The British journal of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Randomized clinical trial of the benefit of laparoscopy with closure of loop ileostomy.
The aim was to compare reversal and laparoscopy with standard reversal of loop ileostomy in terms of hospital stay and morbidity in a randomized study. ⋯ ISRCTN46101203 (http://www.controlled-trials.com).
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Randomized clinical trial of a simple pulmonary recruitment manoeuvre to reduce pain after laparoscopy.
Shoulder tip and abdominal pain following laparoscopic procedures are well recognized causes of postoperative morbidity. In this double-blind randomized clinical trial attempts were made to reduce postoperative pain in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery by implementing a simple intraoperative technique. ⋯ NCT01720433 (http://www.clinical trials.gov).