Use of the ligaSure vessel sealing system in laparoscopic adrenalectomy.

abstract：:Pre duodenal portal vein (PDPV) has not been reported as a cause of duodenal obstruction in adults. We describe a 60 year old man who presented with symptoms of gastric outlet obstruction caused by PDPV, and was diagnosed at laparotomy and treated by gastrojejunostomy. ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： John AK,Gur U,Aluwihare A,Cade D

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute appendicitis (AA) is a common indication for urgent abdominal surgery. CA-125 glycoprotein antigen is a non-specific marker for epithelial ovarian cancer; CA-125 serum levels also increased in the conditions of peritoneal inflammation. The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between serum ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Berger Y,Nevler A,Shwaartz C,Lahat E,Zmora O,Gutman M,Shabtai M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability to predict the behaviour of breast cancer from its dimensions allows the clinician to inform a woman about the absolute benefits of adjuvant therapies or further surgery to control her disease. Tumour size and grade are independent predictors of nodal disease. This study aims to generate a tool, ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Laura S,Coombs NJ,Ung O,Boyages J

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this review is to explain the components of emotional intelligence (EI) and explore the benefits within today's health care system with an emphasis on surgery. EI is a person's ability to understand their own emotions and those of the individuals they interact with. Higher individual EI has multip...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Sharp G,Bourke L,Rickard MJFX

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimally invasive techniques to manage infected pancreatic necrosis have been recently developed and changes in their pattern of use are unknown. The aims of this survey were to determine the trends in the role of minimally invasive techniques to manage infected complications of necrotizing pancreatitis and...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Loveday BP,Rossaak JI,Mittal A,Phillips A,Windsor JA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neoadjuvant therapy, radical lymphadenectomy and treatment in high-volume centres have been proposed to improve outcomes for resectable oesophageal tumours. The aim of the present study was to review the oesophagectomy experience of a single surgeon with a moderate caseload who uses neoadjuvant therapy selec...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Epari K,Cade R

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The technical proficiency of a surgeon is intricately linked to training and experience. Reduction in working hours, decreased operating time and ethical imperatives to protect patients have all resulted in a decrease in hands-on experience. The introduction of laparoscopic procedures has also decreased trai...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chai DQ,Naunton-Morgan R,Hamdorf J

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of minimally invasive major hepatectomy (MIMH) remains controversial and questions remain about its safety and reproducibility outside expert centres. This study examines the changing trends, safety and outcomes associated with the adoption of MIMH based on a contemporary single institution experien...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Goh BKP,Lee SY,Koh YX,Kam JH,Chan CY

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The correlation of post-operative serum albumin level with the occurrence of anastomotic leakage (AL) in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) remains unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of post-operative serum albumin level on AL after transthoracic oesophagectomy. METHODS:Patien...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Zhuge L,Zheng D,Mao H,Xiang J,Chen H

更新日期：2020-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rates of breast reconstruction in Australian patients of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds are currently unknown. This retrospective study determined the rate of breast reconstruction in women who had mastectomy as treatment for breast cancer at public hospitals in South Western Sy...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Karimi N,Descallar J,Girgis A,Soon PS

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The gastrocnemius muscle is versatile in flap repair of defects from anterior knee to lower leg. We describe a case of extensor reconstruction using an extended medial gastrocnemius myocutaneous flap. A medial gastrocnemius flap was raised distal to its musculotendinous insertion. At its point of rotation, it was anch...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Warrier SK,Mah E,Morrison WA

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Appendicectomy remains the most common abdominal emergency procedure performed by surgeons. We reviewed appendicectomies for the calendar years 1999 and 2009 to assess any changes in the referral, presentation and management at a tertiary paediatric institution. METHODS:We performed a retrospective chart re...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Wilson BE,Cheney L,Patel B,Holland AJ

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For patients presenting with symptomatic internal carotid artery stenosis, carotid endarterectomy (CEA) surgery is recommended to be performed generally within a 48-hr to 14-day window. This study aimed to assess timeliness of delivery, and outcomes, of CEA surgery in a tertiary vascular centre. METHOD:Pati...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lim ETA,Laws PE,Beresford TP,Khanafer AMA,Roake JA

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 2009 American Thyroid Association (ATA) three-tiered risk stratification, and its updated version in 2015, provided clearer guidance on the use of radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) patients. This study examines the impact of these guidelines on RAI use in our instit...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Sia Y,Dave RV,Nour D,Miller JA,Skandarajah AR,Tasevski R

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bleeding related to rectal varices associated with portal hypertension is rare but life-threatening, and requires prompt treatment. We reviewed the literature for patients with this complex presentation and current recommendations, and commented on a case at our institution of a 68-year-old man with Child-Pugh B alcoh...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lee A,Suhardja TS,Nguyen TC,Chouhan HS

更新日期：2020-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sore throat is not an uncommon complaint following general anaesthesia (GA) with endotracheal intubation. It has been a source of considerable discomfort particularly in those patients who had thyroid surgery. Driven by the increased number of patients with post-intubation sore throat following thyroid surge...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Hisham AN,Roshilla H,Amri N,Aina EN

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, a simplified technique for laparoscopic appendectomy is described in which the base of the appendix is firstly divided, and then ligated with an endoloop. An endoloop is then passed over the appendix onto the mesoappendix and tightened to secure the blood supply. The appendix can then be freed and rem...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Motson RW,Kelly MD

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stabbing and firearm trauma causing severe injuries (injury severity score (ISS) >15) and death is uncommon in Australia. The present study describes the experience with stabbings and firearm trauma causing severe injuries at a major Australian urban trauma centre. METHODS:Data from a prospectively generate...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Wong K,Petchell J

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed coloanal anastomosis (DCAA) may be used in patients with complex rectal conditions, such as chronic pelvic sepsis, low recto-vaginal and recto-vesical fistula; however, limited data are available. The aim is to report the morbidity and functional results of DCAA in redo rectal surgery. METHODS:All p...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Boullenois H,Lefevre JH,Creavin B,Calmels M,Voron T,Debove C,Chafai N,Parc Y

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To prevent postoperative hypoparathyroidism following total thyroidectomy, the parathyroid glands are preserved in situ and/or resected or devascularized parathyroid glands are autotransplanted. A retrospective investigation was conducted utilizing biochemical and specific endocrine assessments to evaluate t...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Kihara M,Miyauchi A,Kontani K,Yamauchi A,Yokomise H

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Assessing the role of laparoscopy in the management of intussusception. METHODS:A retrospective review of children aged up to 17 years who had surgery for intussusception at this institution between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2013. RESULTS:The cohort of 44 individuals (18 females) presented at a median...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Houben CH,Feng XN,Tang SH,Chan EK,Lee KH

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to review the discrepancies in Gleason scores (GS) of prostate biopsies and radical prostatectomy specimens and the effects of multiple-needle biopsies on scoring accuracy. METHODS:One hundred patients who had undergone consecutive radical prostatectomies (RP) between January 2004 ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ooi K,Samali R

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For proven gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, partial fundoplication is considered as effective as Nissen, but with fewer side effects. The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the effect of laparoscopic partial fundoplication (LPF) with laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF). METHODS:Extensive medica...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ma S,Qian B,Shang L,Shi R,Zhang G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common acute surgical presentation with evidence-based guidelines for early management. The aim of this study was to assess the compliance to the published guidelines in patients presenting with AP in Western Sydney. METHODS:A retrospective case note audit was conducted for all ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Nesvaderani M,Eslick GD,Faraj S,Vagg D,Cox MR

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mastectomy for breast cancer treatment and prophylaxis has improved survival for patients. The advantage of implant reconstruction post mastectomy is that it avoids an additional donor site with its associated morbidity, which post-mastectomy autologous reconstruction necessitates. However, the deficiency of...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chang LY,Hargreaves W,Segara D,Moisidis E

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caecal bascule is a rare condition characterized by the inferior pole of the caecum folding on a horizontal axis antero-superiorly towards the ascending colon, potentially causing obstruction. An unusual variant of volvulus, diagnosis is challenging due to its obscurity. We present the experience of an Austr...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Park JS,Ng KS,Young CJ

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent follow-up studies have demonstrated significant improvement in overall survival as well as survival with native liver following geographic centralization of services to three centres in the UK. However, this model has not been replicated in countries with relatively low population density such as Aust...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tu CG,Khurana S,Couper R,Ford AW

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anastomotic leakage following colorectal resection and anastomosis has been proposed as a colorectal surgical indicator. Leak rates after elective surgery vary and tend to be higher as anastomoses become lower. The present study audits leak rates and outcomes of patients undergoing colorectal surgery, under ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Isbister WH

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected communities worldwide. This study examines the impact that public health measures to control viral spread have had on orthopaedic trauma presenting to an Australian level 1 trauma centre. We hypothesized that the volume of orthopaedic trauma in th...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Probert AC,Sivakumar BS,An V,Nicholls SL,Shatrov JG,Symes MJ,Ellis AM

更新日期：2020-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depletion of liver glycogen stores and subsequent hypoglycaemia is one of the unresolved features in endotoxaemia. The aim of this study was to elucidate the effect of L-arginine treatment on the glucose requirement and impending liver damage during the hypoglycaemic period of endotoxaemia. METHODS:Sixty-th...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Engin A,Zemheri M,Bukan N,Memiş L

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00