Scientific Surgery Online Journals

This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Scientific Surgery

A multicenter, prospective randomized trial of negative pressure wound therapy for infrainguinal revascularization with a groin incision. J Vasc Surg 2021; 74: 257-267.

Authors: Bertges DJ, Smith L, Scully RE, Wyers M, Eldrup-Jorgensen J, Suckow B et al.

Scientific Surgery

An indirect comparison by Bayesian network meta-analysis of drug-coated devices versus saphenous vein graft bypass in femoropopliteal arterial occlusive disease. J Vasc Surg 2021; 74: 478-486.

Authors: Zhang R, Ni L, Zeng R, Lai Z, Di X, Zhao Z et al.

Scientific Surgery

Systematic review and meta-analysis of wound adjuncts for the prevention of groin wound surgical site infection in arterial surgery. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2021; 61: 636-646.

Authors: Gwilym BL, Dovell G, Dattani N, Ambler GK, Shalhoub J, Forsythe RO et al.

Scientific Surgery

Heparin-bonded versus standard polytetrafluoroethylene arteriovenous grafts: A Bayesian perspective on a randomized controlled trial for comparative effectiveness. Surgery 2020; 168: 1066-1074.

Authors: Nissen AP, Sandhu HK, Perlick AP, Martin GH, Miller CC, Charlton-Ouw KM et al.

Scientific Surgery

Gentamicin containing collagen implants and groin wound infections in vascular surgery: a prospective randomized controlled multicenter trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2020; 59: 635-641

Authors: Wubbeke LF, Telgenkamp B, van Boxtel T, Bolt LJJ, Houthoofd S, Vriens PW et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prospective, randomized, phase II, non-inferiority study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of topical thrombin (Human) Grifols as adjunct to hemostasis during vascular, hepatic, soft tissue, and spinal open surgery. J Am Coll Surg 2019: 229: 497–507

Authors: Minkowitz H, Navarro-Puerto J, Lakshman S, Singla S, Cousar C, Kim R et al.

Scientific Surgery

Inguinal vascular surgical wound protection by incisional negative pressure wound therapy. A randomized controlled trial—INVIPS Trial. Ann Surg 2020; 271: 48-53

Authors: Hasselmann J, Björk J, Svensson-Björk R, Acosta S

Scientific Surgery

Meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of prophylactic negative pressure therapy for groin wounds in vascular surgery. J Vasc Surg 2019; 70: 1700–1710

Authors: Antoniou GA, Onwuka CC, Antoniou SA, Russell D

Scientific Surgery

A prospective, single-blind, randomized, phase III study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of fibrin sealant Grifols as an adjunct to hemostasis compared with manual compression in vascular surgery. J Vasc Surg 2019; 70: 1642-1651

Authors: Nenezić D, Ayguasanosa J, Menyhei G, Tamas H, Mátyás L, Muluk S et al.

Scientific Surgery

A randomized clinical trial evaluating negative pressure therapy to decrease vascular groin incision complications. J Vasc Surg 2018; 68: 1744-1752.

Authors: Kwon J, Staley C, McCullough M, Goss S, Arosemena M, Abai B et al.

Scientific Surgery

Management of extremity fasciotomy sites prospective randomized evaluation of two techniques. Am J Surg 2018; 216: 736–739.

Authors: Johnson LS, Chaar M, Ball CG, Perez S, Nicholas JM, Wyrzykowski AD et al.

Scientific Surgery

Closed incision negative pressure therapy reduces surgical site infections in vascular surgery: a prospective randomised trial (AIMS Trial). Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2018; 56: 442-448.

Authors: Gombert A, Babilon M, Barbati ME, Keszei A, von Trotha KT, Jalaie H et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial of negative pressure wound therapy for high-risk groin wounds in lower extremity revascularization . J Vasc Surg 2017; 66: 1814-1819.

Authors: Lee K, Murphy PB, Ingves MV, Duncan A, DeRose G, Dubois L et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized trial of a dry-powder, fibrin sealant in vascular procedures. J Vasc Surg 2015; 62: 1288–1295.

Authors: Gupta NY, Chetter I, Hayes P, O-Yurvati AH, Moneta G, Shenov S et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prospective randomized double-blinded trial comparing 2 anti-MRSA agents with supplemental coverage of cefazolin before lower extremity revascularization. Ann Surg 2015; 262: 495–501.

Authors: Stone P, AbuRahma, AF, Campbell JR, Hass S, Mousa AY et al.

Scientific Surgery

A prospective randomized study of heparin-bonded graft (Propaten) versus standard graft in prosthetic arteriovenous access. J Vasc Surg 2015; 62: 115–122.

Authors: Shemesh D, Goldin I, Hijazi J, Zaghal I, Berelowitz D, Verstandig A et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized controlled trial comparing the safety and efficacy between the FUSION BIOLINE heparin-coated vascular graft and the standard expanded polytetrafluoroethylene graft for femoropopliteal bypass. J Vasc Surg 2015; 61: 703–712.

Authors: Lumsden AB, Morrissey NJ, Staffa R, Lindner J, Janousek L, Treska V et al.on behalf of the Comparison of Safety and Primary Patency Between the FUSION BIOLINE Heparin-Coated Vascular Graft and EXXCEL Soft ePTFE (FINEST) Trial Co-investigators et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prospective, randomized, multi-institutional clinical trial of a silver alginate dressing to reduce lower extremity vascular surgery wound complications. J Vasc Surg 2015; 61: 419–427.

Authors: Ozaki CK, Hamdan AD, Barshes NR, Wyers M, Hevelone MD, Belkin M et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A meta-analysis to compare Dacron versus polytetrafluoroethylene grafts for above-knee femoropopliteal bypass. J Vasc Surg 2014; 60: 506-515.

Authors: Rychlik IJ, Davey P, Murphy J, O'Donnell ME

Scientific Surgery

Vaccuum-assisted wound closure versus alginate for the treatment of deep perivascular wound infections in the groin after vascular surgery. J Vasc Surg 2014; 59: 145-151.

Authors: Monsen C, Wann-Hansen C, Wictorsson C, Acosta S

Scientific Surgery

Superior two-year results of externally unsupported polyester compared to supported grafts in above knee bypass grafting: a multicenter randomized trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2013; 45: 275-281.

Authors: Vriens BHR, van Det RJ, Meerwaldt R, van der Palen J, Gerrits DG, Zeebregts CJ et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A randomised prospective multicenter trial of novel vascular sealant. Ann Vasc Surg 2012; 26: 1077–1084.

Authors: Stone WM, Cull DL, Money SR

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Effect of triclosan-coated sutures on the incidence of surgical wound infection after lower limb revascularization surgery: a randomized controlled trial. World J Surg 2012; 36: 2528–2534.

Authors: Turtiainen J, Saimanen EIT, Makinen KT, Nykanen AI, Venermo MA, Uurto IT et al. et al.

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Ultrasonic vein mapping prior to infrainguinal autogenous bypass grafting reduces postoperative infections and readmissions. J Vasc Surg 2012; 56: 126-132.

Authors: Linni K, Mader N, Aspalter M, Butturini E, Ugurluoglu A, Hitzl W et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A prospective randomized study comparing fibrin sealant to manual compression for the treatment of anastomotic suture-hole bleeding in expanded polytetrafluoroethylene grafts. J Vasc Surg 2012; 56: 131-141.

Authors: Saha SB, Muluk S, Schenk W, Dennis JW, Ploder B, Grigorian A et al. et al.

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Combination therapy with warfarin plus clopidogrel improves outcomes in femoropopliteal bypass patients. J Vasc Surg 2012; 56: 96-105

Authors: Monaco M, Di Tommaso L, Pinna GV, Lillo S, Schiavone V, Stassano P et al.

Scientific Surgery

Laparoscopic versus open approach for aortobifemoral bypass for severe aorto-iliac occlusive disease – a multicentre randomised controlled trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2012; 43: 711-715.

Authors: Tiek J, Remy P, Sabbe T, D’hont C, Houthoofd S, Daenens K et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Preoperative duplex vein mapping (DVM) reduces costs in patients undergoing infra-inguinal bypass surgery: results of a prospective randomised trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2012; 43: 561-566.

Authors: Linni K, Aspalter M, Mader N, Butturini E, Ugurluoglu A, Granat S et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Reduction of surgical site infection using a microbial sealant: a randomized trial. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2011; 142: 438–442.

Authors: Iyer A, Gilfillan I, Thakur S, Sharma S.

Scientific Surgery

Prospective randomized controlled trial to analyse the effects of intermittent pneumatic compression on edema following autologous femoropopliteal bypass surgery. World J Surg 2011; 35: 446–454.

Authors: te Slaa A, Dolmans DEJGJ, Ho GH, Mulder PGH, van der Waal JCH, de Groot HGW et al.

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