SURGERY

This study looked at whether adding dexmedetomidine to standard pain relief after cancer surgery helps elderly patients (65-89 years) live longer. Researchers think it might reduce stress and inflammation, improving immune function. 1500 participants were followed for survival an…

This study tested whether a computer-guided approach (goal-directed therapy using the Hypotension Prediction Index) could improve care for 100 adults after heart surgery compared to usual care. The goal was to better manage fluids and medications to prevent dangerously low blood …

This study looked at 122 adults with a broken kneecap to see if a newer surgery (locking plate) works better than the standard one (tension band). Patients were randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries. The main goal was to measure knee function and pain using a patient ques…

This study tested two drugs, norepinephrine and phenylephrine, to treat low blood pressure during major surgery under general anesthesia. Over 3,600 adults having long surgeries (over 2 hours) took part. The goal was to see which drug leads to fewer serious problems like kidney i…

This study tested a vacuum-assisted closure device (Prevena) on the surgical wounds of 104 adults who had spinal fusion surgery. The goal was to see if the device could reduce common wound problems like infections, reopening, or fluid buildup. The device was placed over the close…

This pilot study tested whether keeping a patient's blood pressure within a specific range during surgery could reduce complications like confusion (delirium) and heart problems. The study involved 27 older adults having hip, knee, or lung surgery. Researchers compared this targe…

This study tested whether interactive physical therapy tools could help frail older adults recover after open heart surgery. 153 participants aged 65 and older were enrolled. The therapy aimed to improve walking ability, strength, balance, and quality of life, while reducing fear…

This study looked at whether using a non-invasive breathing mask (NIV) could help patients who develop breathing problems after abdominal surgery avoid needing a breathing tube. 300 adults who had abdominal surgery and then had rapid, shallow breathing were randomly assigned to g…

This study tested whether giving each patient a personalized blood flow target during major abdominal surgery could lower the risk of serious complications like kidney injury, heart attack, severe infections, or death within a week. Over 1,100 high-risk adults (aged 45+) took par…

This study looked at whether giving chemotherapy before surgery helps people with pancreatic cancer live longer compared to having surgery right away. Thirty patients with removable pancreatic tumors took part. The goal was to see which approach leads to better survival and clean…

This study tested whether using a special filter (Oxiris membrane) during heart-lung bypass surgery can reduce inflammation and improve tiny blood vessel function. 70 adults having elective heart surgery took part. The filter aims to remove inflammatory substances from the blood,…

This study tested whether a drug called EXACYL can reduce bleeding during and after jaw surgery. 157 patients having surgery to correct a receding jaw took part. The drug was given before surgery and compared to a placebo to see if it safely lowered blood loss.

This study tested whether giving a mix of glucose, insulin, and potassium (GIK) during abdominal surgery could lower the risk of serious complications in non-diabetic patients. 106 adults participated to see if this approach is practical and safe. The goal was to gather data for …

This study tested a dye called bevonescein that makes nerves glow under special light during surgery. 154 people having head and neck surgery received the dye to help surgeons see nerves more clearly. The goal was to see if this could help protect nerves and improve surgical outc…

This study tested whether putting vancomycin powder directly into the surgical wound during brain surgery can prevent infections. Over 1,100 adults having neurosurgery were randomly assigned to receive either the standard care or standard care plus topical vancomycin. Researchers…

This study tested whether teaching women self-massage and stretching exercises before and after breast cancer surgery could prevent chronic pain. 143 women participated, with half receiving standard care and half also attending workshops on self-massage and stretching. The goal w…

This study tested whether a newer nerve block (ESPB) works as well as a standard one (PVB) for pain control after a type of heart bypass surgery. 140 adults having minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting took part. The goal was to see if the newer method provide…

This study tested a new digital game app called PeroPap, designed to prepare children aged 7-10 and their parents for day surgery. The goal was to see if playing the game before the operation could lower children's anxiety, pain, nausea, and improve their behavior after surgery, …

This study tested whether a virtual reality program that uses biofeedback (like heart rate monitoring) could help children and teenagers aged 12-18 manage pain after surgery. 93 participants used the program before and after their operation. The goal was to see if the approach wa…

This study looked at whether having patients walk to the operating room instead of being taken on a stretcher can lower their anxiety before surgery. Over 1,200 adults having various types of surgery took part. Researchers measured anxiety using a standard questionnaire to see if…

This study looked at how well custom-made implants work for people having jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery). 56 patients received personalized guides and plates made just for them. The main goal was to see if their quality of life improved after surgery. Surgeons also rated how …

This study tested a new way to give radiation after breast cancer surgery. Instead of many small doses, they gave fewer, larger doses (hypofractionation) with a simultaneous extra boost to the tumor area. The goal was to see if this approach causes fewer skin problems. 35 people …

This study tested whether giving sugammadex (a drug that reverses muscle relaxants) after heart surgery helps patients wake up and have their breathing tube removed sooner compared to a placebo. About 74 adults having heart surgery with a heart-lung machine took part. The goal wa…

This study looked at whether listening to local music can lower pain and boost comfort in patients who had laparoscopic abdominal surgery. 120 adults from Turkey and Iran took part. The goal was to see if a simple, drug-free method like music could help people feel better after s…

This study tested whether Kegel pelvic floor exercises can reduce urinary retention, pain, and improve comfort in people who just had lumbar disc herniation surgery. 58 adults who were immobile for the first 8 hours after surgery participated. The exercises were evaluated using p…

This study looked at whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) training to standard physical therapy helps military cadets recover better after shoulder stabilization surgery. Forty cadets were split into two groups: one did standard therapy alone, the other added BFR training.…

This study tested if a local painkiller injected into the surgical site works as well as an epidural for pain after open gynecologic surgery. 106 adults participated. The goal was to see which method provides better pain control and recovery, and which is more cost-effective.

This study tested whether teaching patients about pain before surgery (called pain neuroscience education) could lower their anxiety, stress, and pain after a total abdominal hysterectomy. 62 adults having this surgery took part. The goal was to see if this simple education sessi…

This study tested if letting patients pick their own aromatherapy scent could lower anxiety before eye surgery. 64 adults having routine eye procedures took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels before and after using the scent or a placebo. The goal was to see if a simple, p…

This early-phase study tested whether a nutritional drink called Impact Advanced Recovery, given before and after bladder removal surgery, could reduce complications and help men recover better. Thirty men with bladder cancer took part. The goal was to see if the drink could lowe…

This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine, a mild sedative, to standard pain relief could lower the risk of delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults after cancer surgery. Delirium is common in elderly patients and can lead to worse recovery. The trial involved 1,500 pat…

This study tested a less invasive surgery to correct severe spine curvature in people with neuromuscular scoliosis, a condition linked to nerve or muscle problems. The goal was to see if the mini-invasive approach could reduce pain, improve spine alignment, and lower complication…

This study looked at whether doing special exercises before colorectal cancer surgery helps patients recover better afterward. Over 700 adults scheduled for surgery were split into two groups: one received instructions for pre-surgery training (prehabilitation), and the other got…

This study looked at whether listening to music three times a day for a week before colon cancer surgery could lower patients' anxiety. 116 adults took part. The music group's anxiety levels were compared to a control group using a standard questionnaire. The goal was to see if a…

This study looked at whether soaking feet in warm water for 20 minutes before pituitary adenoma surgery can lower anxiety and improve heart rate, blood pressure, and other vital signs. 100 adult patients took part, half receiving the foot bath and half not. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether watching comedy videos (comedy therapy) can help reduce pain and anxiety in adults after uretero-renoscopy (URS) surgery for kidney stones. 110 patients took part. The goal was to see if laughter could be a simple, drug-free way to improve recovery.

This study tested whether adding stabilization exercises to standard rehab helps people recover better after cervical laminoplasty (neck surgery). 32 adults who had the surgery were split into two groups: one did standard exercises, the other added stabilization moves. Researcher…

This study looked at whether doing progressive relaxation exercises (tensing and relaxing muscles one by one) can improve sleep quality in people who had urological surgery. Only 2 people took part, and they used a sleep questionnaire to measure results. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a simple tapping method, on 53 pregnant women scheduled for a planned C-section. The goal was to see if EFT could lower their anxiety, fear of surgery, and feelings of traumatic birth. Results suggest this non-invasive, low-co…

This study tested whether a special gel called PuraSinus can make the cleaning process after sinus surgery less painful. Thirty adults who had sinus surgery took part. One side of the nose got the gel, the other side got a standard dressing. The goal was to see if the gel reduces…

This study tested a special care plan called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in 82 children who had their appendix removed. The plan included steps before, during, and after surgery to help them recover quicker. Results showed that children on the ERAS plan had shorter hos…

This study tested a wireless, wearable monitoring system that tracks vital signs like heart rate and breathing continuously. The goal was to see if it helps hospital staff detect when a patient's condition is getting worse more quickly than standard checks. About 240 adults on a …

This study tested whether a pulse oximeter placed in the throat (oropharynx) can accurately measure oxygen levels during surgery. Researchers compared these readings to standard finger or toe probes and to blood tests. The study included 100 patients undergoing surgery with gener…

This study observed 147 heart patients who had a stent placed and were taking two blood thinners (dual antiplatelet therapy) when they needed surgery. The goal was to see how doctors currently handle these medications before, during, and after surgery, and to track rates of bleed…

This study looked at 120 adults with high blood pressure who were scheduled for minor abdominal surgery. On the day of surgery, doctors checked their blood pressure. If it was very high (180/110 or above) and stayed high after calming measures, the surgery was postponed. The goal…

This study looked at 320 adults who had heart surgery to see how well two risk scores (EuroSCORE-II and POSPOM) predict the chance of dying in the hospital. Researchers reviewed medical records from a single hospital between 2020 and 2024. No new treatments were given—the goal wa…

This study watched videos of glaucoma fellows learning to insert a Hydrus microstent, a tiny device to lower eye pressure. The goal was to find out how many cases it takes to become competent. Five fellows from three universities took part. The results help plan training for new …

This study tested whether free, open-source 3D lung reconstructions could help surgeons perform lung cancer surgery. 13 patients with suspected or confirmed lung cancer took part. The goal was to see if these 3D models were easy to use and accurate compared to standard CT scans.

This study tested a new device called the TetraGraph to measure how well babies under 1 year old recover from muscle relaxants given during surgery. Fifty infants were monitored with both the new device and standard visual checks. The goal was to see if the new monitor works as w…

This study observed 132 children with obstructive sleep apnea who had their tonsils and adenoids removed. The goal was to see how often breathing complications happen after surgery, especially in children with other health issues. Researchers hope to create better monitoring guid…

This study looked at whether follow-up visits by phone are as good as in-person visits after sports medicine surgery. 90 adults were randomly assigned to either virtual phone visits or in-person check-ups at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months after surgery. The goal was to see if pa…

This study tested whether having spine surgery patients wear an Apple Watch to track their steps and distance could help them recover better. 255 adults scheduled for elective spine surgery at Stanford University wore the watch before and after their operation. The goal was to se…

This study looked at whether certain substances in the blood (decorin and TGF β1) can predict the presence and severity of internal scar tissue (adhesions) before abdominal surgery. Researchers studied 56 women with a history of prior abdominal surgery who were scheduled for a gy…

This study followed 204 adults who had a kidney removed to find out why some develop chronic pain lasting months or years. Researchers measured pain levels right after surgery, at 3 months, and at 1 year. They also looked at factors like age, weight, and smoking to see which ones…

This study looked at 89 people with rectal or lower colon cancer to understand how blood flow changes after a common surgical step called high ligation. Researchers used CT scans before and after surgery to map blood vessel paths and check if their planned routes matched reality.…

This study tested a small, portable device called MARIE that measures carbon dioxide (CO2) in the breath of 40 adults after surgery. The goal was to see if it works as well as standard hospital monitors to detect breathing problems early. Researchers compared MARIE's readings wit…

This study tested a device called ANI to measure pain during weight-loss surgery in 15 adults with obesity. The goal was to see if using the monitor could help doctors give less morphine for pain. The study compared morphine use between patients whose pain was monitored with the …

This study looked at 605 people with esophageal cancer who had minimally invasive surgery to remove part of their esophagus. Researchers wanted to see if having type 2 diabetes made recovery or long-term survival worse, and whether diabetes medication (metformin) or good blood su…

This study tested a communication program for adults undergoing fecal ostomy surgery. Researchers worked with 25 patients and 4 clinicians to see if the tool was easy to use and helpful. Participants filled out surveys at the start and four weeks later. The goal was to improve su…

This study tested whether a 6-week online exercise program called PreActiv is practical for people waiting for major surgery. 35 participants used the program at home, doing three 35-minute sessions per week. The goal was to see how many people stuck with the program and complete…

This study compared a new non-invasive blood pressure monitor (ViTrack) to the standard arterial catheter in 30 patients undergoing surgery or in the intensive care unit. The goal was to see if the non-invasive device could measure blood pressure as accurately as the invasive met…

This study looked at 16 people with severe facial paralysis to see how their brains change after reconstructive surgery. Using a special brain scanner called MEG, researchers measured brain activity during facial movements and while looking at emotional faces. The goal was to und…

This study used 60 patients to teach artificial intelligence how to recognize when the brain isn't getting enough blood (ischemia) during surgery. Patients having carotid artery surgery or clot removal were monitored with non-invasive devices that track heart rate, brain oxygen, …

This study looked at how the body processes food and loses weight after bariatric surgery. Researchers used advanced tools to measure changes in proteins and other molecules in 7 participants. The goal was to find clues that could explain why some people lose more weight than oth…

This study tested a medical device that lets patients record their blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels at home after outpatient surgery and send the data to their doctors. 30 adults having certain types of surgery used the device to see if it was easy to use and accurat…

This study looked at how a specific type of nerve block for shoulder surgery affects the diaphragm, the main muscle for breathing. Researchers measured diaphragm movement using ultrasound in 84 people before and after the block. The goal was to understand how often temporary brea…

This study looks at whether a surgery called STARR, which helps people with severe constipation caused by a rectocele or intussusception, also harms the muscles that control bowel movements. Researchers will use a special balloon device to measure muscle function before and after…

This study looked at how 143 patients (124 transgender and 19 cisgender men) felt about their phalloplasty surgery, focusing on sexual quality of life, function, and satisfaction. Researchers surveyed patients at least one year after surgery to see how their lives changed. The go…

This study tested whether using a virtual reality (VR) program called ReCognitionVR is practical and safe for older adults recovering from abdominal surgery. Thirty patients aged 60 and older used the VR software or standard orientation methods. The goal was to see if VR could he…

This study tested a non-invasive sticker-like sensor (EMG) to measure how well spinal and caudal anesthesia works in 80 children under 5 during surgery. The goal was to see if the sensor could show when anesthesia starts, how strong it is, and how long it lasts. This was a pilot …

This study tested whether breast cancer has a unique smell that can be captured by a special polymer. Researchers collected samples from the hands and tumors of 35 women before and after breast cancer surgery. The goal was to see if a sensitive technique could isolate cancer-rela…

This study tracked 295 adults who had high-risk surgery for stomach, esophagus, pancreas, or liver cancer. Researchers measured quality of life before surgery and again at 6 and 12 months after. They also asked patients and their family members if they regretted the decision to h…

This study looks at how a device called TetraGraph can help doctors measure muscle relaxation in children during surgery. The device tracks electrical signals in the muscles to guide the amount of rocuronium, a medicine that keeps muscles still. The goal is to find the best dose …

This pilot study tested whether a class and hands-on practice in ergonomics (safe body movements) helps OB/GYN residents avoid work-related injuries during surgery. Twenty-three residents participated. Some received only the class, while others also got guided practice with feedb…

This study tested whether a lung ultrasound can detect early signs of fluid overload in patients during surgery. Doctors gave fluids to 200 adults having various surgeries and used ultrasound to look for changes in the lungs. The goal was to see if the ultrasound matches standard…

This study looked back at 10 years of medical records for 765 children with complicated appendicitis. The goal was to find the best treatment plan using keyhole surgery, antibiotics, or drainage. The results help doctors in places with limited resources make better decisions.

This pilot study looked at whether the COVID-19 virus can spread through the air during abdominal surgery on infected patients. Only 2 people took part. Researchers measured virus particles near the surgical site and around the room to understand risks to healthcare workers. The …

This study looked at 150 adults having open abdominal or aortic surgery to see if a simple ultrasound measurement of a large vein near the heart can predict whether a patient needs more fluids. Doctors gave a small fluid bolus and checked if the heart pumped more blood. The goal …

This study looked back at 610 elderly patients on blood thinners (DOACs) who needed hip fracture surgery. Doctors often delay surgery to let the drug wear off, which can increase the risk of death. The goal was to understand current practices and outcomes to help design a future …