The medical complexity of surgical patients is increasing and medical specialties are
frequently asked to assist with the perioperative management surgical patients. Effective pre …

Ischaemic or haemorrhagic perioperative stroke (that is, stroke occurring during or within 30
days following surgery) can be a devastating complication following surgery. Incidence is …

Objective Lobectomy is a standard treatment for stage I non–small cell lung cancer, but a
significant proportion of patients are considered at high risk for complications, including …

Background: Several innovations and modifications to the abdominal lipectomy procedure
have been performed through the years. Despite recent improvements, the lack of natural …

Background Guidelines endorse self-reported functional capacity for preoperative
cardiovascular assessment, although evidence for its predictive value is inconsistent. We …

Vertigo and dizziness are common among older adults, defined as those over age 65 years.
These symptoms are closely associated with fall risk and portend major implications for …

Background Guidelines support the use of a restrictive strategy in blood transfusion
management in a variety of clinical settings. However, recent randomized controlled trials …

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is associated with significant alterations in cardiovascular
function; homeostasis of body fluid, electrolytes, and acid-base equilibrium; bone …

In the changing landscape of liver transplantation (LT), we are now evaluating older and
sicker patients with more cardiovascular comorbidities, and the spectrum of cardiovascular …

Objective Frailty is associated with adverse events, length of stay, and nonhome discharge
after vascular surgery. Frailty measures based on walking-based tests may be impractical or …