Minimally invasive esophagectomy in the prone position improves postoperative outcomes: role of C-reactive protein as an indicator of surgical invasiveness
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DOI: 10.1007/s10388-017-0602-8
Abstract: BackgroundThe aim of the study was to assess serum C-reactive protein (CRP) level immediately after minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) as a surrogate of surgical invasiveness in patients who underwent esophagectomy.MethodsIn total, 104 patients were enrolled… read more here.
Keywords: crp level; surgical invasiveness; position; mie ... See more keywords
The "Spinal Metastasis Invasiveness Index": A Novel Scoring System to Assess Surgical Invasiveness.
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003823
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to develop a surgical invasiveness index for metastatic spine tumor surgery (MSTS) that can serve as a standardized tool in predicting intraoperative blood loss… read more here.
Keywords: invasiveness index; invasiveness; spinal metastasis; blood loss ... See more keywords
Defining a Surgical Invasiveness Threshold for Increased Risk of a Major Complication Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003949
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to define a surgical invasiveness threshold that predicts major complications after adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery; use this threshold to categorize patients into quartiles… read more here.
Keywords: major complications; major complication; surgery; surgical invasiveness ... See more keywords