Publications by authors named "A Soler-Silva"
Background: Crohn's disease (CD) negatively impacts quality of life, and a high percentage of patients will need surgery. Ileocecal resection (ICR) is the most common abdominal procedure performed in CD. Postoperative complications are frequent, and recurrence is common.
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- A new robotic platform called Hugo™ RAS has been introduced, featuring innovations like an open console and four modular arms, aimed at enhancing the safety and efficacy of colorectal surgeries.
- A study involving 40 patients was conducted at a hospital in Elche from October 2023 to July 2024, with data collected on various patient characteristics and outcomes.
- Results showed that the Hugo™ RAS system is safe, with no need for conversion to open surgery, a low average hospital stay of 3 days, and only minor postoperative complications, while its modular design enhances adaptability for different surgical needs.
Background: Surgical specialists experience significant musculoskeletal strain as a consequence of their profession, a domain within the healthcare system often recognized for the pronounced impact of such issues. The aim of this study is to calculate the risk of presenting musculoskeletal injuries in surgeons after surgical practice.
Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out using an online form (12/2021-03/2022) aimed at members of the Spanish Association of Surgeons.
Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), requires a multidisciplinary approach, and surgery is commonly needed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the types of surgery performed in these patients in a nationwide study by hospital type, global postoperative complications, and quality of life after surgery.
Methods: A prospective, multicenter, national observational study was designed to collect the results of surgical treatment of IBD in Spain.