Endoluminal stenting reduces stoma formation in colorectal cancer with obstruction: Study Medha Baranwal8 Dec 2022 10:00 AM ISTUK: Colorectal cancer is often presented with obstruction that requires urgent, potentially life-saving decompression. For such patients, the...
Incidence of incisional hernia high after colorectal surgery independent of suture technique Jacinthlyn Sylvia30 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTA new study published in the British Journal of Surgery found incisional hernia is common following colorectal cancer surgery. At 1 or 2 years, there...
Updated guidelines for closure of abdominal wall incisions by European and American Hernia Societies Medha Baranwal29 Oct 2022 10:30 AM ISTNetherlands: European and American Hernia Societies have released an updated guideline for the closure of abdominal wall incisions. The updated...
PAUS trial concludes Antibiotic prophylaxis as "ineffective" for breast cancer surgery patients: BJS Aditi9 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTUK: A recent study published in the British Journal of Surgery mentioned that a single preoperative dose of amoxicillin–clavulanic acid is...
Renal transplantation- Recommendations for enhanced recovery after surgery Medha Baranwal6 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTUK: A recent article published in the British Journal of Surgery has reported Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol recommendations for...
Prucalopride fails to reduce recovery time after colorectal surgery Jacinthlyn Sylvia6 Oct 2022 5:15 AM ISTA new study published in the British Journal of Surgery shows that after elective colorectal surgery, prucalopride did not shorten the amount of time...
Postoperative packing of perianal abscess cavities linked to poor outcomes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTUK: According to PPAC2 trial, which has been published in the British Journal of Surgery, postoperative perianal abscess wound cavities treated...
SEAL score may assess severity of Anastomotic Leak after oesophagectomy Dr. Shravani Dali5 Sept 2022 9:30 AM ISTSEAL score may assess severity of Anastomotic Leak after oesophagectomy suggests a recent study published in the British Journal of Surgery ...
Does Toupet fundoplication provide better outcome after para-esophageal hernia repair? Jacinthlyn Sylvia6 Aug 2022 9:00 AM ISTSweden: A new study published in the British Journal of Surgery showed that following para-oesophageal hernia (POH) repair, a partial posterior wrap...
Short or long-stitch technique which is better for midline laparotomy? Medha Baranwal16 July 2022 9:00 AM ISTGermany: After midline laparotomy, incisional hernia remains a frequent problem. A recent study in the British Journal of Surgery found that between...
Intraperitoneal drain placement prolongs hospital stay and increases surgical site infection risk Medical Dialogues Editorial Team15 Jun 2022 8:45 PM ISTDelhi: Placement of an intraperitoneal drain following elective colorectal surgery does not result in earlier detection of postoperative collections,...
5-day prophylaxis with antibiotics controls surgical site infections in lower limb amputations Medical Dialogues Editorial Team25 May 2022 7:15 PM ISTUK: A new study showed that when compared to a 24-hour treatment, a 5-day course of antibiotic prophylaxis was related to a reduction in both...
