Impact of Corporatization on Surgical Team Dynamics
Surgeons must recognize that corporatization is compromising team cohesion and clinical performance.
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Long-Term Mortality Risk in Early Onset Solid Cancer Survivors
Survivors of early onset solid cancers face high late mortality risks, significantly affecting surgical outcomes.
Waiting Times for Cancer Surgery Rising, Impacting Outcomes
Patients are experiencing longer delays for definitive cancer surgery, with median wait times increasing across multiple malignancies since 2012.
Burnout and Mistreatment Plague Female Surgeons
Surgeons face alarming rates of burnout and mistreatment, impacting retention and well-being.
Opioid Agreements Fail to Reduce Leftover Meds After Surgery
A study shows opioid agreements don’t improve disposal or safety practices post-surgery.
Gastric Ultrasound Post Gastrointestinal Surgery Shows Promise
Gastric point-of-care ultrasound (G-POCUS) can improve postoperative assessments for gastrointestinal surgery patients.
Prophylactic Insulin Improves Glycemia in Major Surgery
In nondiabetic patients undergoing major abdominopelvic surgery, prophylactic glucose-insulin-potassium infusion was feasible and improved perioperative glucose control without severe hypoglycemia.
How Cognitive Load Affects Novice Surgical Performance
Cognitive overload in novice surgeons significantly impacts performance during surgical tasks.
Reducing Routine Use of Nasogastric Tubes in Surgery
Nasogastric (NG) tubes may not be necessary for every gastrointestinal surgery, impacting patient comfort and outcomes.
Language-Savvy Hospitals Cut Readmission for Non-English Patients
Patients with non-English primary languages experience better surgical outcomes at language-serving hospitals compared to non-language-serving ones.