Increased Rate of Cholecystectomies With No Indications
Cholecystectomies are being performed at increasing rates, sometimes without indications. What is causing this increase?
Category : surgery : Health & Medical
Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices
Which totally implanted vascular devices and insertion techniques are the safest and most effective?
Non-grasping En Bloc Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
How does the method of non-grasping en bloc compare to other surgical methods for mediastinal lymph node dissection?
Laparoscopic Pancreaticogastrostomy/Pancreaticoduodenectomy
This new surgical technique may be a useful method of performing pancreaticogastrostomy in pure laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy.
To Whom do the Results of the INSECT Trial Apply?
Optimal closure strategies for abdominal surgery were studied. Can the results be translated into clinical practice?
Longitudinal Plication for Rectal Prolapse Management
This article describes a simple, safe and less invasive surgical procedure for the management of rectal prolapse.
Antiplatelet Agents in Surgical Perioperative Management
For patients on long-term aspirin therapy, do the risks of possible thromboembolic events after withdrawal outweigh the bleeding risks associated with its continuation during the perioperative period?
Correspondence: Laparoscopic Repair of Abdominal Wall Hernia
This comprehensive guideline outlines the practical technique of laparoscopic abdominal wall hernia repair.
Antibiotics Vs Appendectomy in the Treatment of Appendicitis
Is antibiotic therapy an effective strategy for treating acute appendicitis?
Component Separation and Mesh Reinforcement in Hernia Repair
Components separation and mesh reinforcement may be a successful technique for abdominal wall construction in complex hernia repair.
Surgical Decision-Making in Acute Appendicitis
Which clinical findings do surgeons consider most important when trying to rule out or diagnose acute appendicitis?
Chemotherapy Versus Surgery in Advanced Gastric Carcinoma
When compared to surgery alone, does neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgical resection improve patient outcomes?
Histopathology of Gallbladder After Cholecystectomy
Should every gallbladder specimen be sent for histopathology examination, or is this just a waste of resources?
Bleeding Complications in Cholecystectomy
Are bleeding complications more common in laparoscopic cholecystectomy or open cholecystectomy?
Anal Fistula Plug versus Mucosal Advancement Flap for Anorectal Fistula
This randomized controlled trial should provide evidence on whether the anal fistula plug is effective in the treatment of high perianal fistulas.
Bridging the Gap Between Gastric Pouch and Jejunum
How did this bariatric surgeon bridge a large gap of approximately 8 cm between the gastric pouch and jejunum?
Feasibility of Enhanced Recovery After Gastric Surgery
Could an enhanced recovery after surgery program be useful in patients undergoing gastric surgery?
Non-Invasive Monitoring of Tissue Oxygenation During Donor Nephrectomy
The 3-CCD camera may be a useful method to avoid unintended ischemic injury during laparoscopy.
Near Misses and Attitudes Towards Surgical Time Out Protocol
How supportive are surgical team members of the time out procedures in the operating room?
Management of Acute Upside-down Stomach
Upside-down stomach is the rarest type of hiatal hernia. What management strategy should be used?