Factors predictive of 30-day postoperative mortality in HIV/AIDS patients in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy.

Background: Factors that predict HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)/AIDS patient postoperative mortality have remained poorly defined.

Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to identify factors predictive of short-term, postoperative mortality in HIV/AIDS patients. The secondary objective of this study was to develop a scoring system that would predict short-term postoperative mortality in HIV/AIDS patients.

Prospective comparison of early and late experience with laparoscopic adrenalectomy.

Background: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has gained acceptance in the treatment of adrenal tumors. We examine our initial 73 patients and highlight the change in patient selection and outcome that experience brings.

Methods: A prospective study from 2000 to 2005 enrolled 73 consecutive laparoscopic adrenalectomy patients at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver General Hospitals.