Intraoperative motive for performing a laparoscopic appendectomy on a postoperative histological proven normal appendix
Conclusion:
In more than half of the microscopic healthy appendices, the surgeon was convinced of the diagnosis appendicitis during surgery. Intraoperative laparoscopic assessment of the appendix can be difficult. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - November 28, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Slotboom, T., Hamminga, J. T. H., Hofker, H. S., Heineman, E., Haveman, J. W., For the Apple Study Group; Appendicitis and Laparoscopic evaluation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Completeness and correctness of cholecystectomy data in a national register--gallriks
Conclusion:
GallRiks demonstrates high completeness, high correctness of entered data, and no indications of failure to report serious adverse events. Repeated audits increased the quality of registered data. GallRiks may be used for clinical evaluation on local and national level and the database enables scientific studies to be performed. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - November 28, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Rystedt, J., Montgomery, A., Persson, G. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Hybrid simulation: bringing motivation to the art of teamwork training in the operating room
Conclusions:
The trainees were mostly intrinsically motivated, engaged for their own sake, and had a rather great degree of self-determination toward the training situation. Self-efficacy among the team members improved significantly from 4 to 6 (median). Overall evaluation showed very good result with a median grading of 5. We conclude that hybrid simulation is feasible and has the possibility to train an authentic operating team in order to improve individual motivation and confidence. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - November 28, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Kjellin, A., Hedman, L., Escher, C., Fellander-Tsai, L. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Surgical wound infections after peripheral vascular surgery
Surgical wound infection is one of the most common complications after peripheral vascular surgery. It increases the affected patient’s risk for major amputation as well as mortality. Furthermore, surgical wound infection is an additional cost. Wound infections after vascular surgery are of multifactorial nature and generally result from the interplay of patient- and procedure-related factors. The use of systemic antibiotic prophylaxis may be the most important method in preventing surgical wound infections. In this review article, we report the current literature of surgical wound infections after peripheral vascula...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - November 28, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Turtiainen, J., Hakala, T. Tags: Review Source Type: research
What can we learn from a critically ill mouse?
(Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - November 28, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Leppaniemi, A. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Incidence of osteoporotic fractures in elderly women and men in Finland during 2005-2006: a population-based study
Conclusions:
Population-based low-trauma fracture incidences, reported here for Finland, constitute a basis for calibration of fracture risk evaluation tools (e.g. the World Health Organization fracture risk evaluation tool, FRAX). This study showed that register data underestimate the incidences of, in particular, distal radius and ankle fractures. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 5, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Koski, A.-M., Patala, A., Patala, E., Sund, R. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Adverse Histopathology and Imaging Findings in Reduction Mammaplasty Day-surgery Patients
Conclusions:
We detected a considerable amount of findings in reduction mammaplasty specimens with prognostic value with regard to future breast cancer risk. We recommend histological analysis for reduction mammaplasty specimens and focus attention on systematically performed preoperative imaging. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 5, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Merkkola-von Schantz, P., Jahkola, T., Carpelan, A., Krogerus, L., Hukkinen, K., Kauhanen, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Preoperative Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Exercise-induced Changes in Pulse Oximetry Predict Early Postoperative Respiratory Complications in Lung Cancer Patients
Conclusions:
For lung cancer patients with forced expiratory volume in 1 s <60% of predicted, in addition to common preoperative tests, V'O2max% and SPO2% may be an aid for predicting early-onset postoperative respiratory complications. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 5, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Fang, Y., Ma, G., Lou, N., Liao, W., Wang, D. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
A modified laparoscopic ureterolithotomy by pulling ureter with Carter-Thomason fascial closure and ureter incision by broken 15th blade
Conclusions:
Patient demographics were similar in both groups. No significant differences were detected between the conventional laparoscopic ureterolithotomy and modified laparoscopic ureterolithotomy groups with respect to operating time, estimated blood loss, and stone clearance rates. Drain-indwelling times were significantly shorter in modified laparoscopic ureterolithotomy patients than in conventional laparoscopic ureterolithotomy patients (3.2 ± 1.3 vs 4.7 ± 1.5 days). Hospital stay was significantly lesser in modified laparoscopic ureterolithotomy patients than in conventional laparoscopic ureterolit...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 5, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Choi, H., Kim, J. H., Park, J. Y., Shim, J. S., Bae, J. H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Double-Barreled Wet Colostomy versus Ileal Conduit and Terminal Colostomy for Urinary and Fecal Diversion: A Single Institution Experience
Conclusions:
Double-barreled wet colostomy is a safe, fast, and simple alternative to traditional ileal conduit and terminal colostomy diversion. The technique is relatively easy to learn, and it reduces the time for urinary and fecal diversion, length of stay, and morbidity rate. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 5, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Pavlov, M. J., Ceranic, M. S., Nale, D. P., Latincic, S. M., Kecmanovic, D. M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Evaluation of a fast-track protocol for patients undergoing colorectal surgery
Conclusion:
Postoperative functional recovery was fast, morbidity and readmission rates were low, and postoperative hospital stay short indicating that fast-track care should form the mainstay of elective colorectal surgery. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 5, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Ehrlich, A., Wagner, B., Kairaluoma, M., Mecklin, J.- P., Kautiainen, H., Kellokumpu, I. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Comparison of short-term outcome of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass in the treatment of morbid obesity: A prospective randomized controlled multicenter SLEEVEPASS study with 6-month follow-up
Conclusion:
The short-term results of sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass regarding weight loss, resolution of obesity-related comorbidities and complications were not different at 6 months. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 5, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Helmio, M., Victorzon, M., Ovaska, J., Leivonen, M., Juuti, A., Peromaa-Haavisto, P., Nuutila, P., Vahlberg, T., Salminen, P. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Operating on penetrating trauma to the mediastinal vessels
Conclusions:
Patients with penetrating injuries to the mediastinal vessels can be saved by swift and knowing operative management of this rare and lethal type of injuries, even if a trauma and/or cardiothoracic surgeon is not immediately available. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 5, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Yilmaz, T. H., Evers, T., Sussman, M., Vassiliu, P., Degiannis, E., Doll, D. Tags: Review Source Type: research
Who invented damage control surgery?
(Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 5, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Leppaniemi, A. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
