• Suitability evaluation on laminar airflow and mixing airflow distribution strategies in operating rooms: A case study at St. Olavs Hospital 

      Fan, Minchao; Cao, Guangyu; Pedersen, Christoffer; Lu, Shilei; Stenstad, Liv Inger; Skogås, Jan Gunnar (Journal article, 2021)
      Operating room (OR) is an indispensable department in a hospital, while its ventilation system is an important engineering solution to ensure safety for surgical procedures. Suitable ventilation system in the OR should be ...
    • Supporting carers: health care professionals in need of system improvements and education - a qualitative study 

      Røen, Ingebrigt; Stifoss-Hanssen, Hans; Grande, Gunn; Kaasa, Stein; Sand, Kari; Knudsen, Anne Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Background: Health care professionals should prevent and relieve suffering in carers of patients with advanced cancer. Despite known positive effects of systematic carer support, carers still do not receive sufficient ...
    • Surface-Enhanced Absorption Spectroscopy for Optical Fiber Sensing 

      Fuglerud, Silje Skeide; Milenko, Karolina Barbara; Aksnes, Astrid; Hjelme, Dag Roar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Visible and near-infrared spectroscopy are widely used for sensing applications but suffer from poor signal-to-noise ratios for the detection of compounds with low concentrations. Enhancement by surface plasmon resonance ...
    • Surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis: a nationwide registry-based study with patient-reported outcomes 

      Holmberg, Siril Therese; Gulati, Agnete Malm; Johansen, Tonje Okkenhaug; Salvesen, Øyvind; Vangen-Lønne, Vetle; Solberg, Tore; Tronvik, Erling Andreas; Nygaard, Øystein Petter; Gulati, Sasha (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Purpose To compare patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) following surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) versus those without rheumatic ...
    • Surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy in the elderly: a nationwide registry-based observational study with patient-reported outcomes 

      Johansen, Tonje Okkenhaug; Vangen-Lønne, Vetle; Holmberg, Siril Therese; Salvesen, Øyvind; Solberg, Tore; Gulati, Agnete Malm; Nygaard, Øystein Petter; Gulati, Sasha (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background The aim of this study was to investigate whether clinical outcomes in patients aged ≥ 70 undergoing decompressive surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) differ from those of younger patients (50–70 ...
    • Surgery for Extraforaminal Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Single Center Comparative Observational Study 

      Polak, Samuel B.; Madsbu, Mattis Aleksander; Vangen-Lønne, Vetle; Salvesen, Øyvind; Nygaard, Øystein Petter; Solberg, Tore; Vleggeert-Lankamp, Carmen L. A. M.; Gulati, Sasha (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Background Surgery on extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation (ELDH) is a commonly performed procedure. Operating on this type of herniation is known to come with more difficulties than on the frequently seen paramedian ...
    • Surgery for herniated lumbar disc in private vs public hospitals: A pragmatic comparative effectiveness study 

      Madsbu, Mattis Aleksander; Salvesen, Øyvind; Carlsen, Sven Magnus; Westin, Steinar; Onarheim, Kristian; Nygaard, Øystein Petter; Solberg, Tore; Gulati, Sasha (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Background There is limited evidence on the comparative performance of private and public healthcare. Our aim was to compare outcomes following surgery for lumbar disc herniation (LDH) in private versus public hospitals. ...
    • SURGERY FOR WRIST GANGLIA. ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-TWO PATIENTS REVIEWED 8 YEARS AFTER OPERATION 

      Finsen, Vilhjalmur; Håberg, Øyvind; Borchgrevink, Grethe (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)
      Wrist ganglia give few symptoms, but are a common reason for referral to a hand surgeon. We studied patient long-term satisfaction after operation. We reviewed 122 patients, who were operated for dorsal (n=82) and volar ...
    • Surgery versus conservative treatment for traumatic acute subdural haematoma: a prospective, multicentre, observational, comparative effectiveness study 

      Van Essen, Thomas; Lingsma, Hester F; Pisică, Dana; Singh, Ranjit D.; Volovici, Victor; den Boogert, Hugo F; Younsi, Alexander; Peppel, Lianne D; Heijenbrok-Kal, Majanka H; Ribbers, Gerard M; Walchenbach, Robert; Menon, David K; Hutchinson, Peter; Depreitere, Bart; Steyerberg, Ewout W; Maas, Andrew I. R.; De Ruiter, Godard CW; Åkerlund, Cecilia; Antoniou, Anna; Audibert, Gerard; Azouvi, Philippe; Azzolini, Maria luisa; Bartels, Ronald; Barzo, Pal; Beauvais, Romuald; Beer, Ronny; Bellander, Bo Michael; Amrein, Krisztina; Andelic, Nada; Andreassen, Lasse; Anke, Audny Gabriele Wagner; Frisvold, Shirin; Helseth, Eirik; Røe, Cecilie; Røise, Olav; Skandsen, Toril; Vik, Anne; Caccioppola, Alessio; Calappi, Emiliana; Calvi, Maria Rosa; Cameron, Peter; Lozano, Guillermo Carbayo; Carbonara, Marco; Castaño-León, Ana M.; Cavallo, Simona; Chevallard, Giorgio; Chieregato, Arturo; Citerio, Giuseppe; Clusmann, Hans; Coburn, Mark Steven (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background Despite being well established, acute surgery in traumatic acute subdural haematoma is based on low-grade evidence. We aimed to compare the effectiveness of a strategy preferring acute surgical evacuation with ...
    • Surgical approach had minor association with femoral stem migration in total hip arthroplasty: radiostereometric analysis of 61 patients after 5-year follow-up 

      Haugan, Kristin; Foss, Olav A.; Husby, Otto Schnell; Husby, Vigdis Kvitland Schnell; Svenningsen, Svein; Winther, Siri Bjørgen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background and purpose: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is usually performed using 1 of 3 surgical approaches: direct lateral (DLA), posterior (PA), or anterior (AA). AA is different from DLA and PA owing to limited intraoperative ...
    • Surgical Complications in Postchemotherapy Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Nonseminoma Germ Cell Tumour: A Population-based Study from the Swedish Norwegian Testicular Cancer Group 

      Gerdtsson, Axel; Håkansson, Ulf; Törnblom, Magnus; Jancke, George; Negaard, Helene Francisca Stigter; Glimelius, Ingrid; Halvorsen, Dag; Karlsdottir, Åsa; Haugnes, Hege Sagstuen; Andreassen, Kristine Engen; Larsen, Signe Melsen; Holmberg, Göran; Wahlqvist, Rolf; Tandstad, Torgrim; Cohn-Cedermark, Gabriella; Ståhl, Olof; Kjellmann, Anders (Journal article, 2020)
      Background Reports on perioperative complications after postchemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (PC-RPLND) for nonseminoma germ cell tumour (NSGCT) are from experienced single centres, with a lack of ...
    • Surgical Treatment of Degenerative Disk Disease in Three Scandinavian Countries: An International Register Study Based on Three Merged National Spine Registers 

      Andersen, Mikkel Østerheden; Fritzell, Peter; Eiskjær, Søren Peter; Lagerbäck, Tobias; Hägg, Olle; Nordvall, Dennis; Lønne, Greger; Solberg, Tore; Jacobs, Wilco; van Hooff, Miranda; Gerdhem, Paul; Gehrchen, Martin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Study Design: Observational study of prospectively collected data. Objectives: Patients with chronic low back pain resistant to nonoperative treatment often face a poor prognosis for recovery. The aim of the current ...
    • A survey of anaesthesia practices at all hospitals performing caesarean sections in Sierra Leone 

      Lonnee, Herman; Taule, Katinka; Sandvand, Johannes Knoph; Koroma, Michael M.; Dumbuya, Abubakar; Jusu, Kakpama S.K.; Shour, Mohamed A.; van Duinen, Aalke Johan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Background Providing safe anaesthesia is essential when performing caesarean sections, one of the most commonly performed types of surgery. Anaesthesia-related causes of maternal mortality are generally considered ...
    • A survey of preferences for respiratory support in the intensive care unit for patients with acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure 

      Aslam, Tayyba Naz; Klitgaard, Thomas L.; Ahlstedt, Christian A. O.; Andersen, Finn H.; Chew, Michelle S.; Collet, Marie O.; Cronhjort, Maria; Estrup, Stine; Fossum, Ole Kristian; Frisvold, Shirin K.; Gillmann, Hans-Joerg; Granholm, Anders; Gundem, Trine M.; Hauss, Kristin; Hollenberg, Jacob; Condori, Maria E. Huanca; Hastbacka, Johanna; Johnstad, Bror Anders; Keus, Eric; Kjær, Maj-Brit N.; Klepstad, Pål; Krag, Mette; Kvåle, Reidar; Malbrain, Manu L. N. G.; Meyhoff, Christian S.; Morgan, Matt; Møller, Anders; Pfortmueller, Carmen A.; Poulsen, Lone M.; Robertson, Andrew C.; Schefold, Joerg C.; Schjørring, Olav L.; Siegemund, Martin; Sigurdsson, Martin I.; Sjövall, Fredrik; Strand, Kristian; Stueber, Thomas; Szczeklik, Wojciech; Wahlin, Rebecka R.; Wangberg, Helge L.; Wian, Karl-Andre; Wichmann, Sine; Hofsø, Kristin; Møller, Morten H.; Perner, Anders; Rasmussen, Bodil S.; Laake, Jon H. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background: When caring for mechanically ventilated adults with acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure (AHRF), clinicians are faced with an uncertain choice between ventilator modes allowing for spontaneous breaths or ...
    • Survival after cancer-related venous thrombosis: the Scandinavian Thrombosis and Cancer Study 

      Crobach, Monique J.T.; Anijs, Rayna J.S.; Brækkan, Sigrid Kufaas; Severinsen, Marianne T.; Hammerstrøm, Jens; Skille, Hanne; Kristensen, Søren R.; Paulsen, Benedikte; Tjønneland, Anne; Versteeg, Henri H.; Overvad, Kim; Hansen, John Bjarne; Næss, Inger Anne; Cannegieter, Suzanne C. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Patients with cancer have an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), and this combination is reported to result in poorer survival compared with cancer alone. This study aimed to investigate the impact ...
    • Survival and disease recurrence in patients operated for small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors at a referral hospital. 

      Folkestad, Oddry H; Wasmuth, Hans; Mjønes, Patricia; Fougner, Reidun; Hauso, Øyvind; Fossmark, Reidar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Background and objectives Small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors (SI-NETs) are slow growing but have frequently metastasized at the time of diagnosis. Most patients are operated with either curative intent or with intent ...
    • Survival and disease recurrence in patients with duodenal neuroendocrine tumours—a single centre cohort 

      Folkestad, Oddry; Wasmuth, Hans; Mjønes, Patricia; Fougner, Reidun; Hauso, Øyvind; Fossmark, Reidar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Background: Duodenal neuroendocrine tumours (D-NETs) are rare but increasingly diagnosed. This study aimed to assess the overall survival and recurrence rate among patients treated for D-NETs. Methods: Patients with D-NETs ...
    • Survival of glioblastoma in relation to tumor location: a statistical tumor atlas of a population-based cohort 

      Fyllingen, Even Hovig; Bø, Lars Eirik; Reinertsen, Ingerid; Jakola, Asgeir Store; Sagberg, Lisa Millgård; Berntsen, Erik Magnus; Salvesen, Øyvind; Solheim, Ole (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Purpose Previous studies on the effect of tumor location on overall survival in glioblastoma have found conflicting results. Based on statistical maps, we sought to explore the effect of tumor location on overall survival ...
    • Survival Trends in Patients with Small Intestinal Neuroendocrine Tumours—A Cohort Study in Central Norway 

      Folkestad, Oddry H; Hauso, Øyvind; Mjønes, Patricia Gjertrud; Fougner, Reidun; Wasmuth, Hans; Fossmark, Reidar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Improved surgical resection and oncological treatment, or an earlier diagnosis may increase survival in small intestinal neuroendocrine tumours (SI-NETs), but only few studies have examined survival trends. We aimed to ...
    • Survivors' knowledge of their diagnosis, treatment and possible late adverse effects after autologous stem cell transplantation for lymphoma 

      Simensen, Victoria C.; Smeland, Knut Bjøro; Kiserud, Cecilie E.; Dahl, Alv A; Bersvendsen, Hanne Skjerven; Fluge, Øystein; Fagerli, Unn-Merete; Fosså, Alexander (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Purpose: Lymphoma survivors after high dose therapy with autologous stem cell therapy (HD-ASCT) are at high risk for late adverse effects (AEs). Information patients receive and collect throughout their cancer trajectory ...