Publications by authors named "Saad A Shebrain"
The purpose of the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) training is to develop laparoscopic surgery skills by using simulation experiences. Several advanced training methods based on simulation have been created to enable training in a non-patient environment. Laparoscopic box trainers-cheap, portable devices-have been deployed for a while to offer training opportunities, competence evaluations, and performance reviews.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways have been shown to improve pancreatic surgery outcomes, though feasibility in a community hospital remain unclear. We hypothesized that an ERAS protocol would reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) without increased morbidity.
Methods: An ERAS pathway was initiated for patients undergoing pancreatic surgery at a community cancer center and compared to a historical cohort.
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- Femoral hernias can lead to serious health issues, especially due to the risk of strangulation, and frailty is linked to worse outcomes post-surgery.
- This study analyzed patients who had femoral hernia repairs, separating them into frail and non-frail groups, and assessed various factors including age and sex on their recovery outcomes.
- Results indicated that frail patients had significantly higher rates of complications, longer hospital stays, and a higher risk of death within 30 days compared to non-frail patients, highlighting frailty as a key risk factor for poor recovery.
Acquired esophagobronchial fistula (EBF) is uncommon and its surgical remediation is challenging. Management depends on the cause, degree of pulmonary involvement, and existence of esophageal obstruction. We report management of two EBF cases representing extremes of the surgical spectrum.
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