Sentence examples for performed in preference to from inspiring English sources

Significantly improved outcomes already confirmed that VH should be performed in preference to AH whenever possible.

Adrenal-sparing radical total nephrectomy, and laparoscopic radical and total nephrectomy are increasingly being performed in preference to radical nephrectomy.

In this situation stabilization of the patient including airway management with intubation should be performed in preference to gastrointestinal decontamination.

The new BAL guideline published by ATS in 2012 [ 43] recommends that the BAL target site should be chosen on the basis of an high-resolution computed tomography performed before the procedure in preference to a "traditional BAL site" such as the right middle lobe or lingula.

In this study, MVD analysis was performed using digital image analysis in preference to traditional tumour hotspot MVD measurement, which has been shown to be unreliable in assessing net angiogenic activity (Folkman, 1990; Takahashi et al, 1997; Hlatky et al, 2002; Subarsky and Hill, 2003).

Synchronous aortic and colonic resections were performed in five cases, bypass for aortoiliac occlusion was deferred in preference to colonic resection in one case.

These approaches are advocated in preference to classical frequentist approaches of multiplying p values by the number of tests performed.

Emily Dickinson used the dash in preference to any other punctuation.

I have always worn a skirt in preference to trousers.

Much research has been performed in regard to habitat preferences and abundance [e.g. 1, 6].

The present study was performed in order to identify preferences and behaviors of anesthesiologists for using vecuronium, rocuronium or other NMB agents in their clinical practice.