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Surgical resection remain the main means for gastric cancer. With the improvement of surgical techniques and concepts, the incidence of postoperative complications gradually decreased, but esophagojejunostomy complications occur frequently. Studies have showed that the risks of esophagojejunostomy leakage related to old age, obesity, malnutrition, neoadjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and the incidence rate was 1%-16.5%. The incidence of anastomotic leakage varies greatly, which suggests that effective preventive measures can reduce the probability of anastomotic leakage. In addition to the patient factors, the technique and experience of the operator are also important to reduce anastomotic leakage. The safety of esophagojejunostomy depends on the integrity of the anastomosis, sufficient blood supply and satisfactory tension. Early tight mucosal anastomosis and the proliferation of mucosal epithelial cells can reduce the stimulation of digestive fluid to the anastomotic wound. However, there are some problems in the operation: 1. When esophagojejunostomy is completed with tubular stapler, it is the contraposition of the plasma muscular layer of the digestive tract; 2. Because of the different diameter of esophagojejunostomy and tissue hypertrophy, the internal mucosa layer of the anastomosis is often torn or the residual tissue is embedded in the anastomosis, which affects the healing of the anastomosis. Double and a half layered esophagojejunal anastomosis was proposed to improve the safety of anastomosis. The procedure is as follows: after the end of esophagojejunostomy, 3/0 barbed suture or absorbable suture was used. First, the anastomotic site was sutured continuously for one circle, with the suture spacing of 3-4 mm and the width of 4-5 mm. Then, the continuous horizontal mattress type seromuscular layer varus suture was used to embed the anastomotic stoma for one circle, and the suture width was 5-8 mm above and below the anastomotic stoma. After the completion of esophagojejunostomy, the full-thickness reinforcement of the anastomosis and the embedding of the seromuscular layer can ensure the complete anastomosis of the mucosal layer of the anastomosis. The embedding of the seromuscular layer can also improve the anti-pressure and anti-tension of the anastomosis, and provide a guarantee for the primary healing of the anastomosis.
As part of the initiative known as the Intraoperative Complication Assessment and Reporting with Universal Standards (ICARUS) project, the investigators are working to develop a set of tools to aid in improving the homogenous reporting of intraoperative adverse events (iAEs). Accordingly, the investigators developed a web-based tool, known as the ICARUS Calculator, that integrates the 5 published iAE grading systems. We plan to compare the consistency of grading responses between the ICARUS Calculator and the individual grading systems as presented in their respective publications. The purpose of this study is two-fold. First, the investigators hope to evaluate the utility of a web-based intraoperative adverse event (iAE) grading system known as the Intraoperative Complication Assessment and Reporting with Universal Standards (ICARUS) calculator. Second, the investigators plan to evaluate the difference in iAE grading outcomes of the ICARUS calculator compared with standard iAE grading.
The aim of this study is to study clinical results including mrobidity and mortality of elderly patients (age > 75 years) in Spain during a 3-month period.
In this retrospective cohort study, we assess the relationship between the intensity of early postoperative pain and the risk of infectious- and non-infectious complications within 30 days after major abdominal surgery.
Advanced pelvic cancers are uncommon, with treatment being challenging. Around 4000 patients every year need treatment in the UK. Cancers can involve multiple organs and often need radiotherapy and chemotherapy before surgery. Surgery usually requires removal of multiple pelvic organs, including muscles, bone, and skin around the anus (the perineum). This can lead to complications relating to both the empty pelvis syndrome and closure of the perineal defect. Reconstruction is challenging, with frequently occurring complications, reducing speed of recovery and quality of life. This study investigates complication frequency, quality of life and expenses following different reconstruction techniques. The investigators hope to improve patient and doctor decision-making in this area and find the best methods of reconstruction to improve outcomes. REMACS has three work packages: 1. Maintenance of a database of patients undergoing colorectal surgery at Southampton and Salisbury Hospitals, including those undergoing extra-levator abdominoperineal excision and pelvic exenteration. This includes clinical data, imaging, health resource use, and patient reported outcome measures. 2. A collaborative national prospective cohort study investigating morbidity, health resource use, longitudinal quality of life outcomes (EORTC QLQ-C30 and disease-specific modules) and quality adjusted life years. The investigators will also assess financial toxicity using the comprehensive score for financial toxicity. 3. A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews to undertake a more complex evaluation of quality of life and patient experiences in patients that have recovered from their surgeries.
The objectives of this study were the translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and assessment of the psychometric properties of the Turkish High-Activity Arthroplasty Score (HAAS) in patients with primary TKA.
This proposed multicentre study builds on the findings of our recent validation of USEM and mCriSTAl predictive tools in a single centre at the Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, whose results were recently published (https://europepmc.org/article/med/33111261). By expanding to a multicentre cohort and comparing to a third instrument, the investigators aim to examine the independent validity and generalizability of three scores and investigate potential for simplification of the prediction with anticipated greater accuracy. The ultimate goal is to determine whether these predictive tool can be used to assist surgical decision-making about older patients with expected poorer prognosis or high risk of death in the short term.
Background: At present, effectively implementing smoking cessation programs in the health care system constitutes a major challenge. A unique opportunity to initiate smoking cessation focuses on smokers scheduled for surgery. These patients are not only highly motivated to quit smoking but also likely to benefit from a reduction in postoperative complications which may translate into a decrease of costs. Nevertheless, surgical patients are not routinely informed about the benefits of preoperative smoking cessation. Potential reasons for this missed opportunity may be lack of time and training of surgeons and anesthesiologists. The investigators therefore aim to analyse the impact of a preoperative high-intensity smoking cessation intervention on surgical complications up to a 90-day postoperative period in patients of various surgical disciplines. The hypothesis is that preoperative smoking cessation program improves outcomes in smokers undergoing intermediate to high-risk surgery. The primary objective is to compare complications between patients with an institutional multifaceted smoking cessation intervention starting four weeks before surgery compared to patients in the advice only group (control group) within a 90-day postoperative period. The primary endpoint is the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI®) within 90 days of surgery. Secondary outcomes include length of hospital stay, cost of hospital stay, smoking abstinence, reduction in nicotine consumption. Methods: The present study is a single center, randomized trial with two parallel groups of smokers scheduled for surgery comparing surgery alone and surgery with preoperative smoking cessation. The investigators plan to randomize 251 patients. The primary endpoint is the Comprehensive Complication Index up to a 90-day postoperative period. The secondary endpoints include comparison of smoking abstinence, quality of life, mental health, length of stay, costs of care and difference in hospital reimbursement between the two groups. Discussion: The hypothesis is that preoperative smoking cessation program improves outcomes in smokers undergoing surgery.
In foot surgery, postoperative edema is a complication making the postoperative outcome quite uncertain as to the rehabilitation of the patient. The evolution of this edema is unknown ... The means of "mastering" this edema are empirical, with little study other than cryotherapy and restraint. This study aims to study postoperative edema in a cohort of patients undergoing forefoot surgery. The follow-up will be prospective with measurement of the volume of the foot using an optical technique, during the various follow-up consultations between Day 8 and Month 6 postoperative.