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View article: Clinical efficacy of surgical sealants after pulmonary resection: an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Clinical efficacy of surgical sealants after pulmonary resection: an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Background: Alveolar air leaks following pulmonary resection present a significant challenge in thoracic surgery, resulting in complications and increased healthcare costs. Surgical sealants are employed to reduce air leak duration, but ev…
View article: SUN-665 Meta-Analysis of Psychiatric and Quality of Life Outcomes in Patients With Obesity and Diabetes Treated With Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists
SUN-665 Meta-Analysis of Psychiatric and Quality of Life Outcomes in Patients With Obesity and Diabetes Treated With Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists Open
Disclosure: A.C. Pierret: None. Y. Mizuno: None. P. Saunders: None. E. Lim: None. R. De Giorgi: None. O.D. Howes: None. R.A. McCutcheon: None. B.M. McGowan: None. P. Sen Gupta: None. D. Smith: None. K. Ismail: None. T. Pillinger: None. Bac…
View article: Clinical outcomes of digital versus traditional chest drains after thoracic surgery: a narrative review of randomised trials
Clinical outcomes of digital versus traditional chest drains after thoracic surgery: a narrative review of randomised trials Open
All published randomised trials reported shorter lengths of hospital stay with the use of digital drains. Time-to-event methods are recommended to allow appropriate inferences and certainty estimates for future pooled meta-analyses.
View article: An Innovative Technique For Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery (PICA) Transposition During Foramen Magnum Meningioma Resection: A Case Report
An Innovative Technique For Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery (PICA) Transposition During Foramen Magnum Meningioma Resection: A Case Report Open
This report outlines the successful excision of an anterolateral foramen magnum meningioma (FMM) in a 69-year-old female patient who exhibited symptoms of vertigo, numbness in the left shoulder, and a fall. Neuroimaging revealed a lesion l…
View article: Conduction System Pacing Versus Biventricular Cardiac Resynchronization Pacing: Meta-Analysis on Outcomes in Patients with Non-Left Bundle Branch Block
Conduction System Pacing Versus Biventricular Cardiac Resynchronization Pacing: Meta-Analysis on Outcomes in Patients with Non-Left Bundle Branch Block Open
Background and Objectives: The role of biventricular pacing (BVP) is less well-established in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) without left bundle branch block (LBBB). Conduction system pacing (CSP) has ga…
View article: 25 Comparative Outcomes of Laparoscopic vs Robotic Cholecystectomy: A Meta-Analysis of Surgical Efficacy and Patient Recovery
25 Comparative Outcomes of Laparoscopic vs Robotic Cholecystectomy: A Meta-Analysis of Surgical Efficacy and Patient Recovery Open
Aim Minimally invasive techniques, particularly laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and robotic-assisted cholecystectomy (RAC), are now the mainstays in the surgical management of gallbladder diseases. Both techniques are widely use, but the…
View article: Characteristics and outcomes of patients undergoing extra-pulmonary vein ablation using pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation
Characteristics and outcomes of patients undergoing extra-pulmonary vein ablation using pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation Open
Introduction PFA has been shown to be comparable to radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation in terms of acute safety and outcome for PVI for AF. Characteristics and outcomes of patients undergoing additional ablations beyond PVI using PFA…
View article: Clinical and echocardiographic differences between rheumatic and degenerative mitral stenosis
Clinical and echocardiographic differences between rheumatic and degenerative mitral stenosis Open
Introduction: Degenerative mitral stenosis (DMS) is frequently cited as increasing in prevalence in the developed world, although comparatively little is known about DMS in comparison to rheumatic mitral stenosis (RMS). Method: A retrospec…
View article: How soon should we remove a chest drain following anatomic lung resection?
How soon should we remove a chest drain following anatomic lung resection? Open
Summary OBJECTIVES Chest drain duration has a key influence on recovery post-thoracic surgery. There is no universally accepted protocol determining the timing of chest drain removal. We aim to review and discuss the factors that determine…
View article: Optimum diagnostic pathway and pathologic confirmation rate of early stage lung cancer: Results from the VIOLET randomised controlled trial
Optimum diagnostic pathway and pathologic confirmation rate of early stage lung cancer: Results from the VIOLET randomised controlled trial Open
Low levels of inappropriate resection can be achieved at pre-operative tissue confirmation rates of 50% through a combination of intra-operative confirmatory biopsy and correct risk estimation of lung cancer. Practice needs to be monitored…
View article: Pathological Q waves at presentation of anterior ST segment elevation myocardial infarction predict heart failure: a Southeast Asian perspective
Pathological Q waves at presentation of anterior ST segment elevation myocardial infarction predict heart failure: a Southeast Asian perspective Open
Background Pathological Q waves at presentation in ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) have been associated with poorer clinical outcomes including heart failure. This observational study highlights the prognostic value of p…
View article: The role of healthcare professionals’ communication in trial participation decisions: a qualitative investigation of recruitment consultations and patient interviews across three RCTs
The role of healthcare professionals’ communication in trial participation decisions: a qualitative investigation of recruitment consultations and patient interviews across three RCTs Open
Background Although the challenges of recruiting to randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are well documented, few studies have focused on the impact that the communication between recruiters and patients has on patients’ participation decis…
View article: Impact of the timing of immunotherapy administration on overall survival for resectable non-small cell lung cancer (iACORN study): A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials
Impact of the timing of immunotherapy administration on overall survival for resectable non-small cell lung cancer (iACORN study): A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials Open
In resectable non-small cell lung cancer, administration of adjuvant chemo-immunotherapy regimens in clinical trials did not lead to statistically significant survival benefits. Overall survival outcomes of neoadjuvant and peri-operative c…
View article: Prevalence of invasive lung cancer in pure ground glass nodules less than 30 mm: A systematic review
Prevalence of invasive lung cancer in pure ground glass nodules less than 30 mm: A systematic review Open
Pure ground glass nodules less than 30 mm harbour a high proportion of invasive malignancy, contrary to the IASLC staging proposals and opinions from numerous guidelines across the world.
View article: An Immersive VR Training Scenario for Safe Methanol Bunkering in the Maritime Industry
An Immersive VR Training Scenario for Safe Methanol Bunkering in the Maritime Industry Open
The maritime industry, pivotal in global commerce, faces critical challenges in mitigating environmental impacts, especially greenhouse gas emissions. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) targets a substantial reduction in emissio…
View article: Genomic analysis defines distinct pancreatic and neuronal subtypes of lung carcinoid
Genomic analysis defines distinct pancreatic and neuronal subtypes of lung carcinoid Open
Lung carcinoids (L‐CDs) are rare, poorly characterised neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). L‐CDs are more common in women and are not the consequence of cigarette smoking. They are classified histologically as typical carcinoids (TCs) or atypic…
View article: The application and uses of telemedicine in vascular surgery: A narrative review
The application and uses of telemedicine in vascular surgery: A narrative review Open
Technological advances over the past century have accelerated the pace and breadth of medical and surgical care. From the initial delivery of "telemedicine" over the radio in the 1920s, the delivery of medicine and surgery in the 21st cent…
View article: Assessing patient perception and preferences for outcomes in lung cancer resection surgery: a cross-sectional study
Assessing patient perception and preferences for outcomes in lung cancer resection surgery: a cross-sectional study Open
This study provides insights into the outcomes that matter most to patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. Oncologic outcomes and postoperative complications were prioritized, while scar-related factors were less important. Patient prefer…
View article: Procedural safety and outcome of additional left atrial posterior wall ablation using pulse field ablation for atrial fibrillation
Procedural safety and outcome of additional left atrial posterior wall ablation using pulse field ablation for atrial fibrillation Open
Introduction Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has recently been shown to be comparable to radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation in terms of acute safety and outcome for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for atrial fibrillation (AF). Efficacy an…
View article: Strategies to address recruitment to a randomised trial of surgical and non-surgical treatment for cancer: results from a complex recruitment intervention within the Mesothelioma and Radical Surgery 2 (MARS 2) study
Strategies to address recruitment to a randomised trial of surgical and non-surgical treatment for cancer: results from a complex recruitment intervention within the Mesothelioma and Radical Surgery 2 (MARS 2) study Open
Objectives Recruiting to randomised trials is often challenging particularly when the intervention arms are markedly different. The Mesothelioma and Radical Surgery 2 randomised controlled trial (RCT) compared standard chemotherapy with or…