Publications by authors named "M Oterkus"

Article Synopsis
  • - This study aimed to explore reasons for same-day surgery cancellations and assess unexpected events affecting these surgeries, with a focus on identifying preventable versus nonpreventable factors.
  • - Conducted at a single hospital, the research included data from 4,287 patients, revealing a 5.8% unexpected event rate and a 2.16% cancellation rate, primarily due to medical issues, particularly undiagnosed hypertension.
  • - The results indicated that the majority of cancellations were preventable, emphasizing the importance of preoperative assessments and the need for better patient awareness about their health conditions, which could lead to timely referrals for follow-up care.
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Background: Studies on the evaluation of the Perfusion Index (PI) and the Pleth Variability Index (PVI) and the success of PI and PVI block in patients undergoing brachial plexus are limited and quite inadequate.

Aim: In our study, we aimed to compare PI and PVI between the interscalen block and infraclavicular block and evaluate its use as an early marker in block success.

Patients And Methods: Single-center prospective randomized controlled trials.

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In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of radiofrequency denervation procedure on pain and quality of life of patients with facet joint syndrome. Forty-seven patients who were admitted to our hospital with low back pain and diagnosed with facet joint syndrome between January 2018 and December 2018 were included in our study. The patients underwent denervation with radiofrequency under fluoroscopy in a sterile operating room condition.

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Laryngeal mask (LM) types have been used as an airway device for an alternative to the standard endotracheal tube (ETT). One of the novel type of LM, the Baska Mask®, can be a safe alternative among the airway devices. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of the new generation supraglottic airway device the Baska Mask® and the ETT on hemodynamic parameters (heart rate, mean arterial pressure), airway pressure and end tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) in patients undergoing general anesthesia.

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Objectives: To investigate the effects of low-flow anesthesia on hemodynamic parameters and recovery from anesthesia in obese individuals undergoing laparoscopic surgery.

Methods: This randomized-controlled and prospective study included 44 obese patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy operation. The patients were randomly allocated into 2 groups as low-flow and high-flow anesthesia.

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