Search Results - "A, Antoniou"

Editor's Choice – Endovascular vs. Open Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Updated Peri-operative and Long Term Data of Randomised Controlled Trials by Antoniou, George A., Antoniou, Stavros A., Torella, Francesco

“…The objective was to investigate whether endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has better peri-operative and late clinical outcomes than open repair for…”
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Prognostic Significance of Aneurysm Sac Shrinkage After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair by Antoniou, George A., Alfahad, Aws, Antoniou, Stavros A., Torella, Francesco

“…Purpose: To investigate whether patients who develop aneurysm sac shrinkage following endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) have better outcomes than patients…”
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Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression Analysis of Outcomes of Endovascular and Open Repair for Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by Kontopodis, Nikolaos, Galanakis, Nikolaos, Antoniou, Stavros A., Tsetis, Dimitrios, Ioannou, Christos V., Veith, Frank J., Powell, Janet T., Antoniou, George A.

“…The aim was to assess peri-operative mortality of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) vs. open repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and to…”
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Meta-analysis and meta-regression analysis of iliac limb occlusion after endovascular aneurysm repair by Hammond, Abeeku, Hansrani, Vivak, Lowe, Chris, Asghar, Imran, Antoniou, Stavros A., Antoniou, George A.

“…Our objective was to investigate the incidence, interventions and outcomes of iliac limb occlusion after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). We performed a…”
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18F-FDG PET in the Diagnosis of Vascular Prosthetic Graft Infection: A Diagnostic Test Accuracy Meta-Analysis by Rojoa, Djamila, Kontopodis, Nikos, Antoniou, Stavros A., Ioannou, Christos V., Antoniou, George A.

“…For the diagnosis of vascular prosthetic graft infection (VPGI), an intra-operative peri-graft biopsy is often required. Controversy exists regarding the use…”
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Meta-analysis of laparoscopic vs open cholecystectomy in elderly patients by Antoniou, Stavros A, Antoniou, George A, Koch, Oliver O, Pointner, Rudolph, Granderath, Frank A

“…AIM:To investigate the comparative effect of laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy in elderly patients.METHODS:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has induced a…”
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Meta-analysis of randomized trials comparing nonpenetrating vs mechanical mesh fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair by Antoniou, Stavros A., M.D., Ph.D, Köhler, Gernot, M.D., Ph.D, Antoniou, George A., M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D., F.E.B.V.S, Muysoms, Filip E., M.D., Ph.D, Pointner, Rudolph, M.D., Ph.D, Granderath, Frank-Alexander, M.D., Ph.D

“…Abstract Background Evidence for open groin hernia repair demonstrates less pain with bioglue mesh fixation compared with invasive methods. This study aimed to…”
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A meta-analysis of outcomes of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in patients with hostile and friendly neck anatomy by Antoniou, George A., MD, PhD, Georgiadis, George S., MD, Antoniou, Stavros A., MD, Kuhan, Ganesh, MD, FRCS, Murray, David, MD, FRCS

“…Background An increasing number of abdominal aortic aneurysms with unfavorable proximal neck anatomy are treated with standard endograft devices. Skepticism…”
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Meta-analysis of mortality risk in octogenarians undergoing emergency general surgery operations by Hajibandeh, Shahab, Hajibandeh, Shahin, Antoniou, George A., Antoniou, Stavros A.

“…This study aimed to quantify the risk of perioperative mortality in octogenarians undergoing emergency general surgical operations and to compare such risk…”
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Further Research is Necessary to Demonstrate Potential Advantages of Ultrasound Assisted Catheter Directed Thrombolysis in the Management of Proximal Deep Vein Thrombosis by Ashrafi, Mohammed, Antoniou, Stavros A., Antoniou, George A.

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A guide on meta-analysis of time-to-event outcomes using aggregate data in vascular and endovascular surgery by Antoniou, George A, Antoniou, Stavros A, Smith, Catrin Tudur

“…Time-to-event outcomes measure not only whether but also when an event happens. They are commonly used to evaluate vascular therapies, where the events of…”
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The GRADE approach to appraising the evidence or how to increase the credibility of your research by Antoniou, Stavros A., Antoniou, George A.

“…•Research findings are not always transferred into clinical practice.•Appraisal of research evidence is the cornerstone of evidence-informed medicine.•The…”
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Editor's Choice – Fenestrated or Branched Endovascular versus Open Repair for Complex Aortic Aneurysms: Meta-Analysis of Time to Event Propensity Score Matched Data by Antoniou, George A., Juszczak, Maciej T., Antoniou, Stavros A., Katsargyris, Athanasios, Haulon, Stephan

“…The aim of this review was to investigate comparative outcomes of fenestrated or branched endovascular aneurysm repair (F/BEVAR) with open repair for…”
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Editor's Choice – Percutaneous Access Does Not Confer Superior Clinical Outcomes Over Cutdown Access for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair: Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials by Antoniou, George A., Antoniou, Stavros A.

“…To investigate whether a percutaneous approach has better clinical outcomes than surgical access for standard endovascular repair of abdominal aortic…”
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Meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of prophylactic negative pressure therapy for groin wounds in vascular surgery by Antoniou, George A., Onwuka, Collins C., Antoniou, Stavros A., Russell, David

“…Negative pressure therapy has been proposed as a prophylactic measure to promote surgical wound healing and reduce surgical site complications. We conducted a…”
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Enhancing the Reporting of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses in Vascular Surgery: PRISMA 2020 by Antoniou, George A., Antoniou, Stavros A., Mani, Kevin

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Meta-analysis of Left Subclavian Artery Coverage With and Without Revascularization in Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair by Hajibandeh, Shahin, Hajibandeh, Shahab, Antoniou, Stavros A., Torella, Francesco, Antoniou, George A.

“…Purpose: To examine the role of left subclavian artery (LSA) revascularization in thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) with LSA coverage. Methods: A…”
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Effect of Low Skeletal Muscle Mass on Post-operative Survival of Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Prognostic Factor Review and Meta-Analysis of Time-to-Event Data by Antoniou, George A., Rojoa, Djamila, Antoniou, Stavros A., Alfahad, Aws, Torella, Francesco, Juszczak, Maciej T.

“…Low psoas muscle mass is associated with increased mortality and morbidity after surgery. Recent evidence has linked low psoas muscle mass with survival after…”
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Laparoscopic treatment of Mirizzi syndrome: a systematic review by Antoniou, Stavros A., Antoniou, George A., Makridis, Charalambos

“…Background This article reviews the feasibility of the laparoscopic treatment of Mirizzi syndrome and determines the associated risks and complications of this…”
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Meta-analysis of randomized trials on single-incision laparoscopic versus conventional laparoscopic appendectomy by Antoniou, Stavros A., M.D, Koch, Oliver O., M.D, Antoniou, George A., M.D., Ph.D, Lasithiotakis, Konstantinos, M.D., Ph.D, Chalkiadakis, George E., M.D., Ph.D, Pointner, Rudolph, M.D., Ph.D, Granderath, Frank A., M.D., Ph.D

“…Abstract Background Single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy has emerged as a less invasive alternative to conventional laparoscopic surgery. High-quality…”
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