in knee OA and the optimal method is currently still under debate. We performed a meta-analysis from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to compare the efficacy and safety of intra-articular hyaluronic acid (HA) and oxygen-ozone in the treatment of knee OA. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - August 28, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Qingsong Li, Xin Qi, Zhenxiang Zhang Tags: Review Source Type: research
