Lahore General Hospital

This study tested two medicines, terlipressin and octreotide, in 60 adults with hepatorenal syndrome—a rapid kidney failure linked to severe liver disease. The goal was to see which drug better improves kidney function within 48 hours. Results could help doctors choose the most e…

This study compared two ways to remove early-stage bladder tumors: the standard method that takes the tumor out in pieces, and a newer method that removes it in one piece. 116 adults with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer took part. The goal was to see if the one-piece method gi…

This study tested whether giving more IV fluids (lactated Ringer's solution) during and after an ERCP procedure can prevent pancreatitis, a common complication. 126 adults having their first ERCP were randomly assigned to receive either standard or aggressive hydration. The goal …

This study tested whether placing antibiotics directly into the surgical wound, in addition to standard IV antibiotics, could reduce infections after surgery. 284 adults having elective procedures like hernia repair or gallbladder removal took part. The goal was to see if the com…

This study compared two surgical techniques for treating varicocele, a condition where veins around the testicle become enlarged and can cause discomfort or fertility issues. One hundred men aged 20 to 60 were randomly assigned to receive either open surgery (through a small cut …

This study compared two common surgeries for removing large upper ureteral stones (10-20 mm): ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URS), where a thin scope breaks the stone through the urinary passage, and laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (LU), where small abdominal incisions allow direct sto…