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This study looks at whether using an antibiotic solution to wash the surgical area during laparoscopic appendix removal can lower the chance of wound infections in children with a burst appendix. About 200 children aged 18 or younger will take part. The goal is to find a better w…

This study looks at whether a tailored exercise program before ventral hernia repair can improve recovery in frail patients aged 65 and older. Participants will wear activity monitors to track their movement levels. The goal is to see if being more active before surgery leads to …

This study aimed to see if a single dose of bumetanide given as a nasal spray could quickly lower blood pressure in the lungs and reduce blood volume in people with heart failure. Participants would have had a heart monitor implanted. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrol…

This study tests whether a special ultrasound technique can measure abdominal muscle stiffness in people with midline incisional hernias. Researchers will compare these measurements to what surgeons find during hernia repair. The goal is to see if the ultrasound can predict how e…