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A new experimental device for transapical access of the aortic and mitral valves as well as the aorta in its various segments

Abstract Objective: To present the results of a new experimental device developed to facilitate the transapical access in endovascular treatment of structural heart diseases. It aims to reduce the risk of bleeding and complications in this type of access and demonstrate the device as a safe, fast and ef...

Histerectomia radical laparoscópica versus laparotomia no tratamento do câncer inicial do colo uterino

Femina; 44 (4), 2016
O tratamento cirúrgico padrão para o câncer do colo do útero em estádio inicial é a histerectomia radical abdominal (HRA). Nos últimos anos, os avanços na cirurgia minimamente invasiva tornaram possível a realização de histerectomia radical com o uso da laparoscopia, com objetivo de reduzir a ...

A comparison of preliminary oncologic outcome and postoperative complications between patients undergoing either open or robotic radical cystectomy

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To compare complications and outcomes in patients undergoing either open radical cystectomy (ORC) or robotic-assisted radical cystectomy (RRC). Materials and Methods: We retrospectively identified patients that underwent ORC or RRC between 2003- 2013. We statistically compared prelimi...

Thrombin activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor como preditor de sangramento no transplante hepático: estudo piloto observacional

RESUMO Objetivo: Correlacionar os níveis de thrombin activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor no pós-operatório imediato e com 24 horas de pós-operatório com o volume de sangramento tansoperatório. Métodos: Foram analisados vinte e um pacientes alocados imediatamente antes do transplante hepático (...

Two-year experience with cell salvage in total hip arthroplasty

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of the cell salvage system in total hip arthroplasty surgeries and whether the cell salvage system can reduce the allogeneic blood transfusion requirement in total hip arthroplasty patients. METHODS: We reviewed re...

Use of tranexamic acid in primary total knee replacement: effects on perioperative blood loss

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The use of tranexamic acid in primary total knee replacement surgeries has been the subject of constant study. The strategies to reduce bleeding are aimed at reducing the need for blood transfusion due to the risks involved. In this study we evaluated the use of tran...

Pilares del ahorro transfusional

Rev. chil. cir; 68 (3), 2016
Las transfusiones sanguíneas alogénicas han tenido un rol central en el desarrollo de la medicina, principalmente como terapia de soporte en pacientes críticos, cirugía mayor, trauma y trastornos hematopoyéticos. Sin embargo, su utilización no está exenta de importantes efectos adversos y de altos...

Tenho sede! Vivência do paciente cirúrgico no período perioperatório

Rev. SOBECC; 21 (2), 2016
Objetivo: Desvelar a vivência do paciente cirúrgico no pós-operatório imediato em relação à sede, na perspectiva da Teoria de Manejo de Sintomas. Método: Estudo qualitativo desenvolvido com 14 pacientes em hospital universitário de grande porte no Sul do Brasil. Para análise dos discursos, util...

Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy learning curve for experienced laparoscopic surgeons: does it really exist?

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Background Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RALP) is a minimally invasive procedure that could have a reduced learning curve for unfamiliar laparoscopic surgeon. However, there are no consensuses regarding the impact of previous laparoscopic experience on the learning curve of RALP. We ...

Use of preoperative embolization prior to transplant nephrectomy

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Introduction After a failed transplant, management of a non-functional graft with pain or recurrent infections can be challenging. Transplant nephrectomy (TN) can be a morbid procedure with the potential for significant blood loss. Embolization of the renal artery alone has been proposed as a ...