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 randomized controlled trial of endovascular aneurysm repair versus open surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms in low to moderate risk patients. J Vasc Surg 2011; 53: 1167-1173.

Authors: Becquemin J-P, Pillet J-C, Lescalie F, Sapoval M, Goueffic Y, Lermusiaux P et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Quality of life in patients with small abdominal aortic aneurysm: the effect of early endovascular repair versus surveillance in the CAESAR trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2011; 41: 324–331.

Authors: Rango P, Verzini F, Parlani G, Cieri E, Romano L, Loschi D et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Comparison of surveillance versus aortic endografting for small aneurysm repair (CAESAR): results from a randomised trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2011; 41: 13-25.

Authors: Cao P, De Rango P, Verzini F, Parlani G, Romano L, Cieri E for the CAESAR Study Group. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A further meta-analysis of population-based screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg 2010; 52: 1103-1108.

Authors: Tagaki H, Goto S-N, Matsui M, Manabe H, Umemoto T.

Scientific Surgery

Remote ischemic preconditioning for renal protection during elective open infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: randomized controlled trial. Vasc Endovasc Surg 2010; 44: 334-340.

Authors: SR, Sadat U, Boyle JR, Tang TY, Lapsley M, Norden AG et al.

Scientific Surgery

Endovascular repair of aortic aneurysm in patients physically ineligible for open repair. N Engl J Med 2010; 362: 1872-1880.

Authors: The United Kingdom EVAR Trial Investigators.

Scientific Surgery

Endovascular versus open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. N Engl J Med 2010; 362: 1863-1871.

Authors: The United Kingdom EVAR Trial Investigators.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized comparison of cold blood and cold crystalloid renal perfusion for renal protection during thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg 2009; 49: 11-19

Authors: LeMaire SA, Jones MM, Conklin LD, Carter SA, Criddell MD, Wang XL et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Screening men for abdominal aortic aneurysm: 10 year mortality and cost effectiveness results from the randomised Multicentre Aneurysm Screening Study. BMJ 2009; 338: 1538-1541.

Authors: Thompson SG, Ashton HA, Gao L, Scott RAP

Scientific Surgery

Effect of postoperative restrictive fluid therapy in the recovery of patients with abdominal vascular surgery. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2009; 37: 538-543.

Authors: Gonzalez¿Fajardo JA, Mengibar L, Brizuela JA, Castrodeza J, Vaquero, Puerta C et al.

Scientific Surgery

Preliminary results of a prospective randomized trial of restrictive versus standard fluid regime in elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair Ann Surg 2009; 250: 28-34

Authors: McArdle GT, McAuley DF, McKinley A, Blair P, Hoper M, Harkin D et al.

Scientific Surgery

Long term outcome of prophylactic coronary revascularisation in cardiac high-risk patients undergoing major vascular surgery (from the randomized DECREASE-V Pilot Study). Am J Cardiol 2009; 103: 897-901.

Authors: Schouten O, van Kuijk JP, Flu WJ, Winkel TA, Welten GM, Boersma E et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A prospective randomized trial comparing traditional and fast-track repair patient care in elective open infrarenal aneurysm repair World J Surg 2009; 33: 577-585

Authors: Muehling B, Schelzig H, Steffen P, Meierhenrich R, Sunder-Plassmann L, Orend K-H et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prospective randomized trial of operative vs. interventional treatment for renal artery ostial occlusive disease. J Vasc Surg 2009; 49: 667-675.

Authors: Balzer KM, Pfeiffer T, Rossbach S, Voiculescu A, Modder U, Godehardt E et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

The effect of azithromycin and Chlamydophilia pneumonia infection on expansion of small abdominal aortic aneurysms: a prospective randomized double-blind trial. J Vasc Surg 2009; 50: 23-29.

Authors: Karlsson L, Gnarpe J, Bergqvist D, Lindback J, Parsson H.

Scientific Surgery

Outcomes following endovascular vs. open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. A randomized trial. JAMA 2009; 302: 1535-1542.

Authors: Lederle FA, Freischlag JA, Kyriakides TC, Padberg FT, Matsumura JS, Kohler TR et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Revascularization versus medical therapy for renal artery stenosis. N Engl J Med 2009; 361: 1953-1562.

Authors: The ASTRAL investigators, Wheatley K, Ives N, Gray R, Kalra PA, Moss JG et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial comparing the effects on renal function of hydroxyethyl starch or gelatine during aortic aneurysm surgery. Br J Surg 2007; 94: 427-433.

Authors: Mahmood A, Gosling P, Vohra RK.

Scientific Surgery

Fifteen-year follow-up of a randomized clinical trial of ultrasonographic screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms. Br J Surg 2007; 94:696-701.

Authors: HA, Gao L, Kim LG, Druce PS, Thompson SG, Scott RA. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A sustained mortality benefit from screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Ann Int Med 2007; 146: 699-706.

Authors: Kim LG, Scott RA, Ashton HA, Thompson SG, Multicentre Aneurysm Screening Study Group.

Scientific Surgery

Cost-effectiveness of conventional and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms: results of a randomized trial. J Vasc Surg 2007; 46: 883-890.

Authors: Prinssen M, Buskens E, de Jonge SE, Buth J, Mackaay AJ, Sambeek MR et al.

Scientific Surgery

Intraoperative autotransfusion in abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery: meta-analysis of the randomized controlled trials. Arch Surg 2007; 142: 1098-1101.

Authors: Takagi H, Sekino S, Kato T, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T.

Scientific Surgery

Final 12-year follow-up of surgery versus surveillance in the UK Small Aneurysm Trial: UK Small Aneurysm Trial participants. Br J Surg 2007; 94:702-708.

Authors: Powell JT.

Scientific Surgery

N-acetylcysteine for the prevention of kidney injury in abdominal aortic surgery: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Anesth Analg 2006; 102: 1638¿45.

Authors: Hynninen MS, Niemi TT, Poyhia R, Raininko EI, Salmenpera MT, Lepantalo MJ et al.

Scientific Surgery

Preliminary ten year results from a randomised single centre mass screening trial for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2006; 32: 608-614.

Authors: Lindholt J, Juul S, Fasting H, Henneberg EW.

Scientific Surgery

A randomised trial of endovascular and open surgery for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm ¿ results of a pilot study and lessons learned for future studies. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2006; 32: 506-513.

Authors: Hinchliffe RJ, Brujstens L, MacSweeney STR, Braithwaite BD.

Scientific Surgery

A randomised controlled trial of 0.5% ferric hyaluronate gel (Intergel) in the prevention of adhesions following abdominal surgery. Ann Surg 2006; 243: 449¿455.

Authors: Tang C-L, Jayne DG, Seow-Choen F, Ng Y-Y, Eu K-W, Mustapha N. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Aprotinin does not diminish blood loss in elective operations for infrarenal abdominal aneurysms: a randomized double-blind controlled trial. Ann Vasc Surg 2006.; 20: 322¿329.

Authors: Leijdekkers VJ, Vahl AC, Mackaay AJ, Huijgens PC, Rauwerda JA.

Scientific Surgery

Effectiveness of management strategies for renal artery stenosis: a systematic review. Ann Int Med 2006; 145: 901¿912.

Authors: Balk E, Raman G, Chung M, Ip S, Tatsioni A, Alonso A et al.

Scientific Surgery

Can induced anxiety from a negative earlier experience influence vascular surgeons’ statistical decision-making? A randomized field experiment with an abdominal aortic aneurysm analog. J Am Coll Surg 2006; 203: 642-652.

Authors: Dale W, Hemmerich J, Ghini EA, Schwarze ML.

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