Postoperative Care

Feasibility and Clinical Utility of Gastric Point-of-Care Ultrasound (G-POCUS) for Postoperative Gastric Content Assessment

By MedXY 10/08/2026

This prospective pilot study demonstrates that gastric point-of-care ultrasound (G-POCUS) performed by trained nurses is a feasible, well-tolerated, and reliable method to assess gastric content in patients recovering from gastrointestinal surgery, supporting its integration into routine postoperative care.

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Enhancing Septorhinoplasty Outcomes: The Role of Internal Nasal Dilators in Improving Nostril Symmetry and Function

By MedXY 08/03/2026

Internal nasal dilators significantly improve nostril symmetry and functional outcomes after septorhinoplasty without added discomfort or complications, supporting their adjunctive use for enhanced postoperative patient satisfaction.

news OB/GYN & Women’s Health Urology

Evaluating Early Home Removal of Urinary Catheters After Urogynecologic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 07/08/2026

A randomized trial demonstrates that removing urinary catheters at home on postoperative day 1 is noninferior to removal on days 3-4 regarding urinary retention rates, with high patient satisfaction and low complications, supporting earlier catheter removal as a safe option for urogynecologic surgery patients.

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Enhancing Postoperative Sexual Readiness in Urogynecologic Surgery: Insights from a Randomized Trial

By MedXY 10/24/2025

A recent trial evaluates the effectiveness of counseling interventions on patient preparedness and sexual outcomes after pelvic surgeries.

General Surgery Neurology Specialties

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Enhances Recovery After Intracranial Aneurysm Surgery

By MedXY 09/25/2025

A meta-analysis of 11 RCTs involving over 2000 patients shows hyperbaric oxygen therapy significantly improves neurologic function, independence, and quality of life post-intracranial aneurysm surgery.

General Surgery Specialties

Reevaluating the Necessity of Nasogastric Tubes After Oesophagectomy: Insights from a Nordic Multicentre Trial

By MedXY 08/22/2025

A comprehensive Nordic trial reveals that postoperative nasogastric tube removal may increase anastomotic leak risk after oesophagectomy, suggesting continued use of NG tubes for patient safety.