Hospital Universitari De Bellvitge

This study tested whether a smartphone app could help people with severe obesity lose weight before having gastric bypass surgery. Researchers compared the app, which provided support and tracking, to the standard preoperative education and meetings. The goal was to see if using …

This study tested whether having a dedicated nurse coordinator helps patients follow a structured recovery plan after major colon or rectal surgery. The plan, called an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program, includes steps before, during, and after surgery to reduce comp…

This study tested a procedure called radiofrequency ablation (RFA), which uses heat to destroy small breast tumors. It involved 30 patients with early-stage breast cancer to see if the treatment was safe and effective at removing the cancer. Doctors followed patients for two year…

This study tested a new scoring system designed to predict a patient's need for vitamin, mineral, and protein supplements after weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. Researchers looked back at the health records of over 4,500 patients to see if the score accurately reflected the level…