Publications by authors named "Brendan G O'Connell"
Article Synopsis
- Laparoscopic and open resections for colon cancer are seen as equally effective, but previous studies indicated that conversion from laparoscopic to open surgery might lower survival rates.
- A study was conducted on 174 patients who had laparoscopic resections, with a median follow-up time of 51 months, to assess any survival differences based on conversion status.
- Results showed no significant differences in all-cause mortality or survival rates between patients who had successful laparoscopic surgeries and those who required conversion, suggesting that conversion may not adversely affect prognosis.
Background And Objectives: A history of a prior abdominal operation is common among patients presenting for laparoscopic colorectal surgery, and its impact on conversion and complication rates has been insufficiently studied. This study compares the conversion rates of patients with and without a prior abdominal operation (PAO).
Methods: We analyzed 1000 consecutive laparoscopic colorectal resection cases.
Background: A large population of patients on oral anticoagulants is exposed to the risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Effects of age and anticoagulation on TBI outcomes need to be assessed separately.
Methods: Retrospective analysis of consecutive series of TBI patients (age 18 years and older) in a suburban teaching hospital.