Volume 100; Issue 13 Archives - British Journal of Surgery

Volume 100; Issue 13

1st December 2013

Leading article

Psychological insight for surgeons. BJS 2013; 100: 1675-1676.

Authors: U. Shiralkar

Review

Communication in the operating theatre. BJS 2013; 100: 1677-1688.

Authors: S.‐M. Weldon, T. Korkiakangas, J. Bezemer, R. Kneebone

Notes: Leaves something to be desired

Review

Meta‐analysis of ischaemic preconditioning for liver resections. BJS 2013; 100: 1689-1700.

Authors: S. O'Neill, S. Leuschner, S. J. McNally, O. J. Garden, S. J. Wigmore, E. M. Harrison et al.

Notes: Probably no benefit

Review

Systematic review and meta‐analysis of oesophageal Doppler‐guided fluid management in colorectal surgery. BJS 2013; 100: 1701-1708.

Authors: S. Srinivasa, D. P. Lemanu, P. P. Singh, M. H. G. Taylor, A. G. Hill

Notes: Case for oesophageal Doppler monitor not proven

Review

Systematic review and meta‐analysis of single‐incision versus conventional multiport appendicectomy. BJS 2013; 100: 1709-1718.

Authors: S. R. Markar, A. Karthikesalingam, F. Di Franco, A. M. Harris

Notes: Single‐incision laparoscopic appendicectomy takes significantly longer

Review

Systematic review of the impact of registration and screening on colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in familial adenomatous polyposis and Lynch syndrome. BJS 2013; 100: 1719-1731.

Authors: P. Barrow, M. Khan, F. Lalloo, D. G. Evans, J. Hill

Notes: Registration and screening of benefit

Randomized trial

Randomized clinical trial of intraoperative superficial cervical plexus block versus incisional local anaesthesia in thyroid and parathyroid surgery. BJS 2013; 100: 1732-1738.

Authors: R. J. Egan, J. C. Hopkins, A. J. Beamish, R. Shah, A. G. Edwards, J. D. T. Morgan et al.

Notes: Cervical plexus block reduced postoperative pain

Randomized trial

Randomized clinical trial of fluid and salt restriction compared with a controlled liberal regimen in elective gastrointestinal surgery. BJS 2013; 100: 1739-1746.

Authors: J. P. Kalyan, M. Rosbergen, N. Pal, K. Sargen, S. J. Fletcher, D. L. Nunn et al.

Notes: More or less

Article

Randomized clinical trial of fluid and salt restriction compared with a controlled liberal regimen in elective gastrointestinal surgery (Br J Surg 2013; 100: 1739–1746). BJS 2013; 100: 1746-1747.

Authors: D. N. Lobo

Original article

Surgical complications and their implications for surgeons’ well‐being. BJS 2013; 100: 1748-1755.

Authors: A. Pinto, O. Faiz, C. Bicknell, C. Vincent

Notes: Cause for concern

Original article

Nomogram for predicting invasion in patients with a preoperative diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast. BJS 2013; 100: 1756-1763.

Authors: S. K. Lee, J.‐H. Yang, S.‐Y. Woo, J. E. Lee, S. J. Nam

Notes: A tool for making a wise decision on sentinel node biopsy

Original article

Vascular reconstruction combined with liver resection for malignant tumours. BJS 2013; 100: 1764-1775.

Authors: D. Azoulay, G. Pascal, C. Salloum, R. Adam, D. Castaing, N. Tranecol et al.

Notes: Extended liver resection of some benefit

Article

Vascular reconstruction combined with liver resection for malignant tumours (Br J Surg 2013; 100: 1764–1775). BJS 2013; 100: 1776-1776.

Authors: C. H. C. Dejong

Original article

Portal vein embolization improves rate of resection of extensive colorectal liver metastases without worsening survival. BJS 2013; 100: 1777-1783.

Authors: J. Shindoh, C.‐W. D. Tzeng, T. A. Aloia, S. A. Curley, G. Zimmitti, S. H. Wei et al.

Notes: Portal vein embolization improves colorectal liver metastases resection rates

Original article

Postoperative adverse outcomes after non‐hepatic surgery in patients with liver cirrhosis. BJS 2013; 100: 1784-1790.

Authors: C. S. Lin, S. Y. Lin, C. C. Chang, H. H. Wang, C. C. Liao, T. L. Chen et al.

Notes: Increased morbidity and mortality

Original article

Value of peritoneal cytology in potentially resectable pancreatic cancer. BJS 2013; 100: 1791-1796.

Authors: S. Yamada, T. Fujii, M. Kanda, H. Sugimoto, S. Nomoto, S. Takeda et al.

Notes: Resection still warranted with positive cytology

Original article

Altered central pain processing after pancreatic surgery for chronic pancreatitis. BJS 2013; 100: 1797-1804.

Authors: S. A. Bouwense, U. Ahmed Ali, R. P. ten Broek, Y. Issa, C. H. van Eijck, O. H. Wilder‐Smith et al.

Notes: New approach to pain control

Original article

Local recurrence after stenting for obstructing left‐sided colonic cancer. BJS 2013; 100: 1805-1809.

Authors: K. J. Gorissen, J. B. Tuynman, E. Fryer, L. Wang, R. Uberoi, O. M. Jones et al.

Notes: A note of caution

Original article

Population‐based cohort study comparing 30‐ and 90‐day institutional mortality rates after colorectal surgery. BJS 2013; 100: 1810-1817.

Authors: B. E. Byrne, R. Mamidanna, C. A. Vincent, O. Faiz

Notes: Defines outcome measures

Original article

Risk of infection and sepsis in severely injured patients related to single nucleotide polymorphisms in the lectin pathway. BJS 2013; 100: 1818-1826.

Authors: M. W. G. A. Bronkhorst, M. A. Z. Lomax, R. H. A. M. Vossen, J. Bakker, P. Patka, E. M. M. van Lieshout et al.

Notes: Related to higher infection risk

Original article

Population‐based study of presentation and adverse outcomes after femoral hernia surgery. BJS 2013; 100: 1827-1832.

Authors: D. J. Humes, R. S. Radcliffe, C. Camm, J. West

Notes: Still a tricky diagnosis

Original article

Outcomes following prosthetic patch repair in newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. BJS 2013; 100: 1833-1837.

Authors: W. B. Jawaid, E. Qasem, M. O. Jones, N. J. Shaw, P. D. Losty

Notes: Further evidence that biological meshes do not work for hernias

Article

Authors’ reply: Systematic review of the efficacy of cilostazol, naftidrofuryl oxalate and pentoxifylline for the treatment of intermittent claudication (Br J Surg 2012; 99: 1630–1638). BJS 2013; 100: 1838-1839.

Authors: J.W. Stevens, E. Simpson, S. Harnan, H. Squires, Y. Meng, S. Thomas et al.

Article

Systematic review of the efficacy of cilostazol, naftidrofuryl oxalate and pentoxifylline for the treatment of intermittent claudication (Br J Surg 2012; 99: 1630–1638). BJS 2013; 100: 1838-1838.

Authors: P. N. Roset

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