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

Prevention of disabling and fatal strokes by successful carotid endarterectomy in patients without recent neurological symptoms: randomised controlled trial Lancet 2004; 363: 1491-1502.

Authors: Halliday A, Mansfield A, Marro J, Peto C, Peto R, Potter J et al et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized trial of vein versus Dacron patching during carotid endarterectomy: long term results. J Vasc Surg 2004; 39: 985-993.

Authors: Naylor R, Hayes PD, Payne DA, Allroggen H, Steel S, Thompson MM et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A randomized trial comparing conventional and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms N Engl J Med 2004; 351: 1607-1618.

Authors: Prinssen M, Verhoeven ELG, Buth J, Cuypers PWM, van Sambeek MRHM, Balm R et al.

Scientific Surgery

Protected carotid-artery stenting versus endarterectomy in high-risk patients N Engl J Med 2004; 351: 1493-1501.

Authors: Yadav JS, Wholey MH, Kuntz RE, Fayad P, Katzen BT, Mishkel GJ et al.

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.

Scientific Surgery

Prospective, randomized study of external jugular vein patch versus polytetrafluoroethylene patch during carotid endarterectomy: perioperative and long-term results J Vasc Surg 2003; 38: 1232-1240.

Authors: Grego F, Antonello M, Lepidi S, Bonvini S, Deriu GP

Scientific Surgery

Association of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids with stability of atherosclerotic plaques: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2003; 361: 477-85

Authors: Thies F, Garry JM, Yaqoob P, Rerkasem K, Williams J, Shearman CP et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prospective randomized trial of carotid endarterectomy with polytetrafluoroethylene versus collagen-impregnated dacron (Hemashield) patching: late follow-up Ann Surg 2003; 237: 885-93.

Authors: AbuRahma AF, Hopkins ES, Robinson PA, Deel JT, Agarwal S

Scientific Surgery

Analysis of pooled data from the randomised controlled trials of endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis. Lancet 2003; 361: 107-16

Authors: Rothwell PM, Eliasziw M, Gutnikov SA, Fox AJ, Taylor DW, Mayberg MR et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

The retrojugular route: the ideal exposure for carotid endarterectomy performed under locoregional anaesthesia. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2003; 26: 250-5

Authors: Neri E, Giubbolini M, Setacci F, Baldi I, Setacci C

Scientific Surgery

A prospective, randomized study of saphenous vein patching versus synthetic patching during carotid endarterectomy. J Vasc Surg 2002; 35: 324-32.

Authors: O'Hara PJ, Hertzer NR, Mascha EJ, Krajewski LP, Clair DG, Ouriel K. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Carotid sinus nerve blockade during carotid surgery: a randomised controlled trial Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2002; 24: 480-4.

Authors: Fearn SJ, Mortimer AJ, Faragher EB, McCollum CN

Scientific Surgery

Prospective randomized study of carotid endarterectomy with polytetrafluoroethylene versus collagen-impregnated Dacron (Hemashield) patching: perioperative (30-day) results. J Vasc Surg 2002; 35: 125-30.

Authors: AbuRahma AF, Hannay RS, Khan JH, Robinson PA, Hudson JK, Davis EA. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Physiological advantages of cerebral blood flow during carotid endarterectomy under local anaesthesia. A randomised clinical trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2002; 24: 215-21.

Authors: McCarthy RJ, Nasr MK, McAteer P, Horrocks M.

Scientific Surgery

Eversion vs. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2002; 23: 195-201.

Authors: Cao P, De Rango P, Zannetti S.

Scientific Surgery

Endovascular versus surgical treatment in patients with carotid stenosis in the Carotid and Vertebral Artery Transluminal Angioplasty Study (CAVATAS): a randomised trial. Lancet 2001; 357: 1729-37.

Authors: CAVATAS investigators.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized trial of vein versus dacron patching during carotid endarterectomy: influence of patch type on postoperative embolization. J Vasc Surg 2001; 33: 994-1000.

Authors: Hayes PD, Allroggen H, Steel S, Thompson MM, London NJM, Bell PRF et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Carotid angioplasty and stenting versus carotid endarterectomy: randomized trial in a community hospital. J Am Coll Cardiol 2001; 38: 1589-95.

Authors: Brooks WH, McClure RR, Jones MR, Coleman TC, Breathitt L.

Scientific Surgery

A prospective randomized study on bilateral carotid endarterectomy: patching versus eversion. Ann Surg 2000; 232: 119-25.

Authors: Ballotta E, Renon L, Da Giau G, Toniato A, Baracchini C, Abbruzzese E et al.

Scientific Surgery

Carotid endarterectomy without angiography: a prospective randomised pilot study. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2000; 20: 250-3.

Authors: Deriu GP, Milite D, Damiani N, Mercurio D, Bonvicini C, Lepidi S et al.

Scientific Surgery

Eversion versus conventional carotid endarterectomy: late results of a prospective multicenter randomized trial. J Vasc Surg 2000; 31: 19-30.

Authors: Cao P, Giordano G, De Rango P, Zannetti S, Chiesa R, Coppi G et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Chlamydia pneumoniae eradication from carotid plaques. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 1999; 18: 355-9.

Authors: Melissano G, Blasi F, Eposito G, Tarsia P, Dordoni L, Arosio C et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Carotid endarterectomy with patch closure versus carotid eversion endarterectomy and reimplantation. Surgery 1999; 125: 271-9.

Authors: Ballotta E, Da Giau G, Saladini M, Abbruzzese E, Renon L, Toniato A. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Refining the indications for carotid endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis: a systematic review. J Vasc Surg 1999; 30: 606-17.

Authors: Cina CS, Clase CM, Haynes BR.

Scientific Surgery

Hemostatic efficacy of fibrin sealant (human) on expanded polytetrafluoroethylene carotid patch angioplasty: a randomized clinical trial. J Vasc Surg 1999; 30: 461-7.

Authors: Jackson MR, Gillespie DL, Longenecker EG, Goff JM, Fiala LA, O'Donnell SD et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Locoregional versus general anesthesia in carotid surgery: is there an impact on perioperative myocardial ischemia ? Results of a monocentric randomized trial. J Vasc Surg 1999; 30: 131-8.

Authors: Sbarigia E, Dariovizza C, Antonini M, Speziale F, Maritti M, Fiorani B et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Low-dose and high dose acetylsalicylic acid for patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet 1999; 353: 2179-84.

Authors: Taylor DW, Barnett HJM, Haynes BR, Ferguson GG, Sackett DL, Thorpe KE et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Benefit of carotid endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic moderate or severe stenosis. NEJ Med 1998; 339; 1415-25.

Authors: Barnett HJM, Taylor DW, Eliasziw M, Fox AJ, Ferguson GG, Haynes RB et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A randomized study on eversion versus Standard carotid endarterectomy: study design and preliminary results – The EVEREST Trial. J Vasc Surg 1998; 27: 595-605.

Authors: Cao P, Giordano G, De Rango P, Zanetti S, Chiesa R, Coppi G et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prospective randomized trial of carotid endarterectomy with primary closure and patch angioplasty with saphenous vein, jugular vein and polytetrafluoroethylene: long term follow up. J Vasc Surg 1998; 27: 222-34.

Authors: AbuRhama AF, Robinson PA, Saiedy S, Khan JH, Boland JP.

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