The Impact of Surgical Team Familiarity on Length of Procedure and Length of Stay: Inconsistent Relationships Across Procedures, Team Members, and Sites.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preoperative assessment of geriatric-specific determinants of health may enhance perioperative risk stratification among elderly patients. This study examines effects of geriatric-specific variables on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing elective major abdominal operations. METHODS:Patients includ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Martin AN,Hoagland DL,Turrentine FE,Jones RS,Zaydfudim VM

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal packing (AP) in damage-control laparotomy (DCL) is a lifesaving technique that controls coagulopathic hemorrhage in severely injured trauma patients. However, the impact of the duration of AP on the incidence of re-bleeding and on intra-abdominal infections in penetrating abdominal trauma is not cl...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ordoñez C,Pino L,Badiel M,Sanchez A,Loaiza J,Ramirez O,Rosso F,García A,Granados M,Ospina G,Peitzman A,Puyana JC,Parra MW

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) plays an essential role in the evaluation of lymph node (LN) metastasis status and the extent of LN dissection in gastric cancer. The aim of our study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis for corresponding identification rate and sensitivity of different SLNB...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Huang Y,Pan M,Chen B

更新日期：2021-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The prognosis of Fournier's gangrene (FG) depends on early diagnosis and management. In this study, our objective was to identify the distinct features of FG that may influence the clinical outcome. METHODS:A retrospective chart review was performed in patients with a diagnosis of FG between January 1999 and...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yanar H,Taviloglu K,Ertekin C,Guloglu R,Zorba U,Cabioglu N,Baspinar I

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of a treatment versus controls may be expressed in relative or absolute terms. For rational decision-making, absolute measures are more meaningful. The number needed to treat, the reciprocal of the absolute risk reduction, is a powerful estimate of the effect of a treatment. It is particularly useful becaus...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tramèr MR,Walder B

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper investigates methodological limitations of the volume-outcome relationship. A brief overview of quality measurement is followed by a discussion of two important aspects of the relationship. ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Christian CK,Gustafson ML,Betensky RA,Daley J,Zinner MJ

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgeons often are faced with the challenge of balancing truth telling and the maintenance of hope in the setting of a poor prognosis. This ethical dilemma is informed by conflicting appeals to principles of autonomy and nonmaleficence, where a patient's right to be told important medical information must be weighed a...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Suri M,McKneally M,Devon K

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of the Harmonic Scalpel (HS) for cystic duct ligation began with little data about its efficacy or safety. On the other hand, there is not any literature available about the use of PlasmaKinetic Sealer (PK) for closing the cystic duct in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Therefore, this study was de...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kavlakoglu B,Pekcici R,Oral S

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hereditary breast cancers, mainly due to BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, account for only 5-10% of this disease. The threshold for genetic testing is a 10% likelihood of detecting a mutation, as determined by validated models such as BOADICEA and Manchester Scoring System. A 90-95% reduction in breast cancer risk can be ac...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yip CH,Evans DG,Agarwal G,Buccimazza I,Kwong A,Morant R,Prakash I,Song CY,Taib NA,Tausch C,Ung O,Meterissian S

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combination of conventional traumatic injuries and radiation exposure has synergistic consequences, the full extent of which may take days to weeks to become apparent. Our understanding of such is derived from a variety of laboratory and clinical scenarios involving both therapeutic and accidental exposures. When ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Hirsch EF,Bowers GJ

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 'gentle' handling of tissue (i.e., 'respect for tissue') is a fundamental aspect of surgical performance and learning. To date, there have been no methodological assessments that quantitatively measure 'gentleness.' Therefore, the aims of this study were (1) to propose a novel metric for gentle surgical ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Sugiyama T,Nakamura T,Ito Y,Tokairin K,Kazumata K,Nakayama N,Houkin K

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia is considered to be one of the more advanced pediatric surgical procedures, and it undoubtedly has a learning curve. This is a single-center study that was designed to determine the learning curve of thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia. METHODS:The study inv...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： van der Zee DC,Tytgat SH,Zwaveling S,van Herwaarden MY,Vieira-Travassos D

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trauma continues to be a major health problem worldwide, particularly in the developing world, with high mortality and morbidity. Yet most developing countries lack an organized trauma system. Furthermore, developing countries do not have in place any accreditation process for trauma centers; thus, no accept...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Latifi R,Ziemba M,Leppäniemi A,Dasho E,Dogjani A,Shatri Z,Kociraj A,Oldashi F,Shosha L

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Never events (NEs) are serious clinical incidents that cause potentially avoidable harm and impose a significant financial burden on healthcare systems. The purpose of this study was to identify common never events. METHODS:We analysed the NHS England NE data from 2012 to 2020 to identify common never event...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Omar I,Graham Y,Singhal R,Wilson M,Madhok B,Mahawar KK

更新日期：2021-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognosis of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains poor, particularly in patients with tumor thrombi (TT) in the major vessels. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From July 1992 to October 2004, 161 patients diagnosed as having advanced HCC with major vascular involvement were seen consecutively at our hosp...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Gotohda N,Kinoshita T,Konishi M,Nakagohri T,Takahashi S,Furuse J,Ishii H,Yoshino M

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Strictures at the pharyngoesophageal junction represent a subgroup of corrosive esophageal strictures requiring a specialized management approach. Non-dilatable cricopharyngeal strictures need surgical intervention. We report the use of the sternocleidomastoid muscle myocutaneous inlay flap (SCMMIF) for reco...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ananthakrishnan N,Parthasarathy G,Maroju NK,Kate V

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thymic carcinoma is reputed to carry a poor prognosis. Although few scholars have studied the prognosis of thymic carcinoma, the prognostic factors of patients after surgery are not well established. We analyze the prognostic significance of undetermined factors to predict the survival of patients after surg...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Wang S,Wang Z,Liu X,Wang D,Liu F

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The principles of minimally invasive parathyroidectomy include the successful preoperative localization of a solitary adenoma, a targeted operative approach that does not disturb the normal parathyroid glands, and intraoperative confirmation of excision of all hypersecreting parathyroid tissue. By providing real-time ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Inabnet WB

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whilst injuries are a major cause of disability and death worldwide, a large proportion of people in low- and middle-income countries lack timely access to injury care. Barriers to accessing care from the point of injury to return to function have not been delineated. METHODS:A two-day workshop was held in ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Odland ML,Whitaker J,Nepogodiev D,Aling' CA,Bagahirwa I,Dushime T,Erlangga D,Mpirimbanyi C,Muneza S,Nkeshimana M,Nyundo M,Umuhoza C,Uwitonze E,Steans J,Rushton A,Belli A,Byiringiro JC,Bekele A,Davies J

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is a major complication and main cause of mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). Afferent loop decompression technique (ALDT) has theoretical feasibility to reduce the rate of POPF. The aim of this study is to determine whether ALDT is a protective factor for PO...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yin J,Lu Z,Wu P,Wu J,Gao W,Wei J,Guo F,Chen J,Jiang K,Miao Y

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to assess the validity and responsiveness of a new quality of life instrument, the Patient Generated Index (PGI), in patients with rectal cancer. Thirty-three patients with rectal cancer were administered the PGI, the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Qu...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Camilleri-Brennan J,Ruta DA,Steele RJ

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insertion of a nasogastric tube (NGT) in an anesthetized, paralyzed, and intubated patient is difficult, and many methods have been proposed to aid in the procedure. We present a simple insertion technique. METHODS:A silicone NGT was made rigid by filling it with distilled water and freezing it. Patients we...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Chun DH,Kim NY,Shin YS,Kim SH

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mirizzi syndrome (MS) is an uncommon presentation of cholelithiasis. This study aims to find the incidence and analyze the outcome of management of this condition at Riyadh Medical Complex (RMC) with particular reference to diagnostic methods and outcome of surgical treatment. METHODS:Retrospective study on ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Al-Akeely MH,Alam MK,Bismar HA,Khalid K,Al-Teimi I,Al-Dossary NF

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the effects and timing of local anesthesia during laparoscopic surgery in terms of postoperative pain, nausea, and the need for opioids and antiemetics. This prospective study was carried out on 142 patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Peroperative local anesthesia was n...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Inan A,Sen M,Dener C

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alternative methods to overcome limitations of electromyogram (EMG) tube applied for intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) during thyroidectomy have been introduced. In this study, we evaluated the feasibility of adhesive skin electrodes for IONM of RLN in patients who unde...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lee HS,Oh J,Kim SW,Jeong YW,Wu CW,Chiang FY,Lee KD

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Frequently, several multiple abdominal reexplorations are needed in patients with acute necrotizing hemorrhagic pancreatitis (ANP) or with persistent intraabdominal sepsis (PIAS). Residual undrained necrotic and septic foci lead to multiple organ failure. To provide wide-open drainage of the abdominal cavity, since 19...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Cuesta MA,Doblas M,Castañeda L,Bengoechea E

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A recent analysis found bradycardia during laparoscopy as a potential early warning sign of cardiac arrest. Knowledge regarding bradycardia frequency and its consequences during laparoscopy is limited. METHODS:Using the computerized record database, files of 9915 patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery, be...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Dabush-Elisha I,Goren O,Herscovici A,Matot I

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a new area of exploration and evolution in thoracic minimal invasive surgery. The uniportal VATS approach has become popular during lung resection for small nodules and ground glass lesions. Our objective is to investigate the efficacy, availability and safety o...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tian Y,Zhang L,Li R,Wang Z,Zhao X,Zhou D,Yu Q,Yang X

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of preoperative imaging and the usability of different imaging modalities is highly variable and controversial in reduction mammaplasty patients. Our study describes the imaging process in a single center in regard to modality selection, age and timing, and of the association between imaging and his...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Merkkola-von Schantz PA,Kauhanen SMC,Jahkola TA,Krogerus LA,Hukkinen KS

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies have recorded significant patient discomfort during flexible sigmoidoscopy when it is performed without sedation/analgesia. This study observed whether a single dose of 50 mcg intravenous fentanyl reduces pain, improving compliance, acceptability, and completion rates. In a prospective study, 109 consecutive p...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Basu S,Krishnamurthy B,Walsh TH

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00