Patients Having Major Abdominal Cancer Surgery Exhibit Significant Acute Muscle Wasting by Gabor Dudas, Ismita Chhetri, Martin Whyte, Margaret Rayman, Rachel Simmonds, Anthony Catchpole, Mark Griffiths, Ben Creagh‐Brown

“…This study aims to evaluate the acute changes in muscle size, strength and activity following major cancer surgery and to explore the role of insulin resistance and selenium deficiency as potential mediators of these alterations. Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted involving 52 patients undergoing elective open major abdominal surgery for cancer. …”
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Surgical Management of Thick Primary Cutaneous Melanoma in the US by Arthur W. Cowman, Kristel Lourdault, Douglas Hanes, Jessica Weiss, Sean Nassoiy, Melanie Goldfarb, Richard Essner

“…These patients were stratified into three groups based on nodal assessment: sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), elective lymphadenectomy (ELND), or no nodal evaluation (NNE). …”
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Thoracoscopy-guided thoracic paravertebral block using dexmedetomidine in combination with ropivacaine for postoperative analgesia after thoracoscopic radical resection of lung can... by Ke-wei Wu, Shu-yu Deng, Xu-feng Zhang, Da-wei Zheng, Li-hong Hu

“…Abstract Purpose The aim of this trial was to evaluate the analgesic effect of dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine for thoracoscopic-guided thoracic paravertebral block (TTPB) after thoracoscopic radical resection (TRR) of lung cancer. Methods A total of 60 patients were enrolled from our hospital who underwent elective TRR of lung cancer and randomized into either a control group (group C) or a dexmedetomidine group (group D). …”
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Outcomes of induction of labour in women with previous caesarean delivery: a retrospective cohort study using a population database. by Sarah J Stock, Evelyn Ferguson, Andrew Duffy, Ian Ford, James Chalmers, Jane E Norman

“…The aim of this study was to describe outcomes of IOL at 39-41 weeks in women with one previous caesarean delivery and to compare outcomes of IOL or planned caesarean delivery to those of expectant management.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We performed a population-based retrospective cohort study of singleton births greater than 39 weeks gestation, in women with one previous caesarean delivery, in Scotland, UK 1981-2007 (n = 46,176). …”
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A Contemporary Analysis of Discharge Disposition Following Total Joint Arthroplasty by Swaroopa Vaidya, MS, Gregory Panza, PhD, Jake Laverdiere, BS, Dianne Vye, MSN, RN, ONC, Jenna Bernstein, MD

“…Examining preoperative patient characteristics of those who are still admitted to SNFs, despite cultural shifts, may help providers identify patients still at high risk for SNF discharge. Methods: This retrospective study included patients who had elective total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty from January through December 2022 at a high-volume orthopaedic institute. …”
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Assessment of the Factors Influencing the Patient’s Comprehension of the Informed Consent to Interventional Pain Procedures by Mohammad Ghorbanhoseini, Kyle Kang, Allen Yang, Mohammadreza Abbasian, Eduard Vaynberg

“…It was conducted between June 2021 and January 2022 on every consenting patient who declined English interpreter services and was undergoing a first elective lumbar epidural steroid injection. Results. …”
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Characteristics of Obstetric and Iatrogenic Urogenital Fistulas in Burkina Faso: A Cross-Sectional Study by Fasnéwindé Aristide Kabore, Stéphanie Dominique Amida Nama, Boureima Ouedraogo, Moussa Kabore, Adama Ouattara, Brahima Kirakoya, Gilles Karsenty

“…We considered as iatrogenic all urogenital fistulas (UGF) occurred after elective caesarean section, gynecologic surgery (hysterectomy, myomectomy, and prolapse repair), or induced abortion. …”
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Has Metal-On-Metal Resurfacing Been a Cost-Effective Intervention for Health Care Providers?-A Registry Based Study. by Ruth Pulikottil-Jacob, Martin Connock, Ngianga-Bakwin Kandala, Hema Mistry, Amy Grove, Karoline Freeman, Matthew Costa, Paul Sutcliffe, Aileen Clarke

“…<h4>Background</h4>Total hip replacement for end stage arthritis of the hip is currently the most common elective surgical procedure. In 2007 about 7.5% of UK implants were metal-on-metal joint resurfacing (MoM RS) procedures. …”
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Impact of zero-positive end-expiratory pressure on blood transfusion rates in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery: a retrospective cohort study by Kentaroh Tarao, Kyongsuk Son, Yusei Ishizuka, Atsushi Nakagomi, Maiko Hasegawa-Moriyama

“…Conclusions ZEEP and STS scores were associated with significantly reduced requirement for perioperative transfusion rates during elective OPCAB surgery. However, ZEEP did not significantly affect the incidence of PPCs.…”
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Is Colonoscopic Surveillance Necessary after Curative Resection of Colorectal Cancer in Elderly Patients? by Suat Chin Ng, Joseph Kong, Douglas Stupart, David Watters

“…Survival analysis was done using the Kaplan–Meier method. The incidence of metachronous and locally recurrent CRC was calculated. …”
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Predictive Value of Heart Rate Variability for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Patients by Juš Kšela, Jan Kafol, Viktor Avbelj, Jurij Matija Kališnik

“…This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of preoperative HRV parameters, including nonlinear metrics, for postoperative AF in patients undergoing off-pump CABG. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: We prospectively enrolled 67 patients undergoing elective off-pump CABG. …”
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Survival of patients with advanced chronic lung allograft dysfunction and the role of redo transplantation by Zsofia Kovacs, Jens Gottlieb, Susanne Simon, Alberto Benazzo, Peter Jaksch

“…Decision-making on LRT varies between centers. Methods: This study aimed to explore key aspects of advanced CLAD management, with a focus on disparities in redo transplantation referral and listing rates. …”
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Does postoperative plasma IL-6 improve early prediction of infection after pulmonary cancer surgery? A two-centre prospective study. by Ted Reniers, Peter G Noordzij, Eelco J Veen, Erik F N Hofman, Anne Marlies Taselaar, W Anton Visser, Pim van der Heiden, Stefan Boeckx, Judith M A Emmen, Ineke M Dijkstra, Olaf L Cremer, Lisette M Vernooij, Thijs C D Rettig

“…We hypothesized that interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an early predictor of infection after pulmonary cancer surgery.<h4>Methods</h4>A two-centre prospective cohort study, including consecutive elective pulmonary cancer surgery patients. …”
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The environmental burden of surgical waste from endovascular aortic aneurysm repair by Nicolas Bowers, MD, Naomi Eisenberg, PT, MEd, CCRP, Graham Roche-Nagle, MD, MBA, MMEd, FRCSI, EBSQ-VASC, DFSVS

“…We estimated that landfill waste from the 19,219 elective EVAR procedures performed in Ontario between 2003 and 2016 amounted to 392,067 kg by weight and 14,798 m3 by volume. …”
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Impact of preoperative anemia and perioperative transfusion on short‐term outcomes in colorectal cancer surgery: The role of iron supplementation by Junpei Takashima, Hirotoshi Kobayashi, Ayaka Koizumi, Fumi Shigehara, Kenji Yamazaki, Daisuke Fujimoto, Fumihiko Miura

“…Thus, the impact of anemia and blood transfusions on short‐term surgical outcomes in colorectal cancer patients and the effectiveness of oral iron supplementation with ferrous citrate were investigated. Methods A retrospective study of patients with colorectal cancer (≥18 y) who underwent elective surgery from April 2015 to March 2023 was conducted. …”
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Use of Lower Staple Heights in Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy: National Trends and Impact on Outcomes by Kay S. Hung, MD, Shih-Hao Lee, MA, Dan E. Azagury, MD, Brian Ruhle, MD, MS, James K. Wall, MD, ME, Lee White, MD, PhD, Feibi Zheng, MD, MBA, Micaela M. Esquivel, MD

“…The proportion of sleeve gastrectomy cases done robotically is increasing, but uncertainty remains about optimal stapler choice, reload height and reinforcement, and the impact of these choices on perioperative outcomes. Methods:. Elective laparoscopic and robotic SG performed from January 1, 2019, to February 28, 2023, were identified in the PINC AI Healthcare Database. …”
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Effects of obesity on outcomes of laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair: a retrospective analysis by Dawid Golik, Przemysław Sroczyński, Krzysztof Jędras, Grzegorz Dobkowski, Michał R. Janik

“…We included patients aged 18 years or older who had elective unilateral TAPP repair for primary inguinal hernia. …”
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Application of cypropofol and propofol combined with low-dose alfentanil in gastroenteroscopy by WANG Yu, LENG Yufang, LENG Yufang, LI Dongbin

“… Objective To investigate the anesthetic effects and adverse effects of cypropofol and propofol combined with alfentanil, respectively, for gastroenteroscopy. Methods A total of 162 patients who underwent elective gastroenteroscopy at the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center of the First Hospital of Lanzhou University from January to February 2024 were enrolled, including 86 males and 76 females, at an age of 18~65 years old, with a BMI value of 18~30 kg/m2, and ASA grade ≤Ⅱ. …”
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Comparison of ultrasound⁃guided nerve block and local infiltration analgesia on analgesic effect in patients with laparoscopic cholecystectomy by LIAO Yongfeng，WANG Hui，ZHANG Yuedong

“…Objective To compare the influence of ultrasound⁃ guided nerve block and local infiltration analgesia on analgesic effect and levels of stress markers in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy（LC），and to establish a theoretical foundation for optimizing clinical selection of postoperative pain management approaches. Methods A total of 76 patients undergoing elective LC in Anqing First People's Hospital of Anhui Medical University from January 2020 to November 2024 were selected prospectively and divided into group A（ultrasound⁃guided nerve block analgesia after anesthesia induction，n=38）and group B（local infiltration analgesia after the end of surgery，n=38）by random envelope method. …”
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The size of endotracheal tube and sore throat after surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Baoji Hu, Rui Bao, Xiaolin Wang, Shanshan Liu, Tianzhu Tao, Qun Xie, Xiongwei Yu, Jinbao Li, Lulong Bo, Xiaoming Deng

“…Studies comparing the size of endotracheal tube for elective surgery were included.<h4>Results</h4>Three trials with a total of 509 female patients were included in the current analysis. …”
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