Surgical Services: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1-20 of 629
-
Validation of inertial measurement units with optical tracking system in patients operated with Total hip arthroplasty
(BioMed Central, 2019-02-06)Patient reported outcome measurement (PROMs) will not capture in detail the functional joint motion before and after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Therefore, methods more specifically aimed to analyse joint movements may ... -
What's in a smile? A review of the benefits of the clinician's smile
(BMJ, 2019-01-30)For millennia, the smile has been recognised as a powerful communication device, offering benefits to both giver and receiver with few drawbacks. A sign of compassion, empathy and friendliness, smiling can benefit healthcare ... -
Peri-operative and oncological outcomes of radical prostatectomy for high-risk prostate cancer in the UK: an analysis of surgeon reported data
(Wiley, 2019-01-25)To analyse the peri-operative and oncological outcomes of all RPs performed for high risk prostate cancer(PCa) in the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) national registry from 2014-2015. -
Short-term results after laparoscopic repair of giant hiatal hernias with pledgeted sutures: a retrospective analysis
(Springer, 2019-01-25)Forty-one patients who underwent laparoscopic 270° Toupet fundoplication with pledgeted sutured crura between September 2014 and April 2017 were evaluated with regard to recurrence of hiatal hernia at 3 months and 1 year ... -
Urolink supporting the development of urological services in Hawassa, Ethiopia
(Wiley, 2019-01-18) -
The effect of plate design, bridging span, and fracture healing on the performance of high tibial osteotomy plates: An experimental and finite element study
(British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery, 2019-01)Opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO) is an established surgical procedure for the treatment of early-stage knee arthritis. Other than infection, the majority of complications are related to mechanical factors - in ... -
Obesity impacts the regulation of miR-10b and its targets in primary breast tumors
(BioMed Central, 2019-01)Obesity increases breast cancer (BC) risk in post-menopausal women by mostly unknown molecular mechanisms which may partly be regulated by microRNAs (miRNAs). We isolated RNA from paired benign and malignant biopsies from ... -
Intraoperative Tissue Perfusion Measurement by Laser Speckle Imaging: A Potential Aid for Reducing Postoperative Complications in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction
(Wolters Kluwer, 2019-02)Adequate tissue perfusion is essential to minimize postoperative complications following microsurgery. Intraoperative knowledge of tissue perfusion could aid surgical decision-making and result in reduced complications. ... -
Prospective observational cohort study of the association between antiplatelet therapy, bleeding and thrombosis in patients with coronary stents undergoing noncardiac surgery
(Elsevier, 2018-12)The perioperative management of antiplatelet therapy in noncardiac surgery patients who have undergone previous percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains a dilemma. Continuing dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) may ... -
Early outcomes and radiographic alignment of the infinity total ankle replacement with a minimum of two year follow-up data
(2018-11)The Infinity Total Ankle Replacement (Wright Medical Technology, Memphis, TN) is a low profile, fluoroscopically navigated, fixed-bearing device. We hypothesised that the fluoroscopic navigation would allow more accurate ... -
1-year outcomes of the Xen45 glaucoma implant.
(Nature, 2018-12-14)To describe the 12-month outcomes of the Xen45 glaucoma stent. -
It's Not All About Redislocation: A Systematic Review of Complications After Anterior Shoulder Stabilization Surgery.
(Sage, 2018-12-10)The surgical treatment of recurrent shoulder instability has evolved in recent years to include a variety of soft tissue and bone block procedures, undertaken with either an open or arthroscopic approach. Although the ... -
Use of laparoscopic videos amongst surgical trainees in the United Kingdom.
(Elsevier, 2018-11-09)Surgical trainers consider laparoscopic videos as a useful teaching aid to maximize trainees' learning and skill development given the backdrop of time constraints and productivity demands. Aim of this study is to assess ... -
Empowering junior doctors: a qualitative study of a QI programme in South West England
(BMJ, 2018-11-13)Aim: To explore how the South-West Foundation Doctor Quality Improvement programme affected foundation year 1 (F1) doctors’ attitudes and ability to implement change in healthcare. Methods Twenty-two ... -
Interactions Between Pseudomonas Immunotoxins and the Plasma Membrane: Implications for CAT-8015 Immunotoxin Therapy
(Frontiers in Oncology, 2018-11-08)Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) remains the most frequent cause of cancer-related mortality in children and novel therapies are needed for the treatment of relapsed/refractory childhood ALL. One approach is the targeting ... -
The National Health Service (NHS) in England: Trying to Achieve Value-Based Healthcare
(Springer, 2018-10)The National Health System (NHS) in England allows system-wide control of quality determined at a national level. This chapter brings together the three processes which have been influencing quality and value in spinal ... -
Radiological progression of end colostomy trephine diameter and area
(BJS, 2018-10-24)Development of a parastomal hernia is common following abdominoperineal excision (APE). The true incidence is difficult to assess fully owing to differing lengths of follow-up and techniques used to assess herniation; ... -
How the mode of organ donation affects family behaviour at the time of organ donation
(Sage, 2018-10-17)End of life and organ donation discussions come at a time of acute emotional unrest for grieving relatives. Their attitudes and eventual decisions regarding consent to organ donation are shaped by multiple factors during ... -
Truncal blocks: rectus sheath catheters
(Springer, 2018-10)Successful enhanced recovery after surgery relies on early mobilisation and nutrition. The former relies on effective analgesia, which also indirectly affects the latter. Effective analgesia is a primary technique which ...