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View article: Effectiveness of inhaled methoxyflurane in acute pain in an emergency department – A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Effectiveness of inhaled methoxyflurane in acute pain in an emergency department – A systematic review of randomized controlled trials Open
Inhaled methoxyflurane provides rapid and effective pain relief for acute trauma, consistently outperforming placebo and standard treatments and improving patient and clinician satisfaction.
View article: Sterile Inflammatory Synovitis as a Mimic for Prosthetic Joint Infection in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Report of Two Cases
Sterile Inflammatory Synovitis as a Mimic for Prosthetic Joint Infection in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Report of Two Cases Open
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) present with unique challenges following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Rarely, these patients may present with sterile inflammatory synovitis with a clinical picture that can mimic prosthetic joint …
View article: BS SO02 - A systematic review to summarise and appraise the reporting of surgical innovation: A case study in robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
BS SO02 - A systematic review to summarise and appraise the reporting of surgical innovation: A case study in robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Open
Background Robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RRYGB) is an innovative alternative to the laparoscopic approach, however its clinical benefits are uncertain. The Idea, Development, Exploration, Assessment and Long-term follow-up (IDEAL) fram…
View article: Caring for patients with periprosthetic femoral fractures across England and Wales in 2021
Caring for patients with periprosthetic femoral fractures across England and Wales in 2021 Open
Aims The aim of this study was to describe services available to patients with periprosthetic femoral fracture (PPFF) in England and Wales, with focus on variation between centres and areas for care improvement. Methods This work used data…
View article: An Examination of the Number of Adolescent Scoliotic Curves That Are Braceable at First Presentation to a Scoliosis Service
An Examination of the Number of Adolescent Scoliotic Curves That Are Braceable at First Presentation to a Scoliosis Service Open
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) affects between 0.5% and 5.2% of adolescents and is progressive in two-thirds of cases. Bracing is an effective non-operative treatment for AIS and has been shown to prevent up to 72% of curves from re…
View article: Quality of reporting of robot-assisted cholecystectomy in relation to the IDEAL recommendations: systematic review
Quality of reporting of robot-assisted cholecystectomy in relation to the IDEAL recommendations: systematic review Open
Introduction Robotic cholecystectomy (RC) is a recent innovation in minimally invasive gallbladder surgery. The IDEAL (idea, development, exploration, assessment, long-term study) framework aims to provide a safe method for evaluating inno…
View article: 948 Traumatic Native Hip Dislocation Without Associated Fracture: A Case Series of 13 Patients Over 9 Years
948 Traumatic Native Hip Dislocation Without Associated Fracture: A Case Series of 13 Patients Over 9 Years Open
Aim Traumatic native hip dislocation (NHD) is rarely without an associated fracture or due to low energy trauma. Posterior dislocation is the most common pattern of hip dislocation. In most cases, closed reduction is successful, but occasi…
View article: Global guidelines for emergency general surgery: systematic review and Delphi prioritization process
Global guidelines for emergency general surgery: systematic review and Delphi prioritization process Open
Background Existing emergency general surgery (EGS) guidelines rarely include evidence from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and may lack relevance to low-resource settings. The aim of this study was to develop global guidelines fo…
View article: Systematic review of the introduction, early phase study and evaluation of pyrocarbon proximal interphalangeal joint arthroplasty
Systematic review of the introduction, early phase study and evaluation of pyrocarbon proximal interphalangeal joint arthroplasty Open
Background In 2002 a pyrocarbon interphalangeal joint implant was granted Food and Drug Administration approval with limited evidence of effectiveness. It is important to understand device use and outcomes since this implant entered clinic…
View article: Global wealth disparities drive adherence to COVID-safe pathways in head and neck cancer surgery
Global wealth disparities drive adherence to COVID-safe pathways in head and neck cancer surgery Open
Background During the initial COVID-19 outbreak up to 28.4 million elective operations were cancelled worldwide, in part owing to concerns that it would be unsustainable to maintain elective surgery capacity because of COVID-19-related sur…
View article: Death following pulmonary complications of surgery before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
Death following pulmonary complications of surgery before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic Open
Background This study aimed to determine the impact of pulmonary complications on death after surgery both before and during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. Methods This was a patient-level, compa…
View article: 858 Transoral Robotic Surgery: Comparing the Geography of Research Publications with The Global Burden of Disease
858 Transoral Robotic Surgery: Comparing the Geography of Research Publications with The Global Burden of Disease Open
Introduction Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is increasingly used for the resection of oropharyngeal tumours. It is unclear if there is equitable access to this innovative technique worldwide, specifically in areas of greatest need. This …
View article: 558 Summarising the Reporting of Outcomes in Studies of Robot Assisted Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review
558 Summarising the Reporting of Outcomes in Studies of Robot Assisted Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review Open
Background Robot-assisted cholecystectomy (RC) has seen increasing adoption into clinical practice despite a lack of evidence to demonstrate superiority over conventional methods. Consistency in outcome selection, definition and reporting …
View article: 1174 The Reporting of Centre and Surgeon Experience in Studies of Robot Assisted Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review
1174 The Reporting of Centre and Surgeon Experience in Studies of Robot Assisted Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review Open
Introduction Over 90% of cholecystectomies are performed using minimally invasive techniques. Robotic cholecystectomy (RC) has been developed to overcome technical limitations of laparoscopy, including improved range of movement and visual…
View article: 1045 Summarising the Reporting of Regulatory Procedures in Robotic Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
1045 Summarising the Reporting of Regulatory Procedures in Robotic Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis Open
Introduction Robotic cholecystectomy (RC) represents the most recent innovation in the management of gallstones. Whilst RC is becoming increasingly widespread, the evidence base surrounding its introduction has not been characterised. When…
View article: 1158 Summarising the Reporting of Study Outcomes in Robotic Oesophagectomy: A Systematic Review
1158 Summarising the Reporting of Study Outcomes in Robotic Oesophagectomy: A Systematic Review Open
Introduction There is an increasing adoption of robotic oesophagectomy in place of standard techniques for oesophageal cancer resection. This is potentially due to its perceived technical benefits and improved short-term outcomes. Consiste…
View article: Magnet Fracture within a Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod: A Case Report of a New Mechanism of Failure
Magnet Fracture within a Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod: A Case Report of a New Mechanism of Failure Open
Introduction: Magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGRs) have been widely adopted in the management of early-onset scoliosis since they were first described in 2012. Recent reports have highlighted concerns around their safety. To date, …
View article: O2 Facilitating engagement in surgical research through a virtual systematic review network: The RoboSurg Collaborative
O2 Facilitating engagement in surgical research through a virtual systematic review network: The RoboSurg Collaborative Open
Introduction For students and trainees, COVID-19 has restricted opportunities for training and development. We sought to develop a virtual network to facilitate remote engagement and training in surgical research during COVID-19. RoboSurg …
View article: P125 The effect of wellbeing mobile-applications on the Mental and Physical Health of Healthcare workers: A Systematic Review
P125 The effect of wellbeing mobile-applications on the Mental and Physical Health of Healthcare workers: A Systematic Review Open
Introduction The growing pressure on Healthcare workers (HCWs) can lead to worsening physical and mental wellbeing. Use of traditional support systems is limited and whilst there are a significant number of mental health platforms, few are…
View article: P12 A systematic review of the reporting of surgical quality assurance and learning curve in robotic oesophagectomy
P12 A systematic review of the reporting of surgical quality assurance and learning curve in robotic oesophagectomy Open
Introduction There is an increasing trend in novel robotic-assisted oesophagectomy in place of standard techniques, potentially due to its perceived technical benefits and improved post-operative outcomes. However, safety and efficacy rema…
View article: V8 Reporting of governance and ethical considerations in innovative surgical procedures – a systematic review
V8 Reporting of governance and ethical considerations in innovative surgical procedures – a systematic review Open
Introduction The process of innovation in the field of surgery has largely resulted in improved patient outcomes. However, the uncertainty around the potential benefits and harms of innovative procedures mean that both research governance …
View article: Delaying surgery for patients with a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection
Delaying surgery for patients with a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection Open
With at least 28 elective million operations delayed during the first three months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of patients who will require surgery after a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection is likely to increase rapidly1. Operating on…