Annals of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Pragmatic Clinical Trial
2 days versus 5 days of Postoperative Antibiotics for Complex Appendicitis: Cost Analysis of a Randomized, Non-inferiority Trial.
To compare costs for 2 days versus 5 days of postoperative antibiotics within the antibiotics after an aPPendectomy In Complex appendicitis trial.Background:Recent studies suggest that restrictive antibiotic use leads to a significant reduction in hospital stays without compromising patient safety. Its potential effect on societal costs remains underexplored. ⋯ Two days of postoperative antibiotics for complex appendicitis results in a statistically significant and relevant cost reduction, as compared with 5 days. Findings apply to laparoscopic appendectomy in a well-resourced health care setting.
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Multicenter Study
Comparison of Short-term and Three-year Oncological Outcomes Between Robotic and Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Large Multi-center Cohort Study.
To compare the short-term and long-term outcomes between robotic gastrectomy (RG) and laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) for gastric cancer. ⋯ For resectable gastric cancer, including advanced cases, RG is a safe approach with comparable 3-year oncological outcomes to LG when performed by experienced surgeons.
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To use a customized smartphone application to prospectively measure QOL and the real-time patient experience during neoadjuvant therapy (NT). ⋯ While patient symptom burden remains high, results of this prospective cohort study suggest QOL is maintained during NT for localized GI cancers.
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The aim of this study was to address the limited understanding of neuropathic pain (NP) among burn survivors by comprehensively examining its prevalence and related factors on a national scale using the Burn Model System (BMS) National Database. ⋯ This study highlights the significant prevalence of NP in burn patients and its adverse impacts on their physical, psychological, and social well-being. The findings underscore the necessity of a comprehensive approach to NP treatment, addressing both physical symptoms and psychosocial factors.