Global safe surgery mentorship program in Ethiopia shows positive impact, with fellows improving teamwork, leadership skills, and initiating quality improvement projects. Challenges include scheduling, communication, and budget constraints, calling for better program management. Despite obstacles like hospital resistance and the COVID-19 pandemic, the multidisciplinary training and local mentorship approach is promising, fostering a culture of […]

Recycling over 30% of general surgery operating room waste could lead to a 6% reduction in carbon footprint and 3% cost savings annually. Implementing recycling policies and promoting waste segregation could significantly impact both the environment and finances of surgical facilities. Surgeons play a key role in creating a “green culture” to improve sustainability in […]

Novel technologies and opportunities in surgical education can improve effectiveness and efficiency. Recommendations include establishing a multidisciplinary oversight body and personalized educational programs. Consensus on implementing these technologies was high. Advancements in technology-based assessment and data analytics have the potential to elevate the quality of surgical education and alleviate the burden on clinical faculty. Journal […]

High-risk patients identified by the mnutric score had significantly poorer in-hospital survival rates compared to low-risk patients. Adequate nutritional support was associated with improved prognosis, highlighting the importance of timely intervention in critically ill surgical patients. Inadequate nutritional support and high mnutric scores were significant risk factors for in-hospital mortality, underscoring the need for optimized […]

Loss to follow-up (LTFU) is uncommon in surgical randomized controlled trials. Characteristics associated with reduced LTFU include standard-of-care outcome assessments, surgery for transplantation or cancer. Increased LTFU risk is seen in trials with patient-reported outcomes and longer follow-up periods. Understanding these factors can help investigators anticipate and address LTFU to ensure trial integrity. Journal Article […]

Early primary care physician follow-up after gastrointestinal cancer surgery significantly lowered 90-day readmission rates by 38% and decreased mortality risk by 50%. Patients with post-discharge PCP visits had lower healthcare costs and better outcomes. Integrating in-hospital and community-based care is crucial for improving patient results after surgery. Journal Article by Khalil M, Woldesenbet S (…) […]

General surgery residents demonstrated improved compliance and robotic performance in virtual and inanimate domains through a 2-week robotic curriculum incorporating a virtual reality (VR) simulation. Residents completing the VR curriculum showed significant improvement in VR test scores, objective structured assessment of technical skills (OSATS) scores, and decreased time to complete exercises. Mastery of all modules […]

Shock Index (SI) is a critical indicator of outcomes in trauma patients. A study comparing SI values in different age groups reveals that geriatric patients have higher SI and mortality rates. Each 0.1 increase in SI is associated with increased mortality, need for blood transfusion, and major surgical interventions, with stronger predictive power in geriatrics. […]

Frailty, linked to adverse outcomes following minor stressors, was quantified effectively through an adapted Risk Analysis Index (RAI) using ICD-10-CM data. The RAI-ICD parameters showed good discrimination in hospitalized patients, allowing for classification into different frailty categories. Adverse outcomes rose with increasing frailty levels. The study highlights the RAI-ICD’s potential to enhance frailty assessment in […]