Sahlgrenska University Hospital

This study tested whether adding a transanal (through the anus) approach to standard laparoscopic pelvic pouch surgery could improve outcomes for patients with ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis. The transanal method may give surgeons better control and visibili…

This study tested a new keyhole surgery (laparoscopic vaginorectopexy) in 25 women with multiple pelvic organ prolapses causing bowel problems. Researchers checked how well the surgery worked by looking at prolapse recurrence, bowel function, and quality of life up to 12 months a…

This study tested whether regular retraining on infection prevention can lower peritonitis rates in new peritoneal dialysis patients. Over 700 adults from eight European countries were randomly assigned to either standard care or extra testing and retraining on dialysis technique…

This pilot study tested whether a digital platform offering two carbohydrate-reduced diets (low FODMAP or low-carb) could help adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 32 participants used the app for four weeks, reporting their symptoms and quality of life. The goal was to se…

This study looked at whether doing special exercises before colorectal cancer surgery (called prehabilitation) helps patients recover better compared to standard care. Over 700 adults scheduled for surgery took part. The main goal was to see if the exercise group had better physi…

This study tested online gut-directed hypnotherapy for 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 reduce stomach…

This study looked at whether fructans, a type of carbohydrate found in foods like wheat, onion, and garlic, trigger symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with diarrhea. 65 participants followed a low FODMAP diet for 14 days, then reintroduced either fructan or pl…

This completed phase 3 trial tested whether taking psyllium husk fiber capsules during pelvic radiation therapy could reduce gut inflammation and urgency symptoms. 354 adults with pelvic cancers (like rectal, prostate, or gynecological) took either fiber or placebo capsules daily…

This study looked at 100 patients who had a new, less invasive surgery to fix an unstable chest wall after a serious injury. The surgery uses smaller cuts and spares the muscles. The goal was to see how well their lungs worked and how they recovered, compared to patients who had …

This study looked back at medical records of nearly 1,000 patients who had surgery for a broken hip. Researchers checked how often patients needed medicine to raise their blood pressure during surgery and then tracked survival for up to one year. The goal was to understand if usi…

This study looks at how doctors drain fluid-filled sacs called pancreatic pseudocysts that can form after severe pancreatitis. Researchers are observing 80 patients who get endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage using either a plastic or metal stent. The goal is to see which metho…

This study looked at two different ways to help people breathe after heart surgery using a ventilator. It compared standard pressure support with a newer method that uses the patient's own breathing signals. The goal was to see how each method affected lung function, like air dis…

This study looks at whether a set of steps to prevent urinary tract infections and bladder swelling in older hip fracture patients still works 9 years after it was first put in place. Researchers will compare infection and bladder problem rates from year 9 to earlier years in 750…

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 hip fractures. Eighty-four patients were randomly assigned to one of the two speeds. The researchers measured blood…