Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Jul 2019
Review Meta AnalysisIs the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program Effective and Safe in Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery? A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program has shown a few advantages in colorectal cancer surgery. However, the effectiveness of the ERAS program in laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery is still unclear. We performed a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the effect of ERAS program in laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery compared with traditional perioperative care (TC). ⋯ The results indicated that ERAS program is a much better effective and safe protocol for laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery compared with TC. Hence, ERAS program should be recommended in laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery.
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Jun 2019
ReviewMorpheus and the Underworld-Interventions to Reduce the Risks of Opioid Use After Surgery: ORADEs, Dependence, Cancer Progression, and Anastomotic Leakage.
Perioperative pain management is a key element of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs. A multimodal approach to analgesia as part of a coordinated ERAS includes the reduction of opioid use. This review aims to discuss opioid-related adverse events, strategies to reduce opioid use after surgery, and the relevance to the present "opioid crisis" in North America. ⋯ There are substantial benefits in incorporating opioid reduction strategies into ERAS and clinical practice guidelines. These include faster return of function and mobility, and decreased opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADEs), postoperative morbidity and mortality, and length of hospital stay. Improved oncological outcomes after cancer surgery may be an additional benefit. Evidence-based interventions can also reduce opioid abuse and diversion in the community.
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Oct 2018
Meta AnalysisThe Efficacy of Antimicrobial-Coated Sutures for Preventing Incisional Surgical Site Infections in Digestive Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Antimicrobial-coated sutures have recently become well known for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs). However, the evidence and recommendations from some organizations remain controversial. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to analyze the efficacy of antimicrobial-coated sutures for preventing SSIs in digestive surgery. ⋯ Antimicrobial-coated sutures are significantly more efficacious for preventing SSIs during digestive and colorectal surgery, even when restricted to clean-contaminated wounds. However, the hospital stay length was not affected.
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Nov 2017
Review Meta AnalysisShort-Term Outcomes of Single-Incision Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Diseases: Meta-Analysis of Randomized and Prospective Evidence.
Conventional laparoscopic surgery (CLS) has been established as an alternative to open surgery for colorectal diseases (CRDs); simultaneously, single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is gaining popularity. ⋯ The results based on randomized and prospective evidence provide convincing support for the clinical similarity that SILS is basically as applicable, effective, and safe as CLS when dealing with colorectal lesions, but not for superiority.
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Nov 2017
Review Meta AnalysisBundles Prevent Surgical Site Infections After Colorectal Surgery: Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.
Colorectal surgeries (CRS) have one of the highest rates of surgical site infections (SSIs) with rates 15 to >30%. Prevention "bundles" or sets of evidence-based interventions are structured ways to improve patient outcomes. The aim sof this study is to evaluate CRS SSI prevention bundles, bundle components, and implementation and compliance strategies. ⋯ Bundles can effectively reduce the risk of SSIs after CRS, by fostering a cohesive environment, standardization, and reduction in operative variance. If implemented successfully and complied with, bundles can become vital to improving patients' surgical quality of care.