Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre

This study looked at whether giving warm fluids through an IV during laparoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal cancer helps prevent hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature) and shivering. 84 adults having elective surgery were split into two groups: one received warm IV flu…

This study tested whether a low dose of a sedative drug called dexmedetomidine could help women leave the hospital faster after same-day breast cancer surgery. 82 women took part, receiving either the drug or a placebo. The main goal was to see if more women could be discharged w…

This study looked at whether giving a mild sedative (midazolam) before breast conservation surgery helps reduce anxiety and improve patient satisfaction. 124 women were randomly assigned to receive either midazolam or a placebo (salt water). Their anxiety was measured before and …

This study looked at whether giving a painkiller called tapentadol before breast cancer surgery could lower the amount of morphine needed during and right after the operation. 70 patients took part, and researchers measured how much morphine they used. The goal was to see if pre-…

This study tested two different nerve block techniques to control pain after breast cancer surgery. Sixty women received either an erector spinae plane block or a combination of serratus anterior and pecto-intercostal fascial plane blocks. Researchers measured how much morphine t…

This study looked at 42 breast cancer patients having a mastectomy to see which nerve block—PECS or ESP—provides better pain relief. Patients received one of the two blocks along with standard pain medicines. The main goal was to measure how much morphine they needed in the first…

This study looked at 90 women having major breast cancer surgery to see which nerve block—ESPB or retrolaminar—provides better pain relief and reduces the need for strong painkillers. The goal is to find a safer, more effective way to manage pain after surgery. Results will help …

This study looked at whether teaching people about colonoscopy preparation through WhatsApp works better than the usual in-person talk. 110 adults scheduled for a colonoscopy took part. The goal was to see if the WhatsApp group had cleaner bowels during the procedure, which helps…