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 meta-analysis comparing suprapubic and transurethral catheterisation for bladder drainage after abdominal surgery. Br J Surg 2006; 93: 1038-1044.

Authors: McPhail MJW, Abu-Hilal M, Johnson CD.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial of the influence of local water-filtered infrared A irradiation on wound healing after abdominal surgery. Br J Surg 2006; 93: 952-960.

Authors: Hartel M, Hoffmann G, Wente MN, Martignoni ME, Buchler MW, Friess H. et al.

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

Systematic review of the treatment of cancer-associated anorexia and weight loss. J Clin Oncol 2005; 23: 8500-8511.

Authors: Yavuzsen T, Davis MP, Walsh D, LeGrand S, Lagman R.

Scientific Surgery

Thalidomide in the treatment of cancer cachexia: a randomised placebo controlled trial. Gut 2005; 54: 540-545.

Authors: Gordon JN, Trebble TM, Ellis RD, Duncan HD, Johns T, Goggin PM. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Systematic review of prophylactic nasogastric decompression after abdominal operations. Br J Surg 2005; 92:673-680.

Authors: Nelson R, Tse B, Edwards S.

Scientific Surgery

Physical exercise in cancer patients during and after medical treatment: a systematic review of randomised and controlled clinical trials. J Clin Oncol 2005; 23: 3830-3842.

Authors: Knols R, Aaronson NK, Uebelhart D, Fransen J, Aufdemkampe G.

Scientific Surgery

Direct decompressive surgical resection in the treatment of spinal cord compression caused by metastatic cancer: a randomised trial. Lancet 2005; 366: 643-648.

Authors: Patchell RA, Tibbs PA, Regine WF, Payne R, Saris S, Kryscio RJ et al.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial of the anabolic effect of hypocaloric parenteral nutrition after abdominal surgery. Br J Surg 2005; 92: 947-953.

Authors: Schricker T, Wykes L, Eberhart L, Carli F, Meterissian S.

Scientific Surgery

Surgical excision vs. Moh’s micrographic surgery for basal-call carcinoma of the face: randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2004; 364: 1766-1772.

Authors: Smeets NWJ, Krekels GAM, Ostertag JU, Essers BAB, Dirksen CD, Nieman FHM et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Interventions for basal cell carcinoma of the skin: systematic review. BMJ 2004; 329: 705-708.

Authors: Bath-Hextall F, Bong J, Perkins W, Williams H.

Scientific Surgery

Perioperative erythropoietin administration in patients with gastrointestinal tract cancer: prospective randomized double-blind study. Ann Surg 2003; 237: 417-21.

Authors: Kosmadakis N, Messaris E, Maris A, Katsaragakis S, Leandros E, Konstadoulakis MM et al.

Scientific Surgery

Abstinence from smoking reduces incisional wound infection: a randomized controlled trial Ann Surg 2003; 283: 1-5.

Authors: Sorensen LT, Karlsmark T, Gottrup F

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial of suction versus standard clearances of the diathermy plume. Br J Surg 2003; 90: 1068-71.

Authors: Pillinger SH, Delbridge L, Lewis DR.

Scientific Surgery

A comparison of the prophylactic efficacy of ceftriaxone and cefotaxime in abdominal surgery. Am J Surg 2003; 185: 45-9.

Authors: Woodfield JC, Van Rij AM, Pettigrew RA, van der Linden AJ, Solomon C, Bolt D. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Subcuticular closure versus Dermabond: a prospective randomized trial. Am Surg 2003; 69: 434-6.

Authors: Switzer EF, Dinsmore RC, North JH.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial of the effectiveness of emergency day surgery against standard inpatient treatment. Br J Surg 2002; 89: 423-7.

Authors: Conaghan PJ, Figueria E, Griffin MAS, Ingham Clark CL.

Scientific Surgery

Suturing versus conservative management of lacerations of the hand: randomised controlled trial BMJ 2002; 325: 299-300

Authors: Quinn J, Cummings S, Callaham M, Sellers K

Scientific Surgery

Evaluation of early abdominopelvic computed tomography in patients with acute abdominal pain of unknown cause: prospective randomised study. BMJ 2002; 325: 1387-9.

Authors: Ng CS, Watson CJE, Palmer CR, See TC, Beharry NA, Housden BA et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Closure of lacerations and incisions with octylcyanoacrylate: a multicenter randomized controlled trial. Surgery 2002; 131: 270-6.

Authors: Singer AJ, Quinn JV, Clark RE, Hollander JE.

Scientific Surgery

Systematic review of the use of fibrin sealant to minimize perioperative allogeneic blood transfusion. Br J Surg 2002; 89: 695-703.

Authors: Carless PA, Anthony DM, Henry DA.

Scientific Surgery

Ionic implantation of silicone chronic venous access devices does not alter thrombotic complications: a double-blinded randomized clinical trial. Surgery 2001; 129: 547-51.

Authors: Frank JL, Garb JL, Halla B, Reed WP Jr.

Scientific Surgery

Total parenteral nutrition in the surgical patient: a meta-analysis. Can J Surg 2001; 44: 102-111.

Authors: Heyland DK, Montalvo M, MacDonald S, Keefe L, Su XY, Drover JW. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A novel collagen-based composite offers effective hemostasis for multiple surgical indications: Results of a randomized controlled trial. Surgery 2001; 129: 445-50.

Authors: CoStasis Multi-center Collaborative Writing Committee.

Scientific Surgery

Intraoperative glove perforation: single versus double gloving in protection against skin contamination. Postgrad Med J 2001; 77: 458-60.

Authors: Thomas S, Agarwal M, Mehta G.

Scientific Surgery

Pentoxifylline in perforated peritonitis: results of a randomized, placebo controlled trial. Eur J Surg 2001; 167: 622-4.

Authors: Shukla VK, Ojha AK, Pandey M, Pandey BL.

Scientific Surgery

Nephrectomy followed by interferon alfa-2b compared with interferon alfa-2b alone for metastatic renal-cell cancer. N Engl J Med; 345: 1655-9.

Authors: Flanigan RC, Salmon SE, Blumenstein BA, Bearman SI, Roy V, McGrath PC et al.

Scientific Surgery

Systematic review of randomized clinical trials of surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Br J Surg 2001; 88: 1285-95.

Authors: Gerritsen AAM, Uitdehaag BMJ, van Geldere D, Scholten RJPM, de Vet HCW, Bouter LM. et al.

Scientific Surgery

How often does glove perforation occur in surgery? Comparison between single gloves and a double-gloving system Am J Surg 2001; 181: 564-6.

Authors: Laine T, Aarnio P.

Scientific Surgery

Epoetin treatment of anemia associated with cancer therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials. J Natl Cancer Inst 2001; 93: 1204- 1214.

Authors: Seidenfeld J, Piper M, Flamm C, Hasselblad V, Armitage JO, Bennett CL et al.

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