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 double-blind, randomized, controlled trial on surgery for chronic abdominal pain due to anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome. Ann Surg 2013; 257: 845-849.

Authors: Boelens OB, van Assen T, Houterman S, Schletinga MR, Roumen R

Scientific Surgery

Systematic review of acupuncture in cancer: a synthesis of the evidence. J Clin Oncol 2013; 31: 952-960.

Authors: Garcia MK, McQuade J, Haddad R, Patel S, Lee R, Yang P et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A randomized stepped care intervention trial targeting post traumatic stress disorder for surgically hospitalized injury survivors. Ann Surg 2013; 257: 383-386.

Authors: Zatzick D, Jurkovich G, Rivara F, Russo J, Wagner A, Wang J et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Systematic review and meta-analysis of electrocautery versus scalpel for surgical skin incisions. Am J Surg 2012; 204: 216–221.

Authors: Aird LNF, Brown CJ

Scientific Surgery

Untreated surgical conditions in Sierra Leone: a cluster randomised, cross-sectional, countrywide survey. Lancet 2012; 380: 1082–1087.

Authors: Groen RS, Sami M, Stewart KA, Cassidy LD, Kamara TB, Yambasu SE et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A randomized, controlled, double-blind crossover study on the effects of 2-L infusions of 0.9% saline and Plasma-Lyte 148 on renal blood flow velocity and renal cortical tissue perfusion in healthy volunteers. Ann Surg 2012; 256: 18–24.

Authors: Chowdhury AH, Cox EF, Francis ST, Lobo DN

Scientific Surgery

Probiotics for the prevention and treatment of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA 2012; 307: 1959–1969.

Authors: Hempel S, Newberry SJ, Maher AR, Wang Z, Miles JNV, Shanman R et al.

Scientific Surgery

Oral nutrition interventions in malnourished patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Nat Cancer Inst 2012; 104: 371-385.

Authors: Baldwin C, Spiro A, Ahern R, Emery PW

Scientific Surgery

Effect of aspirin on risk of cancer metastasis: a study of incident cancers during randomised controlled trials. Lancet 2012; 379: 1591-1601.

Authors: Rothwell PM, Wilson M, Price JF, Belch JFF, Meade TW, Mehta Z et al.

Scientific Surgery

Short-term effects of daily aspirin on cancer incidence, mortality and non vascular death: analysis of the time course of risks and benefits in 51 randomised controlled trials. Lancet 2012; 379: 1602-1612.

Authors: Rothwell PM, Price JF, Fowkes FGR, Zanchetti A, Roncaglioni MC, Tognoni G et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A randomized placebo-controlled trial of oxybutynin for the initial treatment of palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis. J Vasc Surg 2012; 55: 1696-1700.

Authors: Wolosker N, de Campos JRM, Kauffman P, Puech-Leao P

Scientific Surgery

Everolimus plus octreotide long-acting repeatable for the treatment of advanced neuroendocrine tumours associated with carcinoid syndrome (RADIANT -2): a randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 study. Lancet 2011; 378: 2005–2012.

Authors: Pavel ME, Hainsworth JD, Baudin E, Peeters M, Horsch D, Winkler RE et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Effect of preservation of the right gastro-epiploic artery on delayed gastric emptying after cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC: a randomized clinical trial. Eur J Surg Oncol 2011; 37: 162–167.

Authors: Evers DJ, Smeenk RM, Bottenberg PD, van Werkhoven ED, Boot H, Verwaai VJ. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Effect of daily aspirin on long-term risk of death due to cancer: analysis of individual patient data from randomised trials. Lancet 2011; 377: 31–41.

Authors: Rothwell PM, Fowkes FGR, Belch JFF, Ogawa H, Warlow CP, Meade TW. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Chemoprevention of nonmelanoma skin cancer with celecoxib: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Natl Cancer Inst 2010; 102: 1835–1844.

Authors: Elmets CA, Viner JL, Pentland AP, Cantrell W, Lin HY, Balley H et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Vacuum-assisted closure in severe abdominal sepsis with, or without retention sutured sequential fascial closure: a clinical trial. Surgery 2010; 148: 947-953.

Authors: Pliakos I, Papavramidis TS, Mihalopoulos N, Koulouris H, Kesisoglou I, Sapalidis K et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Platelet-rich fibrin versus albumin in surgical wound repair: a randomised trial with paired design. Ann Surg 2010; 251: 825–831.

Authors: Danielsen PL, Agren MS, Jorgensen LN.

Scientific Surgery

Preventing surgical site infections in nasal carriers of Staphylococcus aureus. N Engl J Med 2010; 362: 9-17.

Authors: Bode LGM, Kluytmans JAJW, Wertheim HFL, Bogaers D, Vandenbrouke-Grauls CMJE, Roosendaal R et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Suture versus staples for skin closure in orthopaedic surgery: a meta-analysis. BMJ 2010; 340: 747.

Authors: Smith TO, Sexton D, Mann C, Donell S.

Scientific Surgery

Does single application of topical chloramphenicol to high risk surgical wounds reduce incidence of wound infection after minor surgery? Prospective randomised placebo controlled double blind trial BMJ 2009; 338: 211-214

Authors: Heal CF, Buettner PG, Cruickshank R, Graham D, Browning S, Pendergast J et al et al.

Scientific Surgery

Brushes and picks used on nails during the surgical scrub to reduce bacteria: a randomised trial J Hosp Inf 2009; 71: 234-238

Authors: Tanner J, Khan D, Walsh S, Chernova J, Lamont S, Laurent T. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prophylactic administration of avotermin for improvement of skin scarring: three double-blind, placebo-controlled phase I/II studies Lancet 2009; 373: 1264-1274

Authors: Ferguson MWJ, Duncan J, Bond J, Bush J, Durani P, So K et al et al.

Scientific Surgery

Antibiotic prophylaxis at urinary catheter removal prevents urinary tract infections: a prospective randomized trial Ann Surg 2009; 249: 573-575

Authors: Pfefferkorn U, Sanlav L, Moldenhauer J, Peterli R, von Flue M, Ackermann C et al.

Scientific Surgery

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the pharmacological treatment of cancer-related fatigue J Natl Cancer Inst 2008; 16: 1155¿1166

Authors: Minton O, Richardson A, Sharpe M, Hotopf M, Stone P

Scientific Surgery

Effects of a perioperative smoking cessation intervention on postoperative complications: a randomized trial Ann Surg 2008; 248: 739-745

Authors: Lindstrom D, Azodi OS, Wladis A, Tonnesen H, Linder S, Nasell H et al et al.

Scientific Surgery

Partial matrix excision or orthonyxia for ingrowing toenails J Am Coll Surg 2008; 206: 148-153

Authors: Kruijff S, van Det RJ, van der Meer GT, van den Berg IC, van der Palen J, Geelkerken RH et al.

Scientific Surgery

Donepezil for cancer fatigue: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. J Clin Oncol 2007; 25: 3475 – 81.

Authors: Bruera E, El Osta B, Valero V, Driver LC, Pei B-L, Shen L et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial of surgical technique and local antibiotics for ingrowing toenail. Br J Surg 2007; 94: 292-296.

Authors: AM, van Tilburg MW, van Sorge AA, Klinkenbijl JH.

Scientific Surgery

Meta-analysis of preoperative antiseptic bathing in the prevention of surgical site infection. Br J Surg 2006; 93:1335-1341.

Authors: Webster J, Osbourne S.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial of the effect of applying ointment to surgical wounds before occlusive dressing. Br J Surg 2006; 93: 937-943.

Authors: Dixon AJ, Dixon MP, Dixon JB.

Older Entries

Newer Entries