Pre‐gerotal fat patch—A novel alternative to haemostatic agents during partial nephrectomy
Objective This study aimed to determine if using a pre‐gerotal fat patch at open partial nephrectomy (PN) as a haemostatic bolster is a viable alternative to using synthetic haemostatic agents.
Brennan Timm +3 more
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Colocolic Intussusception in Children: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
BackgroundColocolic intussusception is a rare subtype of intussusception mostly caused by juvenile polyps. The treatment of colocolic intussusception caused by other pathologic lead points in children remains poorly understood.MethodA systematic ...
Jiayu Yan +4 more
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Open and Closed Reduction for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in New York State: Incidence of Hip Reduction and Rates of Subsequent Surgery. [PDF]
BackgroundThere are limited data on the incidence and outcomes of open and closed hip reduction in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
Chang +14 more
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Trends of intervention for paediatric stone disease over the last two decades (2000–2015): A systematic review of literature [PDF]
Objective: To ascertain the publication trends of interventions for paediatric kidney stone disease (KSD) we conducted a systematic review of literature over the last 16 years.
Aboumarzouk, Omar +6 more
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Treatment of the Fractional Curve of Adult Scoliosis With Circumferential Minimally Invasive Surgery Versus Traditional, Open Surgery: An Analysis of Surgical Outcomes. [PDF]
Study Design:Retrospective, multicenter review of adult scoliosis patients with minimum 2-year follow-up. Objective:Because the fractional curve (FC) of adult scoliosis can cause radiculopathy, we evaluated patients treated with either circumferential ...
Anand, Neel +18 more
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Comparing open and minimally invasive surgical procedures for oesophagectomy in the treatment of cancer: the ROMIO (Randomised Oesophagectomy: Minimally Invasive or Open) feasibility study and pilot trial [PDF]
Localised oesophageal cancer can be curatively treated with surgery (oesophagectomy) but the procedure is complex with a risk of complications, negative effects on quality of life and a recovery period of 6-9 months. Minimal-access surgery may accelerate
Avery, K +16 more
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Recent advances in minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery [PDF]
Laparoscopy has improved surgical treatment of various diseases due to its limited surgical trauma and has developed as an interesting therapeutic alternative for the resection of colorectal cancer.
Angele, M. K. +4 more
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Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) describes the backward flow of urine from the bladder to the ureter and/or kidney. In this study, 60 patients below 18 years of age diagnosed with primary VUR in our clinic between 2010 and 2014 and ...
Mehmet Nuri Cevizci +4 more
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ObjectiveCongenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening surgical condition in neonates. Surgery can be performed by either open or thoracoscopic techniques.
Rui Liu +23 more
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Laparoscopic versus open colorectal resection for cancer and polyps: A cost-effectiveness study [PDF]
Methods: Participants were recruited in 2006-2007 in a district general hospital in the south of England; those with a diagnosis of cancer or polyps were included in the analysis.
Dowson, H +4 more
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