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

Preoperative fasting of 2 hours minimises insulin resistance and organic response to trauma after video-cholecystectomy: a randomized, controlled, clinical trial. World J Surg 2009; 33: 1158-1164.

Authors: Faria MSM, de Aguilar-Nascimento JE, Pimenta OS, Alvarenga Jr LC, Dock-Nascimento DB, Slhessarenko N. et al.

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Three-port versus four-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: meta- analysis of randomized clinical trials. World J Surg 2009; 33: 1904-1908.

Authors: Sun S, Yang K, Gao M, He X, Tian J, Ma B. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial of small-incision and laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with symptomatic cholecystolithiasis. Arch Surg 2008; 143: 371-377.

Authors: Keus F, Werner JEM, Gooszen HG, Oostvogel HJM, van Laarhoven CJHM.

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The impact of gallbladder aspiration during elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective randomized study Am J Surg 2008; 196: 456-459

Authors: Ezer A, Nursal TZ, Colakoglu T, Noyan T, Moray G, Haberal M. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Spinal vs. general anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: interim analysis of a controlled randomized trial. Arch Surg 2008; 143: 497-501.

Authors: Tzovaras G, Fafoulakis F, Pratsas K, Georgopoulou S, Stamatiou G, Hatzitheofilou C. et al.

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Post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy pain: effects of intraperitoneal local anesthetics on pain control – a randomised prospective double-blinded placebo-controlled trial Am Surg 2008; 74: 201-209.

Authors: Ahmed BH, Ahmed A, Tan D, Awad ZT, Al-Aali AY, Kilkenny J 3rd et al.

Scientific Surgery

The impact of prophylactic dexamethasone on nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis Ann Surg 2008; 248: 751-762

Authors: Karanicolas PJ, Smith SE, Kanbur B, Davies E, Guyatt GH

Scientific Surgery

Minilaparoscopic versus conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2007; 17: 191-199.

Authors: Hosno S, Osaka H.

Scientific Surgery

Covered metal versus plastic stents for malignant common bile duct stenosis: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Gastrointest Endosc 2006; 63: 986¿995.

Authors: Soderlund C, Linder S.

Scientific Surgery

The impact of prophylactic antibiotics on postoperative infection complication in elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective randomized study. Am J Surg 2006; 191: 721-725.

Authors: Chang W-T, Lee K-T, Chuang S-C, Wang S-N, Kuo K-K, Chen J-S et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial of day-care versus overnight stay laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Br J Surg 2006; 93: 40-45.

Authors: Johansson M, Thune A, Nelvin L, Lundell L.

Scientific Surgery

Meta-analysis of endoscopy and surgery versus surgery alone for common bile duct stones with the gallbladder in situ. Br J Surg 2006; 93: 1185¿1191.

Authors: Clayton ESJ, Connor S, Alexakis N, Leandros E.

Scientific Surgery

Perioperative synbiotic treatment to prevent postoperative infectious complications in biliary cancer surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2006; 244: 706¿714.

Authors: Sugawara G, Nagino M, Nishio H, Ebata T, Takagi K, Ashara T et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial of the effect of preoperative dexamethasone on nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Br J Surg 2006; 93: 295¿299.

Authors: Feo CV, Sortini D, Ragazzi R, De Palma M, Liboni A.

Scientific Surgery

Preoperative endoscopic sphincterotomy versus laparoendoscopic rendezvous in patients with gallbladder and bile duct stones. Ann Surg 2006; 244: 889¿896.

Authors: Morino M, Baracchi F, Miglietta C, Furlan N, Ragona R, Garbarini A. et al.

Scientific Surgery

The value of chemoprophylaxis against enterococcus species in elective cholecystectomy. A randomized study of cefuroxime vs. ampicillin-sulbactam. Arch Surg 2006; 141: 1162-1167.

Authors: Dervisoglu A, Tsiodras S, Kanellakopoulou K, Pinis S, Galanakis N, Pierakakis S et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial of open versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis. Br J Surg 2005; 92: 44¿49.

Authors: Johansson M, Thune L, Nelvin L, Stiernstam M, Westman B, Lundell L. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Postoperative ERCP versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy for the clearance of selected bile duct calculi: a randomized trial. Ann Surg 2005; 242: 188-92.

Authors: Nathanson L, O'Rourke NA, Martin IJ, Fielding GA, Cowen AE, Roberts RK et al. et al.

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Randomized clinical trial of the effects of oral preoperative carbohydrates on postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Br J Surg 2005; 92: 415¿421.

Authors: Hausel J, Nygren J, Thorell A, Lagerkranser M, Ljunqvist O.

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Prospective randomized study of T-Tube versus biliary stent for common bile duct decompression after open choledochotomy. World J Surg 2005; 29: 869-872.

Authors: Pérez G, Escalona A, Jarufe N, Ibáñez L, Viviani P, Garcia C et al. et al.

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Randomized clinical trial of traditional dissection with electrocautery versus ultrasonic fundus-first dissection in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Br J Surg 2005; 92: 810¿813.

Authors: Cengiz Y, Janes A, Grehn A, Israelsson LA.

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Advantages of mini-laparoscopic vs. conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy: results of a prospective randomized trial. Arch Surg 2005; 140: 1178-1183.

Authors: Novitsky YW, Kercher KW, Czerniach DR, Kaban GK, Khera S, Gallagher-Dorval KA et al. et al.

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Early versus delayed cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Surgery 2005; 35: 553-560.

Authors: Shikata S, Noguchi Y, Fukui T.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized, prospective comparison of postoperative pain in low- versus high-pressure pneumoperitoneum. Aust NZ J Surg 2005; 75: 693-696.

Authors: Koc M, Ertan T, Tez M, Kocpinar MA, Kilic M, Gocmen E et al.

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Timing of cholecystectomy for acute calculous cholecystitis: a meta-analysis Am J Gastroenterol 2004; 99: 147-155.

Authors: Papi C, Catarci M, D'Ambrosio L, Gili L, Koch M, Grassi GB et al. et al.

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Effects of transfusion with red cells filtered to remove leucocytes: randomised controlled trial in patients undergoing major surgery. BMJ 2004; 328: 1281-1284.

Authors: van Hilten JA, van de Watering LMG, van Bockel JH, van de Velde CJH, Kievit J, Brand R et al. et al.

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Abdominal wall lift versus positive-pressure capnoperitoneum for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: randomized controlled trial Ann Surg 2004; 239: 388-394.

Authors: Alijani A, Hanna GB, Cuschieri A.

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Liberal versus restrictive fluid administration to improve recovery after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomised, double-blind study Ann Surg 2004; 240: 892-9.

Authors: Holte K, Klarskov B, Christensen DS, Lund C, Nielsen KG, Bie P et al.

Scientific Surgery

. A prospective randomised study of covered versus uncovered diamond stents for the management of distal malignant biliary obstruction Gut 2004; 53: 729-734.

Authors: Isayama H, Komatsu Y, Tsujino T, Sasahira N, Hirano K, Toda N et al. et al.

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Double-blind, prospective, randomized study of warmed, humidified carbon dioxide insufflation vs. standard carbon dioxide for patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy Arch Surg 2004; 139: 739-44.

Authors: Farley DR, Greenlee SM, Larson DR, Harrington JR.

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