Background/Objectives: Efficient postoperative recovery room care in pediatric patients is crucial for optimizing perioperative safety, patient outcome, and effective pain management. However, this area is frequently underemphasized, leading to highe...
Some nutritional factors have been suggested to improve postoperative outcomes in rotator cuff (RC) repair, but dietary effects on the recovery speed after the surgery remain undefined. To investigate the potential roles of dietary habits in this con...
Currently, various minimally invasive surgical techniques are applied for total hip arthroplasty (THA). There are few studies comparing the early postoperative clinical outcomes of minimally invasive THA between anterolateral and posterolateral appro...
Background/Objectives: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols optimize perioperative care and improve recovery. This study evaluated the effectiveness of ERAS in one- or two-level posterior lumbar fusion surgeries, focusing on perioperative...
Background and Objectives: Early postoperative recovery after surgery is a key point for patients’ safety and comfort. Moreover, operating room turnover depends on recovery time. Our aim was to assess which method of remifentanil administration, manu...
Background/Objectives: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most frequent arrhythmic complication following cardiac surgery and is associated with increased morbidity and prolonged recovery. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an en...
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of acupuncture–moxibustion (AM) combined with Locomotor Training (LT) on functional recovery after surgery for Cervical Intervertebral Disc Herniation (IVDH) in dogs. Seventy-nine dogs undergoing ventral...
Optimal fluid therapy during perioperative care as part of enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery (ERACS) should improve the outcome. Our objective was finding out the effects of fluid overload on outcome and mortality within a well-established ERAC...
This meta-analysis investigated the effects of intravenous magnesium sulfate on the postoperative recovery quality, as assessed using the Quality of Recovery (QoR) questionnaire, in adult surgical patients. Seven randomized controlled trials involvin...
Assessing post-operative recovery is a significant component of perioperative care, since this assessment might facilitate detecting complications and determining an appropriate discharge date. However, recovery is difficult to assess and challenging...
Backgrounds and Objectives: In this study, we aimed to assess preoperative frailty among hospitalized patients over 60 undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. We investigated the impacts of frailty and sarcopenia on postoperative recovery, complication...
Background/Objectives: Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in elderly populations and may impact surgical recovery. Despite the equatorial location, vitamin D insufficiency affects many elderly Ribeirinhos in the Brazilian Amazon. This study investigat...
Background/Objectives: Intramedullary (IM) nailing for hip fractures can cause iatrogenic abductor muscle injury, leading to pain and functional impairment. This study evaluated whether early extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) safely accelerates...
Background: The application of enhanced recovery after surgery principles decreases postoperative complications (POCs), length of stay (LOS), and readmissions. Pharmacoprophylaxis decreases morbidity, but the effect of specific regimens on clinical o...
Background and Objectives: Retinal detachment is a severe ophthalmological condition requiring urgent surgical intervention and comprehensive postoperative management. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of perceived social support (PSS) on posto...
Background: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy has become popular due to its satisfactory long-term results and few surgical complications. However, patients’ postoperative recovery is poorly studied. This study evaluates the postoperati...
Post-surgical complications are common complications following saphenectomy surgery, and strategies to facilitate its resolution are essential for postoperative recovery. This study evaluated the effects of adhesive elastic taping on edema control in...
Various regional anesthesia (RA) techniques were shown to reduce pain after lung surgery, but controversies remain regarding the best technique to use to improve recovery. In this observational prospective study, the aim was to assess the efficacy of...
Early postoperative low compliance to enhanced recovery protocols has been associated with morbidity following colon surgery. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the possible causes of early postoperative low compliance to the enhanced recovery...
Background/Objectives: Meniscectomy is commonly performed to treat meniscal injury. Recovery of patients and restoration of functional capacity may be influenced by several factors, among which postoperative rehabilitation could play a significant ro...
The aim of this study was to assess the role of immunocyte-derived ratios (IDRs), such as the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR),...
Introduction. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a new patient-centered concept that aims to deliver high-quality perioperative care to surgical patients. This study was performed to compare the effectiveness of the pain management measures in...
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Delayed neurocognitive recovery and postoperative neurocognitive disorders are major complications of surgery, hospitalization, and anesthesia that are receiving increasing attention. Their incidence is reported to be 10–80% after cardiac surgery and...
Background and Objectives: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) involves blood loss, increasing the risk of postoperative anemia and delayed functional recovery. Intravenous (IV) iron supplementation limits postoperative anemia; however, the effectiveness o...
Background: Studies assessing poor postoperative recovery using patient-centered metrics among older adults are scarce. We aimed to explore poor postoperative recovery in octogenarians and nonagenarians, characterized using the validated patient-cent...
Despite the lack of findings in laryngeal endoscopy, it is common for patients to undergo vocal problems after thyroid surgery. This study aimed to predict the recovery of the patient’s voice after 3 months from preoperative and postoperative v...
Background: Hypotension is common during and after surgery and is known to be associated with myocardial injury. This study investigated whether hypotension in the recovery room after non-cardiac surgery is associated with myocardial injury. Methods:...
Stroke volume variation (SVV) has been used to predict fluid responsiveness; however, it remains unclear whether goal-directed fluid therapy using SVV contributes to bowel function recovery in abdominal surgery. This prospective randomized controlled...
Thread carpal tunnel release (TCTR) has been reported to be safe and effective for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. The aim of this study is to evaluate the modified TCTR for safety, efficacy, and postoperative recovery. Seventy-six extremiti...
Background/Objectives: Managing postoperative pain in patients with obesity is challenging. Although using a combination of pain relief methods is recommended for these patients, the true effectiveness of various intravenous non-opioid analgesics and...
Background: Robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has gained attention for its ability to improve surgical precision, optimize component alignment, and potentially enhance functional outcomes. Despite these advantages, early postoperative defi...
Background and Objectives: Low-pressure pneumoperitoneum (PP) during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) has been shown to improve postoperative recovery in patients with non-obesity. However, its efficacy in individuals with obesity remains...
Background/Objectives: Laparoscopic gynecologic surgery is widely utilized due to its minimally invasive nature. Postoperative discomfort, including intra-abdominal and referred shoulder pain, remains a challenge. This study evaluates the impact of d...
Background: This study aimed to evaluate whether a low- or high-pressure alveolar recruitment maneuver (ARM) might reduce postoperative pain and improve the quality of recovery after laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Methods: 90 patients with a body ma...
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) or Fast Track is defined as a multi-disciplinary, peri- and post-operative approach finalized to reduce surgical stress and simplify post-operative recovery. It has been introduced more than 20 years ago by...
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) are specially designed multimodal perioperative care pathways which are intended to attain and improve rapid recovery after surgical interventions by supporting preoperative organ function and attenuating the st...
Objectives: This paper’s objective was to identify clinical predictors, especially modifiable ones, associated with postoperative gait recovery in total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients, utilizing propensity score weighting (PSW) to control conf...
Background and objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the association between warm ischemic time (WIT) and postoperative renal function using Trifecta achievement in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) who underwent robotic (RAPN) or laparosco...
Background and Objectives: Clinicians have been using elastic abdominal binder for stabilizing incision site after major abdominal surgery. However, the benefits of that practice have never been formally assessed. The aim of this study was to examine...
Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients who receive deep brain stimulation (DBS) have a higher risk of postoperative pain, which will affect their postoperative quality of recovery (QoR). Scalp nerve block (SNB) and intercostal nerve bloc...
Purpose: Post-operative cystography has been used to predict the recovery of postprostatectomy urinary incontinence (PPI) in patients with localized prostate cancer. This study aimed to validate the predictive value of cystography for PPI and utilize...
Background: Nutritional disorders may affect short-term recovery after major orthopaedic surgery, but evidence is lacking. This study assessed whether and how different nutritional disorders diagnosed at admission could influence early recovery after...
Study Design: Prospective observational study. Background: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) impairs balance and gait function, increasing fall risk and limiting quality of life. Although postoperative recovery of balance is clinically important, longitud...
(1) Background: The aims of this study were to compare serial changes in outcome measures in the early postoperative period after rotator cuff repair (RCR), anatomical total shoulder replacement (ATSR), and reverse total shoulder replacement (RTSR)....
Background: With growing concerns about opioid-related risks, efforts to reduce opioid use throughout the perioperative period have increased. This study aimed to compare postoperative recovery outcomes between opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) and opioid...
This study compared the overall postoperative recovery of patients who underwent total intravenous anesthesia with remimazolam or propofol, using the Quality of Recovery-15 questionnaire (QoR-15). Seventy-two patients who underwent spine surgery with...
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) represents a safe and feasible option for the surgical treatment of gynecologic malignancies, offering benefits, including reduced blood loss, lower complications, and faster recovery, without compromising oncological...
Background and Objectives: Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) is considered the gold standard for postoperative pain control following major abdominal surgery. Bilateral rectus sheath block (RSB) is a promising alternative regional technique. This stu...
Sufficient postoperative dietary intake is crucial for ensuring a better surgical outcome. This study aimed to investigate the postoperative dietary intake achievement and predictors of postoperative dietary intake among gynecologic cancer patients....
Background: Chewing gum, considered a form of sham feeding, has been shown to improve intestinal motor and secretory function in various types of abdominal surgery. We conducted this systematic review to evaluate the effects of postoperative gum chew...
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