The British journal of surgery
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Benchmark comparisons in surgery allow identification of gaps in the quality of care provided. The aim of this study was to determine quality thresholds for high (HAR) and low (LAR) anterior resections in colorectal cancer surgery by applying the concept of benchmarking. ⋯ Regular comparison of individual-surgeon or -unit outcome data against benchmark thresholds may identify gaps in care quality that can improve patient outcome.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Caffeine for intestinal transit after laparoscopic colectomy: randomized clinical trial (CaCo trial).
Coffee has been suggested to help postoperative gastrointestinal motility but the mechanism is not known. This trial assessed whether caffeine shortened time to bowel activity after laparoscopic colectomy. ⋯ NCT02510911 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov).
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Incisional hernia is a frequent complication of abdominal wall incision. Surgical technique is an important risk factor for the development of incisional hernia. The aim of these updated guidelines was to provide recommendations to decrease the incidence of incisional hernia. ⋯ These updated guidelines may help surgeons in selecting the optimal approach and location of abdominal wall incisions.