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

Effect of intraoperative infiltration with local anesthesia on the development of chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair: a randomized, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Surgery 2015; 157: 144-154.

Authors: Kurmann A, Fischer H, Dell-Kuster S, Rosenthal R, Audige L, Schupfer G et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prevention of incisional hernia in midline laparotomy with onlay mesh: a randomized clinical trial. World J Surg 2014; 38: 2223-2230.

Authors: Caro-Tarrago A, Olona Casas C, Jimenez Salido A, Duque Guilera E, Moreno Fernandez F, Vicente Guillen V et al.

Scientific Surgery

Laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair in pediatric patients: a systematic review. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2014; 24: 811-818.

Authors: Esposito C, St Peter SD, Escolino M, Juang D, Settimi A, Holcomb GW 3rd et al.

Scientific Surgery

Mesh repair versus non-mesh repair for strangulated inguinal hernia: a systematic review with meta-analysis. World J Surg 2014; 38: 2784-2790.

Authors: Hentati H, Dougaz W, Dziri C

Scientific Surgery

Intraperitoneal tension-free repair of a small midline ventral abdominal wall hernia: randomized study with a mean follow-up of 3 years. Am Surg 2014; 80: 57-65.

Authors: Bensaadi H, Paolino L, Valenti A, Polliand C, Barrat C, Champault G et al.

Scientific Surgery

Lichtenstein repair of indirect inguinal hernias with acellular tissue matrix grafts in adolescent patients: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Surg Today. 2014; 44: 429-435.

Authors: Shen YM, Chen J, Tian ML, Yang S, Liu SJ, Wang MG et al.

Scientific Surgery

Reduced postoperative chronic pain after tension-free inguinal hernia repair using absorbable sutures: a single-blind randomized clinical trial. J Am Coll Surg 2014; 218: 102-107.

Authors: Jeroukhimov I, Wiser I, Karasic E, Nesterenko V, Poluksht N, Lavy R et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

The comparison of self-gripping mesh and sutured mesh in open inguinal hernia repair: the results of meta-analysis. Ann Surg 2014; 259: 1080-1085.

Authors: Li J, Ji Z, Li Y

Scientific Surgery

Randomized double-blind prospective trial of fibrin sealant spray versus mechanical stapling in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal hernioplasty. Ann Surg 2014; 259: 432-437.

Authors: Melissa CS, Bun TAY, Wing CK, Chung TY, Wai NEK, TaT LH et al.

Scientific Surgery

Meta-analysis of sublay versus onlay mesh repair in incisional hernia surgery. Am J Surg 2014; 207: 980-988.

Authors: Timmerans L, de Goede B, van Dijk SM, Kleinrensink G-J, Jeekel J, Lange JF et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prophylactic mesh vs. suture in the closure of the umbilical trocar site after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in high-risk patients for incisional hernia: a randomized clinical trial. J Am Coll Surg 2014; 218: 960-968.

Authors: Armananzas L, Ruiz-Tover J, Arroyo A, Garcia-Peche P, Armananzas E, Diez M et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A single-blinded, randomized comparison of laparoscopic versus open bilateral hernia repair in boys. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2014; 24: 117-121.

Authors: Celebi S, Uysal AI, Inal FY, Yildiz A

Scientific Surgery

A randomized trial of antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of surgical site infection after open mesh-plug hernia repair. Am J Surg 2014; 207: 476-484.

Authors: Mazaki T, Mado K, Masuda H, Shiono M, Tochikura N, Kaburagi M et al.

Scientific Surgery

Comparison of laparoscopic versus open procedure in the treatment of recurrent inguinal hernia: a meta-analysis of the results. Am J Surg 2014; 207: 602-612.

Authors: Li J, Ji Z, Li Y

Scientific Surgery

Long term follow-up of a randomized controlled trial of Lichtensteins’s operation versus mesh plug repair for inguinal hernia. Ann Surg 2014; 259: 966-972.

Authors: Droeser RA, Dell-Kuster S, Kurmann A, Rosenthal R, Zuber M, Metzger J et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Biologic vs synthetic inguinal hernia repair: 1-year results of a randomized double-blinded trial. J Am Coll Surg 2014; 218: 751-757.

Authors: Bochicchio G, Jain A, McGonigal K, Turner D, Ilahi O, Reese S et al.

Scientific Surgery

Antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of surgical site infection after tension-free hernia repair: a Baysian and frequentist meta-analysis. J Am Coll Surg 2013; 217: 788-801.

Authors: Mazaki T, Mado K, Masuda H, Shiono M

Scientific Surgery

A randomized prospective trial comparing clinical outcomes 3 years after surgery by Marcy repair and Prolene Hernia System repair for adult indirect inguinal hernia. Surg Today 2013; 43: 1109–1115.

Authors: Nakagawa M, Nagase T, Akatsu T, Imai S, Fujimura N, Asagoe T et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Glue versus suture fixation of mesh during open repair of inguinal hernias: a systematic review and meta- analysis. World J Surg 2013; 37: 2282-2292.

Authors: Colvin HS, Rao A, Cavali M, Campanelli G, Amin AI

Scientific Surgery

Transabdominal preperitoneal versus totally extraperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia: a meta-analysis of randomized studies. Am J Surg 2013; 206: 245-252.

Authors: Antoniou SA, Antoniou GA, Bartsch DK, Fendrich V, Koch OO, Pointner R et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A meta-analysis examining the use of tacker mesh fixation versus glue mesh fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Am J Surg 2013; 206: 103-111.

Authors: Sajid MS, Ladwa N, Kaira L, McFall M, Baig M, Sains P et al.

Scientific Surgery

Long-term results of a randomized controlled trial of a non operative strategy (watchful waiting) for men with minimally symptomatic inguinal hernias. Ann Surg 2013; 258: 508-515.

Authors: Fitzgibbons RJ, Ramanan B, Arya S, Turner SA, Li X, Gibbs JO et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Sutureless fixation with fibrin glue of lightweight mesh in open inguinal hernia repair: effect on postoperative pain. A double-blind, randomized trial versus standard heavyweight mesh. Surgery 2013; 153: 126–130.

Authors: Canonico S, Benevento R, Perna G, Guemiero R, Sciaudone G, Pellino G et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Short term outcomes for open and laparoscopic midline incisional hernia repair: a randomized multicentre controlled trial – The ProLOVE (Prospective Randomized trial on Open versus Laparoscopic Operation of Ventral Eventerations) Trial. Ann Surg 2013; 258: 37-45.

Authors: Rogmark P, Petersson U, Bringmann S, Eklund A, Ezra E, Sevonius D et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Laparoscopic or Lichtenstein repair for recurrent inguinal hernia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. ANZ J Surg 2013; 83: 312–318.

Authors: Yang J, Tong DN, Yao J, Chen W

Scientific Surgery

Laparoscopic versus open incisional hernia repair. A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Surg 2013; 148: 259-263.

Authors: Eker HH, Hansson BME, Buunen M, Janssen IMC, Pierik EGJM, Hop WC et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Preservation versus division of ilioinguinal nerve on open mesh repair of inguinal hernia: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. World J Surg 2012; 36: 2311–2319.

Authors: Hsu W, Chen C-S, Lee H-C, Liang H-H, Kuo LJ, Wei P-L et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Comparison of open preperitoneal and Lichtenstein repair for inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Surg 2012; 204: 769–785.

Authors: Li J, Ji Z, Cheng T

Scientific Surgery

Desarda versus Lichtenstein technique for primary inguinal hernia treatment: 3-year results of a randomised clinical trial. World J Surg 2012; 36: 984-992.

Authors: Szopinski J, Dabrowiecki S, Pierscinski S, Jackowski M, Jaworski M, Szuflet Z et al.

Scientific Surgery

A meta-analysis of surgical morbidity and recurrence after laparoscopic and open repair of unilateral inguinal hernia. Ann Surg 2012; 255: 846-853.

Authors: O’Reilly EA, Burke JP, O’Connell RP

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