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Background: Acute deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism collectively known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), are associated with increased risk of poor clinical sequelae during inpatient hospitalizations. We examined the asso...
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Background: Acute deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism collectively known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), are associated with increased risk of poor clinical sequelae during inpatient hospitalizations. We examined the association of VTE with mortality, readmissions, and costs among patients undergoing emergency general surgery (EGS) operations using a national cohort. Methods: Adult hospitalizations for EGS (laparotomy, small bowel resection, large bowel resection, appendectomy, lysis of adhesions, cholecystectomy, and repair of perforated ulcer) within two days of admission were identified in the 2016-18 Nationwide Readmissions Database. Hospitalizations were stratified based on diagnosis of VTE and others (n-VTE). Results: Of an estimated 860,747 EGS patients 7,513, (.87%) developed VTE during the index hospitalization. Patients in the VTE group were on average older (65.5 ± 15.3 vs 54.8 ± 18.6 years, P< .001) and more commonly male (46.7 vs 39.3%, P < .001). Venous thromboembolism was independently associated with greater odds of mortality (AOR: 1.7 95% CI 1.6-1.9), increased costs (+27,700 95% CI 23, 100-28,300) and greater odds of 30-day readmissions (AOR 1.3 95% CI 1.2-1.4). Discussion: Despite national efforts to reduce its incidence, VTE affects nearly 1 /100 EGS patients and is associated with increased odds of mortality as well as costs, and readmissions. Tailored approaches are warranted to reduce the impact of this pernicious complication.
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? 2022 Elsevier Inc.Introduction: Emergency general surgery among cardiac surgery patients is increasingly common and consequential. We sought to characterize the true burden of emergency general surgery among hospitalized complex...
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? 2022 Elsevier Inc.Introduction: Emergency general surgery among cardiac surgery patients is increasingly common and consequential. We sought to characterize the true burden of emergency general surgery among hospitalized complex cardiac patients. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of the 2016-2017 National Inpatient Sample. We included adult patients with a primary diagnosis of complex cardiac disease. We then compared patients who underwent emergency general surgery (GS-OR) with those who did not (non–GS-OR). The primary outcome was mortality; secondary outcomes included length of stay and hospitalization costs. Results: We identified 10.2 million patients with a primary diagnosis of complex cardiac disease, of which 148,309 (1.4%) underwent GS-OR. Mortality rates were significantly higher in the GS-OR group (11.0% versus 5.0%, P < 0.001). Among all cardiac patients, GS-OR was associated with 2.2 times increased odds of death (aOR: 2.2, P < 0.001). GS-OR patients also had longer length of stays (14.1 versus 5.8 d, P < 0.001). Among all cardiac patients, GS-OR was associated with an 8.1-day longer length of stay (P < 0.001). GS-OR patients were less often routinely discharged home (31.7% versus 45.3%, P < 0.001) and incurred higher inpatient costs ($46,136 versus $16,303, P < 0.001). Among all cardiac patients, GS-OR patients incurred $30,102 higher hospitalization costs (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Emergency general surgery among cardiac surgery patients is associated with a greater than two-fold increase in mortality, longer length of stays, higher rates of nonroutine discharge, and higher hospitalization costs. Emergency general surgery complications account for 4.0% of total inpatient costs of cardiac surgery patients and merit further study.
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Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of more convincing and reassuring remarks from the surgeon in the preoperative consult associated with a dedicated outpatient facility to increase our rate of succe...
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Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of more convincing and reassuring remarks from the surgeon in the preoperative consult associated with a dedicated outpatient facility to increase our rate of success in outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods A one‐centre prospective clinical study was conducted between February 2013 and May 2015. During the first time period (February 2013–March 2014), patients were hospitalized in conventional care unit and given the possibility to choose an outpatient procedure. In the second phase (April 2014–May 2015), the patients were held in a dedicated outpatient facility. Outpatient success rate was evaluated using Chung's discharge score 6 h after surgery. Results Eighty patients were included (30 in a traditional setting, 50 in an optimal clinical pathway). Both groups were comparable for mean age, American Society of Anesthesiologists score and mean operative time ( P = 0.36, P = 1 and P = 0.09, respectively). Success in outpatient surgery was significantly higher in the optimal clinical pathway group (73.3% versus 96%, P = 0.005). The only criteria which was significantly improved in Chung score was perambulation ( P = 0.001). There was no significant difference between the two groups for post‐operative complications ( P = 0.28) or readmission ( P = 1). Conclusion Optimal clinical pathway (more convincing and reassuring remarks in the preoperative consult and a dedicated outpatient facility) is the key to increase success in outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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Background: Routine swab cultures for perianal abscesses remain commonplace in surgical practice. However, patients are often discharged post-operatively prior to the culture results being made available. Consequently, intra-opera...
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Background: Routine swab cultures for perianal abscesses remain commonplace in surgical practice. However, patients are often discharged post-operatively prior to the culture results being made available. Consequently, intra-operative swab cultures rarely impact subsequent management and outcomes. Similarly, the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics for perianal abscesses post-drainage also remains prevalent, albeit with questionable benefit.
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Background: A substantial percentage of patients with colorectal cancer present with obstructive symptoms. In such patients, surgery is often required and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Colorectal stenting...
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Background: A substantial percentage of patients with colorectal cancer present with obstructive symptoms. In such patients, surgery is often required and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Colorectal stenting is an increasingly commonplace alternative with potentially fewer risks than open surgery. We present our clinical experience over an 8-year period with colorectal stenting in a major tertiary Australian hospital. Methods: From 2000 to 2008, patients undergoing colorectal stenting were identified via medical records. Clinical data collected included patient demographics, tumour type, extent of metastatic disease, stent characteristics, technical and clinical success, acute and chronic complications, and long-term follow-up status. Results: Thirty-five patients (69 +-13 years, 25 male) received a total of 39 stents. Technical success was achieved in 37 (95%), and clinical relief of obstruction was achieved in 34 (89%). One case was complicated by perforation at the time of procedure and three cases experienced delayed perforation. Reintervention was required in 17% of patients, all of whom had less than 50% hepatic volume replacement by metastatic disease. Conclusions: Colorectal stenting is a feasible and safe alternative for patients presenting with obstructive symptoms but the benefit may be restricted to patients with a short expected survival.
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Background: A substantial percentage of patients with colorectal cancer present with obstructive symptoms. In such patients, surgery is often required and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Colorectal stenting...
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Background: A substantial percentage of patients with colorectal cancer present with obstructive symptoms. In such patients, surgery is often required and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Colorectal stenting is an increasingly commonplace alternative with potentially fewer risks than open surgery. We present our clinical experience over an 8-year period with colorectal stenting in a major tertiary Australian hospital.
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Objective: The objective of this study was to document trends in the performance of open arterial vascular surgery procedures (OAVP) by general surgery residents (GSR).
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Testicular appendages are remnants of embryologic structures commonly encountered during pediatric operations. The literature is vague on the management of incidentally discovered testicular appendages found intraoperatively. We p...
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Testicular appendages are remnants of embryologic structures commonly encountered during pediatric operations. The literature is vague on the management of incidentally discovered testicular appendages found intraoperatively. We performed a retrospective review of 93 pediatric patients who were found to have an incidental testicular appendage during inguinal hernia repair, cryptorchidism, or testicular torsion cases from December 2017 to June 2020. 100% of the incidental testicular appendage pathology results were benign. All of the specimens were 1.0 cm or less in their largest dimension. Removal of these specimens is considered the standard of care at our institution to help prevent torsion of the testicular appendage, which is one of the leading causes of acute scrotum in children. The authors of this study argue that pathological analysis is unnecessary and may result in excessive use of resources without proven benefit.
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Abstract Robot-assisted general surgery has become increasingly common in the Australian public sector since 2003. It provides significant technical advantages compared to laparoscopic surgery. Currently, it is estimated that the ...
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Abstract Robot-assisted general surgery has become increasingly common in the Australian public sector since 2003. It provides significant technical advantages compared to laparoscopic surgery. Currently, it is estimated that the learning curve for surgeons starting off with robotic surgery is complete after 15 cases. This is a retrospective case series, following the progress of four surgeons with minimal robotic experience over 5?years. Patients undergoing colorectal procedures and hernia repairs were included. 303 robotic cases were included in this study, 193 colorectal surgeries and 110 hernia repairs. 20.2% of colorectal patients experienced an adverse event and 10.0% of hernia patients had a complication. The learning curve was correlated to the average docking time, and it was found that this was complete after 2?years, or after a minimum of 12 to 15 cases. Patient length of stay decreases as surgeon experience increases. Robotic surgery is a safe approach to colorectal surgery and hernia repairs with some potential benefits in terms of patient outcomes as surgeon experience increases.
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? 2015, Sociedad de Cirujanos de Chile. All rights reserved. ? 2015, Sociedad de Cirujanos de Chile. All rights reserved. Introduction: The National Society of Surgery has defined the minimum number of surgical procedures that mus...
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? 2015, Sociedad de Cirujanos de Chile. All rights reserved. ? 2015, Sociedad de Cirujanos de Chile. All rights reserved. Introduction: The National Society of Surgery has defined the minimum number of surgical procedures that must be performed by general surgeons in trainee, however, there is no national data reporting this accomplishment. The aim of this study is to report on detail the surgical interventions performed by General Surgery Residents at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (PUC) as lead surgeons. Methods: Retrospective analysis of surgical procedures performed by 26 Residents of the General Surgery Program (GSP) at PUC who graduated between the years 2012 and 2014. A total of 10.102 registered surgeries were reviewed and summarized. Results: The mean number of interventions performed by surgery residents was 481 (20% of them on the first year). The most frequently performed procedures were (mean per resident) laparoscopic cholecystectomy (115;24%), open appendectomy (89;19%), classic hernioplasty (43;9%), laparoscopic appendectomy (34;7%) and open cholecystectomy (25;5%). Regarding complex/sub-specialty interventions, partial/ total colectomy (12;2%), thyroidectomy-parathyroidectomy (9;2%), vascular access (8;2%), thoracotomy- VATS-sternotomy (5;1%) and breast surgery (4;1%) were the most commonly performed. Fifty three percent of all procedures were done in an emergency setting. The proportion of emergency procedures increased through the GSP training (elective vs emergency: 62 vs 38% at first year and 34 vs 66% at third year, respectively; p < 0.002). Interventions were mainly performed in the capital city of Chile, Santiago (74%) and the remaining were done in other provinces. Regarding only abdominal interventions (mean per resident: 366), 42% was performed by laparoscopy. Conclusions: Residents of the PUC-GSP execute a considerable large amount of interventions as resident surgeons throughout their 3-years-training program, exceeding the minimum recommendations established by the National Society of Surgery. Introduction: The National Society of Surgery has defined the minimum number of surgical procedures that must be performed by general surgeons in trainee, however, there is no national data reporting this accomplishment. The aim of this study is to report on detail the surgical interventions performed by General Surgery Residents at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (PUC) as lead surgeons. Methods: Retrospective analysis of surgical procedures performed by 26 Residents of the General Surgery Program (GSP) at PUC who graduated between the years 2012 and 2014. A total of 10.102 registered surgeries were reviewed and summarized. Results: The mean number of interventions performed by surgery residents was 481 (20% of them on the first year). The most frequently performed procedures were (mean per resident) laparoscopic cholecystectomy (115;24%), open appendectomy (89;19%), classic hernioplasty (43;9%), laparoscopic appendectomy (34;7%) and open cholecystectomy (25;5%). Regarding complex/sub-specialty interventions, partial/ total colectomy (12;2%), thyroidectomy-parathyroidectomy (9;2%), vascular access (8;2%), thoracotomy- VATS-sternotomy (5;1%) and breast surgery (4;1%) were the most commonly performed. Fifty three percent of all procedures were done in an emergency setting. The proportion of emergency procedures increased through the GSP training (elective vs emergency: 62 vs 38% at first year and 34 vs 66% at third year, respectively; p < 0.002). Interventions were mainly performed in the capital city of Chile, Santiago (74%) and the remaining were done in other provinces. Regarding only abdominal interventions (mean per resident: 366), 42% was performed by laparoscopy. Conclusions: Residents of the PUC-GSP execute a considerable large amount of interventions as resident surgeons throughout their 3-years-training program, exceeding the minimum recommendations established by the
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