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View article: Variation in global trauma care: a survey of 187 hospitals across 51 countries
Variation in global trauma care: a survey of 187 hospitals across 51 countries Open
Background Trauma is a heterogeneous disease entity, with high rates of mortality and morbidity observed globally. While the health systems in which trauma patients are cared for worldwide have been previously assessed to varying degrees, …
View article: Global variation in patient factors, interventions, and postoperative outcomes for those undergoing trauma laparotomy: an international, prospective, observational cohort study
Global variation in patient factors, interventions, and postoperative outcomes for those undergoing trauma laparotomy: an international, prospective, observational cohort study Open
Royal College of Surgeons Ratanji Dalal Research Fellowship and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
View article: Efficacy and safety of topical phenytoin cream in diabetic foot ulcers: A randomized, open-label, parallel, and proof-of-concept study
Efficacy and safety of topical phenytoin cream in diabetic foot ulcers: A randomized, open-label, parallel, and proof-of-concept study Open
Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a severe diabetes complication, often leading to amputations. Despite medical advancements, no standard treatment exists. Conventional care is insufficient, prompting research into new therapies.…
View article: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without biliary stenting post-ERCP clearance: Prospective outcomes from a tertiary care center
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without biliary stenting post-ERCP clearance: Prospective outcomes from a tertiary care center Open
Introduction: Common bile duct (CBD) stones are present in approximately 5–18% of patients undergoing cholecystectomy for gallstones. Nearly half of them suffer from complications of choledocholithiasis. Such cases are managed by endoscopi…
View article: Corrigendum to “External Validation of CRASH Prognostic Model in an Urban Tertiary Care Public University Hospital” [Journal of Surgical Research, Volume 309, May 2025, Pages 224-232]
Corrigendum to “External Validation of CRASH Prognostic Model in an Urban Tertiary Care Public University Hospital” [Journal of Surgical Research, Volume 309, May 2025, Pages 224-232] Open
View article: External Validation of CRASH Prognostic Model in an Urban Tertiary Care Public University Hospital
External Validation of CRASH Prognostic Model in an Urban Tertiary Care Public University Hospital Open
The results of this study showed that the CRASH basic and CT model both accurately predict 14 d mortality and 6 mo unfavorable outcomes of TBI patients in an urban tertiary care public university hospital in India.
View article: The effect of trauma quality improvement programme implementation on quality of life among trauma patients in urban India
The effect of trauma quality improvement programme implementation on quality of life among trauma patients in urban India Open
Trauma accounts for around 4.4 million deaths annually and is among the leading causes of death, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. Trauma quality improvement programmes may reduce adverse patient outcomes but l…
View article: The effect of trauma quality improvement programme implementation on quality of life among trauma patients in urban India
The effect of trauma quality improvement programme implementation on quality of life among trauma patients in urban India Open
Trauma accounts for around 4.4 million deaths annually and is among the leading causes of death, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. Trauma quality improvement programmes may reduce adverse patient outcomes but l…
View article: Current status of implementation of trauma registries’ in LMICs & facilitators to implementation barriers: A literature review & consultation
Current status of implementation of trauma registries’ in LMICs & facilitators to implementation barriers: A literature review & consultation Open
Background & objectives Many low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) have attempted to implement trauma registries with varying degrees of success. This study aimed to understand the registry implementation mechanism in LMICs better. Stu…
View article: Consensus recommendations for acute trauma care & outcomes in LMICs from the transdisciplinary research, advocacy & implementation network for trauma in India
Consensus recommendations for acute trauma care & outcomes in LMICs from the transdisciplinary research, advocacy & implementation network for trauma in India Open
Background & objectives Injuries profoundly impact global health, with substantial deaths and disabilities, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This paper presents strategic consensus from the Transdisciplinary Research…
View article: Effect of a continuous trauma quality improvement programme on mortality in urban India: a non-randomised controlled trial
Effect of a continuous trauma quality improvement programme on mortality in urban India: a non-randomised controlled trial Open
Background Trauma is the leading cause of quality-related mortality in low- and middle-income countries, with an estimated two million preventable deaths each year. Although trauma quality improvement programmes have been utilised in high-…
View article: Intubation and In-Hospital Mortality After Trauma With Glasgow Coma Scale Score Eight or Less–A Cohort Study
Intubation and In-Hospital Mortality After Trauma With Glasgow Coma Scale Score Eight or Less–A Cohort Study Open
Intubation within an hour of arrival with a GCS score ≤8 after major trauma was not associated with differences in-hospital mortality. The indications and benefits of early intubation in these severely injured patients should be revisited …
View article: Feasibility of tele-visits after elective ventral hernia surgery: Experience from an Indian tertiary care center
Feasibility of tele-visits after elective ventral hernia surgery: Experience from an Indian tertiary care center Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted traditional postoperative follow-up for elective surgeries, prompting a rapid shift to telehealthcare, as evidenced in high-income countries with robust electronic medical record linkage and ancillary su…
View article: Feasibility of a Cluster Randomised Trial on the Effect of Trauma Life Support Training: A Pilot Study
Feasibility of a Cluster Randomised Trial on the Effect of Trauma Life Support Training: A Pilot Study Open
Importance There is no high-quality evidence to show that trauma life support training programmes improve patient outcomes. Objective To assess the feasibility of conducting a cluster randomised controlled trial comparing the effect of Adv…
View article: An Indian surgeon's perspective on management of asymptomatic gallstones
An Indian surgeon's perspective on management of asymptomatic gallstones Open
Introduction Cholelithiasis is widely prevalent in India, with a majority of patients being asymptomatic while a small proportion experiencing mild complications. In the laparoscopic era, the rate of cholecystectomies has increased owing t…
View article: Trends of surgical-care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic
Trends of surgical-care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Context: The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns adversely affected global healthcare services to varying extents. To accommodate its added burden, emergency services were affected along-with elective surgeries. Aims: To quantify an…
View article: Exploring the perioperative infection control practices & incidence of surgical site infections in rural India
Exploring the perioperative infection control practices & incidence of surgical site infections in rural India Open
Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) affect around a third of patients undergoing surgeries worldwide, annually. It is heterogeneously distributed with a higher burden in low and middle-income countries. Although rural and semi-urban…
View article: Profile and triage validity of trauma patients triaged green: a prospective cohort study from a secondary care hospital in India
Profile and triage validity of trauma patients triaged green: a prospective cohort study from a secondary care hospital in India Open
Objectives To evaluate the profile of non-urgent patients triaged ‘green’, as part of a triage trial in the emergency department (ED) of a secondary care hospital in India. The secondary aim was to validate the triage trial with the South …
View article: Patterns of Head and Neck Injuries in Urban India: A Multicenter Study
Patterns of Head and Neck Injuries in Urban India: A Multicenter Study Open
Objective The pattern of head and neck injuries has been well studied in high‐income countries, but the data are limited in low‐ and middle‐income countries, which are disproportionately affected by trauma. We examined a prospective multic…
View article: Breast Conservative Surgery for Breast Cancer: Indian Surgeon’s Preferences and Factors Influencing Them
Breast Conservative Surgery for Breast Cancer: Indian Surgeon’s Preferences and Factors Influencing Them Open
Background It is well established that disease-free survival and overall survival after breast conservation surgery (BCS) followed by radiotherapy are equivalent to that after mastectomy. However, in Asian countries, the rate of BCS contin…
View article: A cohort study of differences in trauma outcomes between females and males at four Indian Urban Trauma Centers
A cohort study of differences in trauma outcomes between females and males at four Indian Urban Trauma Centers Open
Background Studies from high income countries suggest improved survival for females as compared to males following trauma. However, data regarding differences in trauma outcomes between females and males is severely lacking from low- and m…
View article: Perceived usefulness of trauma audit filters in urban India: a mixed-methods multicentre Delphi study comparing filters from the WHO and low and middle-income countries
Perceived usefulness of trauma audit filters in urban India: a mixed-methods multicentre Delphi study comparing filters from the WHO and low and middle-income countries Open
Objective To compare experts’ perceived usefulness of audit filters from Ghana, Cameroon, WHO and those locally developed; generate context-appropriate audit filters for trauma care in selected hospitals in urban India; and explore charact…
View article: External validation of CRASH prognostic model in an urban tertiary care public university hospital
External validation of CRASH prognostic model in an urban tertiary care public university hospital Open
Introduction Road traffic injury is the 7 th most common cause of mortality in low- and middle-income countries. Amongst road traffic injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are the major cause of mortality and morbidity. The multicentre …
View article: How are left-sided rib fractures associated with splenectomy in cases of splenic injury? A multicentre cohort study from urban India.
How are left-sided rib fractures associated with splenectomy in cases of splenic injury? A multicentre cohort study from urban India. Open
Background Any fracture to the rib cage, particularly the left sided ribs, implies a high impact trauma and higher predisposition to splenic injury. Our hypothesis is that injuries causing fractures to the left sided ribs may indicate a hi…
View article: Understanding the Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Emergency Surgical Care Delivery in India: A Multicenter Cross-sectional Study
Understanding the Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Emergency Surgical Care Delivery in India: A Multicenter Cross-sectional Study Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns adversely affected global health care services to varying extent. Emergency Services were affected along-with elective surgeries, to accommodate the added burden of COVID19 affected…
View article: External validation of CRASH prognostic model in an urban tertiary care public university hospital
External validation of CRASH prognostic model in an urban tertiary care public university hospital Open
Introduction Road traffic injury is the 7 th most common cause of mortality in low- and middle-income countries. Amongst road traffic injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are the major cause of mortality and morbidity. The multicentre …
View article: How are left-sided rib fractures associated with splenectomy in cases of splenic injury? A multicentre cohort study from urban India.
How are left-sided rib fractures associated with splenectomy in cases of splenic injury? A multicentre cohort study from urban India. Open
Background Any fracture to the rib cage, particularly the left sided ribs, implies a high impact trauma and higher predisposition to splenic injury. Our hypothesis is that injuries causing fractures to the left sided ribs may indicate a hi…
View article: Management of pancreatic trauma in urban India: A multicenter study
Management of pancreatic trauma in urban India: A multicenter study Open
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View article: A Comparative Study of Desarda’s Versus Lichtenstein’s Technique for Uncomplicated Inguinal Hernia Repair
A Comparative Study of Desarda’s Versus Lichtenstein’s Technique for Uncomplicated Inguinal Hernia Repair Open
View article: A pilot multicentre cluster randomised trial to compare the effect of trauma life support training programmes on patient and provider outcomes
A pilot multicentre cluster randomised trial to compare the effect of trauma life support training programmes on patient and provider outcomes Open
Introduction Trauma accounts for nearly 10% of the global burden of disease. Several trauma life support programmes aim to improve trauma outcomes. There is no evidence from controlled trials to show the effect of these programmes on patie…