Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Robotic Navigation Noninferior for CVPI in Atrial Fibrillation
Longer procedure times with robotic ablation, but noninferior in terms of success, complications
Most Cutaneous Procedures Seem Safe During Isotretinoin Rx
Mechanical dermabrasion and fully ablative laser not recommended in setting of systemic treatment
Fat Grafting May Improve Outcome in Breast Reconstruction
Fat grafting linked to improvement satisfaction, psychosocial well-being, sexual well-being
Shorter Fasting After Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Feasible
Significantly shorter duration of hospital stay, greater patient satisfaction with short fasting period
Guidelines Address Peri-Op Care in Rheumatic Disease
Guidelines address use of antirheumatic drugs for adults with RA, SpA, JIA, SLE undergoing THA/TKA
Older Age Needn’t Be a Barrier to Herniated Disc Surgery
Seniors experience good outcomes after lumbar microdiscectomy, researchers report
Distinct Features for Quitting Smoking After Crohn’s Diagnosis
Smoking cessation at time of diagnosis linked to intestinal resection within 3 months, light smoking
Equal Wound Complications for Staples, Suture in Obese Women
Similar rate of surgical site wound complications for women undergoing midline vertical incision
Opioids Tend to Be Over-Prescribed After Cesarean Section
And pills women don't use are often not discarded
Full Lymph Node Dissection Does Not Up Melanoma Survival
Survival just as long for those who have less extensive surgery, researchers find
