Annals of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Wearable Sensor Technology Efficacy in Peripheral Vascular Disease (wSTEP): A Randomized Controlled Trial.
To evaluate the effect of using wearable activity monitors (WAMs) in patients with intermittent claudication (IC) within a single-center randomized controlled trial. ⋯ The study demonstrates the significant, sustained benefit of WAM-led technologies for patients with IC. This potentially resource-sparing intervention is likely to provide a valuable adjunct or alternative to SEP.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Tacrolimus and Single Intraoperative High-dose of Anti-T-lymphocyte Globulins Versus Tacrolimus Monotherapy in Adult Liver Transplantation: One-year Results of an Investigator-driven Randomized Controlled Trial.
The aim of the study is to evaluate whether intra-operative induction with anti-lymphocytic serum (ALS) is superior to no induction in adult liver transplantation (LT). ⋯ At 1 year from LT, ATLG induction did not significantly affect immunosuppressive load, treated rejection, patient, and graft survival. The observed adverse events justify a modification of dosing and timing of ATLG infusion. Long-term results are required to judge the ATLG possible benefits on immunosuppressive load and tolerance induction.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The RESTORE Randomized Controlled Trial: Impact of a Multidisciplinary Rehabilitative Program on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Esophagogastric cancer Survivorship.
The Rehabilitation Strategies in Esophagogastric cancer (RESTORE) randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of a 12-week multidisciplinary program to increase the cardiorespiratory fitness and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of esophagogastric cancer survivors. ⋯ NCT03314311.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Effectiveness of Fibrin Sealant Application on the Development of Staple Line Complications After Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Prospective Randomized Trial.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the use of fibrin sealant (FS) for preventing the development of staple line complications (SLCs) after sleeve gastrectomy (SG). ⋯ The incidence of postoperative SLCs did not appear to depend on the presence or absence of FS.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Single-incision Laparoscopy Versus Multiport Laparoscopy for Colonic Surgery: A Multicenter, Double-blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial.
To compare outcome of single-port laparoscopy (SPL) and multiport laparoscopy (MPL) laparoscopy for colonic surgery. ⋯ SPL colectomy does not confer any additional benefit other than cosmetic result, as compared to MPL.