World journal of surgery
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World journal of surgery · Jun 2014
ALPPS for patients with colorectal liver metastases: effective liver hypertrophy, but early tumor recurrence.
Associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS) is a promising method to increase resectability rates of liver tumors. Little has been published about oncological results so far. This report describes clinical evidence regarding a possible effect of ALPPS on tumor recurrence. ⋯ The patient group operable only through ALPPS is at high risk for recurrence and early tumor progression. Still, this new method is the only chance for an oncological treatment strategy including a surgical approach and possibly better outcome.
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World journal of surgery · Jun 2014
The ALPPS procedure: a surgical option for hepatocellular carcinoma with major vascular invasion.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tends to have a particular invasiveness toward the portal vein (PV) branches and hepatic veins. This situation can hamper major surgical resection with a risk of postoperative liver failure due to the small future liver remnant (FLR) in cirrhotic livers. These patients are then usually directed to palliative treatments with poor results. The associating liver partition and PV ligation (PVL) in staged hepatectomy (ALPPS) strategy is one of the main surgical innovations in recent years in the field of liver surgical oncology. The ALPPS approach could allow surgical resection in patients with HCC and associated major vascular invasion. ⋯ This novel strategy could expand the number of patients undergoing major liver resections that were previously considered non-resectable because of the risk of liver decompensation for an insufficient FLR.
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World journal of surgery · Jun 2014
Factors affecting success rate of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) courses.
The aim of the present study was to define the factors that affect passing the assessments for successful completion of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider Courses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ⋯ Prior knowledge and preparation is essential to passing the ATLS exam. Doctors who deal clinically with all aspects of airway, breathing, and circulation of the ATLS course are more likely to pass the MCQ exam in our setting, followed by those who usually manage only the circulation or disability aspects of ATLS. It is possible that the interactive approach to teaching ATLS has improved the overall ATLS success rate.
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World journal of surgery · Jun 2014
A qualitative study assessing the barriers to implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery.
Previous studies have quantitatively assessed Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) guideline implementation and compliance, and identified the existence of compliance issues with the programs. This is the first study to qualitatively assess the reasons behind compliance issues in ERAS programs. The aim of this study was to elicit barriers to implementation and functioning of the ERAS program at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. ⋯ For the ERAS program to be implemented successfully with high levels of element compliance, the four key areas need to be addressed. As barriers to ongoing effective care become apparent, these should be managed in order to optimize the synergistic effects of this multimodal program of patient care.
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World journal of surgery · Jun 2014
Development, implementation, and evaluation of a hybrid electronic medical record system specifically designed for a developing world surgical service.
The Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Trauma Service previously successfully constructed and implemented an electronic surgical registry (ESR). This study reports on our attempts to expand and develop this concept into a multi-functional hybrid electronic medical record (HEMR) system for use in a tertiary level surgical service. This HEMR system was designed to incorporate the function and benefits of an ESR, an electronic medical record (EMR) system, and a clinical decision support system (CDSS). ⋯ It is possible to construct and implement a unique, simple, cost-effective HEMR system in a developing world surgical service. This information system is unique in that it combines the discrete functions of an EMR system with an ESR and a CDSS. We identified a number of potential limitations and developed interventions to ameliorate them. This HEMR system provides the necessary platform for ongoing quality improvement programs and clinical research.