Comparison of post-operative complications, operative time and hospital stay between laparoscopic and open pyloromyotomy.

Comparison of Video & Verbal Education on Satisfaction and Post Operative Complications of Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography

Background & Objectives: Coronary angiography is one of definitive diagnostic tests for coronary artery disease. Patients' education is one of the most interventions before coronary Angiography. The objective of this study is to compare two patients' education method (Video & Verbal) on patients' satisfaction and complications after coronary angiography. Materials & Methods: In a quasi-experime...

Early post-operative complications: incidence, management, and impact on length of hospital stay. A retrospective comparison between laparoscopic gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) are the most common obesity surgeries. Their early complications may prolong hospital stay (HS). METHODS Data for patients who underwent LRYGB and LSG in our clinic from 2009 through August 2012 were collected. Early post-operative complications prolonging HS (>5 days) were retrospectively analy...

Post-operative fluid complications.

Comparison of Operative Time and Length of Hospital Stay in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Acute Verses Chronic Cholecystitis.

BACKGROUND The laparoscopic surgery has opened a new era in the field of surgery. Currently, it is accepted as the "gold standard" in the treatment of symptomatic cholelithiasis. However, laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) performed for acute cholecystitis is technically difficult because of severe inflammatory adhesions and distortion of the biliary anatomy. The objective of this study was to c...

Thyroidectomy: post-operative care and common complications.

Any surgical procedure involves risks. Thyroid surgery can cause potentially fatal complications during the early post-operative phase. It is essential that nurses have the knowledge and skills to detect early signs and symptoms of potential complications and take appropriate action. Early detection and rapid response are key to maintaining patient safety and minimising harm.