Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia

Incidence, Causes, and Outcomes of Conversion to Open Surgery During Minimally Invasive Left Pancreatectomy: A Prospective Multicenter Study

ABSTRACT Background Minimally invasive left pancreatectomy (MILP) has become the preferred approach to treat lesions of the pancreatic body and tail. However, the procedure may require conversion to open surgery, with reported conversion rates varying widely in the literature. Th...

Regression of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Primary Aldosteronism

BACKGROUND: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is frequently identified in patients with primary aldosteronism; determinants of LVH regression after targeted treatment are debated. We assessed LVH prevalence before and after adrenalectomy or mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist...

Incidence, prevalence, and ketoacidosis at onset of type 1 diabetes in Spain: a systematic review and critical assessment of the available evidence

The incidence, prevalence and onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D) with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in Spain remain insufficiently characterized, despite multiple regional analyses. This study aims to summarize and critically assess epidemiologic data in Spain, incorporating insights f...

Variability in the Application and Principles of Prehabilitation and Enhanced Recovery (VAPPER Survey) Among Colorectal Surgery Units: A National Multicentre Survey

Background: Prehabilitation has become an essential component of perioperative care in colorectal surgery, aiming to improve postoperative outcomes through multimodal interventions. However, its real-world implementation remains heterogeneous. This study aimed to evaluate the deg...