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

Conventional epidural vs transversus abdominis plane block with liposomal bupivacaine: a randomized trial in colorectal surgery. J Am Coll Surg 2018; 227: 78–83.

Authors: Torgeson M, Kileny J, Pfeifer C, Narkiewicz L, Obi S

Scientific Surgery

Preperitoneal or subcutaneous wound catheters as alternative for epidural analgesia in abdominal surgery. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Surg 2019; 269: 252-260.

Authors: Mungroop T, Bond M, Lirk P, Busch O, Hollmann MW, Veelo D et al.

Scientific Surgery

Sorafenib for advanced and refractory desmoid tumors. N Engl J Med 2018; 379: 2417-2428.

Authors: Gounder MM, Mahoney MR, Van Tine BA, Ravi V, Attia S, Deshpande HA et al.

Scientific Surgery

Feasibility of formal mindfulness-based stress-resilience training among surgery interns. A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Surg 2018; 153: e182734.

Authors: Lebares CC, Hershberger AO, Guvva EV, Desai A, Mitchell J, Shen W et al.

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The effect of intraoperative nefopam administration on acute postoperative pain and chronic discomfort after robotic or endoscopic assisted thyroidectomy: a randomized clinical Trial. World J Surg 2018; 42: 2094-2101.

Authors: Kim BG, Moon JY, Choi JY, Park IS, Oh AY, Jeon YT et al.

Scientific Surgery

A prospective randomized study of stent graft placement after balloon angioplasty versus balloon angioplasty alone for the treatment of hemodialysis patients with prosthetic graft outflow stenosis. J Vasc Surg 2018; 68: 546–553.

Authors: Yang H-T, Yu S-Y, Su T-W, Kao T-C, Hsieh H-C, Ko P-J et al.

Scientific Surgery

Cost-effectiveness of randomized study of laparoscopic versus open bilateral inguinal hernia repair. Ann Surg 2018; 268: 725-730.

Authors: Ielpo B, Nuñez-Alfonsel J, Hipolito D, Diaz E, Fabra I, Caruso R et al.

Scientific Surgery

Treatments of primary basal cell carcinoma of the skin: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Ann Intern Med. 2018; 169: 456-466.

Authors: Drucker AM, Adam GP, Rofeberg V, Gazula A, Smith B, Moustafa A et al.

Scientific Surgery

Nonoperative management of pilonidal sinus disease: one more step toward the ideal management therapy—a randomized controlled trial. Surgery 2018; 164: 66-70.

Authors: Fahmi H, Kakamad FH, Salih RQ, Mohammed SH, Habibullah IJ, Hammood ZD et al.

Scientific Surgery

Effect of triclosan-coated sutures on the incidence of surgical site infection after abdominal wall closure in gastroenterological surgery: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial in a single center. Surgery 2018; 164: 91-95.

Authors: Ichida K, Noda H, Kikugawa R, Hasegawa F, Obitsu T, Ishioka D et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prophylactic intraperitoneal onlay mesh reinforcement reduces the risk of incisional hernia, two-year results of a randomized clinical trial. World J Surg 2018; 42: 1687–1694.

Authors: Brosi P, Glauser PM, Speich B, Käser SA, Maurer CA

Scientific Surgery

Mesh versus patch repair for epigastric and umbilical hernia (MORPHEUS Trial); one-year results of a randomized controlled trial. World J Surg 2018; 42: 1312-1320.

Authors: Ponten JEH, Leclercq WKG, Lettinga T, Heemskerk J, Konsten JLM, Castelijns PSS et al.

Scientific Surgery

A prospective randomized study comparing laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) versus Lichtenstein repair for bilateral inguinal hernias. Surgery 2018; 216: 78-83.

Authors: lelpo B, Duran H, Diaz E, Fabra I, Caruso R, Malavé L et al.

Scientific Surgery

Modifying risks in ventral hernia patients with prehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2018; 268: 674-680.

Authors: Liang MK, Bernardi K, Holihan JL, Cherla DV, Escamilla R, Lew DF et al.

Scientific Surgery

Meta-analysis on materials and techniques for laparotomy closure: The MATCH Review. World J Surg 2018; 42:1666–1678.

Authors: Henriksen NA, Deerenberg EB, Venclauskas L, Fortelny RH, Miserez M, Muysoms FE et al.

Scientific Surgery

Dabigatran in patients with myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery (MANAGE): an international, randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 2018; 391: 2325-2334.

Authors: Devereaux PJ, Duceppe E, Guyatt G, Tandon V, Rodseth R, Biccard BM et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prophylactic mesh reinforcement versus sutured closure to prevent incisional hernias after open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair via midline laparotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2018; 56: 120-128.

Authors: Indrakusuma R, Jalalzadeh H, ven der Meij JE, Balm R, Koelemay MJW

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Personalised perioperative care by e-health after intermediate-grade abdominal surgery: a multicentre, single-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 2018; 392: 51-59.

Authors: Van der Meil E, Anema JR, Leclercq WKG, Bongers MY, Meijerink WJHJ, Bonjer HJ et al.

Scientific Surgery

Chronic pain after mesh versus nonmesh repair of inguinal hernias: A systematic review and a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Surgery 2018; 163: 1151–1159.

Authors: Öberg S, Andreson K, Klausen TW, Rosenberg J

Scientific Surgery

Plasma-first resuscitation to treat haemorrhagic shock during emergency ground transportation in an urban area: a randomised trial. Lancet 2018; 392: 283-291.

Authors: Moore HB, Moore EE, Chapman MP, McVaney K, Silliman CC, Banerjee A et al.

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Prehospital plasma during air medical transport in trauma patients at risk for hemorrhagic shock. N Engl J Med 2018; 379: 315-326.

Authors: Sperry JS, Guyette FX, Brown JB, Yazer MH, Triulzi DJ, Early-Young BJ et al.

Scientific Surgery

Higher recurrence rate after endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair with ultrapro lightweight mesh: 5-year results of a randomized controlled trial (TULP-trial). Ann Surg 2018; 268: 241-246.

Authors: Roos M, Bakker WJ, Schouten N, Voorbrood C, Clevers GJ, Verleisdonk EJ et al.

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Incisional hernia after midline versus transverse specimen extraction incision: a randomized trial in patients undergoing laparoscopic colectomy. Ann Surg 2018; 268: 41-47.

Authors: Lee L, Mata J, Droeser R, Kaneva P, Liberman S, Charlebois P et al.

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Open vs closed negative pressure wound therapy for contaminated and dirty surgical wounds: a prospective randomized comparison. J Am Coll Surg 2018; 226: 507-512.

Authors: Frazee R, Manning A, Abernathy S, Isbell C, Isbell T, Kurek S et al.

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Groin pain characteristics and recurrence rates: three-year results of a randomized controlled trial comparing self-gripping Progrip mesh and sutured polypropylene mesh for open inguinal hernia repair. Ann Surg 2018; 267: 1029-1033.

Authors: Zwaans WA, Verhagen T, Wouters L, Loos M, Roumen R, Scheltinga M et al.

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Ten-year follow-up of a randomized clinical trial of total thyroidectomy versus Dunhill operation versus bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy for multinodular non-toxic goiter. World J Surg 2018; 42: 384-392.

Authors: Barczyński M, Konturek A, Hubalewska-Dydejczyk A, Golkowski F, Nowak W

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of epidural analgesia versus different analgesic regimes following oesophagogastric resection. World J Surg 2018; 42: 204-210.

Authors: Hughes M, Yim I, Deans DAC, Couper GW, Lamb P, Skipworth RJE et al.

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Biomarker-guided intervention to prevent acute kidney injury after major surgery: the prospective randomized BigpAK Study. Ann Surg 2018; 267: 1013-1020.

Authors: Göcze I, Jauch D, Götz M, Kennedy P, Jung B, Zeman F et al.

Scientific Surgery

Restrictive versus liberal fluid therapy for major abdominal surgery. N Engl J Med 2018; 378: 2263-2274.

Authors: Myles PS, Bellomo R, Corcoran T, Forbes A, Peyton P, Story D et al.

Scientific Surgery

Effect of perioperative gabapentin on postoperative pain resolution and opioid cessation in a mixed surgical cohort. A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Surg 2018; 153: 303-311.

Authors: Ha J , Mackey SC, Schmidt P, McCue R, Humphreys K, Trafton J et al.

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