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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"Colorectal surgery"”.
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Surguvant inflammation and metabolism in colorectal surgery
… 3. Explore the perioperative metabolome in colorectal surgery 4. Investigate the effect of ‘surguvant’ systemic anti-inflammatory therapy on the perioperative metabolome in colorectal cancer surgery Methods: The association between CT-generated BCPs and five-year cancer recurrence and …
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Prehabilitation for Enhanced Recovery After Colorectal Surgery
… stress elicited. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) minimizes surgical stress with standardized evidence-based perioperative care; yet the ERAS care elements focus mainly on the intra- and postoperative periods, which may not sufficiently enhance recovery if preoperative …
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Comparison of general and combined anesthesia during laparoscopic colorectal surgery /
… describes the systems parameters in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Comparing two perioperative analgesia techniques used in laparoscopic colorectal surgery the hemodynamic and respiratory parameters trends; the impact of anesthesia and postoperative analgesia methods on patients’ tracheal …
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Application of artificial neural networks in breast and colorectal surgery
… and then trained and validated on breast and colorectal cancer databases. ANNs were superior to logistic regression method in predicting lymph node metastasis in breast cancer. Furthermore, the previously trained ANNs were able to provide accurate predictions across an independent institution …
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Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Colorectal Surgery Improves Outcomes in Private and Safety-Net Settings
… length of stay (LOS) and improve outcomes in colorectal surgery, these studies predominantly represent the private health care setting. There is a paucity of information regarding the effectiveness of ERP in the public arena, comprised of the under and uninsured who may have different social …
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Evaluation of amoxicillin, metronidazole and gentamicin dosage regimens for use in antibiotic prophylaxis in colorectal surgery
… and financial burden to hospitalsand society. Colorectal surgery is associated with the highest SSI rate amongelective operations and from the various measures to prevent SSIs, antimicrobialprophylaxis is one of the most effective. It is important to maintain free antibioticconcentrations in …
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Fast-track packages in colorectal surgery: an examination and development of the evidence supporting their use
… rapid evolution and widespread introduction to colorectal units throughout Europe and the United States of America. The 'fast-track' approach prescribes a 'multi-modal' and 'multi-disciplinary' package of care to guide the pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative management of surgical …
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Anaemia in a South African colorectal ERAS programme – identifying the prevalence and predictors of preoperative anaemia and the effect on post-operative complications and length of stay
… exceeds that of the general population. Elective colorectal patients often have multiple risk factors for preoperative anaemia. The fourth updated ERAS Society guidelines for optimal perioperative care in colorectal surgery include specific recommendations for screening and treatment of …
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‘Fit for surgery’; retrospective analysis of the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness and postoperative outcome
… in patients undergoing major intra-abdominal surgery. Three aims were established to: 1) Improve the detection and interpretation of CRF, 2) Explore novel thresholds of CRF predictive of postoperative outcome, and 3) Enhance patient management using exercise.<br/><br/>Hypotheses: It was …
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Anastomotic leakage in rectal surgery: Where are we and where do we go from here?
Anastomotic leak in colorectal surgery is a significant complication which is feared by surgeons and has considerable consequences for patients. It affects up to 17% of rectal resections and although there is significant knowledge regarding its detection and treatment, there are still no reliable …
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Kolorektal cerrahi sonrası hasta eşlerinin yaşam kalitesi
… zamanda hasta eşlerini de içermelidir.AbstractIn colorectal surgery we try to increase quality of life by preserving sphincter, sometimes becauseof total cure the sphincter cannot be saved and a permanent stoma is needed. Research hasdemonstrated that patients requiring a permanent stoma may face …
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The Role Of Acute Normovolaemic Haemodilution in Gastro-intestinal Surgery
… has increased cost pressure on health resources. Colorectal surgery is a high blood usage field with 43% of all patients in our unit being transfused, over a three year period. Patient perceptions: Despite the risks associated with transfusion, a majority of patients are willing to have an …
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The impact of a quality improvement complex intervention on the incidence of surgical site infection and the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals
… (n=95). Consecutive patients (n=216) undergoing colorectal surgery were subsequently followed up postoperatively to measure the impact of the complex quality improvement intervention (ISSIP) on the incidence of SSI. Results Findings from the literature in the first systematic review showed that …
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Optimal allocation of surgical services
… can best be improved. From a BIDMc Department of Surgery Perspective, essential business questions include: 1 How to allocate limited existing resources efficiently? 2 Which future growth opportunities should be pursued now? 3 How should a multiple-hospital network be used to meet system demand? …
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Generational differences in perceptions of medical student experiences of clinical attachments in surgery: an ethnographic study
… feedback on clinical attachments in General Surgery at the University of Edinburgh Medical School was poor. This phenomenon was a reflection of medical students’ experiences on their surgical attachments in medical schools across the UK to varying degrees. Furthermore, student dissatisfaction …
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Efficacy Of Various Modes Of Bowel Preparation to Prevent Surgical Site Infection Following Elective Colorectal Resection
… preparation (MBP) has long been standard before colorectal surgery with the aim of preventing complications such as surgical site infection (SSI). Newer evidence suggests that MBP does not reduce the risk of infection and that oral antibiotic (OA) use may be important in reducing post-operative …
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Studies of Loop Ileostomy Morbidity and the Potential Benefits of Chyme Reinfusion
INTRODUCTION: Loop ileostomy formation is a commonly performed surgical procedure associated with significant morbidity. The objectives of this thesis are to improve the understanding of the risk factors associated with dehydration readmissions following ileostomy formation and assess the impact of …
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Die perioperative Kinetik pro- und kontrainflammatorischer Serumparameter durch eine Antibiotika-induzierte Endotoxinämie bei kolorektalen Operationen
Von Juli 1995 bis August 1999 konnten 34 Patienten/innen der chirurgischen Universitätsklinik Würzburg, die entweder an einem Rektumkarzinom oder einem Karzinom des rekto-sigmoidalen Übergangs erkrankt waren, in diese prospektive, offene und kontrollierte Studie eingeschlossen werden. Ziel der …
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L’UTILIZZO DEL VERDE DI INDOCIANINA NELLA PREVENZIONE DEL LEAK ANASTOMOTICO IN CHIRURGIA COLO-RETTALE
Il leak anastomotico nella chirurgia colorettale è ancora un problema reale nonostante i progressi tecnologici e di tecnica in chirurgia. L'incidenza del Leak anastomotico è stimata tra il 7 ed il 15%. I difetti di perfusione colica e anastomotica rappresentano la causa più importante di leak …
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