ABDOMINAL SURGERY

This study tested a gel called D-PLEX, placed inside the surgical wound during abdominal surgery, to see if it could prevent infections. About 977 adults having colon surgery took part. The gel was used along with standard infection prevention methods, and the number of wound inf…

This study tested whether adding D-PLEX to standard care can prevent wound infections after colon surgery. About 202 people having planned colon surgery were split into two groups: one got D-PLEX plus standard care, the other got standard care alone. The main goal was to see if D…

This study looked at whether the ARISCAT risk score can predict lung complications (like pneumonia or collapsed lung) after major abdominal cancer surgery. Researchers followed 410 adults who had surgery under general anesthesia. The goal was to see if this simple scoring system …

This study looked at how brain activity (measured by EEG) changes when a breathing tube is placed and when a surgical cut is made during abdominal surgery. Researchers measured stress hormones at the same time to see if they are linked. 52 adults having open abdominal surgery too…

This study looked at how the body produces pain after surgery by taking small skin samples from the incision site during the operation. Researchers measured chemical changes and gene activity to find pain signals. The goal is to develop better pain treatments with fewer side effe…

This study looked at whether giving less fluid during major abdominal surgery helps patients recover better than giving more fluid. About 3000 adults having elective major abdominal surgery took part. The goal was to see if a restrictive fluid approach reduces complications and i…