Gastrointestinal Surgery (all articles)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Polypectomy During the Insertion Phase vs. During Withdrawal Phase of Colonoscopy
23 Jan, 2020 | 02:03h | UTCClinical importance of cold polypectomy during the insertion phase in the left side of the colon and rectum: a multicenter randomized controlled trial (PRESECT STUDY) – Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Treatment of Uncomplicated Acute Diverticulitis Without Antibiotics May be Safe
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:31h | UTCTreatment of Uncomplicated Acute Diverticulitis Without Antibiotics: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Diseases of the Colon & Rectum (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related: Randomized Trial: Antibiotic Avoidance Associated with Similar Long-term Outcomes in Uncomplicated Diverticulitis (randomized trials on the subject)
Randomized Trial: Hydroxyethyl Starch vs. Saline for Volume Replacement Therapy in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:36h | UTCEffect of Hydroxyethyl Starch vs Saline for Volume Replacement Therapy on Death or Postoperative Complications Among High-Risk Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery: The FLASH Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Hydroxyethyl Starch for Fluid Replacement Therapy in High-Risk Surgical Patients: Context and Caution (free for a limited period)
Related Cochrane Review: Colloids vs Crystalloids for Fluid Resuscitation in Critically Ill People (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
FLASH trial published today in @JAMA_current, comparing saline versus HES in high risk surgical patients.https://t.co/5xet1jOtEA
Our accompanying editorial, which hopefully helps to contextualizing the results can be found at:https://t.co/Ebl9ieG5Sp— Fernando Zampieri (@f_g_zampieri) January 21, 2020
Review: Enhancing Recovery in Pediatric Major Abdominal Surgery
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:26h | UTCRelated Reviews: Review of the enhanced recovery pathway for children: perioperative anesthetic considerations – Canadian Journal of Anesthesia (free) AND Embracing change: the era for pediatric ERAS is here – Pediatric Surgery International (free) AND Preparing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for implementation in pediatric populations – Journal of Pediatric Surgery (free)
WHO: Smoking Greatly Increases Risk of Complications After Surgery
21 Jan, 2020 | 03:15h | UTCSmoking greatly increases risk of complications after surgery – World Health Organization (free)
See also: Tobacco and Surgical outcomes: WHO Knowledge Summary
Screening for Colon Cancer in Older Adults: Risks, Benefits, and When to Stop
21 Jan, 2020 | 03:02h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Stage-Specific Sensitivity of Fecal Immunochemical Tests for Detecting Colorectal Cancer
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:13h | UTCSource: EvidenceAlerts
Meta-Analysis: Prophylactic Intra-Abdominal Drainage Following Colorectal Anastomoses
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:02h | UTC
3-year Follow-up of the SCOT RCT: 3-month Oxaliplatin-containing Adjuvant Chemotherapy is Non-inferior to 6 Months of the Same Regimen for Patients with High-risk Stage II and III Colorectal Cancer
19 Jan, 2020 | 21:28h | UTCOriginal Article: 3 versus 6 months of adjuvant oxaliplatin-fluoropyrimidine combination therapy for colorectal cancer (SCOT): an international, randomised, phase 3, non-inferiority trial – The Lancet Oncology (free)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
[Abstract Only] Large Observational Study Suggests Lower Adhesion-related Readmissions After Laparoscopic vs. Open Abdominal Surgery
19 Jan, 2020 | 20:36h | UTCAdhesion-related readmissions after open and laparoscopic surgery: a retrospective cohort study (SCAR update) – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Commentary on Twitter
NEW | SCAR update: Laparoscopic surgery reduces the incidence of adhesion-related readmissions; however, the overall burden of readmissions associated with adhesions remains high https://t.co/kG46LkBLjK pic.twitter.com/OnSoU18r6P
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) January 3, 2020
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: Laparoscopic vs. Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy
19 Jan, 2020 | 20:30h | UTCLaparoscopic Versus Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
An Integrated Perfusion Machine Preserves Injured Human Livers for 1 Week
16 Jan, 2020 | 04:08h | UTCAn integrated perfusion machine preserves injured human livers for 1 week – Nature Biotechnology (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Machine keeps human livers alive for one week outside of the body – University of Zurich (free) AND Machine Could Expand Pool of Livers for Donation – HealthDay News (free)
Cohort Study: Interventions and Operations 5 Years After Bariatric Surgery
16 Jan, 2020 | 08:51h | UTCAuthor Interview: Interventions and Operations 5 Years After Bariatric Surgery (free)
Commentaries: Bariatric Surgery Is Safe and It Works – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period) AND Procedures And Hospitalizations Common After Bariatric Procedures – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND More Interventions Follow Gastric Bypass than Gastric Sleeve, Large Study Shows – Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh (free)
Related Study: Cohort Study: Risk of Operative and Nonoperative Interventions After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass vs. Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (free)
[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Colorectal Cancer in Ulcerative Colitis
16 Jan, 2020 | 02:34h | UTCColorectal cancer in ulcerative colitis: a Scandinavian population-based cohort study – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Association Between Colorectal Cancer and Ulcerative Colitis – The ASCO Post (free)
Expert Statement: Clostridioides Difficile Infection in the Critically Ill
15 Jan, 2020 | 08:11h | UTCClostridioides difficile (formerly Clostridium difficile) infection in the critically ill: an expert statement – Intensive Care Medicine (free for a limited period)
Related: Clostridioides Difficile: Diagnosis and Treatments (free BMJ review and guidelines on the subject)
Meta-Analysis: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Reduces Hospital Costs and Improve Clinical Outcomes in Liver Surgery
15 Jan, 2020 | 07:57h | UTCRelated: Guidelines for Perioperative Care for Liver Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Recommendations – World Journal of Surgery (free)
Related: Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines (free articles)
Meta-Analysis: The Application of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
15 Jan, 2020 | 07:56h | UTCRelated: Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines (free articles)
Systematic Review: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management of Post-Gastric Bypass Chronic Diarrhea
15 Jan, 2020 | 01:12h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Extensive Intraoperative Peritoneal Lavage Does Not Improve Outcomes in Resectable Advanced Gastric Cancer
15 Jan, 2020 | 01:02h | UTCRandomized clinical trial of extensive intraoperative peritoneal lavage versus standard treatment for resectable advanced gastric cancer (CCOG 1102 trial) – BJS (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Intracorporeal vs. Extracorporeal Anastomosis in Laparoscopic Right Colectomy
15 Jan, 2020 | 01:00h | UTCRandomized clinical trial of intracorporeal versus extracorporeal anastomosis in laparoscopic right colectomy (IEA trial) – BJS (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Chek out our latest publication! @BJSurgery “An intracorporeal anastomosis was shown to have clinical advantages over an extracorporeal anastomosis for laparoscopic right colectomy. Better inside” Congratulations @jesus_bollo @etargarona @victorturrado
https://t.co/CCLutQLud9— Antonio R.F. (@FueyoA) December 17, 2019
Guidelines for Treatment of Umbilical and Epigastric Hernias
12 Jan, 2020 | 21:01h | UTC
Systematic Review: Prehabilitation Before Major Intra-abdominal Cancer Surgery
12 Jan, 2020 | 20:45h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Similar Long-term Survival Outcomes after Laparoscopy-assisted Distal Gastrectomy Compared to Open Distal Gastrectomy with Nodal Dissection for Clinical Stage IA or IB Gastric Cancer
12 Jan, 2020 | 20:44h | UTCSurvival outcomes after laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy versus open distal gastrectomy with nodal dissection for clinical stage IA or IB gastric cancer (JCOG0912): a multicentre, non-inferiority, phase 3 randomised controlled trial – The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Commentary on Twitter
New online – survival outcomes after laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy versus open distal gastrectomy with nodal dissection for clinical stage IA or IB #gastriccancer (JCOG0912 trial) – https://t.co/SMUsDqKMS7 #SoMe4Surg #stcsm pic.twitter.com/WHyrgZSTUe
— The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (@LancetGastroHep) November 20, 2019
Meta-Analysis: Nonoperative Treatment for Nonperforated Appendicitis in Children
10 Jan, 2020 | 00:09h | UTCRelated: Meta-Analysis: Antibiotic Treatment vs. Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis in Adults and Children (several studies on the subject)
Study Commentary: Continuing an Anticoagulant at Home After Abdominal Surgery Cuts Thrombosis Risk
9 Jan, 2020 | 23:21h | UTCContinuing an anticoagulant at home after abdominal surgery cuts thrombosis risk – NIHR Signal (free)
Original Study: Systematic Review: Prolonged Thromboprophylaxis with Low Molecular Weight Heparin for Abdominal or Pelvic Surgery – Cochrane Library (link to study and summary)