Reduction of Postoperative Complication Rate with the Use of Early Oral Feeding in Gynecologic Oncologic Patients Undergoing a Major Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background

A randomized controlled trial was performed to assess the outcome of early oral postoperative feeding (EOF) compared with traditional oral feeding (TOF) in gynecologic oncology patients undergoing a complex laparotomy, including upper abdominal surgery.

Methods

Patients aged 18–75 years, undergoing an elective laparotomy and with a preoperative suspicion of gynecologic malignancy, were eligible. Exclusion criteria included infectious conditions, intestinal obstruction, severe malnutrition, American Society of Anesthesiologists score ≥4, intestinal resection, and postoperative stay in the intensive care unit lasting >24 h. Patients allocated to EOF received liquid diet in the first postoperative day and then regular diet. Patients received traditional feeding scheme until resolution of postoperative ileus to start liquid diet. The primary end-point of the trial was length of hospital stay.

Results

Between January 1, 2007, and November 17, 2007, a total of 143 patients were randomized to receive either EOF or TOF. Hospital stay for patients who received EOF (n = 71) was 4.7 vs. 5.8 days for the TOF group (n = 72) (P = 0.006). The mean level of postoperative satisfaction was significantly higher in the EOF group (82.8 vs. 71.7 mm, P ≤ 0.001). Patients who received the TOF scheme had significantly higher overall postoperative complications (39 vs. 17% in EOF group, P = 0.003) and infective complications (14% in TOF group vs. 3% in EOF group, P = 0.017). Variables such as nausea and vomiting, analgesic and antiemetic requirement as well as level of pain and quality of life were not different between groups.

Conclusions

On the basis of these findings, the policy of EOF should be used after a complex gynecologic oncologic laparotomy.     

Esmolol in Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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快速康复外科理论在高龄患者腹腔镜胆囊切除术中的应用——前瞻性随机对照研究

目的探讨快速康复外科(fast track surgery,FTS)理论在高龄患者腹腔镜胆囊切除术(laparoscopiccholecystectomy,LC)中的应用价值。方法 2008年3月～2011年3月30例80岁以上择期3孔法LC,随机分为FTS组及对照组,FTS组接受FTS方案治疗,对照组接受传统方法治疗。比较2组术后肠道排气时间、住院时间、术后并发症和住院总费用等。结果 FTS组术后排气时间(22.9±5.5)h显著短于对照组(36.1±8.1)h(t=-5.280,P=0.000),FTS组术后住院时间(2.8±2.1)d显著短于对照组(5.6±2.0)d(t=-3.725,P=0.000),FTS组术后住院总费用(9.9±1.8)千元显著少于对照组(12.2±2.1)千元(t=-3.231,P=0.000);2组并发症发生率无统计学差异(P=0.586)。结论对80岁以上患者择期LC应用FTS能缩短患者的住院时间,加速康复。     

Triiodothyronine Supplementation in Infants Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Intraperitoneal Ropivacaine Irrigation in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: a Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

Background

Despite most bariatric procedures are actually performed by laparoscopic approach, management of postoperative pain remains a major challenge. The aim of this study was to analyze the analgesic effect of intraperitoneal ropivacaine infusion in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

Methods

A prospective randomized clinical trial of all the patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) or laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) between January and November 2015 was performed. Patients were randomized to experimental (EG: those patients undergoing intraperitoneal ropivacain irrigation) and control groups (CG: those undergoing intraperitoneal irrigation with normal saline).

Results

One hundred ten patients were included, 83 LRYGB (75.5 %) and 27 LSG (24.5 %). Mean pain, as measured by VAS score, was 21.7?±?14.5 mm in CG and 13.3?±?10.9 mm in EG (p?=?0.002). Morphine needs during the first 24 h postoperatively were 21.8 % in CG and 3.6 % in EG (p?=?0.01). Early taking of fluids by mouth was possible 6 h after surgery in 76.4 % in EG vs 34.5 % in CG (p?=?0.001). Early mobilization ability (6 h after surgery) was feasible in 72.7 % in EG and 32.7 % in CG (p?=?0.001). Median hospital stay was 3 days (range 2–10 days) in CG and 2 days (2–7 days) in EG (p?=?0.009).

Conclusions

The intraoperative peritoneal infusion with ropivacaine in patients undergoing bariatric surgery is associated with a reduction in postoperative pain, lower morphine needs, earlier mobilization and earlier oral intake of fluids after surgery, and a shorter hospital stay.ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02641288

     

Family-centered Preparation for Surgery Improves Perioperative Outcomes in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Children and parents experience significant anxiety and distress during the preoperative period. Currently available interventions are having limited efficacy. Based on an integration of the literature in both the anesthesia and psychological milieus, the authors developed a behaviorally oriented perioperative preparation program for children undergoing surgery that targets the family as a whole.

Methods: Children and their parents (n = 408) were randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) control: received standard of care; (2) parental presence: received standard parental presence during induction of anesthesia; (3) ADVANCE: received family-centered behavioral preparation; and (4) oral midazolam. The authors assessed the effect of group assignment on preoperative anxiety levels and postoperative outcomes such as analgesic consumption and emergence delirium.

Results: Parents and children in the ADVANCE group exhibited significantly lower anxiety in the holding area as compared with all three other groups (34.4 +/- 16 vs. 39.7 +/- 15; P = 0.007) and were less anxious during induction of anesthesia as compared with the control and parental presence groups (44.9 +/- 22 vs. 51.6 +/- 25 and 53.6 +/- 25, respectively; P = 0.006). Anxiety and compliance during induction of anesthesia was similar for children in both the ADVANCE and midazolam groups (44.9 +/- 22 vs. 42.9 +/- 24; P = 0.904). Children in the ADVANCE group exhibited a lower incidence of emergence delirium after surgery (P = 0.038), required significantly less analgesia in the recovery room (P = 0.016), and were discharged from the recovery room earlier (P = 0.04) as compared with children in the three other groups.     

Hemostatic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Carbazochrome Sodium Sulfonate in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial

BackgroundPostoperative recovery after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with postoperative anemia, allogeneic transfusion, and stress immune responses to surgery. Carbazochrome sodium sulfonate (CSS) reduces bleeding through several mechanisms. We assessed the effect of CSS combined with tranexamic acid (TXA) on postoperative anemia, blood transfusion, and inflammatory responses.MethodsThis study was designed as a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 200 patients undergoing unilateral primary TKA. Patients were divided into 4 groups: group A received TXA plus topical and intravenous CSS; group B received TXA plus topical CSS only; group C received TXA plus intravenous CSS only; group D received TXA only.ResultsTotal blood loss in groups A (609.92 ± 221.24 mL), B (753.16 ± 247.67 mL), and C (829.23 ± 297.45 mL) was lower than in group D (1158.26 ± 334.13 mL, P < .05). There was no difference in total blood loss between groups B and C. We also found that compared with group D, the postoperative swelling rate, biomarker level of inflammation, visual analog scale pain score, and range of motion at discharge in groups A, B, and C were significantly improved (P < .05). No thromboembolic complications occurred. There were no differences in transfusion rate, intraoperative blood loss, platelet count, or average length of stay among the 4 groups (P > .05).ConclusionCSS combined with TXA was more effective than TXA alone in reducing perioperative blood loss and inflammatory response and did not increase the incidence of thromboembolism complications.