Meta-analysis of routine abdominal drainage versus no drainage following distal pancreatectomy: Does the best available evidence overcome "HPB surgeon's paranoia"?

Aims: To evaluate comparative outcomes of routine abdominal drainage versus no drainage after distal pancreatectomy (DP).

Methods: A systematic search of MEDLINE, CENTRAL and Web of Science and bibliographic reference lists were conducted (last search: 20th April 2024). All comparative studies reporting outcomes of DP with routine abdominal drainage and no drainage were included and their risk of bias were assessed.

Do Hypoalbuminaemia Increase the Risk of Surgical Site Infection in Neck of Femur Fracture Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Serum albumin plays an important role in physiological and inflammatory haemostasis, and low serum levels are linked with an increased incidence of surgical site infections (SSI). Although this has been demonstrated in the spine and elective arthroplasty settings, there is a paucity of evidence with regard to the effect of low serum albumin on rates of SSI following surgery for adult patients suffering from traumatic and acute hip fractures. A systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA guidelines.