St. Thomas Hospital

Association between prophylactic hydrocortisone and focal intestinal perforations in preterm infants born before 28 weeks gestation: an observational propensity matched population study in England and Wales

Objective To examine the association between prophylactic hydrocortisone, given to prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and the risk of focal intestinal perforation (FIP) in preterm infants. Design Retrospective cohort study using routinely-collected data from infants born between...

P1.244. Robotic-Assisted Versus Conventional Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy for Oesophageal Cancer: A Comparative Meta-Analysis of Perioperative and Oncological Outcomes

Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Cancer – technique Background Robotic-assisted minimally invasive oesophagectomy (RAMIE) is increasingly adopted to improve surgical precision, mediastinal dissection, and surgeon ergonomics. However, its clinical...