Closure methods for laparotomy incisions for preventing incisional hernias and other wound complications
SV Patel, DD Paskar, RL Nelson… - Cochrane Database …, 2017 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Surgeons who perform laparotomy have a number of decisions to make regarding
abdominal closure. Material and size of potential suture types varies widely. In addition, …
abdominal closure. Material and size of potential suture types varies widely. In addition, …
Laparoscopic surgery for Crohn's disease: a meta-analysis of perioperative complications and long term outcomes compared with open surgery
SV Patel, SVB Patel, SV Ramagopalan, MC Ott - BMC surgery, 2013 - Springer
Background Previous meta-analyses have had conflicting conclusions regarding the
differences between laparoscopic and open techniques in patients with Crohn’s Disease. The …
differences between laparoscopic and open techniques in patients with Crohn’s Disease. The …
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons clinical practice guidelines for the management of colonic volvulus and acute colonic pseudo-obstruction
K Alavi, V Poylin, JS Davids, SV Patel… - Diseases of the Colon …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is dedicated to ensuring high-quality
patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders …
patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders …
Assessment of conflicts of interest in robotic surgical studies: validating author's declarations with the open payments database
SV Patel, D Yu, B Elsolh, BM Goldacre… - Annals of surgery, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Background: Accurate conflict of interest (COI) statements are important, as a known COI
may invalidate study results due to the potential risk of bias. Objective: To determine the …
may invalidate study results due to the potential risk of bias. Objective: To determine the …
Disease characteristics, clinical management, and outcomes of young patients with colon cancer: a population-based study
…, K Brennan, S Karim, S Nanji, SV Patel… - Clinical colorectal …, 2018 - Elsevier
Introduction The incidence of colorectal cancer in young patients has been increasing. We
evaluated whether the disease characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients with …
evaluated whether the disease characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients with …
Palliative care is associated with reduced aggressive end-of-life care in patients with gastrointestinal cancer
Background We examined the delivery of physician palliative care (PC) services and its
association with aggressive end-of-life care (EOLC) in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancer …
association with aggressive end-of-life care (EOLC) in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancer …
Palliative care and symptom burden in the last year of life: a population-based study of patients with gastrointestinal cancer
Introduction The symptom profile in cancer patients and the association between palliative
care (PC) and symptoms has not been studied in the general population. We addressed …
care (PC) and symptoms has not been studied in the general population. We addressed …
Weekend admissions as an independent predictor of mortality: an analysis of Scottish hospital admissions
AE Handel, SV Patel, A Skingsley, K Bramley… - BMJ open, 2012 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives Weekend admissions have been shown to be associated with an increased risk
of mortality compared with weekday admissions for many diagnoses. We analysed …
of mortality compared with weekday admissions for many diagnoses. We analysed …
Distance to the anal verge is associated with pathologic complete response to neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced rectal cancer
SV Patel, CS Roxburgh, E Vakiani… - Journal of surgical …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Background and Objectives Achieving a pathologic complete response (pCR) after
neoadjuvant therapy has been associated with better prognosis in rectal cancer patients. The …
neoadjuvant therapy has been associated with better prognosis in rectal cancer patients. The …
Risks associated with red blood cell transfusion in the trauma population, a meta-analysis
Introduction A previous meta-analysis has found an association between red blood cell (RBC)
transfusions and mortality in critically ill patients, but no review has focused on the trauma …
transfusions and mortality in critically ill patients, but no review has focused on the trauma …