The British journal of surgery
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No condition-specific patient-reported outcome measures exist for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The aim of this work was to develop three questionnaires to assess quality of life (QoL), symptoms and treatment satisfaction in patients with AAA. ⋯ The iterative development process reported here has confirmed that these three new tools have good face and content validity for patients with AAA.
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The aim was to evaluate the applicability of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of primary rectal cancer in a training unit. ⋯ Supervised trainees can perform routine laparoscopic rectal cancer resection.
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Leaks following oesophagectomy include true anastomotic leaks, leaks from the gastrotomy and gastric conduit necrosis. Historically, these complications were associated with high mortality rates. Recent improvements in outcome have been attributed to the wider use of oesophageal stents in patient management. This study examined outcomes of patients who developed a leak in a single high-volume institution that did not use stenting as a primary treatment modality. ⋯ Leaks can be managed with excellent outcomes without using oesophageal stents. The results do not support the widespread adoption of endoscopic stenting.