Publications by authors named "Giulia Porceddu"
Background: The role of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) during thyroid surgery is still debatable. The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the potential improvement of IONM versus RLN visualization alone (VA) in reducing the incidence of vocal cord palsy.
Methods: A literature search for studies comparing IONM versus VA during thyroidectomy was performed.
Background: Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) has gained acceptance among surgeons as its feasibility has been well documented. The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis has been to assess and validate the safety and feasibility of MIVAT when compared to conventional thyroidectomy (CT) and to verify other potential benefits and drawbacks.
Methods: A literature search for prospective randomized trials comparing MIVAT and CT was performed.
Letter to the editor, reply to "commentary on meta-analysis of prospective randomized studies comparing single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) and conventional multiport laparoscopic cholecystectomy (CMLC)" by Pisanu et al. (J Gastrointest Surg 2012; 16:1790-1801).
J Gastrointest Surg
November 2013
Background: There is no consensus that single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy (SILS-A) is on a par with conventional multiport laparoscopic appendectomy (CMLA). The aim of this meta-analysis was to assess feasibility, safety, and potential benefits of SILS-A when compared with CMLA.
Methods: A literature search for studies comparing SILS-A and CMLA was performed.
Background: Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) has gained acceptance among surgeons as there is a trend to minimize the invasiveness of laparoscopy. The aim of this meta-analysis has been to assess the feasibility and safety of SILC when compared to conventional multiport laparoscopic cholecystectomy (CMLC).
Methods: A literature search for trials comparing SILC and CMLC was performed.