Background: Preoperative mechanical bowel preparation can be questioned as standard procedure in colon surgery, based on the result from several randomised trials. Methods: As part of a large ...

The operating room is a hectic, busy place. One way to make the OR more efficient is to focus on preoperative functions, such as case scheduling accuracy, completing patients’ charts and proactive ...

The preparation for phaeochromocytoma surgery is a matter of debate. Pre-operative blockade of α-1 receptors is increasingly employed in an attempt to reduce the risk of hypertensive episodes, ...

There are a number of things that happen before you have surgery for cancer. This includes having a pre operative assessment appointment. There are also things that you can do to prepare for your time ...

A new study shows that abstinent smokers experience heightened pain sensitivity linked to altered activity in specific brain ...

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University have developed an automated machine learning (AutoML) model that can accurately ...

Prior to the procedure, a Baylor Vision physician will examine your eyes to determine if you are a good candidate for the surgery. If you wear contact lenses, you will need to discontinue using them ...

The aim of this study was to compare the patients' experience and acceptance of preoperative MBP versus no preoperative MBP in elective colon surgery. BMC Surg ...