Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training And Research Hospital

This study tested whether avoiding opioids during gallbladder surgery could improve recovery. 101 adults were randomly assigned to receive either opioid-free anesthesia (using lidocaine and dexmedetomidine) or standard opioid-based anesthesia. The opioid-free group reported less …

This study looked at whether aerobic exercise or computer-based cognitive training can help improve thinking and memory in people with schizophrenia. 58 adults with schizophrenia took part. The goal was to see which approach works better for sharpening mental skills.

This study tested whether giving lidocaine before placing a breathing tube can reduce sore throat after surgery. 100 adults having gallbladder surgery were split into two groups: one received lidocaine, the other a placebo. Throat pain was checked at several times up to 24 hours …

This study tested a new type of nerve block called M-TAPA to see if it can reduce pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy. Fifty women having the surgery received the block, and their pain was measured over 24 hours. The goal was to find a better way to manage pain after this common…

This study tested whether a special nerve block called PENG, given before hip fracture surgery, can reduce pain when patients are positioned for spinal anesthesia. Sixty adults having hip nail surgery were randomly assigned to receive the block or not. The goal was to see if the …

This study looked at 90 adults having laparoscopic hernia repair to compare two types of nerve blocks for pain after surgery. One block targets nerves near the ribs (M-TAPA) and the other targets nerves under the ribs (OSTAP). The goal was to see which block reduces pain and the …

This study looked at two different doses of a drug called tranexamic acid (TXA) given during spine surgery to see which one better reduces blood loss and the need for blood transfusions. 62 adults having surgery on three or more spine bones took part. The goal was to find the saf…

This study tested whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can improve pain control after kidney transplant surgery. 40 adults with kidney failure were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plus standard painkillers or standard painkillers alone. …

This study tested two drugs, magnesium sulfate and dexmedetomidine, to see which works better for pain control during bladder tumor surgery. 93 adults having surgery under spinal anesthesia took part. Results showed that magnesium sulfate lowered pain scores, delayed the need for…

This study looked at two ways of giving anesthesia during kidney stone surgery. 62 adults were split into two groups: one got a very low gas flow (minimal-flow) and the other a slightly higher flow (low-flow). The goal was to see if the minimal-flow method used less anesthesia me…

This study looked at whether a small amount of breathing support (called PEEP) changes pressure inside the skull during brain surgery in children. Researchers measured the optic nerve sheath, a marker of brain pressure, in 30 children aged 6 months to 18 years. They found that us…

This study looked at 90 pregnant women having planned C-sections to see if how long they fasted (6-8 vs 8-10 hours) changed their stomach volume, measured by ultrasound. The goal was to understand if longer fasting reduces risks like nausea and vomiting after surgery. Researchers…

This study looked at how schizophrenia affects physical activity, balance, muscle strength, and thinking skills. Researchers measured these areas in 35 adults with schizophrenia using simple tests like handgrip strength, a balance scale, and a thinking quiz. The goal was to bette…

This study looked at whether using a tool called Oxygen Reserve Index (ORI) during nose surgery can prevent giving patients too much oxygen, which can cause cell stress. Sixty adults having rhinoplasty were randomly assigned to standard care or ORI-guided oxygen levels. Researche…

This observational study involved 100 adults aged 18-65 receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Researchers compared different anesthesia drugs to see how they affected seizure length, quality, and how quickly patients woke up. The goal was to find which anesthetic works best …

This study looked at 60 adults having laparoscopic colorectal surgery to see if using 80% oxygen instead of the usual 100% during breathing tube removal affects oxygen levels. The goal was to find a safer way to prevent low oxygen and avoid harm from too much oxygen. Researchers …