Publications by authors named "A Marc-Hernandez"
Article Synopsis
- Researchers studied if using special sutures (triclosan-coated sutures) helps prevent infections and problems after surgery on the belly.
- They found that these special sutures might reduce the chances of infections, but they weren't sure it helped with another issue called abdominal wall dehiscence.
- Overall, while no strong proof was found to say these sutures prevent the belly problem, they do seem to lower infection rates after surgery.
Article Synopsis
- Bariatric surgery, specifically One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB), is highlighted as the most effective long-term treatment for obesity, necessitating careful assessment of body composition changes for improved patient follow-up.
- A study involving 405 patients (68.9% women, 31.1% men) found significant reductions in weight and body composition metrics one year post-surgery, with average weight dropping from 110.02 kg to 69.36 kg and BMI from 39.76 kg/m² to 24.52 kg/m².
- Results indicate substantial improvements in various body composition measures, reinforcing the need for ongoing assessment to enhance patient outcomes following bariatric surgery.
Background: The efficacy of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block compared with thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) in abdominal surgery has been controversial. We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to assess outcomes of TAP block and TEA in a procedure-specific manner in colorectal surgery.
Methods: A systematic literature search of the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases was conducted through July 10, 2020, to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing TAP block with TEA in colorectal surgery.
Purpose: Bariatric surgery generates a large weight loss. It is considered a successful surgery when 50% of the excess weight loss is reached. However, this measure does not include some variables that may have a direct impact on a patient's health, such as fat-free mass (FFM) or bone mass.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWeight regain is one of the most common problems in the long-term after bariatric surgery. It is unknown if high-intensity exercise programs applied in late phases of post-surgical follow-up could counteract this trend. After a 3-year follow-up, 21 patients underwent sleeve gastrectomy were randomized into an exercise group (EG, n = 11), that performed a 5-month supervised exercise program, and a control group (CG, n = 10), that followed the usual care.
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