The British journal of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Meta-analysis of ischaemic preconditioning for liver resections.
Vascular clamping reduces blood loss during liver resection but leads to ischaemia-reperfusion injury. Ischaemic preconditioning (IP) may reduce this. This study aimed to evaluate IP in liver resection under clamping. ⋯ This meta-analysis failed to find a significant benefit of IP in liver resection.
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Communication is extremely important to ensure safe and effective clinical practice. A systematic literature review of observational studies addressing communication in the operating theatre was conducted. The focus was on observational studies alone in order to gain an understanding of actual communication practices, rather than what was reported through recollections and interviews. ⋯ Communication was shown to affect operating theatre practices in all of the studies reviewed. Further detailed observational research is needed to gain a better understanding of how to improve the working environment and patient safety in theatre.
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Review Meta Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of oesophageal Doppler-guided fluid management in colorectal surgery.
Oesophageal Doppler monitor (ODM)-guided fluid therapy has been recommended for routine use in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. However, recent trials have suggested either equivalent or inferior results for patients randomized to ODM-guided fluid management, especially when compared with fluid restriction or within the context of optimized perioperative care. Hence, an updated systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted. ⋯ ODM-guided fluid therapy did not influence LOS or complications in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. Results favouring the ODM were seen only in early studies, whereas newer trials did not show any benefit from such monitoring.