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This study tested whether using 3D-printed, custom models to plan and guide orbital decompression surgery leads to fewer complications and better outcomes for people with thyroid eye disease. Twelve adults with inactive, moderate-to-severe disease were randomly assigned to receiv…

This study looked at 87 adults who had a two-step spinal fusion surgery for isthmic spondylolisthesis, a condition where a vertebra slips forward. The surgery combines an anterior approach (through the abdomen) with a posterior approach (through the back) to stabilize the spine. …

This study looked at whether taking a laxative (polyethylene glycol 3350) both before and after surgery helps reduce discomfort during bowel movements after pelvic prolapse repair. 74 women having minimally invasive surgery were randomly assigned to take the laxative before and a…

This study tested a medical device that automatically gives the pain drug remifentanil during surgery, based on heart rate, blood pressure, and a pain index. 52 adults having burn surgery took part. The goal was to see if the device could reduce the total amount of pain medicine …

This study looked at two types of nerve blocks (TFP and QLB) to see which one works better for pain after lower belly surgery in children aged 3 to 7. The goal was to reduce pain and the need for extra pain medicine. 66 children took part, and researchers measured their pain scor…

This study tested two types of nerve blocks for pain after arthroscopic shoulder surgery in 60 adults. The standard interscalene block can sometimes weaken the diaphragm, making breathing harder. The newer infraspinatus-teres minor interfascial block aims to avoid that side effec…

This study tested two ways to numb the shoulder after surgery: the standard interscalene block and a combination of two other blocks (infraclavicular and anterior suprascapular). The goal was to see if the combination could provide equal pain relief without causing temporary diap…

This large study tested whether a conversation guide and decision support tools, used by healthcare providers, could help patients choose non-drug pain relief methods after surgery. Over 81,000 adults participated. The goal was to see if this approach improves pain, physical func…

This study looked at whether using a special 3D scan during surgery, combined with a navigation system, helps place screws more accurately in the lower back compared to the usual X-ray method. It involved 126 adults having lumbar spine surgery. The main goal was to see if the new…

This study tested whether using a mask to help patients breathe during anesthesia affects the surgeon's view and bowel condition in robotic colorectal surgery. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to receive mask ventilation or no mask ventilation before intubation. The researcher…

This completed study from the Mayo Clinic looked at how different surgical practices adopt and use a non-drug pain management program called NOHARM. Researchers interviewed 372 patients and care team members to understand what helps or hinders the program's use. The goal was to f…