Sahlgrenska University Hospital

This study tested a new version of laparoscopic surgery to treat several pelvic organ prolapses at the same time in 25 women with bowel symptoms. Participants were checked before and after surgery using exams, X-rays, and questionnaires about bowel function and quality of life. F…

This study followed 80 adults who needed drainage of a pancreatic pseudocyst, a fluid-filled sac that can form after severe pancreatitis. Doctors used a special endoscope with ultrasound to guide the drainage. The goal was to see how often complications like bleeding or infection…

This study looked at whether regularly testing and retraining people on peritoneal dialysis (a home-based kidney treatment) on infection prevention can lower the risk of peritonitis, a serious infection. Over 700 new dialysis patients from several European countries took part. Th…

This study looked at whether doing special exercises before colorectal cancer surgery helps people recover better afterward. 761 adults scheduled for surgery were split into two groups: one received prehabilitation training instructions, and the other got standard care. The main …

This study looked at whether fructans, a type of carbohydrate found in foods like wheat, onion, and garlic, affect symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with diarrhea. 65 participants were given either fructans or a placebo to compare changes in symptom severity,…

This study tested if online gut-directed hypnotherapy could help adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) whose symptoms did not improve with standard treatments. Fifty participants received group hypnotherapy sessions led by a nurse over the internet. The main goal was to see …

This study tested whether adding a transanal (through the anus) pathway to standard laparoscopic pelvic pouch surgery could improve outcomes for patients with ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis. The researchers compared 22 patients who had the new approach with …

This study tested whether taking extra dietary fiber (from psyllium husk capsules) during pelvic radiation therapy can reduce long-term gut inflammation and side effects in cancer patients. 354 adults with cancers of the pelvis (like rectal, prostate, or gynecological cancers) we…

This study looked at whether giving spinal anesthesia quickly (15 seconds) or slowly (90 seconds) changes blood pressure and heart function in elderly patients with a broken hip. Eighty-four patients over age 65 took part. Researchers measured blood pressure and other heart measu…

This study reviewed medical records of nearly 1,000 patients who had surgery for a broken hip. Researchers wanted to know how often blood-pressure-raising drugs were used during surgery and whether that was linked to death within 30, 90, or 365 days. The goal was to better unders…

This study looks at whether a special care plan for urinary catheters still prevents infections and bladder problems 9 years after it was first used. The plan includes a catheter certificate and a nurse-led protocol. Researchers will compare infection and bladder distension rates…

This study followed 100 patients who had a newer, less invasive surgery for an unstable chest wall caused by trauma. The goal was to see how well their lungs recovered compared to patients who had an older, more invasive surgery. Researchers measured lung function and disability …

This study looked at 12 patients recovering from heart surgery who still needed help breathing from a machine. Researchers compared two different ways of giving that help: standard pressure support and a newer method that uses the patient's own breathing signals. They measured ho…