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A case of post-gastrectomy acute pancreatitis
Gastrectomy is commonly performed for both benign and malignant lesions. Although the incidence of post-gastrectomy acute pancreatitis (PGAP) is low compared to other well-recognized post-operative complications, it has been reported to be associated with a high mortality rate.   view more (2009-10-16)

Radiofrequency energy technique as effective as tonsillectomy surgery
Radiofrequncy-tonsillotomy, which enables surgeons to reduce the size of the tonsillar tissue instead of removing the tonsils entirely, seems to be an effective and safe method of treating children with symptoms of enlarged tonsils.   view more (2009-10-05)

CeNeS announces additional clinical data supporting the potential of M6G for the treatment of post-operative pain
CeNeS Pharmaceuticals notes the recent publication of additional clinical data on its lead product morphine-6-glucuronide (M6G) by an academic group at King's College, London. The data, which was published in the international journal 'Anesthesiology' (1), provides further support for the potential of M6G as a treatment for post-operative pain,... view more... (2005-04-11)

Risk factors linked to pain after breast cancer surgery
A woman's young age, extensive surgery, and whether she suffered severe, post-operative pain are risk factors for developing chronic pain after breast cancer surgery.   view more (2006-09-25)

Study examines association of smoking with hemorrhage after throat surgery
Smoking appears to be associated with an increased rate of hemorrhage (bleeding) in patients who undergo uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP, a surgical procedure used to remove excess tissue from the throat) with tonsillectomy (a surgical procedure in which the tonsils are removed), but not in those who undergo tonsillectomy alone.   view more (2008-08-19)

Anti-inflammatory drugs following hip replacement surgery could harm rather than help
The use of anti-inflammatory drugs following hip replacement surgery could do more harm than good.   view more (2006-09-11)

How to predict post-operative enteral nutrition problems
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) has become one of the most useful and established enteral nutrition techniques.   view more (2009-03-24)

Study reveals reason women are more sensitive to pain than men
For centuries, it has been generally believed women are the more sensitive gender. A new study says that, when it comes to pain, women are in fact more sensitive.   view more (2005-10-25)

How to effectively avoid many common complications and liver damage in bile duct exploration?
Micro-wound operation is becoming the trend in surgery in the 21st century and laparoscopic surgery is regarded as an important component of micro-wound surgery.   view more (2008-03-13)

What is the best treatment for postherpetic neuralgia?
A systematic review of the evidence for the many drug treatments used in post herpetic neuralgia (the pain that persists after shingles) concludes that long-established treatments such as tricyclic antidepressants and some opioids are as effective as newer drugs such as gabapentin, tramadol, and pregabalin, and supports the use of tricyclic... view more... (2005-07-26)

Evidence-based guideline 'Incontinent Urostomy' published
The European Association of Urology Nurses (EAUN) presented their 'Incontinent Urostomy; Good Practice in Health Care' document last March in Stockholm (Sweden) during the 10th International EAUN meeting, held in conjunction with the 24th Annual EAU Congress.   view more (2009-08-19)

MRSA pre-screening effective in reducing otolaryngic surgical infection rates
Pre-operative screening of patients for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) may be an effective way to reduce infection rates following otolaryngic surgeries, according to new research published in the January 2009 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.    view more (2009-01-05)

Waking up during surgery: Low-cost prevention?
Michael Avidan, George Mashour and David Glick highlight the serious issue of awareness during anaesthesia in a recent review published by F1000 Medicine Reports.   view more (2009-04-03)

Psychologist develops post-operative care for heart patients in Bermuda
A psychologist at the University of Liverpool is helping to create a potentially life-saving post-operative care service for heart patients in Bermuda.   view more (2008-04-10)

Women feel unprepared for operative deliveries
Antenatal classes do not adequately prepare women for operative deliveries (caesarean sections, use of ventouse or forceps), according to study in this week's BMJ. Researchers interviewed 27 women who had undergone operative delivery in the second stage of labour at two UK hospitals between 2000 and 2002. Many women felt unprepared for operative... view more... (2003-11-11)

Surgery Patients Needed To Take Part In Cannabis Trial
Patients scheduled for surgery are needed to take part in a Medical Research Council (MRC) study to find out if oral cannabis plant extract can provide pain relief after an operation. If found to be effective and without adverse side effects, it could provide another pain relief option to doctors and patients.   view more (2003-08-20)

Early disclosure: post-operative radiotherapy improves progression-free survival in prostate cancer
Immediate post-operative radiotherapy following surgery to remove the prostate results in improved progression-free survival for prostate cancer patients, according to the results of a study presented here today (Tuesday 26th October 2004) by Prof Michel Bolla of CHU de Grenoble, Grenoble, France, at the 23rd Meeting of the European Society for... view more... (2004-10-26)

Ecstasy side-effects, gender and pain, quitting smoking
At Goldsmiths College, University of London, the Psychology Department has undertaken new research in areas including gender and pain, and why smokers find it hard to quit. Below you will find some key findings, followed by a detailed explanation overleaf: ? Abstaining smokers have reduced motivation (1). Abstinent smokers showed reduced... view more... (2002-09-20)

Gastric cancer survivors should be aware of osteoporosis
Gastric cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Although the prognosis of gastric cancer is known to be poor, the survival rate for those who receive operative treatment is increasing recently by virtue of early diagnosis and aggressive surgical intervention.   view more (2008-01-17)

Major disasters tax surgical staff but may reduce costs for routine operations
New research published in the September issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons offers important insights into the long-term impact of a major disaster on routine surgical services in a hospital.   view more (2009-09-25)
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