Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 1 (2026)
Table of contents
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Effect of Local Application of Phenytoin on Wound Healing in Surgical Wounds: A Scientific Review
Abstract: Surgical wound healing is a dynamic biological process influenced by local tissue response, vascularity, infection control, and systemic patient factors. Delayed wound healing contributes significantly to postoperative morbidity and healthcare costs. Phenytoin, a hydantoin derivative traditionally used as an antiepileptic agent, has demonstrated unexpected wound-healing properties when applied topically. This review critically evaluates experimental and clinical evidence regarding the role of locally applied phenytoin in enhancing wound healing in surgical …
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Impact of Spinal Cord Injury on Body Composition and Weight
Abstract: Weight gain is a common consequence of spinal cord injury (SCI), often resulting from decreased physical activity, metabolic alterations, and changes in body composition. This study aimed to assess post-injury weight changes among individuals with SCI. Data was obtained using a multistage random sampling method, utilizing a patient questionnaire administered to 28 individuals diagnosed with SCI. Participants’ baseline weights were compared with their recorded weights at follow-up. The mean initial …
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Transplanting Hope: Organ Transplantation’s Science and Humanity
Abstract: One of the most revolutionary developments in contemporary medicine is organ transplantation, which provides patients with end-stage organ failure with both life-saving and life-improving options. The science and humanity of organ transplantation are examined in this article, which also looks at the ethical, social, and emotional factors that influence the area as well as the medical concepts that make transplants successful. It examines the biological underpinnings of immunosuppression and organ …
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Advances in Simulation and Surgical Skill Training Evolution: Narrative Integrative Review
Abstract: Simulation-based education has emerged as a cornerstone of contemporary general surgery training, driven by increasing emphasis on patient safety, competency-based education, and rapid technological innovation. Traditional apprenticeship models, while foundational, are constrained by reduced operative exposure, work-hour limitations, and variability in clinical case mix. In this context, simulation provides a structured, reproducible, and safe environment for acquisition, assessment, and refinement of surgical skills across the training continuum. This narrative review …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Role of the Surgical-Ward Nurse in Identifying, Escalating, and Managing Postoperative Anastomotic Leak in Colorectal Patients: A Narrative Synthesis in an Australian Nursing Perspective
Abstract: Purpose: Postoperative colorectal anastomotic leak (AL) is one of the most feared complications after colorectal surgery because of its association with sepsis, reoperation, mortality, prolonged hospital stay, delayed adjuvant therapy, and permanent stoma formation. This narrative practice review outlines the frontline role of surgical-ward nurses in the early identification, escalation, and interim management of AL within the Australian acute-care context. Methods: A narrative synthesis of contemporary consensus statements, systematic reviews, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–12 Read article