Surgical endoscopy
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Comparative Study
The impact of a laparoscopic colorectal surgeon on the laparoscopic colectomy experience of a single academic center.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a laparoscopic colorectal surgeon (LCRS) on the laparoscopic colectomy experience of a single academic center. ⋯ The addition of an LCRS had a significant impact on this center's experience with laparoscopic colectomies in terms of both volume and case complexity.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Preoperative and postoperative levels of interleukin-6 in patients with acute appendicitis: comparison between open and laparoscopic appendectomy.
Cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an early marker of systemic inflammatory response and tissue damage. This study aimed to evaluate the levels of IL-6 after open and laparoscopic appendectomy to compare the degree of surgical stress associated with these procedures. ⋯ The operative stress in open as compared with laparoscopic appendectomy is not reflected by circulating levels of IL-6.
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Multicenter Study
Current use of thromboembolism prophylaxis for laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients in Sweden.
The need for thromboembolism (TE) prophylaxis during laparoscopic surgery is not well established. The aim of this study was to investigate current TE prophylaxis in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in Sweden. ⋯ The use of thromboembolism prophylaxis in LC patients is highly variable, even in the small and homogenous country of Sweden. Further studies concerning the risk of TE complications after laparoscopic surgery are warranted.