Objective: No consensus exists on how best to manage patients presenting with ovarian endometriomas and colorectal endometriosis, in terms of impact on fertility preservation and recurrences rates. the goal of our study was to assess recurrence and pregnancy rates in women managed for ovarian endometrioma by ablation using plasma energy with and without associated surgery for colorectal endometriosis.
Methods: Prospective series of consecutive patients managed for ovarian endometriomas by ablat
OBJECTIVE: Bile leak is a dreadful complication after cholecystectomy, and can be associated with significant morbidity, and potential mortality, if not treated. We hypothesized that identifying risk factors, both patient-related and surgeon-related, associated with increased risk of this problem in patients undergoing cholecystectomy, could help in risk stratification to reduce the incidence and subsequent sequelae of this problem.
METHODS AND PROCEDURES: From January 2011 to December 2013, a
Background: The number of laparoscopic surgeries is increasing because of minimal invasion of the patient. Compared with open abdominal surgeries, they are likely to produce less postoperative paralysis of the intestine. But ileus is an important complication for laparoscopic surgeries too: sometimes it could cause death. We experienced a rare case of severe Clostridium difficile infection, not only in the colon but also in the small intestine, after a laparoscopic lower anterior resection.
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Background: Technology has the potential to increase efficiency, improve patient safety, and enhance technical capability in surgery. While some surgical innovations do not utilize technology (such as creating new post-operative pathways), other innovations are dependent on such technology (such as robotic laparoscopy). We investigated the extent to which the innovations presented in surgical literature utilize technology.
Hypothesis: A systematic literature review reveals the amount and type o
Introduction: Fifteen to twenty percent of surgical patients are malnourished before surgery. Although the literature acknowledges that nutrition is an important factor in patient health, its impact on surgical recovery has not yet been determined. The primary objective of this study is to understand the effect of nutritional status on the postoperative recovery of elderly patients.
Methodology: This is a prospective cohort study of patients aged 70 years and older undergoing elective general s