Background This study was designed to systematically review the literature to assess which
temporary abdominal closure (TAC) technique is associated with the highest delayed …

Objective: To investigate which perioperative treatment, ie, laparoscopic or open surgery
combined with fast track (FT) or standard care, is the optimal approach for patients undergoing …

Background Fast track surgery accelerates recovery, reduces morbidity and shortens hospital
stay. It is unclear what the effects are of laparoscopic or open surgery within a fast track …

The most important surgical goal during potentially curative surgery for non-small cell lung
cancer (NSCLC) is a macroscopic and microscopic radical resection (R 0 -resection). Studies …

Background Installation of the pneumoperitoneum is an essential part of laparoscopic surgery.
Creation can be performed by either the open or a closed technique. The aim of this study …

Hydroxyl functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were blended with
polyacrylonitrile (PAN) to prepare ultrafiltration membranes by a phase inversion process. Three …

Background Recent developments in large bowel surgery are the introduction of laparoscopic
surgery and the implementation of multimodal fast track recovery programs. Both focus on …

Background: To evaluate the feasibility of a fast-track (FT) program and it’s effect on postoperative
recovery. Methods: All patients, scheduled for elective segmental colorectal resection …

Miniaturization and manipulation of materials at nanometer scale are key challenges in
nanoscience and nanotechnology. In membrane science and technology, the fabrication of ultra-…

Purpose: This study assessed long-term functional outcome and explored risk factors for
fistula recurrence in patients surgically treated for cryptoglandular fistulas. Methods: Three …