Search for dissertations about: "Video-Assisted Surgery"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Video-Assisted Surgery.

2. 1. Physiotherapy interventions and outcomes following lung cancer surgery

   Author : Barbara C Brocki; Elisabeth Westerdahl; Jan Jesper Andreasen; Domingos Savio R. Souza; Rik Gosselink; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; lung cancer; surgery; quality of life; exercise; inspiratory muscle training; physical performance; pulmonary complications; Kirurgi; Surgery;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the effect of exercise training and inspiratory muscle training and to describe pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, physical performance and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) following lung cancer surgery.Study I was a randomised controlled trial including 78 patients radically operated for lung cancer. READ MORE

4. 2. Video assisted gastrostomy in children

   Author : Torbjörn Backman; Lund Pediatrik; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Gastrostomy; Laparoscopy; VAG; Complications; VPS; Malignancy; Vomiting; Double U-stitch suture;

   Abstract : Children with severe diseases can be provided nutritional support through a gastrostomy if needed. At the Department of Paediatric Surgery in Lund we have used the Video Assisted Gastrostomy (VAG) procedure since 1994 when establishing gastrostomies. READ MORE

5. 3. The efficacy of continuous peripheral blocks after cardiothoracic surgery as evaluated by opioid use, pain, and recovery

   Author : Mark Larsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Pain after cardiothoracic surgery is most intense the first postoperative days and for the most part mild to moderate. International guidelines recommend a multimodal analgesic strategy that includes local anesthetics for peripheral nerve blocks or local wound infiltration. READ MORE

6. 4. Pulmonary resection for malignant tumors

   Author : Mamdoh Al-Ameri; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Resection of malignant tumors in the lung represents greater than 70% of thoracic surgeries. The continuous evolution of new surgical techniques and management of malignant diseases have improved the clinical outcomes of survival and quality of life. READ MORE

7. 5. Surgical ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation in different patient populations : A study of clinical outcomes including rhythm, quality of life, atrial function and safety

   Author : Louise Bagge; Carina Blomström-Lundqvist; Mårten Rosenqvist; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Atrial fibrillation; surgical ablation; quality of life; vagal denervation; ganglionated plexi; left atrial function; epicardial; minimally invasive; left atrial ablation; Cardiology; Kardiologi;

   Abstract : Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) have markedly reduced quality of life (QoL) and catheter ablation has become a useful tool in the rhythm control therapy. However, because of the poor outcome for patients with persistent AF, new surgical ablation strategies for rhythm control are emerging. READ MORE