Publications by authors named "M Ragavan"
The Child Opportunity Index (COI) is a validated measurement that uses a composite index of 29 indicators of social determinants of health linked to the US Census. Patients post-Fontan palliation for single ventricle physiology often have reduced exercise capacity compared to the general population. Our hypothesis is that COI levels are directly associated with exercise capacity and inversely with late outcomes.
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- The study aimed to compare the surgical outcomes of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) repair using the Hugo RAS Medtronic robot and the da Vinci Xi robot.
- Both robotic systems were evaluated in a non-randomized manner, focusing on patient demographics, operative details, complications, and postoperative outcomes.
- Results showed similar mean operative times and blood loss for both robots, with minimal complications, indicating that both systems are effective and safe for VVF repair.
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- The study examines the link between the Child Opportunity Index (COI) and the management and outcomes of pediatric supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), focusing on ablation use over a 5.5-year period.
- Researchers analyzed data from 306 SVT patients, finding that those with a low COI had significantly higher rates of hospital admissions compared to those with a high COI, but there was no difference in ablation utilization or outcomes across COI categories.
- The results suggest that while social determinants, indicated by COI, may influence hospital resource use, they have a limited effect on treatment effectiveness for SVT patients.
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- Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is prevalent among women over 50, with sacrocolpopexy being a common surgical treatment, though it can lead to complications like bowel dysfunction and urinary incontinence.
- This study compares the outcomes of robotic sacrocolpopexy and ileopectopexy, analyzing data from 35 patients who underwent these procedures between 2021 and 2023.
- Results indicated that ileopectopexy had no complications compared to sacrocolpopexy, which had some bowel issues, suggesting that ileopectopexy could be a safer alternative, although further research is necessary to confirm these results.