Hospital Universitari De Bellvitge

This study tested a device that uses heat (radiofrequency ablation) to destroy small breast tumors (less than 2 cm). Thirty women with early-stage breast cancer received the treatment to see if it could safely eliminate the tumor. The goal was to find a less invasive option than …

This study tested whether a mobile app (Care4Today®) helps people with severe obesity lose weight before gastric bypass surgery. 142 adults used either the app or standard care. The goal was to see if the app leads to more weight loss and better patient knowledge and satisfaction…

This study tested a new scoring system called BARSCORE to predict how much vitamin, mineral, and protein supplementation patients need after bariatric surgery. Researchers analyzed data from over 4,500 patients who had surgery between 2015 and 2021. The goal was to create a simpl…

This study tested whether having a nurse coordinator (NEC) helps patients follow the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program after colorectal surgery. Over 200 patients from multiple hospitals took part, with one group having the nurse and the other not. The goal was to se…