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

Carotid artery stenting compared with endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis (International Carotid Stenting Study): an interim analysis of a randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2010; 375: 985–997.

Authors: International Carotid Stenting Study investigators.

Scientific Surgery

Short term and intermediate term comparison of endarterectomy versus stenting for carotid artery stenosis: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled clinical trials. BMJ 2010; 340: 459.

Authors: Meier P, Knapp G, Tamhane U, Chaturvedi S, Gurm HS.

Scientific Surgery

Systematic preoperative coronary angiography and stenting improves postoperative results of carotid endarterectomy in patients with asymptomatic coronary artery disease: a randomised controlled trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2010; 39: 139-145.

Authors: Illuminati G, Ricco J-B, Greco C, Mangieri E, Calio F, Ceccanei G et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Dietary intervention to reverse carotid atherosclerosis. Circulation 2010; 121: 1200-1208. Circulation 2010; 121: 1200-1208.

Authors: Shai I, Spence JD, Schwarzfuchs D, Henkin Y, Parraga G, Rudich A et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Low molecular weight heparin significantly reduces embolisation after carotid endarterectomy – a randomised controlled trial Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2009; 37: 633-639

Authors: McMahon GS, Webster SE, Hayes PD, Jones CI, Goodall AH, Naylor AR et al.

Scientific Surgery

Carotid artery stenting versus carotid endarterectomy: systematic review and meta-analysis World J Surg 2009; 33: 586-596

Authors: Liu Z, Shi Z, Wang Y, Chen B, Zhu T, Si Y et al et al.

Scientific Surgery

Endovascular treatment with angioplasty or stenting versus endarterectomy in patients with carotid artery stenosis in the Carotid and Vertebral Artery Transluminal Angioplasty Study (CAVATAS): long term follow-up of a randomised trial Lancet Neurol 2009; 8: 871-873

Authors: Ederle J, Bonati LH, Dobson J, Featherstone RL, Gaines PA, Beard JD et al et al.

Scientific Surgery

Long-term results of carotid stenting versus endarterectomy in high-risk patients. N Engl J Med 2008; 358: 1572-1579.

Authors: Gurm HS, Yadav JS, Fayad P, Katzen BT, Mishkel GJ, Bajwa TK et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Safety and efficacy of intravenous enoxaparin for carotid endarterectomy: a prospective randomised pilot trial. J Vasc Surg 2008; 47: 537-542.

Authors: Assadian A, Knobl P, Hubi W, Senekowitsch C, Klingler A, Pfaffelmeyer N et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

General anaesthesia versus local anaesthesia for carotid surgery (GALA): a multicentre randomised controlled trial Lancet 2008; 372: 2132-2142

Authors: GALA Trial Collaborative Group

Scientific Surgery

A randomised trial of carotid artery stenting with, and without cerebral protection. J Vasc Surg 2008; 47: 760-765.

Authors: Barbato JE, Dilavou E, Horowitz MB, Jovin TG, Kanal E, David S et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

General anaesthesia versus local anaesthesia for carotid surgery (GALA): a multicentre randomised controlled trial Lancet 2008; 372: 2132-2142

Authors: GALA Trial Collaborative Group

Scientific Surgery

Endarterectomy versus angioplasty in patients with symptomatic severe carotid stenosis (EVA-3S) trial: results up to 4 years from a randomised, multicentre trial Lancet Neurology 2008; 7: 885-892

Authors: Mas J-L, Trinquart L, Leys D, Albucher JF, Rousseau H, Viguier A et al et al.

Scientific Surgery

Results of the stent-protected angioplasty versus carotid endarterectomy (SPACE) study to treat symptomatic stenoses at 2 years: a multinational, prospective, randomised trial Lancet Neurology 2008; 7: 893-902

Authors: Eckstein H-H, Ringleb P, Allenberg J-R, Berger J, Fraedrich G, Hacke W et al et al.

Scientific Surgery

The prevention of progression of arterial disease and diabetes (POPADAD) trial: factorial randomised placebo controlled trial of aspirin and antioxidants in patients with diabetes and asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease BMA 2008; 337: 1030-1034

Authors: Belch J, MacCuish A, Campbell I, Cobbe S, Taylor R, Prescott R et al et al.

Scientific Surgery

Single-center prospective randomized analysis of conventional and eversion carotid endarterectomy J Cardiovasc Surg 2008; 49: 619-625

Authors: Markovic DM, Davidovic LB, Cvetkovic DD, Maksimovic ZV, Markovic DZ, Jadranin DB et al.

Scientific Surgery

Retrojugular versus ventrojugular approach to carotid bifurcation for eversion endarterectomy: a prospective randomised trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2008; 35: 190-195.

Authors: Stehr A, Scodacek D, Wustrack H, Steinbauer M, Topel I, Pfister K et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prospective randomized trial of ACUSEAL (Gore-Tex) versus Hemashield-Finesse patching during carotid endarterectomy: early results. J Vasc Surg 2007; 45: 881-884.

Authors: AbuRahma AF, Stone PA, Flaherty SK, AbuRahma Z.

Scientific Surgery

Meta-analysis of randomized trials comparing carotid endarterectomy and endovascular treatment. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2007; 34: 470-479.

Authors: Luebke T, Aleksic M, Brunkwall J.

Scientific Surgery

Aspirin plus dipyridamole versus aspirin alone after cerebral ischaemia of arterial origin (ESPRIT): randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2006; 367: 1665¿1673.

Authors: The ESPRIT Study Group.

Scientific Surgery

30 day results from the SPACE Trial of stent-protected angioplasty versus carotid endarterectomy in symptomatic patients: a randomised non-inferiority trial. Lancet 2006; 368: 1239-1247.

Authors: The SPACE Collaborators Group.

Scientific Surgery

High-dose atorvastatin after stroke or transient ischemic attack. N Engl J Med 2006; 355: 549¿559.

Authors: The Stroke Prevention by Aggressive Reduction in Cholesterol Levels (SPARCL) investigators.

Scientific Surgery

Endarterectomy versus stenting in patients with symptomatic severe carotid stenosis. N Engl J Med 2006; 355: 1660¿1671.

Authors: Mas J-L, Chatellier G, Beyssen B, Branchereau A, Moulin T, Becquemin J-P et al.

Scientific Surgery

Emboli rate during and early after carotid endarterectomy after a single preoperative dose of 120mg acetylsalicylic acid – a prospective double-blind placebo controlled randomised trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2005; 29: 156-161.

Authors: Tytgat SHAJ, Laman DM, Rijken AM, Klicks R, Voorwinde A, Ultee JM et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Surgical vs. medical treatment for isolated internal carotid artery elongation with coiling or kinking in symptomatic patients: a prospective randomized clinical study. J Vasc Surg 2005; 42: 838¿846.

Authors: Ballotta E, Thiene G, Baracchini C, Ermani M, Militello C, Da Giau G et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized trial comparing Quixil surgical sealant with Kaltostat hemostatic dressing to control suture line bleeding after carotid endarterectomy with ePTFE patch reconstruction. World J Surg 2005; 29: 1259¿1262.

Authors: Sintler MP, Mahmood A, Smith SRG, Simms MH, Vohra RK.

Scientific Surgery

Prospective randomized study on asymptomatic severe carotid stenosis and perioperative stroke risk in patients undergoing major vascular surgery: prophylactic or deferred carotid endarterectomy? Ann Vasc Surg 2005; 19: 876¿881.

Authors: Ballotta E, Renon L, Da Giau G, Barbon B, De Rossi A, Baracchini C. et al.

Scientific Surgery

The benefits of combined antiplatelet treatment in carotid artery stenting. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2005; 29: 522-527.

Authors: McKevitt FM, Randall MS, Cleveland TJ, Gaines PA, Tan KT, Venables GS. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Carotid endarterectomy with polyurethane patch versus primary closure: a prospective randomized study. J Vasc Surg 2005; 41: 403-407.

Authors: Mannheim D, Weller B, Vahadim E, Karmeli R.

Scientific Surgery

Systematic review of randomized controlled trials of patch angioplasty versus primary closure and different types of patch materials during carotid endarterectomy. J Vasc Surg 2004; 40: 1126-1135.

Authors: Bond R, Rerkasem K, Naylor AR, AbuRahma AF, Rothwell PM.

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