Publications by authors named "O Vidal"
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- This study assesses the outcomes of adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma in obese versus nonobese patients, using data from 46 centers from 2012 to 2022.
- It finds that while obesity does not significantly increase the rate of complications or comprehensive complication index (CCI), it does lead to a longer hospital stay for patients.
- Furthermore, minimally invasive surgical techniques, like laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, are associated with less morbidity in obese patients, and a retroperitoneal approach may provide additional benefits.
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive cognitive decline and memory loss. While the precise causes of AD remain unclear, emerging evidence suggests that messenger RNA (mRNA) dysregulation contributes to AD pathology and risk. This study examined exosomal mRNA expression profiles of 15 individuals diagnosed with AD and 15 healthy controls from Barranquilla, Colombia.
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- Surgical site infections (SSI) are a common issue following surgeries, particularly in incisional hernia repairs, and the effectiveness of topical antibiotics like gentamicin for prevention remains uncertain.
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 146 patients, comparing outcomes between those given a gentamicin solution and those given saline solution during surgery.
- The study found no significant differences in SSI rates or other complications between the two groups, indicating that topical gentamicin did not effectively reduce SSI incidence in hernia repair surgeries.
Background And Objective: Robotic adrenalectomy (RA) has attracted interest as an alternative to laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) for patients with pheochromocytoma, although its beneficial effects are uncertain. Our aim was to compare RA and LA outcomes for these patients.
Methods: Data for patients who underwent RA or LA for pheochromocytoma in 46 international centers between 2012 and 2022 were reviewed.