Sahlgrenska University Hospital

This study looked at whether adding a transanal (through the anus) approach to standard laparoscopic pelvic pouch surgery could improve results for people with ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). The transanal method may give surgeons better control and vi…

This study tested a new version of laparoscopic surgery to treat multiple pelvic organ prolapses in 25 women who had trouble with bowel movements. The surgery aimed to fix all prolapses at once. Patients were checked before and after surgery using exams, X-rays, and questionnaire…

This study looked at whether regularly testing and retraining new peritoneal dialysis patients on infection prevention can lower their risk of peritonitis, a serious infection of the belly lining. Over 700 adults who could do their own dialysis were split into two groups: one rec…

This study looked at whether fructans, a type of carbohydrate found in foods like wheat, onion, and garlic, make IBS symptoms better or worse. 65 adults with diarrhea-predominant IBS took either fructans or a placebo, and researchers measured changes in symptom severity, gut gas,…

This study followed 80 adults who needed drainage for pancreatic pseudocysts, which are fluid-filled sacs that can form after severe pancreatitis. Doctors used an endoscopic ultrasound to guide the drainage and tracked how often complications like bleeding or infection occurred, …

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 goal was to reduce belly pain, …

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 tested whether taking extra dietary fiber (from psyllium husk capsules) during pelvic radiation therapy can reduce long-term gut inflammation and side effects in cancer patients. 354 adults with cancers of the pelvis (like rectal, prostate, or gynecological cancers) we…

This study followed 100 people who had a less invasive surgery to fix an unstable chest wall after a serious injury. The surgery uses smaller cuts and spares the muscles, aiming for better recovery. Researchers compared their lung function and disability levels to a group who had…

This study looked at 12 patients recovering from heart surgery who needed a breathing machine. Researchers compared two ways of helping them breathe to see how each affected lung function, oxygen levels, and air distribution. The goal was to gather knowledge, not to treat or cure…

This study looks at whether a special care plan for urinary catheters still prevents infections and bladder problems 9 years after it was first used. Researchers will review medical records of 750 hip fracture patients aged 65 and older to see if the benefits lasted. The goal is …

This study reviewed medical records of nearly 1,000 patients who had surgery for a broken hip. Researchers wanted to know how often blood-pressure-raising drugs were used during surgery and whether that was linked to death within 30, 90, or 365 days. The goal was to better unders…

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 a broken hip. Eighty-four patients over age 65 took part. Researchers measured blood pressure and other heart measu…