Clinical application of Albumin-Bilirubin (ALBI) score: The current status
Publication date: Available online 8 October 2019Source: The SurgeonAuthor(s): Min Deng, Sally Wing Yan Ng, Siu Tim Cheung, Charing Ching Ning ChongAbstractPrognosis of patients that have undergone liver resection can be predicted preoperatively. Albumin-Bilirubin (ALBI) is a useful score to evaluate liver function objectively. This score is simple to use, uses objective parameters, and can stratify patients into grades. In combination with other liver cancer scores, the prognosis and survival of patients can be evaluated with more accuracy. Current literatures supporting the use of the ALBI score relating to prognosis of ...
Source: The Surgeon - October 9, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Neurosurgical education in Ireland; a conference and medical student experiences
ConclusionsUndergraduate neurosurgical education in Ireland varies between Irish medical schools. Many students reported their medical education has not adequately covered neurosurgical topics and that they would like more exposure to neurosurgical teaching and clinical attachments. Nearly all students reported they would attend future neurosurgical student conferences and this may be one method of increasing exposure to neurosurgery as a medical student. (Source: The Surgeon)
Source: The Surgeon - October 2, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Save the foreskin: Outcomes of preputioplasty in the treatment of childhood phimosis
ConclusionForeskin conserving methods like preputioplasty are a valid option in the treatment of non-scarred pathological phimosis. (Source: The Surgeon)
Source: The Surgeon - September 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Risk factors of lateral epicondylitis: A meta-analysis
ConclusionFemale gender and a positive and past smoking history were associated with lateral epicondylitis. Further studies should focus on identifying other associations with lateral epicondylitis and the pathophysiological explanation of such associations. (Source: The Surgeon)
Source: The Surgeon - September 20, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
List of editors
Publication date: October 2019Source: The Surgeon, Volume 17, Issue 5Author(s): (Source: The Surgeon)
Source: The Surgeon - September 13, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Contents list
Publication date: October 2019Source: The Surgeon, Volume 17, Issue 5Author(s): (Source: The Surgeon)
Source: The Surgeon - September 13, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “A review of forehead lipomas: Important tips for the training surgeon” [Surgeon 17 (2019) 186–189]
Publication date: Available online 11 September 2019Source: The SurgeonAuthor(s): Ralph Murphy, Adam Hague, Jeyaram Srinivasan (Source: The Surgeon)
Source: The Surgeon - September 12, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Does non-operative management of iatrogenic bile duct injury result in impaired quality of life? A systematic review
DiscussionHRQOL may be adversely affected amongst patients with BDI who do not undergo surgical repair. Significant heterogeneity of data suggests the need for standardised HRQOL tools and injury severity systems when assessing outcomes after BDI. (Source: The Surgeon)
Source: The Surgeon - September 11, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
What predicts mortality in the elderly patient presenting as a trauma call? A report from a Major Trauma Centre
ConclusionMortality rates since the commencement of the Major Trauma Network within this age group have reduced. This is likely secondary to centralization of major trauma. Variables found to be statistically significant with increased mortality were increasing age, head injury, presence of Chronic Lung Disease, presence of metastases, decreased GCS and increased ISS. (Source: The Surgeon)
Source: The Surgeon - August 28, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Prognostic significance of pancreatic fistula and postoperative complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
ConclusionsWhile acknowledging the limited sample size, no association was seen between PF or postoperative complications and overall or disease-free survival in patients undergoing PD for PDAC. (Source: The Surgeon)
Source: The Surgeon - August 27, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Ultrasound guided surgery under Dilutional Local Anaesthesia and no sedation in breast cancer patients
ConclusionUltrasound guided infiltration allows accurate placement of large volume of diluted local anaesthetic solution safely and provides effective anaesthesia. (Source: The Surgeon)
Source: The Surgeon - August 23, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Laparoscopic longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy for chronic pancreatitis: Systematic review of the literature
ConclusionsIn conclusion, LLPJ seems to be a safe, feasible and effective technique in patients with chronic pancreatitis. However, the number of descriptions published to date is very small, and there are no studies with high scientific evidence comparing LLPJ with open surgery or with endoscopic treatment that would allow us to draw firmer conclusions at the present time. (Source: The Surgeon)
Source: The Surgeon - August 23, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Letter of response on: “Mode of presentation rather than the ‘weekend effect’ is a major determinant of in-hospital mortality”
Publication date: Available online 21 August 2019Source: The SurgeonAuthor(s): Arfon GMT. Powell, E. Anwen Williams, Paul Edwards (Source: The Surgeon)
Source: The Surgeon - August 23, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Reply to: Patient consent in the post-Montgomery era: A national multi-speciality prospective study
Publication date: Available online 21 August 2019Source: The SurgeonAuthor(s): Giri Nandakumar, Daniel Lawson, Madura Nandakumar, Tanya Gupta, Maria Dadabhoy, Abigail Burrows, Allen Daniel, Sandeep Karthikeyan, Alexander Light (Source: The Surgeon)
Source: The Surgeon - August 23, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Venous resection for adenocarcinoma of head of pancreas: Does extent of portal vein resection affect outcomes?
ConclusionsVenous resection with PD is associated with morbidity, mortality and overall survival comparable to that after standard resection. The extent of venous resection does not seem to affect perioperative morbidity and mortality. (Source: The Surgeon)
Source: The Surgeon - August 20, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
