Search for dissertations about: "Laparoscopic surgery"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 107 swedish dissertations containing the words Laparoscopic surgery.

2. 6. Effects of Pancreatic Surgery : Quality of Life, Cost-effectiveness and Postoperative Results

   Author : Karin Johansen; Bergthor Björnsson; Per Sandström; Linda Lundgren; Jacob Freedman; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pancreatic surgery; Minimally invasive surgical procedures; Octogenarians; Surgical outcome; Quality of life; Cost-effectiveness analysis; Qualitative research;

   Abstract : BACKGROUND  Pancreatic operations are large procedures with high rates of complications and other potentially impactful consequences such as diabetes and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. Due to this, and due to the fact that the operations are often occasioned by periampullary tumours with a poor prognosis, it is important to evaluate how the operations affect patients in terms of postoperative results and quality of life. READ MORE

4. 7. The changing path of inguinal hernia surgery

   Author : Fritz H Berndsen; Kirurgi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; orthopaedics; traumatology; Surgery; spermatic cord; recurrence rate; complications; bilaterality; mesh; laparoscopy; randomised multicenter trial; Inguinal hernia; groin hernia; Kirurgi; ortopedi; traumatologi;

   Abstract : Inguinal hernia repair is the most common operation in general surgery and the main challenge has been to lower the recurrence rate. With the introduction of endoscopic repair in the beginning of the 1990´s, the demand for randomised controlled studies has increased resulting in a growing interest in this surgical field. READ MORE

5. 8. Complications in bariatric surgery with focus on gastric bypass

   Author : Bjarni Vidarsson; Magnus Sundbom; David Edholm; Jacob Freedman; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Barbed suture; Operative time; Complications; LRYGB; Gastric bypass; RYGB; Leaks; Reoperation; Enteroenteral anastomosis; Small bowel; Reintervention; Healthcare consumption; Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; RAND-36; Quality of life; Surgery; Kirurgi;

   Abstract : Obesity is rising in pandemic proportions. At present, one third of the world’s population has become overweight or obese, and estimates predict 60% in 2030. Thus, the problem is gigantic. Obesity is associated with numerous diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and cancer. READ MORE

6. 9. Paediatric surgical care in Sweden. Studies on incidence, outcome and access

   Author : Erik Omling; Lund Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; PUBLIC HEALTH; Surgery; Paediatric surgery; Access to care; Quality of care; Epidemiological studies; Appendicitis; Cryptorchidism; Centralisation;

   Abstract : Abstract Background: Advanced paediatric surgery is increasingly centralised in Sweden in order to improve treatment outcomes and reduce surgical risks. However, the overall need for surgery in the paediatric population has not been estimated, and the association between geographic access to surgical facilities and timely treatment for common surgical conditions in children is largely unknown. READ MORE

7. 10. Aspects of surgical treatment of morbid obesity : Clinical studies

   Author : Agneta Westling; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; obesity surgey; silicone adjustable gastric banding; band erosion; revision to RYGBP; laparoscopic RYGBP; deep venous thrombosis; depp venous insufficiency; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi; Surgery; kirurgi;

   Abstract : Common methods used for surgical treatment of morbid obesity are silicone adjustable gastric banding (SAGB), vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP). The role of laparoscopy in complex bariatric procedures such as RYGBP is unclear. READ MORE