Surgery

An exploration into the elusive and controversial topic of renal artery stenosis and its optimal therapy.

Researchers believe the less-invasive nature of transcatheter aortic-valve replacement systems allows patients to mobilize and recover in as little as one week, which contributes to the device's greater survival benefit compared to open-heart surgery.

Despite the generally positive history of deep brain stimulation, patients often have preconceptions about the procedure, especially its risks.

Preliminary results from the M12-999 study show that treatment with ABT-450/ritonavir/ombitasvir plus dasabuvir and ribavirin is well tolerated and associated with high rates of sustained virologic response in adult liver transplant recipients with recurrent HCV genotype 1 infection.

As the number of cosmetic procedures performed on male patients each year continues to rise, men are clearly entering into the image enhancement game in a big way.

Several studies have shown good results with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic gastric banding when combined with lifestyle modifications in severely overweight patients with type 2 diabetes.

Survey results show that surgeons still have a long way to go in recognizing how psychological factors can impact the success of back surgeries.

A 57-year-old man presented to clinic with this persistent skin lesion on his thumb. Three months ago, he lanced the lesion, producing some purulence and blood. Since then, it has bled almost daily and has not healed. He was treated with silver nitrate by another clinician after one month, but the lesion persists. His past medical history is significant for diabetes and his family history is significant for 2 cousins with melanoma.

As the complications of postoperative atrial fibrillation include stroke and longer hospital stays, surgeons have spent decades searching for cost-effective ways to prevent and treat the condition.

Patients who also responded positively to preoperative non-invasive transcranial stimulation analgesic effect were more likely to experience long-term benefit from MCS.

A study published in BMJ explains the long-term risks of opioid treatment in the postoperative setting.

Although there are a variety of techniques to rejuvenate the face, mid-facelift surgery can be an effective way to achieve that goal.

The FDA recently approved the Supera peripheral stent system to treat blocked blood vessels in the upper leg caused by peripheral artery disease.

Up to 50% of patients who undergo bypass and heart valve surgeries develop postoperative atrial fibrillation, the result of which involves more postoperative complications, including stroke, longer hospital stays, and an increase in treatment costs.

Despite the fact that breast augmentation surgery is a safe and popular option for women to enhance their figure, there are still many common myths out there regarding the procedure.

Treatment with methylprednisolone was associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction in high-risk patients 30 days after bypass surgery.

Trial data presented at ACC.14 showed bariatric surgery was associated with much better long-term glycemic control in obese patients with diabetes compared with standard intensive medical therapy alone.

When prospective patients are contemplating cosmetic surgery, the first and most important step in their image enhancement journey is to find a plastic surgeon who is right for their desired procedure.

Although wound dehiscence is believed to occur in only 0.2-6% of abdominal laparotomies, its associated mortality rate is high.

Results from the CHOICE trial presented at ACC.14 showed the Sapien balloon-expandable valve performed slightly better than the CoreValve self-expanding device according to a composite measure of "device success."

Collaboration between American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, and the Society of Thoracic Surgery includes guidance on the use of new oral anticoagulants.

Patients with severe aortic stenosis deemed at high surgical risk who were treated with Medtronic's CoreValve self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve had higher one-year survival rates compared to patients treated with surgical aortic valve replacement.

Study data announced at ACC.14 demonstrate renal denervation does not significantly reduce blood pressure in resistant hypertension, contradicting previous studies showing the benefits of the procedure.

Postoperative surgical site infection is exceedingly rare after hemorrhoidectomy, and routine antibiotic prophylaxis seems to be unnecessary.

A majority of anesthesiologists report using intraoperative neuroprotection for carotid endarterectomy, compared to a previous study that reported 22% of anesthesiologists used neuroprotection in 1995.

Laparoscopically skilled surgeons with low case volumes have operative times, complication rates, and 30-day hospital readmission rates similar to high-volume surgeons.

This closed-loop insulin delivery system monitors blood glucose continuously and utilizes an algorithm that senses glucose levels and autonomously delivers the required insulin dose. In contrast, conventional insulin pumps contain computer chips that allow patients to program insulin doses for scheduled delivery throughout the day.

A new guidance document on percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) cites the need for new safety and quality protocols to address the increasing number of PCIs performed at centers with no on-site cardiac surgery backup available.

Before-and-after shots can help prospective patients visualize the results of a specific procedure. That said, the photos are 2-dimensional and we live in a 3-dimensional world.

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has become a popular and generally successful surgery with increasing importance as Baby Boomers enter their golden years expecting to remain active and pain-free. However, straightening the knee from a fully bent position creates a clunk or crackle for up to 18% of TKA patients.