Individualized deliberate practice on a virtual reality simulator improves technical performance of surgical novices in the operating room: a randomized controlled trial.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This article outlines the formation of the Australian and New Zealand Audit of Surgical Mortality (ANZASM) and describes its objectives, governance, functioning and challenges. BACKGROUND:A nationwide audit of surgical mortality provides an overview of the leading causes of death in patients who require surg...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Raju RS,Guy GS,Majid AJ,Babidge W,Maddern GJ

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the results of liver resection for patients with bilateral hepatic metastases from colorectal cancer. We aimed to assess the evolution of the technical approach over time and correlations with morbidity, mortality, and oncologic outcome. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Although...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gold JS,Are C,Kornprat P,Jarnagin WR,Gönen M,Fong Y,DeMatteo RP,Blumgart LH,D'Angelica M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The peripheral nitrogen wasting and loss of functional capacity caused by the malnutrition of disease and the immobilization of hospitalization may not be readily reversed by refeeding alone. In order to examine submaximal exercise as an adjunctive anabolic stimulus to intravenous refeeding (IVF) in depleted subjects,...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fong Y,Hesse DG,Tracey KJ,Albert JD,Legaspi A,Brennan MF,Lowry SF

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study was to examine a multi-institutional experience with adrenal metastases to describe survival outcomes and identify subpopulations who benefit from adrenal metastasectomy. BACKGROUND:Adrenalectomy for metastatic disease is well-described, although indications and outcomes are incomplete...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wachtel H,Roses RE,Kuo LE,Lindeman BM,Nehs MA,Tavakkoli A,Parangi S,Hodin RA,Fraker DL,James BC,Carr AA,Wang TS,Solórzano CC,Lubitz CC

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND BACKGROUND:Ventricular assist devices (VADs) have been used for temporary circulatory support pending transplantation or recovery of the native heart. Outcome in 38 patients treated at the authors' institution with VADs pending transplantation was analyzed to provide information relevant to the future use...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Holman WL,Bourge RC,Spruell RD,Murrah CP,McGiffin DC,Kirklin JK

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy-five consecutive patients who sustained injuries to the duodenum were admitted to our hospital over a nine-year period. Nineteen blunt injuries and 56 penetrating injuries were encountered. Blunt injuries were usually the result of motor vehicle accidents and steering wheel impact was frequently implicated. Pe...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Flint LM Jr,McCoy M,Richardson JD,Polk HC Jr

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven patients with a mean burn size of 69.6% total body-surface area underwent skin grafting with autologous cultured epidermis. They were compared with a historical group of 18 controls, with a mean burn size of 60%, who underwent grafting with conventional meshed split-thickness autograft. There were no statistical...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Munster AM,Weiner SH,Spence RJ

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the acute anti-inflammatory influence of epinephrine (EPI) extends to changes in heart rate variability (HRV) induced by the prototypical inflammatory stimulus, endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide [LPS]). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:HRV reflects fluctuating cardiac autonomic inputs and is acutely ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jan BU,Coyle SM,Oikawa LO,Lu SE,Calvano SE,Lehrer PM,Lowry SF

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy of irrigating the peritoneal cavity during appendectomy for perforated appendicitis has been debated extensively. To date, prospective comparative data are lacking. Therefore, we conducted a prospective, randomized trial comparing peritoneal irrigation to suction alone during laparoscopic append...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： St Peter SD,Adibe OO,Iqbal CW,Fike FB,Sharp SW,Juang D,Lanning D,Murphy JP,Andrews WS,Sharp RJ,Snyder CL,Holcomb GW,Ostlie DJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study determined whether there are any laboratory or other features that will enable prediction of spontaneous closure in patients with gastrointestinal cutaneous fistulas. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Although the anatomic criteria for spontaneous closure of gastrointestinal cutaneous fistulas have been pre...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kuvshinoff BW,Brodish RJ,McFadden DW,Fischer JE

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to analyze the health care costs and savings associated with quality improvement (QI) interventions initiated and implemented utilizing NSQIP. BACKGROUND:Five acute care facilities of Alberta Health Services (AHS) adopted NSQIP in 2015 for a pilot project. METHODS:The cost-savings ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Thanh NX,Baron T,Litvinchuk S

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to examine the differential effects of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and nitric oxide on the acute cardiovascular changes that occur in response to endotoxemia. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Recent studies have suggested that some, if not all, of the cardiovascular effects of TNF are mediated...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fahey TJ 3rd,Yoshioka T,Shires GT,Fantini GA

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liver resection is performed for many types of malignancies. Few reports document actual long-term survival. METHODS:Long-term follow-up of a series of 548 liver resections performed between 1970 and 1992 was performed and is presented. RESULTS:All patients were followed for at least 15 years after surgery...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fortner JG,Fong Y

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of growth hormone (GH) treatment on skeletal muscle protein catabolism in patients with multiple organ failure in the intensive care unit (ICU). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Skeletal muscle depletion affects the incidence of complications and the length of hospital stay. A protein-sparin...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gamrin L,Essén P,Hultman E,McNurlan MA,Garlick PJ,Wernerman J

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the impact of short-term surgical missions (STMs) on medical practice in Guatemala as perceived by Guatemalan and foreign physicians. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:STMs send physicians from high-income countries to low and middle-income countries to address unmet surgical needs. Although participation a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Coughran AJ,Merrell SB,Pineda C,Sceats LA,Yang GP,Morris AM

更新日期：2019-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Thymic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are uncommon but malignant tumors of the thymus gland that are usually associated with systemic symptoms due to hypersecretion of biogenic amines from metastatic lesions. Due to the limited number of studies in the literature, very little is known about progress or trend...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gaur P,Leary C,Yao JC

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The myocardial effects of protamine, with and without heparin, were documented in this investigation. Isolated rabbit hearts (n = 30) were retrograde perfused with Krebs-Ringers bicarbonate solution aerated with 95% O2/5% CO2 through the aortic root (37 C, 80 mmHg). Developed left ventricular blood pressure, heart rat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wakefield TW,Bies LE,Wrobleski SK,Bolling SF,Stanley JC,Kirsh MM

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess our outcomes after minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Esophagectomy has traditionally been performed by open methods. Results from most series include mortality rates in excess of 5% and hospital stays frequently greater than 10 days. MIE has the potential to improve th...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Luketich JD,Alvelo-Rivera M,Buenaventura PO,Christie NA,McCaughan JS,Litle VR,Schauer PR,Close JM,Fernando HC

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify independent predictors of 30-day venous thromboembolism (VTE) events requiring treatment after outpatient surgery. BACKGROUND:An increasing proportion of surgical procedures are performed in the outpatient setting. The incidence of VTE requiring treatment after outpatient surgery is unknown. MET...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pannucci CJ,Shanks A,Moote MJ,Bahl V,Cederna PS,Naughton NN,Wakefield TW,Henke PK,Campbell DA,Kheterpal S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the DNA replication error (RER) status in young patients with colorectal cancer (CRC), and to compare the clinical and pathologic characteristics of RER-positive and RER-negative cases. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Recent studies suggest that patients with RER-positive CRC have an improved prognosis....

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lukish JR,Muro K,DeNobile J,Katz R,Williams J,Cruess DF,Drucker W,Kirsch I,Hamilton SR

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emergency portacaval shunt for variceal bleeding is associated with a high operative mortality, particularly if used as a last resort. Because of this, a strong case has been made against emergency shunt. This report describes an experience with emergency portacaval shunt for the treatment of variceal bleeding when us...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Villeneuve JP,Pomier-Layrargues G,Duguay L,Lapointe R,Tanguay S,Marleau D,Willems B,Huet PM,Infante-Rivard C,Lavoie P

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This case control study is a detailed analysis of the causes of death and the risk factors of short-term mortality after appendectomy. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Although death is a rare event after appendectomy, we found a 7-fold excess mortality after appendectomy overall and a 9-fold excess mortality after n...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Andersson MN,Andersson RE

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Length of postoperative stay (LOS) has gained increasing attention as a potential indicator of surgical efficiency. Our objective was to examine the feasibility of assessing LOS at 182 hospitals to identify institutions with outlying performance. METHODS:Patients were identified who underwent colorectal sur...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cohen ME,Bilimoria KY,Ko CY,Richards K,Hall BL

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous transhepatic bile drainage was performed in 13 patients with obstructive jaundice, using a combination of the PTC technique and a Seldinger angiography catheter. In 11 cases, the outflow of bile through the catheter was satisfactory and complications were few. Since the risk of the procedure is low and it...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Mori K,Misumi A,Sugiyama M,Okabe M,Matsuoka T

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of adjuvant chemoradiation in esophageal cancer has been underestimated in the literature. This study was undertaken to determine whether adjuvant chemoradiation improves survival compared with surgery alone. METHODS:Data of 1095 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients, including 679 in ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hwang JY,Chen HS,Hsu PK,Chao YK,Wang BY,Huang CS,Liu CC,Wu SC

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between June 1977 and November 1981, 26 children and adults with ulcerative colitis have undergone a total colectomy, an endorectal dissection of the rectal mucosa, and an ileoanostomy. A combined abdominoperineal approach was used to perform the operation, and the mucosal-submucosal rectal tube was dissected out inta...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Coran AG,Sarahan TM,Dent TL,Fiddian-Green R,Wesley JR,Jordan FT

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The costs for elective cholecystectomies were measured 1955, 1965 and 1975. The average length of stay decreased by 25% between 1955 and 1965 and with the same amount between 1965 and 1975. In spite of these marked reductions in the average length of stay there was only a significant decrease in costs between 1955 and...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lindgren B,Petersson BG,Sörbris R,Bengmark S

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the relevance of resection margin status for survival outcome after resection and adjuvant therapy for pancreatic cancer. BACKGROUND:The definitions for R0 and R1 margin status after resection for pancreatic cancer are controversial. The strict definition of R0 requiring a 1 mm tumor-free margin is...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Strobel O,Hank T,Hinz U,Bergmann F,Schneider L,Springfeld C,Jäger D,Schirmacher P,Hackert T,Büchler MW

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the influence of the response to preoperative chemotherapy, especially tumor progression, on the outcome following resection of multiple colorectal liver metastases (CRM). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Hepatic resection is the only treatment that currently offers a chance of long-term survival, althoug...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Adam R,Pascal G,Castaing D,Azoulay D,Delvart V,Paule B,Levi F,Bismuth H

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low mortality rates for elective surgical treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms justify an aggressive approach in most patients. However, in high-risk patients with small aneurysms and no symptoms, the decision to operate remains a delicate balance of risk and benefit. Our observations include 99 high-risk patients ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bernstein EF,Chan EL

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00