MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'cholecystectomy'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:00:26 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107517&cid=t_319637_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fanonymous-blogger-reviews-the-lack-of-evidence-for-robotic-surgery%2F2011.08.08 The surgeon who blogs as Skeptical Scalpel writes that he (she?) is unable to contain him(her)self any longer and then lunges into a review of evidence (or lack thereof) for robotic surgery. You may disagree with Skeptical Scalpel’s decision to be anonymous, but he/she explains: “I’ve been a surgeon for almost 40 years and a surgical department chairman for over 23 of those years. During much of that time, conforming to the norms, rules and regulations of government agencies, accrediting bodies, hospitals, societies, and social convention was necessary for survival. I was always somewhat outspoken but in a controlled way most of the time. I now have a purely clinical surgery practice with no meetings, site visits or administrative hassles. I am free to speak my mind about... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107517 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:00:07 +0100 5107517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4326875&cid=t_319637_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fpregnancy-cholelithiasis%2F It is now generally accepted that laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) can be performed with low risk to mother and fetus in the second trimester of pregnancy. Evaluation of the common bile ducts in this situation can be performed with ionizing-radiation free ultrasound and/or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatograph (MRCP.) If common duct stones or sludge are seen, ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) can be done with shielding of the lower abdomen to protect the fetus. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4326875 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:46:23 +0100 4326875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302096&cid=t_319637_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fasymptomatic-cholelithiasis-gallstones%2F Cholelithiasis (gallstone formation) is a common disease and is 50% – 60% of cases is first diagnosed through an incidental finding on ultrasound or computed tomography. Only 10% – 20% of these patients ever become symptomatic and almost all of these patients have at least one episode of biliary colic before experiencing more significant complications such as pancreatitis or cholangitis. Thus, almost all patients with asymptomatic gallstones should be managed expectantly, epecially as cholecystectomy is an invasive procedure with well-described serious morbidity and mortality risks. However, there are a few subsets of patients where prophylactic cholecystectomy should strongly be considered. Patients with chronic hemolytic syndromes generally should be managed with elective cho... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302096 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:17:31 +0100 4302096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4277788&cid=t_319637_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fpercutaneous-cholecystostomy%2F Percutaneous cholecystostomy is the treatment of choice for acalculous cholecystitis in patients who are too ill to be taken to the operating room or to undergo general anesthesia. The procedure involves placing a drainage tube into the gallbladder to drain the gallbladder. It can be performed under local anesthesia at the bedside under local anesthesia if need be. Related Posts Acalculous cholecystitis (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4277788 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:22:41 +0100 4277788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233116&cid=t_319637_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fprophylactic-cholecystectomy-heart-transplant-recipients%2F Studies have shown that prophylactic or elective cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) for aymptomatic gallstones in heart transplant patients decreases mortality as compared to surgery done in urgent or emergent situations. It is also associated with a cost savings per quality-adjusted year. Because of these two findings, it is now generally accepted that cholecystectomy should be done on cardiac transplant recipients when gallstones are found incidentally. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233116 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:25:32 +0100 4233116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115158&cid=t_319637_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FQr4aJWSe800%2F Any type of surgery has its risks, even so-called minor surgeries. But some surgeries are riskier than others and even more so for certain groups of people. Seniors, those aged 65  years or older, often undergo surgery for various ailments that have either been neglected over time or have developed over the years. And, as the population ages, more surgeries will be done in that age group. According to a study just published in the Archives of Surgery, every year, approximately two million seniors have abdominal surgery. Abdominal surgeries, any type of surgery that involves the abdomen, are particularly risky for seniors, say researcher from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington. The researchers were looking at complication and death rates of 101,318 senio... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115158 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:08:16 +0100 3115158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=564294&cid=t_319637_82_f&fid=34667&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaryngoscope.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Ftransvaginal-cholecystecytomy.html In a word -- Yuk! These words together mean removal of the gallbladder through the vagina. Yuk yuk yuk.If I had a vagina, you're not removing my gallbladder through it.And to boot there's a Natural Orifice Surgery Consortium for Assessment and Research. You can leave my natural orifices alone... I mean look what great scientific advances there are in this decade.New York Times online via Book of Joe (Source: i'm so sleepy) i'm so sleepy blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=564294 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:18:00 +0100 564294