Circular pOlyethylene drape in preVEntion of suRgical site infection (COVER trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Ri Na Yoo, Hyung Jin Kim, Jae Im Lee, Won-Kyung Kang, Bong-Hyeon Kye, Chang Woo Kim, Sung Uk Bae, Soomin Nam, Byung Mo Kang

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of circular wound protectors in reducing SSI in open abdominal surgery.Methods and analysis The circular pOlyethylen drape in preVEntion of suRgical site infection (COVER) trial investigates whether the application of a dual-ring circular plastic wound protector reduces the rate of SSI in patients undergoing elective or emergent open abdominal surgery related to the gastrointestinal tract, regardless of the type of wound classified by the Centers for Disease Control. …”
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Trends in Cosmetic Facial Plastic Surgery Post COVID-19 Pandemic by Daniel Farishta, MD, Courtney B. Shires, MD, Karuna Dewan, MD, Mark Knackstedt, MD, Rafay Soleja, MD, Paige Bundrick, MD, Mohammad Alfrad Nobel Bhuiyan, PhD, Kenneth Sanders, MD, Cherie-Ann O. Nathan, MD

“…With the relaxation of COVID-19 pandemic–related operative restrictions, the scheduling of elective facial plastic surgery (FPS) cases has increased in comparison to the early pandemic levels. …”
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A study to correlate trends in perfusion index and bispectral index for assessment of depth of anesthesia: A cross-sectional study by Karthik Raj M, Shalini Jain, Manish Banjare, Nidhi Sharma

“…The secondary objective was to monitor intraoperative hemodynamic fluctuations and their relationship with PI and BIS. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over 12 months at M.G.M. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Single-Session Endoscopic Stone Removal for Acute Cholangitis Associated with Choledocholithiasis by Junya Sato, Kazunari Nakahara, Ryo Morita, Nozomi Morita, Keigo Suetani, Yosuke Michikawa, Shinjiro Kobayashi, Fumio Itoh

“…On comparing patients who underwent early endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) with those who underwent elective EST after cholangitis had improved, the post-EST bleeding rates were 6.8% and 2.7%, respectively, with no significant difference (P = 0.600). …”
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Impact of pre- and peri-operative risk factors on length of stay and hospital readmission following minimally-invasive partial nephrectomy by Vanessa A. Lukas, Rahul Dutta, Ashok K. Hemal, Matvey Tsivian, Timothy E. Craven, Nicholas A. Deebel, David D. Thiel, Ram Anil Pathak

“…Objective: We conducted an analysis of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database for minimally-invasive partial nephrectomy cases reported with the goal to identify pre- and peri-operative variables associated with length of stay (LOS) greater than 3 days and readmission within 30 days. Methods: Records from 2008 to 2018 for “laparoscopy, surgical; partial nephrectomy” for prolonged LOS and readmission cohorts were compiled. …”
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Quality improvement of pediatric colonoscopy by application of bundle and centralization: A single-center review by Shu-Chao Weng, Hung-Chang Lee, Chun-Yan Yeung, Wai-Tao Chan, Hsuan-Chih Lao, Chuen-Bin Jiang

“…Background: To assess the quality change of our single-center pediatric colonoscopy after applying bundle for bowel preparation and general anesthesia and centralize the procedure using terminal ileum (TI) intubation rate as the main indicator. Methods: All elective colonoscopies performed for patients younger than 18 years old in MacKay Memorial Hospital from July 2015 through June 2020 (assigned to group 1, before bundle) and from August 2020 through July 2021 (assigned to group 2, after bundle) were retrospectively reviewed for demographic characteristics, indications, bowel preparation agent and cleansing level, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, maximum intestinal level reached, and cecal intubation and total procedure time. …”
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Perioperative outcomes at three rural Rwandan district hospitals: a 28-day prospective observational cohort study by Fredrick Kateera, Robert Riviello, Mariella Munyuzangabo, Vincent Cubaka, Egide Mpanumusingo, Alphonse Nshimyiryo, Joel M Mubiligi, Marcel Nshunguyabahizi, Cyprien Shyirambere, Grace Umutesi, Jocelyn Mizero, John Kamau, Jean de Dieu Gatete, Mark W Newton, Bantayehu Sileshi

“…We assessed perioperative outcomes of patients undergoing surgical care at three Rwandan rural hospitals—Butaro District Hospital, Kirehe District Hospital and Rwinkwavu District Hospital—supported by Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima—an international non-governmental organisation.Methods We conducted a 6-month prospective observational cohort study at the three district hospitals. …”
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Fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (FAR) for predicting microvascular flap complications in reconstructive surgery by Rihards Peteris Rocans, Janis Zarins, Evita Bine, Insana Mahauri, Renars Deksnis, Margarita Citovica, Simona Donina, Indulis Vanags, Biruta Mamaja

“…We aimed to investigate the link between preoperative fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (FAR) and various flap complications. Methods: This prospective cohort study included 130 adult patients who underwent elective microvascular flap surgery. …”
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Effects of Minimally Invasive Versus Open Pancreatoduodenectomy on Short-Term Surgical Outcomes and Postoperative Nutritional and Immunological Statuses: A Single-Institution Prope... by Shinsei Yumoto, MD, Hiromitsu Hayashi, MD, PhD, Kosuke Mima, MD, PhD, Daisuke Ogawa, MD, Rumi Itoyama, MD, PhD, Yuki Kitano, MD, PhD, Shigeki Nakagawa, MD, PhD, Hirohisa Okabe, MD, PhD, Hideo Baba, MD, PhD

“…The surgical advantages of MIPD over OPD are controversial, and the postoperative nutritional and immunological statuses are unknown. Methods:. In total, 306 patients who underwent MIPD (n = 120) or OPD (n = 186) for periampullary tumors from April 2016 to February 2024 were analyzed. …”
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Effect of pulmonary recruitment maneuver and intraperitoneal bupivacaine on post-operative shoulder pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized comparative study by Sedevino Nakhro, Reetu Verma, Hemlata, Aparna Shukla, Rajni Gupta

“…Aims and Objectives: To study the efficacy of a pulmonary recruitment maneuver and intraperitoneal bupivacaine in combination for reducing shoulder pain following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Materials and Methods: This randomized comparative study was conducted in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a tertiary care center. …”
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Comparison of Modified Labor Induction Strategies for Pregnant Women at a Single Tertiary Center Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Yi-Sin Tan, Ching-Chang Tsai, Hsin-Hsin Cheng, Yun-Ju Lai, Pei-Fang Lee, Te-Yao Hsu, Kun-Long Huang

“…This study evaluated perinatal outcomes of labor induction using a modified management protocol in a tertiary care center during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study by reviewing electronic structured delivery records of women who underwent elective labor induction between June 2020 and October 2022. …”
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The Hemodynamic Stability of Dexmedetomidine during Laparoscopic Uterine Fibroids Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study by Xia Cao, Xu Ding, Huihui Sun, Lihong Zhang, Xiang Li

“…Our purpose was to investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine on the circulatory response in laparoscopic UF surgery. Methods: This was a randomized controlled study of 214 patients age range of 40–60 years, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 1–2 grade, undergoing elective laparoscopic UF surgery at Fuxing Hospital, Capital Medical University from January 2020 to October 2023. …”
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Diabetes Mellitus, Preoperative Glycemic Control and Postoperative Outcomes: A Multi-Ethnic Asian Perspective by Roderica Rui Ge Ng, Charlene Xian Wen Kwa, Yuhe Ke, Brenda Pei Yi Tan, Mengling Feng, Hairil Rizal Abdullah

“…Methods: This secondary analysis included 688 patients from a prospective cohort at Singapore’s largest tertiary hospital. …”
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A comparison of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block and epidural anesthesia for postoperative recovery in elderly individuals following laparoscopic gastrectomy: a randomi... by Cancan Wang, Jie Song, Song Tong, Yun Li, Jin Jiang, Minghan Sheng, Xianwen Hu

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the analgesic efficacy and postoperative recovery outcomes of EspB and epidural anesthesia (EDA) in elderly patients (above 65 years-of-age) undergoing laparoscopic gastrectomy in order to determine the precise multimodal analgesia (PMA) that promotes postoperative recovery. Methods In total, 102 patients assigned for elective laparoscopic gastrectomy were classified into three groups: preoperative bilateral EspB with general anesthesia, EDA with general anesthesia, and general anesthesia alone. …”
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Evaluation of risk factors for poor wound healing after cesarean delivery in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus: a retrospective study by Yan Liu, Ye Wang, Shao-Hua Gao, Hui Wu, Chun-Yu Zhang, Jia-Li Yao, Pei-Xia Cai

“…Identifying specific risk factors is essential for developing effective preventive strategies and improving maternal outcomes. Methods This retrospective study, conducted from January 2020 to August 2023, followed STROBE guidelines. …”
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Gabapentin versus Clonidine Premedication for Haemodynamic Stability and Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomised Double-blind Control Study by Mahima Manchanda, Seema Tikku Sharma, Kanika Sachdeva, Gurpreet Kaur Atwal, Neha Mehra

“…Aim: To evaluate and compare gabapentin and clonidine as premedication for improving haemodynamic stability and reducing postoperative analgesic requirements in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Materials and Methods: A prospective, randomised, double-blind control study was conducted at Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India on 150 American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) Grade I/II patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. …”
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Gender-based differences of intraoperative transfusion during open surgery for descending thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms: a retrospective single-center cohort study by Jianfeng Gao, Ruxuan Wang, Fangda Li, Rong Zeng, Yuexin Chen, Yuehong Zheng

“…Therefore, women appear to require more comprehensive RBC preparation plans for elective OSR.…”
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Relation between perinatal outcome and gestational duration in term primiparous pregnancies stratified by body mass index by Lina Lindegren, Andrea Stuart, Andreas Herbst, Karin Källén

“…The results suggest that maternal BMI needs to be considered when discussing timing of elective induction in term healthy pregnancies of primiparous women.…”
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Posterior Quadratus Lumborum Block versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block with Bupivacaine and Dexmedetomidine for Postoperative Analgesia following Caesarean Delivery: A Randomi... by V Rajesh Kumar Kodali, Kiran Muthu Rajah, Varun Karuppaiah Thiagarajan

“…Aim: To compare the number of rescue analgesic boluses required in the 24-hour postoperative period between the QLB and TAP block groups. Materials and Methods: This study was a prospective, single-blind, randomised clinical trail conducted in the Department of Anaesthesiology at a teritary care teaching Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu from March 2021 to March 2022 on 94 patients (47 in each group) scheduled for elective Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) and were randomised into two groups: Group T and Group Q. …”
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Problematic issues of endoscopic biliary stenting by A. I. Dronov, I. L. Nastashenko, Yu. P. Bakunets, P. P. Bakunets, L. V. Levchenko

“…To study the results of endoscopic biliary stenting (EBS) for biliary obstruction of various genesis to determine the problematic issues of the procedure and possibility of its efficacy raising. Materials and methods. Experience of conduction of 5748 endoscopic transpapillary interventions in 2010 - 2017 yrs was analyzed: endoscopic papillosphincterotomy was performed in 2919 (50.8%) observations, stenting of biliary ducts - in 379 (6.6%). …”
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