Volume 103; Issue 5 Archives - British Journal of Surgery

Volume 103; Issue 5

1st April 2016

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Editorial podcast

J. J. Earnshaw

Jonothan Earnshaw, co-Chief Editor, talks through the highlights of the April 2016 issue of the Journal, which has a lot of clinical material to digest but some very helpful advice for practising surgeons.

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Leading article

Interventions for Barrett’s oesophagus and early cancer. BJS 2016; 103: 475-476.

Authors: D. Alderson, B. P. L. Wijnhoven

Review

Meta‐analysis of negative‐pressure wound therapy for closed surgical incisions. BJS 2016; 103: 477-486.

Authors: N. Hyldig, H. Birke‐Sorensen, M. Kruse, C. Vinter, J. S. Joergensen, J. A. Sorensen et al.

Notes: Good for closed wounds too Video Abstract

Systematic review

Meta‐analysis of antibiotics for simple hand injuries requiring surgery. BJS 2016; 103: 487-492.

Authors: G. R. F. Murphy, M. D. Gardiner, G. E. Glass, I. A. Kreis, A. Jain, S. Hettiaratchy et al.

Notes: Not necessary

Systematic review

Meta‐analysis of the risk of small bowel obstruction following open or laparoscopic colorectal surgery. BJS 2016; 103: 493-503.

Authors: T. Yamada, K. Okabayashi, H. Hasegawa, M. Tsuruta, J.‐H. Yoo, R. Seishima et al.

Notes: Minimal access lowers risk

Randomized clinical trial

Randomized clinical trial of prehabilitation before planned liver resection. BJS 2016; 103: 504-512.

Authors: D. F. J. Dunne, S. Jack, R. P. Jones, L. Jones, D. T. Lythgoe, H. Z. Malik et al.

Notes: Exercise helps

Original article

St Gallen molecular subtypes in screening‐detected and symptomatic breast cancer in a prospective cohort with long‐term follow‐up. BJS 2016; 103: 513-523.

Authors: A. K. Falck, A. Röme, M. Fernö, H. Olsson, G. Chebil, P. O. Bendahl et al.

Notes: Low‐risk group identified

Original article

Patient‐reported outcomes and their predictors at 2‐ and 3‐year follow‐up after immediate latissimus dorsi breast reconstruction and adjuvant treatment. BJS 2016; 103: 524-536.

Authors: Z. E. Winters, M. Afzal, V. Balta, J. Freeman, R. Llewellyn‐Bennett, Z. Rayter et al.

Notes: Long‐term gains shown

Original article

Parathyroid gland angiography with indocyanine green fluorescence to predict parathyroid function after thyroid surgery. BJS 2016; 103: 537-543.

Authors: J. Vidal Fortuny, V. Belfontali, S. M. Sadowski, W. Karenovics, S. Guigard, F. Triponez et al.

Notes: New method to avoid postoperative hypoparathyroidism

Original article

Population‐based cohort study of the management and survival of patients with early‐stage oesophageal adenocarcinoma in England. BJS 2016; 103: 544-552.

Authors: G. Chadwick, S. Riley, R. H. Hardwick, T. Crosby, J. Hoare, G. Hanna et al.

Notes: Early cancer is still rare

Original article

Serum amylase and C‐reactive protein in risk stratification of pancreas‐specific complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy. BJS 2016; 103: 553-563.

Authors: L. K. Palani Velu, C. J. McKay, C. R. Carter, D. C. McMillan, N. B. Jamieson, E. J. Dickson et al.

Notes: May help in safe early discharge

Original article

Patient outcomes and provider perceptions following implementation of a standardized perioperative care pathway for open liver resection. BJS 2016; 103: 564-571.

Authors: A. J. Page, F. Gani, K. T. Crowley, K. H. K. Lee, M. C. Grant, T. L. Zavadsky et al.

Notes: Improves outcome at reduced costs

Original article

Influence of body composition profile on outcomes following colorectal cancer surgery. BJS 2016; 103: 572-580.

Authors: G. Malietzis, A. C. Currie, T. Athanasiou, N. Johns, N. Anyamene, R. Glynne‐Jones et al.

Notes: Myopenia affects survival

Original article

Short‐term outcomes after complete mesocolic excision compared with ‘conventional’ colonic cancer surgery. BJS 2016; 103: 581-589.

Authors: C. A. Bertelsen, A. U. Neuenschwander, J. E. Jansen, A. Kirkegaard‐Klitbo, J. R. Tenma, M. Wilhelmsen et al.

Notes: More operative injuries and postoperative sepsis

Original article

Nomogram for prediction of prognosis in patients with initially unresectable colorectal liver metastases. BJS 2016; 103: 590-599.

Authors: K. Imai, M.‐A. Allard, C. Castro Benitez, E. Vibert, A. Sa Cunha, D. Cherqui et al.

Notes: Useful clinical scoring system

Original article

Propensity score‐matched outcomes analysis of the liver‐first approach for synchronous colorectal liver metastases. BJS 2016; 103: 600-606.

Authors: F. K. S. Welsh, K. Chandrakumaran, T. G. John, A. B. Cresswell, M. Rees

Notes: Needs careful selection

Original article

Practical guide to the Idea, Development and Exploration stages of the IDEAL Framework and Recommendations. BJS 2016; 103: 607-615.

Authors: C. P. Pennell, A. D. Hirst, W. B. Campbell, A. Sood, R. A. Agha, J. S. T. Barkun et al.

Notes: How to use IDEAL

Article

Scientific surgery. BJS 2016; 103: 616-616.

Article

Snapshot Quiz 15/11. BJS 2016; 103: 617-617.

Authors: A. Chugh, P. Agarwal, R. Singh, A. Mishra