Barbed sutures are safe for intra-abdominal surgery, showing no link to intestinal obstruction.
Surgeons can confidently use barbed sutures without fearing increased risk of intestinal complications.
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New SSI Prevention Care Bundle Agreed by Surgeons
A European consensus identifies critical practices to reduce surgical site infections (SSIs), enhancing surgical outcomes.
Mapping the Future of Robot-Assisted Surgery Training
This study reveals trends in robot-assisted surgical training over 35 years, highlighting implications for surgeons and patient outcomes.
Surgeon Nontechnical Skills Boost OR Efficiency
Surgeons' nontechnical skills directly enhance operating room efficiency.
Training Curriculum Enhances Surgical Skills and Reduces Stress
Adding an inanimate training curriculum to virtual reality significantly boosts surgical residents' skills in robotic surgery while lowering stress levels.
Social determinants drive 30-day mortality after elective surgery.
Targeting social determinants could be crucial for improving surgical outcomes.
Prehabilitation Enhances Outcomes in Oncologic Surgery Patients
Improving physical fitness before surgery can significantly enhance recovery for patients undergoing oncologic procedures.
Automating Surgical Quality Data Shows High Accuracy
Using electronic health record (EHR) data for surgical quality improvement matches manual abstraction accuracy, easing the burden on resources.
Delirium in Surgery: High Rates, Big Impacts
Postoperative delirium is a common and serious complication affecting surgical patients, significantly influencing outcomes and care.
Biosensors can revolutionize postoperative care for sepsis detection
Implantable biosensors allow real-time monitoring for earlier sepsis detection in surgical patients.