Surgical Services: Recent submissions
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Multiple injections for low back pain: what's the future?
(Springer, 2020-03)Aims: To examine the strength of evidence available for multiple facet joint injections (FJIs) and medial branch blocks (MBBs), and to report on the variations in the NHS England framework using the getting it right first ... -
Long-term survival of the Cemented Exeter Universal Stem in patients 50 years and younger: an update on 130 hips
(Elsevier, 2020-04)There is variable evidence regarding survivorship beyond 20 years of total hip arthroplasties in young patients. We report the long-term results of the Exeter cemented hip system in patients ≤50 years at minimum of 20 years. -
International classification of abdominal wall planes (ICAP) to describe mesh insertion for ventral hernia repair
(Wiley, 2020-02)Nomenclature for mesh insertion during ventral hernia repair is inconsistent and confusing. Several terms, including 'inlay', 'sublay' and 'underlay', can refer to the same anatomical planes in the indexed literature. This ... -
Definitions for loss of domain: an International Delphi Consensus of Expert Surgeons
(Springer, 2020-04)No standardized written or volumetric definition exists for 'loss of domain' (LOD). This limits the utility of LOD as a morphological descriptor and as a predictor of peri- and postoperative outcomes. Consequently, our aim ... -
Patient-reported Quality of Life outcomes in patients treated for muscle-invasive bladder cancer with radiotherapy ± chemotherapy in the BC2001 Phase III Randomised Controlled Trial
(Elsevier, 2020-02)BC2001, the largest randomised trial of bladder-sparing treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer, demonstrated improvement of local control and bladder cancer-specific survival from the addition of concomitant ... -
Treatment of hemorrhoids: A survey of surgical practice in Australia and New Zealand
(IS Publishing, 2019-11)Hemorrhoidal disease is the most common anorectal disorder. Hemorrhoids can be classified as external or internal, according to their relation to the dentate line. External hemorrhoids originate below the dentate line and ... -
The choice of treatments for varicose veins: a study in trade-offs
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Predictive and prognostic significance of telomerase levels/telomere length in tissues and peripheral blood in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
(Nature, 2019-11)A growing body of evidence indicates that the expression of TERT, the catalytic subunit of telomerase, is a biological marker of progression in several cancers. We investigated the predictive and prognostic role of TERT ... -
The diagnostic value of cytology in Parotid Warthin's tumors: International Multicenter Series
(Wiley, 2020-03)Introduction: Warthin's tumor (WT) is a common benign salivary gland neoplasm with a negligible risk of malignant transformation. However, there is a risk of malignant tumors being misdiagnosed as WT on cytology and ... -
Safety and effectiveness of shoulder arthroplasties in Spain: a systematic review.
(MDPI, 2019-11)The effectiveness and safety of shoulder arthroplasties in the general context of a Spanish patient population remains unclear. The aim of this study was to ascertain both the effectiveness and safety of primary shoulder ... -
Trainee experience of 'out of hours' surgical working in the UK: A cross-sectional analysis.
(Elsevier, 2019-11)Changes to working practices and increasing service demand have contributed to low morale amongst UK surgical trainees, with pressures particularly acute 'out of hours' (OOH). Surgeons may be expected to be 'on call' for ... -
Association between Hepatitis C and B viruses and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
(Elsevier, 2019-12)Hepatitis B and C viruses are known to be carcinogenic and have been associated with the development of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as well as hepatocellular carcinoma. The incidence of head and neck cancer is increasing ... -
The prognostic value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radical cystectomy
(Elsevier, 2020-01)The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is an attractive marker because it is derived from routine bloodwork. NLR has shown promise as a prognostic factor in muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) but its value in patients ... -
Failure to return to preinjury activity level after hamstring anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: factors involved and considerations in goal setting
(Wolters Kluwer, 2019-11)Recent interest in the return to sports, following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, has focused on the influence of psychological factors. However, many factors contribute to this endpoint. This study aimed to ... -
Benefits and harms of electrical neuromodulation for chronic pelvic pain: a systematic review
(Elsevier, 2019-10)Patients with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) may have pain refractory to conventional pain management strategies. Neuromodulation could provide relief of pain. -
Metaphyseal sleeves in revision total knee arthoplasty provide reliable fixation and excellent medium to long-term implant survivorship
(Elsevier, 2020-02)Addressing bone loss and securing implant fixation can be challenging in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We present the results of a large series of revision TKAs using a metaphyseal sleeve. -
The Exeter Knee Infection Multi Disciplinary Team approach to managing prosthetic knee infections: A qualitative analysis
(Elsevier, 2019-09)A Knee Infection Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting was established in Exeter. This study was designed to qualitatively evaluate the impact of the MDT on those involved.