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Regional Differences in the Delivery and Outcomes of Oesophageal Cancer Surgery Across Australia

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background In Europe, the lowest perioperative mortality is seen when oesophagectomies are performed in high‐volume hospitals. In Australia, the optimum annual volume for the lowest mortality has been shown to be 21+. The objective was to evaluate regional variation in hospital mortality following oesophagectomy from a prospective database ...
Josipa Petric, Muktar Ahmed, Norma B. Bulamu, David Pilcher, Shailesh Bihari, Tim Bright, David I. Watson   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Depth and Procedure Specific Effects of Antimicrobial Versus Conventional Sutures on Surgical Site Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Antimicrobial sutures may be particularly beneficial in colorectal and abdominal procedures, where reductions in deep SSI may offset the additional suture cost. Several studies also reported favorable wound‐healing outcomes. ABSTRACT Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common postoperative complications that delay wound healing and increase ...
Ryan Muakkassa, Andrew Roach, Ahmed Adham R. Elsayed, Marc D. Basson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Robot-assisted thoracic surgery in Colombia: a multi-institutional initial experience [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Robotic assisted videothoracoscopic surgery (RVATS) adoption has increased worldwide from 3.4% in 2010 to 17.5% in 2015. However, in Latin America, the literature is limited to a report of a series of 10 patients who underwent RVATS lobectomy
Buitrago, Miguel Ricardo, Restrepo, Juliana   +1 more
core   +1 more source

SURGELLA: A Scoping Review of Impella‐Assisted Hemodynamic Support in High‐Risk Non‐Cardiac Surgery

Artificial Organs, EarlyView.
In selected patients with severe LV dysfunction, Impella‐supported non‐cardiac surgery may provide a temporary hemodynamic bridge to otherwise prohibitive procedures. Published evidence remains limited to a small number of highly selected cases, supporting technical feasibility rather than comparative benefit or generalizable safety.
Hussein Elghazaly, Mohammed Allaf, Areeb Mian, Hanad Ahmed, Alex Gordon‐Weeks, Alexander Tindale, Vasileios Panoulas   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Progress Toward a Portable Artificial Lung: A Systematic Review

Artificial Organs, EarlyView.
Eight portable respiratory assist devices were identified. The CE‐marked MobyBox and the FDA‐approved Breethe OXY‐1 system are in clinical use. Each device is substantially minimized to allow ambulation, but further work is required to address challenges related to anticoagulant management and safe mobilization. Created in BioRender. Svendsen, A. (2026)
Maja Munk Svendsen, Clara Kjær Hendriksen, Lars Folkersen, Peter Juhl‐Olsen, Leila Louise Benhassen, Søren Nielsen Skov   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Facilitating a More Diverse Workforce: The Value of Mentorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery [PDF]

Background: Cardiothoracic surgery (CTS) is one of the least diverse surgical specialties in both gender and race. Aside from the inherent benefits of a diverse working environment, mitigating this diversity gap improves patient care.
Rajah, Tanisha, Takayama, Hiroo, Blitzer, David, Copeland, Hannah   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Prevention and Management of Driveline Infections in Ventricular Assist Device Patients: The DESTINE 2.0 Staging Proposal and Expert Recommendations

Artificial Organs, EarlyView.
DESTINE 2.0 decision flowchart: stage‐based assessment and management of driveline exit‐site disorders. The flowchart provides a simplified decision‐support tool for the stage‐based evaluation and management of driveline exit‐site disorders in LVAD patients, intended as a practical complement to the staging pyramid (Figre 2) and the detailed staging ...
Alexander M. Bernhardt, Volker Lauenroth, Florian Mueller, Friedrich Kaufmann, Katharina Homann, Martina Socha, Thomas Schlöglhofer, the Driveline Expert STagINg and carE (DESTINE) study group   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effectiveness of music in improving the recovery of cardiothoracic surgery: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis

BMC Anesthesiology
Aim This study aimed to compile data on the effectiveness of music therapy for patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. Background After cardiac and thoracic surgery, patients often experience physiological and psychological complications, such as ...
Tianying Li, Yani Guo, Dan Lyu, Jingyi Xue, Mingwei Sheng, Lili Jia, Xin Jin, Wenli Yu, Yiqi Weng, Yuli Wu   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sex differences in patterns of cardiovascular referral in patients with Marfan, Ehlers-Danlos, and Loeys-Dietz syndromesCentral MessagePerspective

JTCVS Open
Background: Diagnosis of Marfan (MFS), Ehlers-Danlos (EDS), and Loeys-Dietz (LDS) syndromes often warrants specialized evaluation for screening and surveillance of aortic disease.
Christina Waldron, BS, Afsheen Nasir, MD, Kristina Wang, BS, Alan Chou, MD, Ely Erez, MD, Prashanth Vallabhajosyula, MD, Roland Assi, MD, MMS   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The influence of provider characteristics on resection rates and survival in patients with localized non-small cell lung cancer

, 2008
Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment for localized non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, wide variations have been reported regarding rates of operative therapy. We examined the influence of characteristics of the hospital of diagnosis on the
Visser, Otto, Ubbink, Dirk T., Klomp, Houke M., de Mol, Bas A. J. M., Li, Wilson W. L., Kloek, Jaap J.   +5 more
core   +1 more source