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

Abelacimab for prevention of venous thromboembolism. N Engl J Med 2021; 385: 609-617.

Authors: Verhamme P, Yi BA, Segers A, Salter J, Bloomfield D, Buller HR 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

Efficacy and safety of using dual versus monotherapy antiplatelet agents in secondary stroke prevention: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. Circulation 2021; 143: 2441–2453.

Authors: Trifan G, Gorelick PB, Testai FD

Scientific Surgery

Second asymptomatic carotid surgery trial (ACST-2): a randomised comparison of carotid artery stenting versus carotid endarterectomy. Lancet 2021; 398: 1065-1073.

Authors: Halliday A, Bulbia R, Bonati LH, Chester J, Cradduck-Bamford A, Peto R et al.

Scientific Surgery

Network meta-analysis of drug-coated balloon angioplasty versus primary nitinol stenting for femoropopliteal atherosclerotic disease. J Vasc Surg 2021; 73: 1802-1810.

Authors: Abdoli S, Mert M, Lee WM, Ochoa CJ, Katz SG

Scientific Surgery

Intermittent pneumatic compression in addition to standard prophylaxis of postoperative venous thromboembolism in extremely high-risk patients (IPC SUPER): a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2021; 274: 63-69.

Authors: Lobastov K, Sautina E, Alencheva E, Bargandzhiya A, Schastlivtsev I, Barinov V et al.

Scientific Surgery

A randomized controlled trial of treatment with intermittent negative pressure for intermittent claudication. J Vasc Surg 2021; 73: 1750-8.

Authors: Hoel H, Pettersen EM, Øivind Høiseth L, Mathiesen I, Seternes A, Hisdal J et al.

Scientific Surgery

Effect of low-intensity vs high-intensity home-based walking exercise on walk distance in patients with peripheral artery disease. The LITE Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2021; 325: 1266-1276.

Authors: McDermott MM, Spring B, Tian L, Treat-Jacobsen D, Ferrucci L, Lloyd-Jones D 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

Percutaneous access does not confer superior clinical outcomes over cutdown access for endovascular aneurysm repair: meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomised controlled trials. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2021; 61: 383-394.

Authors: Antoniou GA, Antoniou SA

Scientific Surgery

Five-year extension study of patients from a randomized clinical trial (VeClose) comparing cyanoacrylate closure versus radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of incompetent great saphenous veins. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphatic 2020; 8: 978-989.

Authors: Morrison N, Gibson K, Vasquez M, Weiss R, Jones A

Scientific Surgery

Prospective randomised two centre trial of endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm with or without sac embolisation. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2021; 61: 201-209.

Authors: Fabre D, Mougin J, Mitilian D, Cochennec F, Alonso CG, Becquemin J-P et al.

Scientific Surgery

Network meta-analysis of carotid endarterectomy closure Techniques. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2021; 61: 181-190.

Authors: Lazarides MK, Christaina E, Argyriou C, Georgakarakos E, Tripsianis G, Georgiadis GS et al.

Scientific Surgery

Does negative pressure wound therapy with irrigation improve clinical outcomes? A randomized clinical trial in patients with diabetic foot infections. Am J Surg 2020 220: 1076-1082.

Authors: Lavery LA, Davis KE, La Fontaine J, Farrar JD, Bhavan K, Oz OK et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized controlled trial of compression after endovenous thermal ablation of varicose veins (COMETA Trial). Ann Surg 2021; 273: 232-239.

Authors: Bootun R, Belramman A, Bolton-Saghdaoui L, Lane T, Riga C, Davies A et al.

Scientific Surgery

Long-term clinical and cost-effectiveness of early endovenous ablation in venous ulceration. A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Surg 2020; 155: 1113-1121.

Authors: Gohel M, Mora J, Szigeti M, Epstein DM, Heatley F, Bradbury A et al.

Scientific Surgery

Mortality with paclitaxel-coated devices in peripheral artery disease. N Engl J Med 2020; 383: 2538-2546.

Authors: Nordanstig J, James, S, Andersson M, Andersson M, Danielsson P, Gillgren P et al.

Scientific Surgery

Laser ablation versus mechanochemical ablation in the treatment of primary varicose veins: A randomized clinical trial. J Vasc Venous 2020; 8: 211-215.

Authors: Tawfik AM, Sorour WA, El-Laboudy ME

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

Role of compression after radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins: a randomised controlled trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2020; 60: 108-117.

Authors: Onwudike M, Abbas K, McElvenny DM

Scientific Surgery

Randomized controlled trial of vacuum therapy for intermittent claudication. J Vasc Surg 2020; 71: 1692-1701.

Authors: Hageman D, Fokkenrood HJP, van Deursen BAC, Gommans LNM, Cancrinus E, Scheltinga MRM et al.

Scientific Surgery

A systematic review of the impact of preoperative exercise for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg 2020; 71: 2123-2131.

Authors: Wee IJY, Choong AMTL

Scientific Surgery

Compression therapy to prevent recurrent cellulitis of the leg. N Engl J Med 2020; 383: 630-639.

Authors: Webb E, Neeman T, Bowden FJ, Gaida J, Mumford V, Bissett B et al.

Scientific Surgery

Ticagrelor and aspirin or aspirin alone in acute ischemic stroke or TIA. N Engl J Med 2020; 383: 207-217.

Authors: Claiborne Johnston S, Amarenco P, Denison H, Evans SR, Himmelmann A, James S et al.

Scientific Surgery

Effect of doxycycline on aneurysm growth among patients with small infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. A randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2020; 323: 2029-2038.

Authors: Baxter T, Matsumara J, Curci JA, McBride R, Larson L, Blackwelder W et al.

Scientific Surgery

Rivaroxaban in peripheral artery disease after revascularization. N Engl J Med 2020; 382: 1994-2004.

Authors: Bonaca MP, Bauersachs RM, Anand S, Debus ES, Nehler MR, Patel MR et al.

Scientific Surgery

Monotherapy with a P2Y12 inhibitor or aspirin for secondary prevention in patients with established atherosclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet 2020; 395: 1487-1495.

Authors: Chiarito M, Sanz-Sanchez J, Cannata F, Cao D, Sturla M, Panico C et al.

Scientific Surgery

Apixaban for the treatment of venous thromboembolism associated with cancer. N Engl J Med 2020; 382: 1599-1607

Authors: Agnelli G, Becattini C, Meyer G, Munoz A, Huisman MV, Connors JM et al.

Scientific Surgery

Post-procedural compression vs. no compression after radiofrequency ablation and concomitant foam sclerotherapy of varicose veins: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2020; 59: 73-80

Authors: Pihlaja T, Romsi P, Ohtonen P, Jounila J, Pokela M

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