A comparative clinical outcome study of power-assisted vs. manually-operated circular staplers for deep colorectal anastomosis by Tarik Mahdjoub, Nicolas Michot, Elias Karam, Martine Le Verger, Urs Giger-Pabst, Mehdi Ouaïssi

“…Abstract Introduction The objective of this study is to compare the perioperative clinical outcomes between power-assisted circular staplers (PCS) and manually-operated circular staplers (MCS) with directional stapling technology (DST) for deep colorectal anastomoses. Materials and methods A retrospective analysis of a prospective database of 64 consecutive patients who underwent elective surgery for low colorectal anastomosis (< 7 cm from the anal verge) between February 2020 and December 2022 at a tertiary referral center for colorectal surgery at the University Hospital of Tours, France. …”
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From Blood to Outcome: Inflammatory Biomarkers in Rectal Cancer Surgery at a Romanian Tertiary Hospital by Georgiana Viorica Moise, Catalin Vladut Ionut Feier, Vasile Gaborean, Alaviana Monique Faur, Vladut Iosif Rus, Calin Muntean

“…This study aimed to assess six inflammation-based indices—NLR, PLR, MLR, SII, SIRI, and AISI—in relation to tumor stage, recurrence, and outcomes among patients undergoing emergency versus elective resection for rectal cancer. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 174 patients treated between 2018 and 2024. …”
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Evaluating outcomes used in cardiothoracic surgery interventional research: a systematic review of reviews to develop a core outcome set. by Carina Benstoem, Ajay Moza, Rüdiger Autschbach, Christian Stoppe, Andreas Goetzenich

“…We surmise that cardiothoracic research has focused habitually on the identification of risk factors and on the reduction of adverse outcomes with less consideration of factors that contribute to well being and positive health outcomes (salutogenesis).<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We conducted a systematic review of reviews to determine both the type and number of outcomes reported in current cardiothoracic surgery interventional research, in order to identify a list of potential outcomes for a minimum core outcome set (COS). …”
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Investigation of Fractalkine and MIP-1β Levels as Markers in Premature Membrane Rupture Cases: A Prospective Cohort Study by Şehmus Pala, Remzi Atılgan, Bünyamin Çim, Mehmet Kağan Açıkgözoğlu, Meryem Demir Can, Süleyman Cemil Oğlak, Nevin İlhan, Mustafa Yılmaz

“…Background: To investigate fractalkine and MIP-1β levels in amniotic fluid and serum of cases with premature rupture of membranes. Methods: In this prospective cohort study, pregnant women who applied to the Firat University, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic with the diagnosis of premature rupture of membranes (PROM) between 24 weeks and 36+6 gestational weeks and who had elective cesarean section between 37–41 weeks of gestation were included. …”
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The Impact of COVID-19 on “Reconstructive Burnout” Following Mastectomy by Victoria A. Hodkiewicz, BS, Christopher Kujalowicz, BSA, BA, Bianca A. Di Chiaro, MD, MPH, Jeewon Chon, MA, Marina Feffer, MPH, Eleanor Bucholz, MD, Timothy W. King, MD, PhD, MBA

“…Methods:. From January 2018 to January 2022, a retrospective review of all included patients undergoing mastectomy at a single institution, Loyola University Medical Center, was conducted. …”
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Impact of preoperative frailty on new disability or death after cardiac surgery in elderly patients: a prospective cohort study by Wenwen Ma, Weikang Shui, Qian Peng, Chaoyang Zhu, Wenjing Zhao, Guanglei Fan, Shanshan Zhu

“…The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of preoperative frailty on short-term death or new disability after cardiac surgery in elderly individuals.Patients and methodsThis prospective cohort study included 351 patients aged ≥60 years who were scheduled to undergo elective open heart surgery at the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University from March 2023 to March 2024. …”
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AESTHETIC VERSUS FUNCTIONAL SEQUELAE: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT ON YOUTH WITH CLEFT LIP MEASURED AGAINST A SEEMINGLY NON-COMPARABLE CONDITION by Diana Lora Parvu, Mario Zama, Oana-Maria Udrea, Catalin Ion Chiriac-Babei, Raluca Teodora Tatar, Diana Monica Preda, Adrian Vicentiu Voiculescu, Alexandru Ulici, Dan Mircea Enescu

“…The study seeks to provide valuable insights into just how that powerful that effect is, proving that the perceived quality of life of patients living with aesthetic cleft lip sequelae, namely functional scoliosis sequelae is comparable. Methods We developed an original 20 question survey, with established acceptable psychometric properties, addressing three major concern areas: social skills and integration, emotional repercussions and feelings, self-esteem and perception. …”
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The impact of operative level on patient-reported outcome measures following single-level posterior lumbar decompression for disc herniation by Jonathan Dalton, Robert J. Oris, Omar H. Tarawneh, Gregory R. Toci, Rajkishen Narayanan, Dominic Finan, Hannah Bash, Marco Goldberg, John J. Mangan, Barrett I. Woods, Mark F. Kurd, Ian David Kaye, Jose A. Canseco, Alan S. Hilibrand, Alexander R. Vaccaro, Gregory D. Schroeder, Christopher K. Kepler

“…Objective: To compare the impact of upper versus lower lumbar decompression on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Materials and Methods: Patients undergoing L1–L2, L2–L3, L4–L5, or L5–S1 single-level elective decompression with 1-year PROMs were identified. …”
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Prognostic value of the Metabolic Score for Insulin Resistance in the development of myocardial infarction in patients with coronary artery disease and obesity after coronary stent... by A. V. Svarovskaya, M. B. Arzhanik, A. A. Garganeeva

“…To assess the predictive value of anthropometric indices in relation to the risk of myocardial infarction in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and obesity after coronary stenting.Material and methods. The study included 229 patients with class II-IV angina pectoris, hospitalized for elective percutaneous coronary intervention with stenting. …”
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The effect of changing patterns of obstetric care in Scotland (1980-2004) on rates of preterm birth and its neonatal consequences: perinatal database study. by Jane E Norman, Carole Morris, James Chalmers

“…We aimed, in a population-based database of 5 million people, to determine the temporal trends and obstetric antecedents of singleton preterm birth and its associated neonatal mortality and morbidity for the period 1980-2004.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>There were 1.49 million births in Scotland over the study period, of which 5.8% were preterm. …”
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Nodal metastasis in surgically treated sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma by Jacob E. Hoerter, Si Hao Tang, Jacob G. Eide, Mandy K. Salmon, Ryan M. Carey, Aman Prasad, Jason A. Brant, James N. Palmer, Nithin D. Adappa, Rijul S. Kshirsagar

“…For patients without clinical LNM, rates of elective neck dissection (END) and occult LNM were calculated. …”
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Cognitive Outcomes and Functional Performance for Patients After Open Heart Surgery by Mona A. Hassenien, Sahar Y Mohammad, Dalia A. Ameen

“…Aim: The study aimed to assess cognitive outcomes and functional performance of patients after open heart surgery. Methods: A descriptive exploratory design was applied to achieve the aim of this study on a purposive sample of 103 adults who were scheduled for elective open-heart surgery (CABG and valve replacement or repair). …”
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Comparative Study of Bupivacaine- Dexmeditomidine and Bupivacaine-Fentanyl with Bupivacaine Plain as Local Infiltration for Postoperative Analgesia After Abdominal Hysterectomy Und... by Brejesh Ravi Varma, Shabeel Aboobacker, Ashitha Koyaparambath, Neethu Vijayakumar Sheela

“…This study compares the efficacy of bupivacaine alone, bupivacaine with fentanyl, and bupivacaine with dexmedetomidine for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. Materials and Methods: This hospital-based observational study was conducted at MES Medical College over one year. …”
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Spinal Anesthesia in Total Hip Arthroplasty is Associated With Improved Outcomes in the American Joint Replacement Registry Population by Sagar Telang, BS, Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD, Adam Olsen, MD, Ayushmita De, PhD, Jeffrey B. Stambough, MD

“…Using the American Joint Replacement Registry data, our study explored outcome difference for patients undergoing THA administered SA vs GA. Methods: All available THAs were identified using American Joint Replacement Registry data from 2017 to 2020. …”
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Informativeness of various predictors of perioperative cardiovascular complications in non-cardiac surgery by D. A. Sokolov, I. A. Kozlov

“…The objective was to perform a comparative analysis of the information content of potential predictors of cardiovascular complications of various types in patients operated on for vascular diseases.   Materials and Methods. We examined 129 patients aged 66 [61–70] years who underwent elective vascular surgery. …”
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Comparison of Modified Mallampati Classification and Acromio-Axillo-Suprasternal Notch Index in Predicting Difficult Laryngoscopy: A Prospective cohort study. by Mohamed Noufal P.K, Padma Amar Vishal, Gopala Krishna Kommula

“…This study compared the predictive accuracy of MMP and AASNI in forecasting difficult visualization of the larynx (DVL) during direct laryngoscopy. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted on 106 adult patients aged between 18 and 60 years, scheduled for elective surgeries requiring general anesthesia and endotracheal intubation. …”
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Predictors of spontaneous echo contrast and left atrial appendage thrombosis in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation by N. Yu. Khorkova, T. P. Gizatulina, A. V. Belokurova, E. A. Gorbatenko

“…To identify predictors of spontaneous echo contrast (SEC) and/or left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombosis in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) who are referred for elective cardioversion or catheter ablation (CA).Material and methods. …”
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Outcomes and Resource Utilization Associated With Readmissions After Atrial Fibrillation Hospitalizations by Byomesh Tripathi, Varunsiri Atti, Varun Kumar, Vamsidhar Naraparaju, Purnima Sharma, Shilpkumar Arora, Ewelina Wojtaszek, Radha Gopalan, Konstantinos C. Siontis, Bernard J. Gersh, Abhishek Deshmukh

“…Data regarding 30‐day readmission rates after discharge for atrial fibrillation remain poorly reported. Methods and Results The Nationwide Readmission Database (2010–2014) was queried using the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD‐9) codes to identify study population. …”
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The Epidemiology of Surgical Site Infections at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in a Low/Middle Income Country by Caren Challita, Nada Zahreddine, Tamara Abdallah, Nesrine Rizk, Abdul Ghani Abou Koura, Ali Slim, Nisirine Haddad, Souha Kanj, Jamal Hoballah

“…AIM: We aimed to examine the epidemiology, clinical features, and mortality of SSIs at a Lebanese tertiary referral hospital. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of patient charts from 2019 to 2022 was conducted, identifying SSI cases based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Healthcare Safety Network definitions. …”
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Physical activity of the university's senior students by Mikhail M. Kolokoltsev, Wladyslaw Jagiello

“…To prevent hypodynamics, to evaluate the volume and level of weekly physical activity of the university's senior students. Material and methods. The study involved students (n = 244) aged 19-20 years (n = 157 - boys, n = 87 - girls). …”
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