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Does arthroscopic or open washout in native knee septic arthritis result in superior post-operative function? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and observational studies
AimsSeptic arthritis (SA) of the native knee joint is associated with significant morbidity. This review compared post-operative functional outcomes...
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Humeral shaft fracture: systematic review of non-operative and operative treatment
IntroductionHumeral shaft fractures can be treated non-operatively or operatively. The optimal management is subject to debate. The aim was to...
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Pre-operative predictors of post-operative seizure control in low-grade glioma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
As many as 80% of low-grade gliomas (LGGs) present with seizures, negatively impacting quality of life. While seizures are associated with gliomas...
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Effect of pre-operative hypoxemia on the occurrence and outcomes of post-operative ARDS in Stanford type a aortic dissection patients
BackgroundPre-operative and post-operative hypoxemia are frequent complications of Stanford type A aortic dissection (AAD). This study explored the...
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Pre-operative Cinacalcet Administration Reduces Immediate Post-operative Hypocalcemia Following Total Parathyroidectomy in Severe Renal Hyperparathyroidism
BackgroundIn severe renal hyperparathyroidism (RHPT), whether administrating Cinacalcet before total parathyroidectomy can reduce post-operative...
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Resident operative time as an independent predictor of early post-operative cataract surgery outcomes and supervising attending surgeon impact: a retrospective case series
BackgroundThe authors sought to determine if resident operative time in cataract extraction and intraocular lens insertion (CE/IOL) affects early...
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Effects of Intra-operative Cardiopulmonary Variability On Post-operative Pulmonary Complications in Major Non-cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Intraoperative cardiopulmonary variables are well-known predictors of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC), traditionally quantified by median...
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Effect of Prophylactic Tranexamic Acid in Per-operative and Post-operative Blood Loss in Hysterectomy for Benign Condition: A Randomized Controlled Study
BackgroundThe most common nutritional deficiency condition in the world is anaemia. Hysterectomy is the second-most frequently performed major...
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Pre-operative MRI features predict early post-operative recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma with different degrees of pathological differentiation
PurposeTo investigate the value of pre-operative gadoxetate disodium (Gd-EOB-DTPA) enhanced MRI predicting early post-operative recurrence...
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The Impact of Peri-operative Enteral Immunonutrition on Post-operative Complications in Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery: A Meta-Analysis
BackgroundImmunonutrition (IMN) in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer surgery remains under-utilised and contentious. Despite previous meta-analysis...
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Composite Criteria for Non-Operative Management of Acute Non-Complicated Appendicitis Result in Low Failure Rates
BackgroundThe aim of this study is to investigate the outcomes of conservative management of non-complicated acute appendicitis (AA) using our unique...
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A Comparison of Two Methods of Pre-operative Inspiratory Muscle Training on Post-operative Outcome Following Esophagectomy
Esophageal carcinoma is a multifaceted and complex disease of rapidly rising incidence that exerts an increasing social and financial burden on...
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Intensive pre-operative information course (IPIC) and pre-operative weight loss results in long-term sustained weight loss following bariatric surgery: 11 years results from a tertiary referral centre
IntroductionOutcomes of long-term (5–10-year) weight loss have not been investigated thoroughly and the role of pre-operative weight loss on...
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Assessment of Operative Time for Lip and Oral Cancers: A Tool to Improve Operative Room Efficiency
Operation theatre (OT) time utilisation rates can be improved with an assessment of the procedure time that will result in effective scheduling of...
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Pre-operative assessment of living liver donors’ liver anatomy and volumes
Decades of experience supports LDLT as a favorable strategy to reduce waitlist mortality. The multiple regenerative pathways of hepatocytes and other...
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Non-operative Management of Acute Knee Injuries
Purpose of ReviewAcute knee injuries are commonly encountered in both the clinical and sideline setting and may be treated operatively or...
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Role of tranexamic acid in reducing peri-operative blood loss in open spine surgeries
Spine surgeries are associated with significant blood loss due to the extensive soft tissue dissection, bony decompression, and prolonged surgical...
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The Association of Pre-operative Serum Albumin Levels and Post-operative In-Hospital Death in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Surgeries in Thailand: A Retrospective Cohort Study
BackgroundPre-operative hypoalbuminemia is known to predict negative outcomes for patients undergoing major surgeries. However, various cut-off...
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Is young adult idiopathic scoliosis a distinct clinical entity from adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis comparing pre-operative characteristics and operative outcomes
PurposeThis study aims to conduct a systematic review of the literature comparing pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative characteristics...
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A nomogram for predicting post-operative hydrocephalus in children with medulloblastoma
Post-operative hydrocephalus is common among children with medulloblastoma after initial tumor resection. This study aimed to establish a novel model...
