Surgery

Current and past smokers face greater risk for hip replacement failure
Mar 20 13

Smoking has been linked to prolonged healing time and greater risk for complications in orthopaedic and other surgeries, according to a new study presented… Current and past smokers face greater risk for hip replacement failure   

 

New survey reports low rate of patient awareness during anesthesia
Mar 12 13

The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI) today publish initial findings from a major… New survey reports low rate of patient awareness during anesthesia   

 

Strokes associated with surgery can be devastating
Feb 12 13

Strokes that occur during or shortly after surgery can be devastating, resulting in longer hospital stays and increased risks of death or long-term… Strokes associated with surgery can be devastating   

 

Smoking Cessation More Successful for Cancer Patients Who Quit Before Surgery, Moffitt Cancer Center Researchers Say
Jan 23 13

Lung and head and neck cancer patients who smoked before surgery are more likely to relapse than those who had quit before surgery, Moffitt… Smoking Cessation More Successful for Cancer Patients Who Quit Before Surgery, Moffitt Cancer Center Researchers Say   

 

Surgical-site infections may increase risk of deadly blood clots after colorectal surgery
Jan 16 13

Despite receiving blood thinners and other clot prevention treatment, some patients still develop potentially lethal blood clots in the first month after their operations… Surgical-site infections may increase risk of deadly blood clots after colorectal surgery   

 

New tool to help brain surgeons one step closer to operating room
Jan 13 13

A new tool that could allow for faster, more comprehensive testing of brain tissue during surgery successfully identified the cancer type, grade and tumor… New tool to help brain surgeons one step closer to operating room   

 

“Never” surgery mistakes still happening to patients
Dec 22 12

“Never say never” is a phrase that should often apply when striving for a goal in life, but there are places you never want… “Never” surgery mistakes still happening to patients   

 

New Study Review Examines Benefits of Music Therapy for Surgery Patients
Nov 20 12

A new study review published by the University of Kentucky found that music therapy can be beneficial to patients before, during and after a… New Study Review Examines Benefits of Music Therapy for Surgery Patients   

 

Smoking Bans Boost Heart Health
Oct 30 12

Anti-smoking laws reduced risks of hospitalization and death for smoking-related cardiovascular and lung diseases, with the most comprehensive laws having the biggest impact on… Smoking Bans Boost Heart Health   

 

Fewer patient deaths after surgery in hospitals known for good nursing care
Oct 23 12

Patients treated in magnet hospitals (specially designated for their nursing excellence) had 14 percent lower odds of death than those in non-magnet hospitals in… Fewer patient deaths after surgery in hospitals known for good nursing care   

 

UK nitrogen cocktail drinker has stomach removed
Oct 08 12

British surgeons removed a teenager’s stomach to save her life after she drank a cocktail made with liquid nitrogen during a night out with… UK nitrogen cocktail drinker has stomach removed   

 

General surgeons like to help patients but frustrated by lack of control over resources and work-life balance: study
Sep 29 12

Lack of control over operating rooms and other resources as well as a lack of work-life balance are among the main reasons general surgeons… General surgeons like to help patients but frustrated by lack of control over resources and work-life balance: study   

 

Anti-clotting therapy may be used too often following orthopaedic surgery or trauma
Sep 01 12

Men and women who undergo joint replacement procedures, as well as those who have significant fractures, tend to be at an increased risk of… Anti-clotting therapy may be used too often following orthopaedic surgery or trauma   

 

Thyroid surgery costlier with robotic system
Aug 23 12

Surgery to remove part of the thyroid gland is twice as expensive when it’s done with the help of a robot rather than by… Thyroid surgery costlier with robotic system   

 

Surgical patient safety program lowers SSIs by one-third following colorectal operations
Jul 30 12

A surgical patient safety program that combines three components-accurate outcome measurement, support of hospital leadership, and engaged frontline providers-reduces surgical site infections (SSIs) by… Surgical patient safety program lowers SSIs by one-third following colorectal operations   

 

ACL reconstruction technique improves outcomes in pediatric patients
Jul 14 12

A new study demonstrates the superiority of a specific technique to perform anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in children. In recent years, the number… ACL reconstruction technique improves outcomes in pediatric patients   

 

Obese appendectomy patients have fewer complications with minimally invasive operations
Jun 27 12

Obese patients who need to have their appendixes removed fare better after a minimally invasive surgical procedure rather than an open operation, according to… Obese appendectomy patients have fewer complications with minimally invasive operations   

 

Obese patients face increased risk of kidney damage after heart surgery
May 24 12

Oxidative stress may put obese patients at increased risk of developing kidney damage after heart surgery, according to a study appearing in an upcoming… Obese patients face increased risk of kidney damage after heart surgery   

 

Appendix removal: Huge sticker shock in study
Apr 24 12

What do hospitals charge to remove an appendix? The startling answer is that it could be the same as the price of a refrigerator… Appendix removal: Huge sticker shock in study   

 

Brain Surgery Touted for Epilepsy
Apr 23 12

In a new study, researchers say brain surgery for a common type of epilepsy is seven times as effective as drug regimens currently used.

Brain Surgery Touted for Epilepsy   
 

Brain surgery for epilepsy underutilized
Apr 23 12

Ten years ago, a landmark clinical trial in Canada demonstrated the unequivocal effectiveness of brain surgeries for treating uncontrolled epilepsy, but since then the… Brain surgery for epilepsy underutilized   

 

Surgery Wins Again for Obese Diabetics
Apr 17 12

Yet another study has found that bariatric surgery is a better diabetes treatment in obese patients than medical therapy, Italian researchers said, confirming results… Surgery Wins Again for Obese Diabetics   

 

Antibiotics May Be Enough for Appendicitis
Apr 07 12

For uncomplicated appendicitis, using antibiotics first may preclude the need to remove the appendix and reduce complications, a meta-analysis suggested.

In a meta-analysis of… Antibiotics May Be Enough for Appendicitis   

 

U.S. man hugs doctors after seeing face transplant
Mar 29 12

- Surgeons from the University of Maryland Medical Center on Tuesday detailed what they said was the world’s most comprehensive face transplant - allowing… U.S. man hugs doctors after seeing face transplant   

 

Residents as safe as senior MDs in appendix surgery
Mar 28 12

Doctors who are still receiving their surgery training can remove the appendix just as safely as fully qualified surgeons, according to a new study… Residents as safe as senior MDs in appendix surgery   

 
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