Postoperative pain management in geriatric patients after cholecystectomy and studies of glycemia and cortisol levels.

Objective: The purpose of the study was to follow up the cortisol levels in relation to the postoperative pain intensity, its levels after treatment with opiate and non-opiate analgesics, and to monitor the relationship between the blood glucose and cortisol levels. Another goal was to optimize the postoperative analgesia of geriatric patients with the known combinations of analgesics.

Methods: The cohort comprised 28 geriatric patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Excellent antibacterial activity of Slovak honeys on bacteria mostly infecting chronic wounds.

Introduction And Aim Of Study: Chronic wounds are commonly colonized by various bacterial species and colonization frequently turns into wound infection, severely impairing healing process. With increasing antimicrobial resistance, the antimicrobial treatment of chronic wounds may be extremely challenging. Rediscovery of old and forgotten antimicrobial therapeutic options, such as apitherapy, may contribute to solving the problem of incurable chronic wound infections.

Design of abdominal retractor.

Introduction: The purpose of this paper is to present the development and design of an abdominal retractor which allows a single person to perform operations and the fixation of the operation instruments can be done with one hand. The additional devices make the operation more comfortable for surgeons.

Methods: Conventional measuring devices have been designed and applied for determining axial forces in a surgeon's forearm during operations.

What are the ideal screw lengths in volar locking plate fixation for distal radius fractures?

Purpose: This study aimed to specify the optimal lengths of the distal locking screws (in a female population undergoing distal radius fracture fixation with a volar locking plate) to avoid damaging the dorsal extensor tendon compartments while preserving stability.

Methods: Twenty-five female adult patients underwent volar locking plate fixation with four 2.4 mm locking screws inserted distally.

Results of long term testosterone replacement therapy in men with abdominal obesity, erectile dysfunction and testosterone deficiency.

Introduction: In this article, the authors evaluate subjective and objective results of long testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and possible risk.

Methods: In a single center study, the authors treated 69 men with testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS). The average age was 57.