Gastrointestinal Surgery
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Postoperative Continuation of Antibiotic Prophylaxis Does Not Reduce the Incidence of Surgical Site Infections
29 May, 2020 | 03:09h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Gastrointestinal Complications After Pancreatoduodenectomy With Epidural vs. Patient-Controlled Intravenous Analgesia
29 May, 2020 | 03:05h | UTC
Related Commentary on Twitter
Check out our multicenter randomized clinical trial just published in @JamaSurgery, comparing epidural vs patient-controlled iv analgesia after pancreatic surgery. @JanLarmann @SalviaRobi @uniklinik_hd @AINS_UKHD @HDStifChir https://t.co/BvBE3DRETO
— Rosa Klotz (@rosa_klotz) May 27, 2020
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Helicobacter Pylori Eradication Therapy to Prevent Gastric Cancer
26 May, 2020 | 09:21h | UTCHelicobacter pylori eradication therapy to prevent gastric cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis – Gut (abstract only – $ for full-text)
Randomized Trial: Graduated Compression Stockings in Elective Surgical Patients
18 May, 2020 | 01:41h | UTCCommentaries: Graduated compression stockings on trial – The BMJ Opinion AND Compression stockings might not be needed to prevent blood clots after surgery – The British Medical Journal
Consensus Document: Surgery During the COVID‐19 Pandemic
15 May, 2020 | 03:34h | UTC
Abdominal Imaging Findings in COVID-19: Preliminary Observations
12 May, 2020 | 03:28h | UTCAbdominal Imaging Findings in COVID-19: Preliminary Observations – Radiology
News Release: Imaging reveals bowel abnormalities in patients with COVID-19 – Radiological Society of North America
WSES Guidelines for the Management of Acute Colonic Diverticulitis
12 May, 2020 | 03:11h | UTC
ASCRS Guidelines for the Treatment of Left-Sided Colonic Diverticulitis
8 May, 2020 | 10:20h | UTCNews Release: Treatment for Diverticulitis – updated ASCRS Guidelines published in Diseases of the Colon & Rectum
Guideline Synopsis: Initial Management of Acute Pancreatitis
8 May, 2020 | 10:12h | UTCInitial Management of Acute Pancreatitis – JAMA
Original Guideline: American Gastroenterological Association Institute Guideline on Initial Management of Acute Pancreatitis
Guideline: Endoscopic Management of Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
8 May, 2020 | 09:53h | UTC
Consensus Document: Restarting Planned Surgery in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
3 May, 2020 | 22:43h | UTCRelated: New Scoring System to Prioritize Medically Necessary Operations (report and commentary)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Preoperative Oral Antibiotics and Surgical-site Infections in Colon Surgery
26 Apr, 2020 | 21:13h | UTC
Related Commentary on Twitter
New – Preoperative oral antibiotics and surgical-site infections in colon surgery (#ORALEV): a multicentre, single-blind, pragmatic, randomised controlled trial – https://t.co/pVsQZMWvEo #colorectalresearch #colorectalsurgery #SoMe4Surgery @eloiespin pic.twitter.com/pncI0R3tHa
— The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (@LancetGastroHep) April 21, 2020
Study: Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality After Removal of Adenomas During Screening Colonoscopies
24 Apr, 2020 | 03:24h | UTCRelated Study: Another Large Cohort Study Suggests Patients with Low-Risk Adenomas are Not At Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer (studies on the subject)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Antibiotics Do Not Reduce Length of Hospital Stay for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis
24 Apr, 2020 | 03:23h | UTCAntibiotics Do Not Reduce Length of Hospital Stay for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis in a Pragmatic Double-Blind Randomized Trial – Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related: Treatment of Uncomplicated Acute Diverticulitis Without Antibiotics: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Diseases of the Colon & Rectum (link to abstract – $ for full-text) AND Randomized Trial: Antibiotic Avoidance Associated with Similar Long-term Outcomes in Uncomplicated Diverticulitis (randomized trials on the subject)
Review: The Treatment of Gallstone Disease
23 Apr, 2020 | 09:19h | UTCThe Treatment of Gallstone Disease – Deutsches Ärzteblatt international
Preoperative Evaluation Before Noncardiac Surgery
23 Apr, 2020 | 09:17h | UTCPreoperative Evaluation Before Noncardiac Surgery – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Related Review: Preoperative Cardiac Risk Assessment (review and guidelines)
Guidance for Operative and Peri-Operative Care of Patients Infected by SARS-CoV-2
22 Apr, 2020 | 08:40h | UTC
Consensus Statement: Advice for Hepatology and Liver Transplant Providers During the COVID‐19 Pandemic
17 Apr, 2020 | 02:04h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Aspirin and the Risk of Colorectal and Other Digestive Tract Cancers
17 Apr, 2020 | 01:54h | UTCNews Release: Aspirin linked to reduction in risk of several cancers of the digestive tract – European Society of Medical Oncology
Global Guidance for Surgical Care During the COVID‐19 Pandemic
16 Apr, 2020 | 02:37h | UTCGlobal guidance for surgical care during the COVID‐19 pandemic – British Journal of Surgery
Related: New Scoring System to Prioritize Medically Necessary Operations
Guideline: Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Appendicitis
16 Apr, 2020 | 02:32h | UTC
Guidelines for the Management of Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
16 Apr, 2020 | 02:28h | UTC
New Scoring System to Prioritize Medically Necessary Operations
15 Apr, 2020 | 03:40h | UTCNews Release: Scoring system empowers surgery departments to prioritize medically necessary operations – American College of Surgeons
Meta-Analysis: Gastrointestinal Manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Virus Load in Fecal Samples
10 Apr, 2020 | 03:03h | UTCCommentary: Gastrointestinal Aspects of COVID-19 – NEJM Journal Watch
AGA Recommendations for Gastrointestinal Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2 Apr, 2020 | 04:01h | UTCNews Release: AGA issues formal recommendations for PPE during gastrointestinal procedures