OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate the technical feasibility of single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) with our new facilitative maneuver and to compare it with the gold standard four-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). MATERIAL AND METHODS Operation time, cosmetic score and incisional hernia rates between LC (n=20) and SILC-1 (first 20 consecutive operations with the new tech...

Sepsis in surgery is a common complication that can be life-threatening. It defined as systemic inflammatory response to an infection and progress septic shock multiple organ failure. serious affects many surgical patients. Early prevention, identification treatment are essential improve patient outcomes.

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To analyze the frequency, type, and correlates of postoperative complications for surgical patients with cancer to illustrate practical application of the failure to rescue concept in oncology nursing practice. DESIGN Secondary analysis of inpatient claims. SETTING Data obtained from the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council were linked with data from the Penn...

BACKGROUND There is a lack of high-level evidence on the surgical management of cleft palate. An appreciation of the differences in the complication rates between different surgical techniques and timing of repair is essential in optimizing cleft palate management. METHOD A comprehensive electronic database search will be conducted on the complication rates associated with cleft palate repair...