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

Randomised clinical trial comparing sequential and concomitant therapies for Helicobacter pylori eradication in routine clinical practice. Gut 2014; 63: 244-249.

Authors: McNicholl AG, Marin AC, Molina-Infante J, Castro M, Barrio G, Ducons J et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Outcome of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with or without staple line oversewing in morbidly obese patients: a randomized study. J Lap Adv Surg Tech 2013; 23: 895-899.

Authors: Aggarwal MS, Sharma AP, Ramaswamy M

Scientific Surgery

Early results of the Swiss multicentre bypass or sleeve study (SM-BOSS): a prospective randomized trial comparing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Ann Surg 2013; 258: 690–695.

Authors: Peterli R, Borbely Y, Kern B, Gass M, Peters T, Thurnheer M et al. et al.

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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass vs intensive medical management for the control of type 2 diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. The Diabetes Surgery Study Randomized Clinical trial. JAMA 2013; 309: 2240-2249.

Authors: Ikramuddin S, Korner J, Lee W-J, Connett JE, Inabnet WB, Billington CJ et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Bariatric surgery versus non-surgical treatment for obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMJ 2013; 347: f5934.

Authors: Gloy VL, Briel M, Bhatt DL, Kashyap SR, Schauer PR, Mingrone G et al. et al.

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Transfusion strategies for acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. N Engl J Med 2013; 368: 11-21.

Authors: Villanueva C, Colomo A, Bosch A, Concepcion M, Hernandez-Gea V, Aracil C et al. et al.

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Surgical vs. conventional therapy for weight loss treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: a randomised controlled trial. JAMA 2012; 308: 1142–1149.

Authors: Dixon JB, Schachter LM, O’Brien PE, Jones K, Grima M, Lambert G et al. et al.

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Sequential versus triple therapy for the first-line treatment of Helicobacter pylori: a multicentre, open-label, randomised trial. Lancet 2012; 381: 205–213.

Authors: Liou JM, Chen CC, Chen MJ, Chen CC, Chang CY, Fang YJ et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Effect of the volume of fluids administered on intraoperative oliguria in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. A randomized controlled trial. Arch Surg 2012; 147: 228–234.

Authors: Matot I, Paskaleva P, Eid L, Cohen K, Khalaileh A, Elazary R et al.

Scientific Surgery

Bariatric surgery versus conventional medical therapy for type 2 diabetes. N Engl Med 2012; 366: 1577–1585.

Authors: Mingrone G, Panunzi S, De Gaetano A, Guidone C, Iaconelli A, Leccesi L et al. et al.

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Bariatric surgery versus intensive medical therapy in obese patients with diabetes. N Engl J Med 2012; 366: 1567–1576.

Authors: Schauer PR, Kashyap SR, Wolski K, Brethauer SA, Kirwan JP, Pothier CE et al. et al.

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Safety of laparoscopic versus open bariatric surgery. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Surg 2011; 146: 1314–1322.

Authors: Reoch J, Mottillo S, Shimony A, Filion KB, Christou NV, Joseph L et al. et al.

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Preoperative very low-calorie diet and operative outcome after laparoscopic gastric bypass. A randomized multicentre study. Arch Surg 2011; 146: 1300–1305.

Authors: Van Nieuwenhove Y, Dambrauskas Z, Campillo-Soto A, van Dielen F, Wiezer R, Janssen I et al. et al.

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Randomized clinical trial of vessel sealing system (LigaSure) in esophagogastric devascularisation and splenectomy in patients with portal hypertension. Am J Surg 2011; 41: 82-90.

Authors: Yao SH, Wang WJ, Wang Q, Gao WC, Xiang HG, Hu ZQ et al. et al.

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Gastric bypass vs. sleeve gastrectomy for type 2 diabetes mellitus. A randomized controlled trial. Arch Surg 2011; 146: 143-148.

Authors: Lee W-J, Chong K, Ser K-H, Lee Y-C, Chen S-C, Chen J-C et al.

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Novel approach to antibiotic prophylaxis in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG): randomised controlled trial. BMJ 2010; 340: 81.

Authors: Blomberg J, Lagergren P, Martin L, Mattsson F, Lagergren J.

Scientific Surgery

Continuation of low-dose aspirin therapy in peptic ulcer bleeding. A randomized trial. Ann Int Med 2010; 152: 1-9.

Authors: Sung JJY, Lau JYW, Ching JYL, Wu JCY, Lee YT, Chiu PWY et al. et al.

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A multicenter randomized efficacy study of the Endobarrier Gastrointestinal Liner for presurgical weight loss prior to bariatric surgery. Ann Surg 2010; 251: 236-243.

Authors: Schouten R, Rijs CS, Bouvy ND, Hameeteman W, Koek GH, Janssen IMC et al. et al.

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Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in severely obese adolescents. JAMA 2010; 303: 519-526.

Authors: O¿Brien PE, Sawyer SM, Laurie C, Brown WA, Skinner S, Veit F et al. et al.

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Famotidine for the prevention of peptic ulcers and oesophagitis in patients taking low-dose aspirin (FAMOUS): a phase III randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 2009; 374: 119-125.

Authors: Taha AS, McCloskey C, Prasad R, Bezlyak V.

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A prospective randomized trial of laparoscopic gastric bypass versus laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for the treatment of morbid obesity: outcomes, quality of life and costs. Ann Surg 2009; 250: 631-641.

Authors: Nguyen NT, Slone JA, Nguyen XT, Hartman JS, Hoyt DB.

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Recovery after open versus laparoscopic pyloromyotomy for pyloric stenosis: a double blind multicentre randomised trial Lancet 2009; 373: 390-398

Authors: Hall NJ, Pacilli M, Eaton S, Reblock K, Gaines BA, Pastor A et al et al.

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Latest results (12-21 years) of a prospective randomized study comparing Billroth II and Roux-en-Y anastomosis after a partial gastrectomy plus vagotomy in patients with duodenal ulcers Ann Surg 2009; 249: 189-194

Authors: Csendes A, Burgos AM, Smok G, Burdiles P, Braghetto I, Diaz JC et al.

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Intravenous esomeprazole for prevention of recurrent peptic ulcer bleeding: a randomized trial Ann Intern Med 2009; 150: 455-464

Authors: Sung JJ, Barkun A, Kuipers EJ, Mossner J, Jessen DM, Stuart R et al et al.

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A Double-blinded, prospective randomized controlled trial of intraperitoneal bupivacaine in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. J Am Coll Surg 2007; 204: 392-398.

Authors: Symons JL, Kemmeter PR, Davis AT, Foote JA, Baker RS, Bettendorf MJ et al.

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Omeprazole before endoscopy in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding. N Engl J Med 2007; 356: 1631-1640.

Authors: Lau JY, Leung WK, Wu JCY, Chan FKL, Wong VWS, Chiu PWY et al.

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Endoscopic clipping versus injection and thermocoagulation in the treatment of non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a meta-analysis. Gut 2007; 56: 1364-1373.

Authors: Sung JJY, Tsoi KKF, Lai LH, Wu JCY, Lau JYW.

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Randomised trial comparing pantoprazole infusion, bolus and no treatment on gastric pH and recurrent bleeding in peptic ulcers. Aust NZ J Surg 2007; 77: 677-681.

Authors: Hung W-K, Li VKM, Chung C-K, Ying MWL, Loo C-K, Liu CKT et al.

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Three-year follow-up of a prospective randomized trial comparing laparoscopic versus open gastric bypass. Ann Surg 2006; 243: 181¿8.

Authors: Puzziferri N, Austrheim-Smith IT, Wolfe BM, Wilson SE, Nguyen NT.

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Treatment of mild to moderate obesity with laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding or an intensive medical program. A randomised trial. Ann Int Med 2006; 144: 625¿633.

Authors: O'Brien PE, Dixon JB, Laurie C, Skinner S, Proietto J, McNeil J et al.

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