Papers by Boris Sakakushev
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PubMed, 1997
The tactics and results of the operative treatment of pancreatic cysts, complicating severe destr... more The tactics and results of the operative treatment of pancreatic cysts, complicating severe destructive pancreatitis in a series of thirteen patients, are discussed. The following operative methods are made use of: marsupialization (1), Yurash (10), cystojejunoanastomosis with Braunova (2). The character and scope of surgical intervention are determined intraoperatively, depending on the anatomical situation faced. In pancreatic cysts operated according to Yurash (cystogastroanastomosis), an original drainage method with two probes introduced nasally is used--one wider into the anastomosis, and a narrower one into the duodenum for feeding. The probes are retained for periods ranging from 9 to 35 days. No relapse of the cysts operated by different methods are registered, with the exception of a female patient undergoing marsupialization. In one case operated according to Yurash where no preoperative preparation is done the outcome is fatal, with the patient dying of hemorrhage on the third postoperative day. All patients are operated within 3 months after the formation of cysts. The preoperative preparation includes Kontrikal, Petphtoruracil, atropine, heparin and antibiotic; in some patients the listed drugs are introduced intraarterially into truncus celiacus. A number of inferences are reached and recommendations made: 1. Waiting for the generally accepted 3-month term is unnecessary. 2. In cysts involving the head of the pancreas, tightly adherent to the posterior wall of the stomach, the method of Yurash with the modification suggested for probing should be given preference. 3. In cysts of the body region and tail cystojejunoanastomosis with Braunova is practicable. 4. Proceeding with the preoperative medication in the postoperative period is advisable.
PubMed, 1998
Intra-arterial therapy has a definite place in the complex management of pancreatitis. Drug infus... more Intra-arterial therapy has a definite place in the complex management of pancreatitis. Drug infusion into the celiac trunk and a. mesenterica superior is a procedure bringing about the highest concentration (16-18 times) in the pathological focus (Briskinikol), inactivation of vasoactive and toxic products, interference with autolysis of the gland, allowing in turn the administration of smaller drug amounts. Intraarterial therapy (IT) is carried out in 18 patients presenting destructive pancreatitis: total necrosis--2, focal necrosis--8 and hemorrhagic pancreatitis--8, with ages ranging from 25 to 65 years, in a poor general condition. IT is conducted after catheterization of truncus celiacus and celiacography, with infusion effected through single time introduction of 0.5 per cent novocain solution, heparin, kontrikal, Petphtoruracil, antibiotic and atropine.
Updates in Surgery, Jan 7, 2024
World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Antibiotics are recognized widely for their benefits when used appropriately. However, they are o... more Antibiotics are recognized widely for their benefits when used appropriately. However, they are often used inappropriately despite the importance of responsible use within good clinical practice. Effective antibiotic treatment is an essential component of universal healthcare, and it is a global responsibility to ensure appropriate use. Currently, pharmaceutical companies have little incentive to develop new antibiotics due to scientific, regulatory, and financial barriers, further emphasizing the importance of appropriate antibiotic use. To address this issue, the Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery established an international multidisciplinary task force of 295 experts from 115 countries with different backgrounds. The task force developed a position statement called WARNING (Worldwide Antimicrobial Resistance National/International Network Group) aimed at raising awareness of antimicrobial resistance and improving antibiotic prescribing practices worldwide. The statement o...
World Journal of Emergency Surgery, Jul 26, 2023
Background Diaphragmatic hernia (DH) presenting acutely can be a potentially life-threatening con... more Background Diaphragmatic hernia (DH) presenting acutely can be a potentially life-threatening condition. Its management continues to be debatable. Methods A bibliographic search using major databases was performed using the terms "emergency surgery" "diaphragmatic hernia, " "traumatic diaphragmatic rupture" and "congenital diaphragmatic hernia. " GRADE methodology was used to evaluate the evidence and give recommendations. Results CT scan of the chest and abdomen is the diagnostic gold standard to evaluate complicated DH. Appropriate preoperative assessment and prompt surgical intervention are important for a clinical success. Complicated DH repair is best performed via the use of biological and bioabsorbable meshes which have proven to reduce recurrence. The laparoscopic approach is the preferred technique in hemodynamically stable patients without significant comorbidities because it facilitates early diagnosis of small diaphragmatic injuries from traumatic wounds in the thoracoabdominal area and reduces postoperative complications. Open surgery should be reserved for situations when skills and equipment for laparoscopy are not available, where exploratory laparotomy is needed, or if the patient is hemodynamically unstable. Damage Control Surgery is an option in the management of critical and unstable patients. Conclusions Complicated diaphragmatic hernia is a rare life-threatening condition. CT scan of the chest and abdomen is the gold standard for diagnosing the diaphragmatic hernia. Laparoscopic repair is the best treatment option for stable patients with complicated diaphragmatic hernias. Open repair is considered necessary in majority of unstable patients in whom Damage Control Surgery can be life-saving.
World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Enhanced perioperative care protocols become the standard of care in elective surgery with a sign... more Enhanced perioperative care protocols become the standard of care in elective surgery with a significant improvement in patients’ outcome. The key element of the enhanced perioperative care protocol is the multimodal and interdisciplinary approach targeted to the patient, focused on a holistic approach to reduce surgical stress and improve perioperative recovery. Enhanced perioperative care in emergency general surgery is still a debated topic with little evidence available. The present position paper illustrates the existing evidence about perioperative care in emergency surgery patients with a focus on each perioperative intervention in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phase. For each item was proposed and approved a statement by the WSES collaborative group.
World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Many countries are facing an aging population. As people live longer, surgeons face the prospect ... more Many countries are facing an aging population. As people live longer, surgeons face the prospect of operating on increasingly older patients. Traditional teaching is that with older age, these patients face an increased risk of mortality and morbidity, even to a level deemed too prohibitive for surgery. However, this is not always true. An active 90-year-old patient can be much fitter than an overweight, sedentary 65-year-old patient with comorbidities. Recent literature shows that frailty—an age-related cumulative decline in multiple physiological systems, is therefore a better predictor of mortality and morbidity than chronological age alone. Despite recognition of frailty as an important tool in identifying vulnerable surgical patients, many surgeons still shun objective tools. The aim of this position paper was to perform a review of the existing literature and to provide recommendations on emergency laparotomy and in frail patients. This position paper was reviewed by an intern...
British Journal of Surgery
Background Healthcare cannot achieve net-zero carbon without addressing operating theatres. The a... more Background Healthcare cannot achieve net-zero carbon without addressing operating theatres. The aim of this study was to prioritize feasible interventions to reduce the environmental impact of operating theatres. Methods This study adopted a four-phase Delphi consensus co-prioritization methodology. In phase 1, a systematic review of published interventions and global consultation of perioperative healthcare professionals were used to longlist interventions. In phase 2, iterative thematic analysis consolidated comparable interventions into a shortlist. In phase 3, the shortlist was co-prioritized based on patient and clinician views on acceptability, feasibility, and safety. In phase 4, ranked lists of interventions were presented by their relevance to high-income countries and low–middle-income countries. Results In phase 1, 43 interventions were identified, which had low uptake in practice according to 3042 professionals globally. In phase 2, a shortlist of 15 intervention domains...
World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Sigmoid volvulus is a common surgical emergency, especially in elderly patients. Patients can pre... more Sigmoid volvulus is a common surgical emergency, especially in elderly patients. Patients can present with a wide range of clinical states: from asymptomatic, to frank peritonitis secondary to colonic perforation. These patients generally need urgent treatment, be it endoscopic decompression of the colon or an upfront colectomy. The World Society of Emergency Surgery united a worldwide group of international experts to review the current evidence and propose a consensus guidelines on the management of sigmoid volvulus.
Journal of Medical Virology
The recently emerged novel coronavirus, “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 (SARS‐Co... more The recently emerged novel coronavirus, “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 (SARS‐CoV‐2),” caused a highly contagious disease called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19). It has severely damaged the world's most developed countries and has turned into a major threat for low‐ and middle‐income countries. Since its emergence in late 2019, medical interventions have been substantial, and most countries relied on public health measures collectively known as nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs). We aimed to centralize the accumulative knowledge of NPIs against COVID‐19 for each country under one worldwide consortium. International COVID‐19 Research Network collaborators developed a cross‐sectional online survey to assess the implications of NPIs and sanitary supply on the incidence and mortality of COVID‐19. The survey was conducted between January 1 and February 1, 2021, and participants from 92 countries/territories completed it. The association between NPIs, sanitati...
World Journal of Emergency Surgery : WJES, 2021
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World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 2020
Since December 2019, the world is potentially facing one of the most difficult infectious situati... more Since December 2019, the world is potentially facing one of the most difficult infectious situations of the last decades. COVID-19 epidemic warrants consideration as a mass casualty incident (MCI) of the highest nature. An optimal MCI/disaster management should consider all four phases of the so-called disaster cycle: mitigation, planning, response, and recovery. COVID-19 outbreak has demonstrated the worldwide unpreparedness to face a global MCI.This present paper thus represents a call for action to solicitate governments and the Global Community to actively start effective plans to promote and improve MCI management preparedness in general, and with an obvious current focus on COVID-19.
World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 2020
BackgroundSurgical site infections (SSI) represent a considerable burden for healthcare systems. ... more BackgroundSurgical site infections (SSI) represent a considerable burden for healthcare systems. They are largely preventable and multiple interventions have been proposed over past years in an attempt to prevent SSI.We aim to provide a position paper on Operative Room (OR) prevention of SSI in patients presenting with intra-abdominal infection to be considered a future addendum to the well-known World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) Guidelines on the management of intra-abdominal infections.MethodsThe literature was searched for focused publications on SSI until March 2019. Critical analysis and grading of the literature has been performed by a working group of experts; the literature review and the statements were evaluated by a Steering Committee of the WSES.ResultsWound protectors and antibacterial sutures seem to have effective roles to prevent SSI in intra-abdominal infections. The application of negative-pressure wound therapy in preventing SSI can be useful in reducing p...
World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 2019
Renal and urogenital injuries occur in approximately 10-20% of abdominal trauma in adults and chi... more Renal and urogenital injuries occur in approximately 10-20% of abdominal trauma in adults and children. Optimal management should take into consideration the anatomic injury, the hemodynamic status, and the associated injuries. The management of urogenital trauma aims to restore homeostasis and normal physiology especially in pediatric patients where non-operative management is considered the gold standard. As with all traumatic conditions, the management of urogenital trauma should be multidisciplinary including urologists, interventional radiologists, and trauma surgeons, as well as emergency and ICU physicians. The aim of this paper is to present the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) kidney and urogenital trauma management guidelines.
World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Emergency General Surgery (EGS) was identified as multidisciplinary surgery performed for traumat... more Emergency General Surgery (EGS) was identified as multidisciplinary surgery performed for traumatic and non-traumatic acute conditions during the same admission in the hospital by general emergency surgeons and other specialists. It is the most diffused surgical discipline in the world. To live and grow strong EGS necessitates three fundamental parts: emergency and elective continuous surgical practice, evidence generation through clinical registries and data accrual, and indications and guidelines production: the LIFE TRIAD.
Hot Topics in Acute Care Surgery and Trauma, 2019
The goal of intensive treatment is the complete recovery of health conditions, in a way to allow ... more The goal of intensive treatment is the complete recovery of health conditions, in a way to allow patient’s social rehabilitation. Since this goal is impossible for some patients, the new goal must be the maintenance of their dignity and quality of live, leaving out excessive therapies and ICU admission (SIAARTI Societa Italiana di Anestesia Analgesia Rianimazione e Terapia Intensiva, Minerva Anestesiol 69:3, 2003).
Patient Safety in Surgery, Feb 8, 2022
The assurance of patient safety in emergency general surgery remains challenging due to the patie... more The assurance of patient safety in emergency general surgery remains challenging due to the patients' high-risk underlying conditions and the wide variability in emergency surgical care provided around the globe. The authors of this article convened as an expert panel on patient safety in surgery at the 8 th International Conference of the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) in Edinburgh, Scotland, on September 7-10, 2021. This review article represents the proceedings from the expert panel discussions at the WSES congress and was designed to provide an international perspective on optimizing teamwork and non-technical skills in emergency general surgery.
Научни трудове на Съюза на учените – Пловдив. Серия Г: Медицина, фармация и дентална медицина, 2015
World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Intra-abdominal infections (IAI) are among the most common global healthcare challenges and they ... more Intra-abdominal infections (IAI) are among the most common global healthcare challenges and they are usually precipitated by disruption to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Their successful management typically requires intensive resource utilization, and despite the best therapies, morbidity and mortality remain high. One of the main issues required to appropriately treat IAI that differs from the other etiologies of sepsis is the frequent requirement to provide physical source control. Fortunately, dramatic advances have been made in this aspect of treatment. Historically, source control was left to surgeons only. With new technologies non-surgical less invasive interventional procedures have been introduced. Alternatively, in addition to formal surgery open abdomen techniques have long been proposed as aiding source control in severe intra-abdominal sepsis. It is ironic that while a lack or even delay regarding source control clearly associates with death, it is a concept that rem...
World Journal of Surgery
Background International register of open abdomen (IROA) enrolls patients from several centers in... more Background International register of open abdomen (IROA) enrolls patients from several centers in American, European, and Asiatic continent. The aim of our study is to compare the characteristics, management and clinical outcome of adult patients treated with OA in the three continents. Material and methods A prospective analysis of adult patients enrolled in the international register of open abdomen (IROA). Trial registration: NCT02382770. Results 1183 patients were enrolled from American, European and Asiatic Continent. Median age was 63 years (IQR 49–74) and was higher in the European continent (65 years, p < 0.001); 57% were male. The main indication for OA was peritonitis (50.6%) followed by trauma (15.4%) and vascular emergency (13.5%) with differences among the continents (p < 0.001). Commercial NPWT was preferred in America and Europe (77.4% and 52.3% of cases) while Barker vacuum pack (48.2%) was the preferred temporary abdominal closure technique in Asia (p < 0.0...
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