Volume 101; Issue 9 Archives - British Journal of Surgery

Volume 101; Issue 9

1st August 2014

Leading article

New evidence on treatments for varicose veins. BJS 2014; 101: 1037-1039.

Authors: B. Campbell

Review

Systematic review, network meta‐analysis and exploratory cost‐effectiveness model of randomized trials of minimally invasive techniques versus surgery for varicose veins. BJS 2014; 101: 1040-1052.

Authors: C. Carroll, S. Hummel, J. Leaviss, S. Ren, J. W. Stevens, A. Cantrell et al.

Notes: Foam marginally more cost‐effective

Review

Meta‐analysis of randomized trials comparing combined compression and anticoagulation with either modality alone for prevention of venous thromboembolism after surgery. BJS 2014; 101: 1053-1062.

Authors: P. Zareba, C. Wu, J. Agzarian, D. Rodriguez, C. Kearon

Notes: Best in combination

Review

Systematic review of skills transfer after surgical simulation‐based training. BJS 2014; 101: 1063-1076.

Authors: S. R. Dawe, G. N. Pena, J. A. Windsor, J. A. J. L. Broeders, P. C. Cregan, P. J. Hewett et al.

Notes: Simulation‐based training needs wider adoption

Randomized trial

Randomized clinical trial of isolated Roux‐en‐Y versus conventional reconstruction after pancreaticoduodenectomy. BJS 2014; 101: 1084-1091.

Authors: M. Tani, M. Kawai, S. Hirono, K.‐I. Okada, M. Miyazawa, A. Shimizu et al.

Notes: No difference in pancreatic fistula

Article

Randomized clinical trial of isolated Roux‐en‐Y versus conventional reconstruction after pancreaticoduodenectomy (Br J Surg 2014; 101: 1084–1091). BJS 2014; 101: 1092-1092.

Authors: T. Hackert, M. W. Büchler

Original article

Clinical outcomes and quality of life 5 years after a randomized trial of concomitant or sequential phlebectomy following endovenous laser ablation for varicose veins. BJS 2014; 101: 1093-1097.

Authors: J. El‐Sheikha, S. Nandhra, D. Carradice, T. Wallace, N. Samuel, G. E. Smith et al.

Notes: Simultaneous phlebectomy makes sense

Original article

Patient‐reported outcomes 5–8 years after ultrasound‐guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins. BJS 2014; 101: 1098-1104.

Authors: K. A. L. Darvall, G. R. Bate, A. W. Bradbury

Notes: A durable treatment

Original article

Outcome and complications after intra‐arterial thrombolysis for lower limb ischaemia with or without continuous heparin infusion. BJS 2014; 101: 1105-1112.

Authors: O. Grip, M. Kuoppala, S. Acosta, A. Wanhainen, J. Åkeson, M. Björck et al.

Notes: Both effective

Original article

Evaluation of thermal injury to liver, pancreas and kidney during irreversible electroporation in an in vivo experimental model. BJS 2014; 101: 1113-1121.

Authors: E. M. Dunki‐Jacobs, P. Philips, R. C. G. Martin II

Notes: Irreversible electroporation can cause thermal damage

Original article

Right portal vein embolization with absolute ethanol in major hepatic resection for hepatobiliary malignancy. BJS 2014; 101: 1122-1128.

Authors: K. Sofue, Y. Arai, K. Shimada, Y. Takeuchi, T. Kobayashi, M. Satake et al.

Notes: May be used in staged hepatectomy

Original article

Tourniquet modification of the associating liver partition and portal ligation for staged hepatectomy procedure. BJS 2014; 101: 1129-1134.

Authors: R. Robles, P. Parrilla, A. López‐Conesa, R. Brusadin, J. de la Peña, M. Fuster et al.

Notes: Simplification of the ALPPS procedure

Original article

Short‐term complications and long‐term morbidity of laparoscopic and open appendicectomy in a national cohort. BJS 2014; 101: 1135-1142.

Authors: R. E. Andersson

Notes: No substantial differences found

Original article

Incorporation of apical lymph node status into the seventh edition of the TNM classification improves prediction of prognosis in stage III colonic cancer. BJS 2014; 101: 1143-1152.

Authors: H. Kawada, N. Kurita, F. Nakamura, J. Kawamura, S. Hasegawa, K. Kotake et al.

Notes: Apical lymph node status of prognostic value

Original article

Small bowel obstruction, incisional hernia and survival after laparoscopic and open colonic resection (LAFA study). BJS 2014; 101: 1153-1159.

Authors: S. A. L. Bartels, M. S. Vlug, M. W. Hollmann, M. G. W. Dijkgraaf, D. T. Ubbink, H. A. Cense et al.

Notes: Another score for laparoscopic surgery

Original article

Outcomes of laparoscopic and open restorative proctocolectomy. BJS 2014; 101: 1160-1165.

Authors: I. White, J. T. Jenkins, R. Coomber, S. K. Clark, R. K. S. Phillips, R. H. Kennedy et al.

Notes: Either option a good one

Original article

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing for the prediction of morbidity risk after rectal cancer surgery. BJS 2014; 101: 1166-1172.

Authors: M. A. West, M. G. Parry, D. Lythgoe, C. P. Barben, G. J. Kemp, M. P. W. Grocott et al.

Notes: Practical, useful and worthwhile

Original article

Association between socioeconomic status, surgical treatment and mortality in patients with colorectal cancer. BJS 2014; 101: 1173-1182.

Authors: V. K. Dik, M. J. Aarts, W. M. U. Van Grevenstein, M. Koopman, M. G. H. Van Oijen, V. E. Lemmens et al.

Notes: Socioeconomic status was of importance

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