Tailored Postoperative Recovery Model for Older Patients
Older patients face varying recovery trajectories after major surgery, affecting their independence long-term.
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Opioid Reduction Program Cuts Discharge Prescriptions by 67%
A targeted opioid stewardship initiative significantly reduces opioid prescriptions at discharge for elective surgeries, improving patient safety.
Surgeon Volume Directly Impacts Breast, Colon, and Gallbladder Outcomes
Higher surgeon volume leads to better outcomes in breast-conserving surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and colon cancer surgery.
Improved Surgical Handover System Enhances Patient Safety
A new structured surgical handover system significantly improves patient outcomes and safety in emergency general surgery.
Surgeon well-being is critical for quality care delivery.
Fostering surgeon well-being can enhance patient outcomes and reduce workforce attrition.
Low-Cost Simulation Improves Surgical Training for Ostomy Creation
A new foam abdominal wall model enhances resident confidence in performing ostomy and abdominal access procedures.
Simulation Training Enhances Robotic Surgery Skills in Trainees
A systematic review confirms that simulation training significantly boosts robotic surgical proficiency for trainees.
Impact of Preoperative Opioid Use Disorder Meds on Surgery Outcomes
Preoperative medication for opioid use disorder (OUD) reduces complications in surgical patients with OUD.
Elevating Open Surgery Skills in General Surgery Residency
A quarterly cadaver-based training program enhances open surgical skills in residents, vital for addressing trauma surgery gaps.
Chewing gum accelerates recovery after gastrointestinal surgery, study reveals
Chewing gum significantly reduces time to first postoperative flatus and bowel movement by over 12 and 19 hours, respectively, while cutting hospital stays by nearly a day. It also lowers the incidence of bowel obstruction. Involving nearly 5,000 patients across 35 trials, this systematic review…