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

Effect of intravenous acetaminophen on postoperative hypoxemia after abdominal surgery. The FACTOR Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2020; 324: 350-358.

Authors: Turan A, Essber H, Saasouh W, Hovsepyan K, Makarova I, Ayad S et al.

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Efficacy and safety of patient-controlled analgesia compared with epidural analgesia after open hepatic resection. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Surg 2019; 270: 200-208

Authors: Li J, Pourrahmat M-M, Vasilyeva E, Kim P, Osborn J, Wiseman S et al.

Scientific Surgery

Intravenous patient-controlled analgesia versus thoracic epidural analgesia after open liver surgery. A prospective, randomized, controlled, noninferiority trial. Ann Surg 2019; 270: 193-199

Authors: Hausken J, Fretland AA, Edwin B, Andersen MH, Dagenborg VJ, Bjørnelv GMW et al.

Scientific Surgery

Transversus abdominis plane block in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a systematic review. Dis Colon Rectum 2019; 62: 1248-1255

Authors: Wu RC, Jensen CC, Douaiher J, Madoff RD, Kwaan MR

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial comparing laparoscopic versus ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block in minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Dis Colon Rectum 2019; 62: 203-210

Authors: Zaghiyan KN, Mendelson BJ, Eng MR, Ovsepyan GM, Mirocha JM, Fleshner P et al.

Scientific Surgery

A 96‐hour continuous wound infiltration with ropivacaine reduces analgesic consumption after liver resection: A randomized, double‐blind, controlled trial. J Surg Oncol 2019; 119: 47-55

Authors: Peres‐Bachelot V, Blanc E, Oussaid N, Perol D, Daunizeau-Walker AL, Pouderoux S et al.

Scientific Surgery

Conventional epidural vs transversus abdominis plane block with liposomal bupivacaine: a randomized trial in colorectal surgery. J Am Coll Surg 2018; 227: 78–83.

Authors: Torgeson M, Kileny J, Pfeifer C, Narkiewicz L, Obi S

Scientific Surgery

Preperitoneal or subcutaneous wound catheters as alternative for epidural analgesia in abdominal surgery. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Surg 2019; 269: 252-260.

Authors: Mungroop T, Bond M, Lirk P, Busch O, Hollmann MW, Veelo D et al.

Scientific Surgery

Systematic review and meta-analysis of epidural analgesia versus different analgesic regimes following oesophagogastric resection. World J Surg 2018; 42: 204-210.

Authors: Hughes M, Yim I, Deans DAC, Couper GW, Lamb P, Skipworth RJE et al.

Scientific Surgery

Effect of perioperative gabapentin on postoperative pain resolution and opioid cessation in a mixed surgical cohort. A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Surg 2018; 153: 303-311.

Authors: Ha J , Mackey SC, Schmidt P, McCue R, Humphreys K, Trafton J et al.

Scientific Surgery

Pain control with continuous infusion preperitoneal wound catheters versus continuous epidural analgesia in colon and rectal surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Surg 2018: 215: 570-576.

Authors: Mouawad N, Leichtle SW, Kaoutzanis C, Welch K, Winter S, Lampman R et al.

Scientific Surgery

Analgesia with continuous wound infusion of local anesthetic versus saline: double-blind randomized, controlled trial in hepatectomy. Am J Surg 2018; 215: 138e-143.

Authors: Dalmau A, Fustran N, Camprubi I, Sanzol R, Redondo S, Ramos E et al.

Scientific Surgery

A randomized controlled trial of postoperative thoracic epidural analgesia versus intravenous patient-controlled analgesia after major hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. Ann Surg 2017; 266: 545-554.

Authors: Aloia T, Kim BJ, Segraves-Chun Y-S, Cata JP, Truty MJ, Shi Q et al.

Scientific Surgery

The addition of dexmedetomidine to analgesia for patients after abdominal operations: a prospective randomized clinical trial. World J Surg 2017; 41: 39–46.

Authors: Cheng M, Shi J, Gao T, Shen J, Zhao C, Xi F et al.

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Effectiveness of liposomal bupivacaine in colorectal surgery: a pragmatic nonsponsored prospective randomized double blinded trial in a community hospital. Dis Colon Rectum 2016; 59: 862-869.

Authors: Knudson R, Dunlavy PW, Franko J, Raman SR, Kraemer SR

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Efficacy of intravenous lidocaine for postoperative analgesia following laparoscopic surgery: a meta-analysis. World J Surg 2015; 39: 2220-2234.

Authors: Ventham NT, Kennedy ED, Brady RR, Paterson HM, Speake D, Foo I et al. et al.

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Ice packs reduce postoperative midline incision pain and narcotic use: a randomized controlled trial. J Am Coll Surg 2014; 219: 511-517.

Authors: Watkins AA, Johnson TV, Shrewsberry AB, Nourparvar P, Madni T, Watkins CJ et al. et al.

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Ultrasonography-guided bilateral rectus sheath block vs local anesthetic infiltration after pediatric umbilical hernia repair. A prospective randomised clinical trial. JAMA Surg 2013; 148: 707–713.

Authors: Dingeman RS, Barus LM, Chung HK, Clendenin DJ, Lee CS, Tracy S et al.

Scientific Surgery

Perioperative single dose ketorolac to prevent postoperative pain: a meta-analysis of randomized trials. Anesth Analg 2012; 114: 424-433.

Authors: De Oliveira GS Jr, Agarwal D, Benzon HT

Scientific Surgery

Wound infusion with local anaesthesia after laparotomy: a randomised controlled trial. Aust NZ J Surg 2010; 80: 794–801.

Authors: Wang LW, Wong SW, Crowe PJ, Khor KE, Jastrzab G, Parasyn AD et al. et al.

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Acute postoperative pain management using massage as an adjuvant therapy. A randomized trial. Arch Surg 2007; 142: 1158-1167.

Authors: Mitchinson AR, Kim HM, Rosenberg JM, Geisser M, Kirsh M, Cikrit D et al.

Scientific Surgery

Systematic review of the relative efficacy of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids in the treatment of acute renal colic. BMJ 2004; 328: 1401-1404.

Authors: Holdgate A, Pollock T.

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Patient-controlled transdermal fentanyl hydrochloride vs. intravenous morphine pump for postoperative pain. A randomized controlled trial JAMA 2004; 291: 1333-1341.

Authors: Viscusi ER, Reynolds L, Chung F, Atkinson LE, Khanna S.

Scientific Surgery

Effects of morphine analgesia on diagnostic accuracy in emergency department patients with abdominal pain: a prospective, randomized trial. J Am Coll Surg 2003; 196: 18-31.

Authors: Thomas SH, Silen W, Cheema F, Reisner A, Aman S, Goldstein JN et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Efficacy of postoperative epidural analgesia. A meta-analysis JAMA 2003; 290: 2455-63.

Authors: Block BM, Liu SS, Rowlingson AJ, Cowan AR, Cowan JA, Wu CL. et al.

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Epidural anaesthesia and analgesia and outcome of major surgery: a randomized trial. Lancet 2002; 359: 1276-82.

Authors: Rigg JRA, Jamrozik K, Myles PS, Silbert BS, Peyton PJ, Parsons RW et al for the MASTER Anaesthesia Trial Study Group. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial of local bupivacaine perfusion versus parenteral morphine infusion for pain relief after laparotomy. Br J Surg 2001; 88: 357-9.

Authors: Cheong WK, Soew-Choen F, Eu KW, Tang CL, Heah SM.

Scientific Surgery

Effect of epidural anesthesia and analgesia on perioperative outcome. Ann Surg 2001; 234: 560-571.

Authors: Young Park W, Thompson JS, Lee KK.

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Reduction of postoperative mortality and morbidity with epidural or spinal anaesthesia: results from overview of randomised trials. BMJ 2000; 321: 1493-7.

Authors: Rodgers A, Walker N, Schug S, McKee A, Kehlet H, van Zundert A et al. et al.

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Preincisional dextromethorphan treatment for postoperative pain management after upper abdominal surgery. World J Surg 2000; 24: 512-7.

Authors: Wu CT, Yu JC, Liu ST, Yeh CC, Li CY, Wong CS. et al.