SMJ articles in the category "surgical outcomes"

Original Article

Surgical Treatment of Cardiac Tumors: A Single-Center Experience

Objectives: Cardiac tumors affect fewer than 1 in 2000 people. This study is a retrospective review of diagnostic procedures, surgical management, and outcomes in patients treated for tumors of the heart at our institution. We compare our management approaches, clinical, and surgical outcomes with those reported in the literature. Methods:…

Posted in: myxoma 2 surgical outcomes 3

Original Article

Racial Disparities in Clinical Outcomes of Emergency Colectomies for Diverticulitis

Objectives: The literature suggests that there are ongoing racial disparities in healthcare outcomes between patients in White and non-White populations. As such, we examined the outcomes of patients who underwent an emergency colectomy for diverticulitis. Methods: We identified 4841 White and 590 non-White patients, which include Black/African American and Asian…

Posted in: diverticulitis 5 public health 14 surgical outcomes 3

Original Article

Prospective Evaluation of Surgical Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy and Sacrocervicopexy for the Management of Apical Pelvic Support Defects

Objective: To evaluate outcomes of robot-assisted sacrocolpopexy (RSCP) and sacrocervicopexy (RCSP). Methods: We conducted a prospective study of women undergoing RSCP or RCSP between June 2008 and January 2010. Results: A total of 85 cases (48 RSCP and 37 supracervical hysterectomy with concomitant RCSP) were performed: 33% (28/85) for stage…

Posted in: complication 8 minimally invasive surgery 3 sacrocolpopexy 3 surgical outcomes 3
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