Intra-operative or CT cholangiography- which is better for biliary imaging in laparoscopic cholecystectomy? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTAustralia: The use of intra-operative cholangiography (IOC) in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is controversial. However, a recent study published...
Robot Assisted redical cystectomy reduces short-term morbidity and is cost effective Dr. Shravani Dali4 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTRobot Assisted redical cystectomy reduces short-term morbidity and is cost effective suggests a new study published in the JAMA Network Open.The...
Automated deep learning AI tool with CT imaging facilitates screening for enlarged spleen: Study Medha Baranwal4 July 2023 9:15 AM ISTUSA: A research team from the US has derived a weight-based volumetric threshold for splenomegaly (spleen enlargement) using an automated AI-based...
Combined two cleft palate repair techniques provided good postoperative outcomes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 July 2023 9:00 AM ISTChina: A recent study has reported that the Sommerlad-Furlow technique could be a choice for cleft palate repair, particularly in wider clefts. The...
Bariatric surgery superior to standard diabetes management for glycemic control, remission of type 2 diabetes: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 July 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: A study of over 250 participants for up to 12 years revealed that metabolic or bariatric surgery results in less medication use, superior...
Withhold GLP-1 receptor agonists before elective surgery suggests ASA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) suggests withholding glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists before elective surgery to...
Anti inflammatory drug Colchicine may prevent atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery Niveditha Subramani30 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTPost-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a tenacious serious surgical complication that occur in 20-55% of cardiac surgery cases. POAF may lead to...
Bariatric surgery reduces MACE and mortality risk in obese patients with sleep apnea Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Bariatric surgery improves the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with obesity and also largely reduces or eliminates...
Video-assisted thoracic surgery effective and safe option for patients with uncomplicated hemoptysis Dr. Shravani Dali30 Jun 2023 9:30 AM ISTVATS for patients with lung disease presenting with hemoptysis is an effective and safe option that may be preferred when the hemoptysis is...
Intraumbilical longitudinal incision safer than conventional approach while performing pyloromyotomy Jacinthlyn Sylvia29 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTA new study published in the The Tokai Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine found that pyloromyotomy performed through the intraumbilical...
Defective closure of diabetic foot ulcers associated with higher risk of wound recurrence Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTResults from a new study of diabetic foot ulcers and the risk of wound recurrence show that a new approach can help health care workers measure the...
Risk factors that predict Early-Onset of Colorectal Cancer in Male Veterans Chumbeni29 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTThe findings from a study published in the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) strongly suggest that screening...
