Perioperative Medicine

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Pulmonary function testing in preoperative high-risk patients	27
Surgical fear and sleep quality effect the postoperative quality of recovery in patients undergoing brain tumor surgery: cross sectional study	26
Exploring the predictive value of carotid Doppler ultrasound and clinical features for spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension: a prospective observational study	24
Revised cardiac risk index in predicting cardiovascular complications in patients receiving chronic kidney replacement therapy undergoing elective general surgery	23
Ability of the integrated pulmonary index to predict impending respiratory events in the early postoperative period	22
Bacterial profile and antibiotic susceptibility patterns in patients with secondary peritonitis: a cross-sectional study in Uganda	19
Research hotspots and trends of spinal cord stimulation for neuropathic pain: a bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2023	16
A methodological protocol for the development of a national guideline on perioperative management of gastrointestinal tumors in Germany	15
Fear of anesthesia for cesarean section among pregnant women: a multicenter cross-sectional study	13
Comparison of two handgrip dynamometers in older adults before elective surgery	12
Prehabilitation of surgical patients: a bibliometric analysis from 2005 to 2023	12
Optimizing the transfusion strategy in surgical patients in a Lebanese university hospital	11
Preoperative neutrophil–to–lymphocyte ratio after chemoradiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma associates with postoperative pulmonary complications following radical esophagectomy	11
High-flow nasal oxygenation reduces the risk of desaturation in adults receiving procedural sedation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	10
Comparison of two 3D scanning software to identify facial features: a prospective instrument to predict difficult airway	10
Feasibility of a tele-prehabilitation program in high-risk patients with colon or rectal cancer undergoing elective surgery: a feasibility study	10
Meta-analysis of AKI to CKD transition in perioperative patients	9
Mismatch of populations between randomised controlled trials of perioperative interventions in major abdominal surgery and current clinical practice	9
Frailty in the over 65’s undergoing elective surgery (FIT-65) – a three-day study examining the prevalence of frailty in patients presenting for elective surgery	9
Ultrasound-guided transversus thoracic muscle plane-pectoral nerve block for postoperative analgesia after modified radical mastectomy: a comparison with the thoracic paravertebral nerve block	9
Preoperative smoking cessation interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Enhanced recovery after surgery for hip fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Surgery school—who, what, when, and how: results of a national survey of multidisciplinary teams delivering group preoperative education	8
The efficacy and safety of antimuscarinics for the prevention or treatment of catheter-related bladder discomfort: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	8
Analgesic effect of iliopsoas plane block for hip fracture	8

Preoperative anxiety as predictor of perioperative clinical events following carotid surgery: a prospective observational study	8
A proposal for virtual, telephone-based preoperative cognitive assessment in older adults undergoing elective surgery	7
Prediction of mortality in secondary peritonitis: a prospective study comparing p-POSSUM, Mannheim Peritonitis Index, and Jabalpur Peritonitis Index	7
The prevalence of perioperative iron deficiency anaemia in women undergoing caesarean section—a retrospective cohort study	7
Preparing for participation in the centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ bundle care payment initiative—advanced for major bowel surgery	7
Knowledge of surgical informed consent and associated factors among patients undergone obstetric and gynecologic surgery at Jimma Medical Center, Jimma, Ethiopia, 2020: an institutional based cross-se	7
Recurrence-free survival after curative resection of non-small cell lung cancer between inhalational gas anesthesia and propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia: a multicenter, randomized, clinical	7
Adherence to published guidelines for perioperative care of the elderly: a survey of Scottish anaesthetic departments	7
The impact of preoperative stroke on 1-year mortality and days at home alive after major surgery: an observational cohort study	7
Beyond guideline knowledge: a theory-based qualitative study of low-value preoperative testing	7
Effect of sedative premedication with oral midazolam on postanesthesia care unit delirium in older adults: a secondary analysis following an uncontrolled before-after design	7
Comparison of metabolic rates of ropivacaine in cerebrospinal fluid as inferred from plasma concentrations between elderly patients and young patients	6
Changes of perioperative cognitive function and its effect on quality of life in laryngeal cancer	6
Temperature effect on coagulation function in mild hypothermic patients undergoing thoracic surgeries: thromboelastography (TEG) versus standard tests	6
Health optimisation for patients with obesity before elective orthopaedic surgery: a qualitative study of professionals’ views on restrictive approaches and future practice	6
What is the impact of dexamethasone on postoperative pain in adults undergoing general anaesthesia for elective abdominal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Predictive modeling of perioperative patient deterioration: combining unanticipated ICU admissions and mortality for improved risk prediction	6
Perioperative use of serum creatinine and postoperative acute kidney injury: a single-centre, observational retrospective study to explore physicians’ perception and practice	6
Days at home alive after major surgery in patients with and without diabetes: an observational cohort study	6
Intraoperative pleth variability index-based fluid management therapy and gastrointestinal surgical outcomes in elderly patients: a randomised controlled trial	6
Artificial intelligence in anesthesiology: a bibliometric analysis	6
Validation of the Charlson Comorbidity Index for the prediction of 30-day and 1-year mortality among patients who underwent hip fracture surgery	6
The lived experiences of operating room nurses from the surgery on COVID-19 patients: a phenomenological study	6
Intraoperative fentanyl in endoscopic procedures and their impact on PACU time and costs	6
Comparison of different pain management strategies during the perioperative period of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a retrospective cohort study	6
A comparison of ClearSight noninvasive cardiac output and pulmonary artery bolus thermodilution cardiac output in cardiac surgery patients	5
Impact of virtual reality hypnosedation on perioperative pain and anxiety in port implantation under local anesthesia: a randomized controlled pilot trial (VIP Trial)	5
Postoperative and postdischarge nausea and vomiting following ambulatory eye, head, and neck surgeries: a retrospective cohort study comparing incidence and associated factors	5
Impact of preoperative factors and waiting time on post-appendectomy complications: a retrospective study	5
Limited impact of a top-down approach to improve enhanced recovery programme in French university hospitals: a before-after retrospective survey	5
Factors associated with early inhospital adverse outcome following surgery for acute appendicitis in Uganda: a multicenter cohort	5
Opioid-free versus opioid-based anesthesia in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a single-center, randomized, controlled trial	5
Non-fasting versus fasting before percutaneous cardiac procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	5
High-flow nasal oxygen vs. standard oxygen therapy for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement with conscious sedation: a randomised controlled trial	5
Does application of honey improve surgical outcome in pilonidal cyst excision with secondary intention healing? A prospective randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial	5
Readmissions after elective orthopedic surgery in a comprehensive co-management care system—a retrospective analysis	5
Opioid administration across racial and ethnic groups for patients undergoing liver resection: are there disparities?	5
Correction: A comparative study on the effect of dopamine vs phenylephrine in improving the cutaneous analgesic effect of mexiletine in rats	5
Association of intra-operative red blood cell transfusion on the systemic immune index and recovery in patients undergoing cesarean section: a large propensity score-matched study	5
Perioperative myocardial injury is associated with increased postoperative non-cardiac complications in patients undergoing vascular surgery: a post hoc analysis of a randomised clinical pilot trial	5
Comparison of restrictive fluid therapy with goal-directed fluid therapy for postoperative delirium in patients undergoing spine surgery: a randomized controlled trial	5
Comparison of classical and patient-preferred music on anxiety and recovery after ınguinal hernia repair: a prospective randomized controlled study	5
Gestational hemostasis: a natural model for hemostasis resuscitation of major periprocedural blood loss	5
Comparison of erector spinae plane block and transverse abdominis plane block in postoperative recovery after laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial	5
Opioid-sparing effects of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a randomized controlled study	4
Outcome improvement for anaemia and iron deficiency in ERAS hip and knee arthroplasty: a descriptive analysis	4
Effect of age and gender on pre-operative cardiovascular risk assessment	4
Efficacy of remote ischaemic preconditioning on outcomes following non-cardiac non-vascular surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Ultrasound-accelerated thrombolysis in high-risk perioperative pulmonary embolism: two case reports and review of literature	4
Perioperative mortality of emergency and elective surgical patients in a low-income country: a single institution experience	4

The challenges of evidence-based prehabilitation in a real-life context for patients preparing for colorectal surgery—a cohort study and multiple case analysis	4
Emergency Laparotomy Follow-Up Study (ELFUS): prospective feasibility investigation into postoperative complications and quality of life using patient-reported outcome measures up to a year after emer	4
The Perioperative Quality Improvement Programme (PQIP patient study): protocol for a UK multicentre, prospective cohort study to measure quality of care and outcomes after major surgery	4
Hypotension prediction index for prevention of intraoperative hypotension in patients undergoing general anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial	4
Epidemiology of perioperative RV dysfunction: risk factors, incidence, and clinical implications	4
The effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) application on airway problems in pediatric patients with subglottic stenosis who undergo balloon dilatation	4
Barriers and facilitators of following perioperative internal medicine recommendations by surgical teams: a sequential, explanatory mixed-methods study	4
Effect of the preoperative physical status on postoperative nausea and vomiting risk: a matched cohort study	4
Antibiotic prophylaxis in emergency cholecystectomy for mild to moderate acute cholecystitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Preeclamptic heart failure — perioperative concerns and management: a narrative review	3
The association of the perioperative fluid balance and cardiopulmonary complications in emergency gastrointestinal surgery: exploration of a randomized trial	3
Analysis of inappropriate prophylactic use of proton pump inhibitors during the perioperative period: an observational study	3
Postoperative short-term use of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug flurbiprofen did not increase the anastomotic leakage rate in patients undergoing elective gastrointestinal surgery—a retrospect	3
Comparing analgesic efficacy of regional blocks after modified radical mastectomy: important issues should be noticed	3
Perioperative management of surgical orthodontic treatment in a patient with glucose transporter 1 deficiency: report of a case and review of the literature	3
Preoperative endothelial dysfunction for the prediction of acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass: a pilot study based on a second analysis of the MONS study	3
Assessing the incidence of hyperoxia and the effectiveness of Oxygen Reserve Index-guided FiO2 titration in hyperoxia prevention	3
Clients’ experiences in their first entry to the operating room: a descriptive phenomenological study	3
Effect of combination of remimazolam and sevoflurane on elderly patients’ recovery quality from general anesthesia after laparoscopic abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial	3
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing before and after intravenous iron in preoperative patients: a prospective clinical study	3
Effect of pulmonary rehabilitation on lung cancer surgery outcomes: a matched-case analysis	3
Review of cancer therapies for the perioperative physician	3
Perioperative redox changes in patients undergoing hepato-pancreatico-biliary cancer surgery	3
Early postoperative serum aspartate aminotransferase for prediction of post-hepatectomy liver failure	3
Length of stay after colorectal surgery in Italy: the gap between “fit for” and “actual” discharge in a prospective cohort of 4529 cases	3
Sex differences in myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery and postoperative mortality	3
Effect of dexmedetomidine on pulmonary function in obese patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery	3
Efficacy and safety of perioperative use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for preemptive analgesia in lumbar spine surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Incidence of intraoperative hypotension during non-cardiac surgery in community anesthesia practice: a retrospective observational analysis	3
Perioperative fluid management for adult cardiac surgery: network meta-analysis pooling on twenty randomised controlled trials	3
Postoperative analgesia for upper gastrointestinal surgery: a retrospective cohort analysis	3
Noninvasive respiratory support with high-flow nasal cannula in endoscopic surgery in a patient with Legionella Pneumophila pneumonia: a case report	3
Effect of remote ischemic preconditioning on perioperative neurocognitive disorder in elderly patients undergoing major surgery and associated genetic variant analysis: a randomized clinical trial	3
Use of colloids and crystalloids for perioperative clinical infusion management in cardiac surgery patients and postoperative outcomes: a meta-analysis	3
The association of multimodal analgesia and high-risk opioid discharge prescriptions in opioid-naive surgical patients	2
Clinical covariates that improve surgical risk prediction and guide targeted prehabilitation: an exploratory, retrospective cohort study of major colorectal cancer surgery patients evaluated with preo	2
Proof-of-concept for intervention to prevent post-operative ileus in patients undergoing ileostomy formation	2
Prehabilitation for patients with colorectal cancer: a snapshot of current daily practice in Dutch hospitals	2
Association of intraoperative hypotension and postoperative acute kidney injury after adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma: a retrospective cohort analysis	2
Perioperative real-time information sharing and its impact on family members’ anxiety in patients undergoing elective thoracoscopic lobectomy: a single-center randomized controlled trial	2
Validity of the I‑FEED classification in assessing postoperative gastrointestinal impairment in patients undergoing elective lumbar spinal surgery with general anesthesia: a prospective observational	2
Increased age and the volume of intraoperative fluid administered predict urinary retention after elective inguinal herniorrhaphy	2
Sufentanil sublingual tablet system for enhanced recovery after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective observational case study	2
Objectively measured preoperative physical activity is associated with time to functional recovery after hepato-pancreato-biliary cancer surgery: a pilot study	2
The hidden secrets of a neutral pH—blood gas analysis of postoperative patients according to the Stewart approach	2
Deep neuromuscular block reduces the incidence of intra-operative complications during laparoscopic donor nephrectomy: a pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials	2
Comparison of different scales for the evaluation of anxiety and compliance with anesthetic induction in children undergoing scheduled major outpatient surgery	2
Magnitude of early postoperative hypoxemia and its associated factors among adult patients who undergo emergency surgery under general anesthesia at Jimma Medical Center, Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia, 20	2
Association of preoperative red blood cell width and postoperative 30-day mortality in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery: a retrospective cohort study using propensity-score matching	2
Types of surgical patients enrolled in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs in the USA	2
Association of single bolus versus bolus followed by infusion of tranexamic acid with blood loss in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery	2
The effect of opioid-sparing anesthesia regimen on short-term cognitive function after thoracoscopic surgery: a prospective cohort study	2
Effect of posture on pulmonary function and oxygenation after fast-tracking video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy: a prospective pilot study	2
Preoperative moderate to severe anemia is associated with increased postoperative major adverse cardiac and cerebral events and pulmonary complications: a propensity score-matched analysis in hip frac	2
The association between residual neuromuscular blockade (RNMB) and critical respiratory events: a prospective cohort study	2
The effect of restrictive vs. liberal fluid protocols on ocular parameters in patients undergoing prone spine surgery: a randomized controlled trial	2
Efficacy of preoperative single-dose dexamethasone in preventing postoperative pulmonary complications following minimally invasive esophagectomy: a retrospective propensity score-matched study	2
Simplified rapid hydration and contrast-associated acute kidney injury among CKD patients stratified by Mehran score: sub-analysis from the TIME Trial	2
Chronic post-surgical pain after total knee arthroplasty: a narrative review	2
Enhanced recovery after surgery protocol and postoperative opioid prescribing for cesarean delivery: an interrupted time series analysis	2
Effects of preoperative physiotherapy on signs and symptoms of pulmonary collapse and infection after major abdominal surgery: secondary analysis of the LIPPSMAck-POP multicentre randomised controlled	2
Utility and reliability of the Clinical Frailty Scale in patients scheduled for major vascular surgery: a prospective, observational, multicentre observer-blinded study	1
A multidisciplinary opioid-reduction pathway for robotic prostatectomy: outcomes at year one	1
Evaluation of fluid responsiveness with dynamic superior vena cava collapsibility index in mechanically ventilated patients	1
Advances in the multimodal management of perioperative hypothermia: approaches from traditional Chinese and Western medicine	1
Commentary on the “A multidisciplinary opioid-reduction pathway for robotic prostatectomy: outcomes at year one”	1
Effects of Chinese traditional five-element music intervention on postoperative delirium and sleep quality in elderly patients after non-cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial	1
Correlation between surgical position and neck pain in patients undergoing thyroidectomy: a prospective observational study	1
Unplanned hospital admissions within 24 h after 53,185 surgical procedures at a U.S. ambulatory surgery center	1
The effect of goal-directed crystalloid versus colloid administration on postoperative spirometry parameters: a substudy of a randomized controlled clinical trial	1
Carotid corrected flow time and Doppler shock index for prediction of post-induction hypotension in patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery: a prospective observational study	1
Outpatient compared to inpatient thyroidectomy on 30-day postoperative outcomes: a national propensity matched analysis	1
Comparison of tramadol and lornoxicam for the prevention of postoperative catheter-related bladder discomfort: a randomized controlled trial	1
Postoperative rehospitalization in older surgical patients: an age-stratified analysis	1
Preoperative risk assessment and optimization integrating surgical and anesthetic principles and practices: a national survey for internists	1
A comparative study on the effect of dopamine vs phenylephrine in improving the cutaneous analgesic effect of mexiletine in rats	1
Essential right heart physiology for the perioperative practitioner POQI IX: current perspectives on the right heart in the perioperative period	1
Association between perioperative flurbiprofen administration and acute kidney injury (AKI) in spine surgery: a retrospective cohort study	1
Prediction of esophagogastric anastomotic leakage by nomogram combined with preoperative nutritional status and clinical factors: a retrospective study of 775 patients	1
Effect of chamomile intake on blood coagulation tests in healthy volunteers: a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial	1

Prehabilitation in high-risk patients scheduled for major abdominal cancer surgery: a feasibility study	1
The use of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation to reduce opioid consumption in patients undergoing off-pump CABG: a randomized controlled trial	1
Global research trends in music therapy for surgery: a bibliometric analysis (2009–2023)	1
The impact of preoperative malnutrition on postoperative delirium: a systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Synthetic colloids as priming fluids in cardiopulmonary bypass and postoperative acute kidney injury: a propensity score-matched study	1
Huashan perioperative nursing program for stroke patients undergoing contralateral seventh cervical nerve transfer	1
Prevalence of preoperative anxiety among hospitalized patients in a developing country: a study of associated factors	1
Desmopressin to reduce periprocedural bleeding and transfusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Assessing the use of the Index of Consciousness (IoC) as a monitoring tool for the sedative effects of ciprofol during general anesthesia induction: a prospective observational study	1
Multimodal prehabilitation in patients with non-small cell lung cancer undergoing anatomical resection: protocol of a non-randomised feasibility study	1
Correction: The impact of preoperative stroke on 1-year mortality and days at home alive after major surgery: an observational cohort study	1
AcumenTM hypotension prediction index guidance for prevention and treatment of hypotension in noncardiac surgery: a prospective, single-arm, multicenter trial	1
Screening, assessment and management of perioperative malnutrition: a survey of UK practice	1
The efficacy of computer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy (cCBT) on psychobiological responses and perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a randomized	1
Characterization of trends in preoperative hemoglobin A1c testing prior to metabolic and bariatric surgery: a retrospective, observational study	1
The prevalence of hyperglycemia and its association with perioperative outcomes in gynecologic surgery: a retrospective cohort study	1
Restrictive versus conventional ward fluid therapy in non-cardiac surgery patients and the effect on postoperative complications: a meta-analysis	1
The effect of the family presence on anxiety and agitation of patients under mechanical ventilation after open heart surgery: a randomized clinical trial	1
Effects of goal-directed fluid management guided by a non-invasive device on the incidence of postoperative complications in neurosurgery: a pilot and feasibility randomized controlled trial	1
Comparison of the TOFscan and the TOF-Watch SX during pediatric neuromuscular function recovery: a prospective observational study	1
An algorithm based on the postoperative decrease of albumin (ΔAlb) to anticipate complications after liver surgery	1
The effect of intraoperative goal-directed fluid therapy combined with enhanced recovery after surgery program on postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic pulmonary res	1
Residual gastric volume after 3 h of the ingestion of an oral supplement containing carbohydrates alone or associated with whey protein: a randomized crossover pilot study	1
Decreasing the pressure of endotracheal tube cuff slowly with a constant speed can decrease coughing incidence during extubation: a randomized clinical trial	1