Surgeons and surgeon trainees in Canada showed higher levels of divergent thinking compared to the adult norm, with increased fluency and flexibility in generating ideas. However, their ability to produce original ideas was below average. Female participants had higher divergent thinking scores. The study also found that surgical training did not significantly impact creative potential. […]

Surgeons across specialties experience musculoskeletal discomfort, with new techniques adding complexity. Gender disparities in surgeon ergonomics are not well understood. Female surgeons, especially pregnant ones, suffer more ergonomic discomfort than males. To address this, the study suggests: 1) improved education on ergonomic injury prevention, 2) institutional support for ergonomic solutions, 3) collaborations with industry, and […]

Ultrasound-guided robotic procedures offer significant advantages in general and oncological surgeries, including precise tumor localization, feasibility testing, and comparison with laparoscopic probes. The systematic review of 20 studies highlights the potential of robotic intraoperative ultrasound to support surgeons, reduce procedure times, and improve outcomes in various surgical fields. Robotic instrumentation’s ergonomics and dexterity make it […]

Research examined payer-negotiated prices for surgical oncology services at NCI-designated cancer centers and their impact on clinical outcomes. Prices varied greatly within and between centers, but the effect on morbidity and mortality was statistically significant, yet clinically negligible across colon, lung, and pancreas cancer cohorts. Higher prices were not linked to better clinical quality. Overall, […]

Palliative surgery aims to alleviate symptoms in seriously ill patients. Although common in surgical oncology, the durability of symptom improvement and quality of life post-surgery lacks high-quality evidence. Outdated studies with inconsistent definitions hinder decision-making. However, with effective communication and patient selection, palliative surgery can provide relief and reduce healthcare burdens for certain seriously ill […]

Studies analyzed 625,316 surgical procedures and found that claims with modifier 22 had higher charges, payments, but were more likely to be denied. Overall mean payments varied, with some procedures showing higher payments with modifier 22. However, for most surgeries, little financial advantage was seen, suggesting surgeons have little incentive to use modifier 22 under […]

Heart rate variability parameters, measured immediately post-operatively and combined with patient age, were used to develop a predictive model with an AUC of 0.980, providing a negative predictive value of 1.00 for post-operative cardiovascular complications in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. This model has the potential to aid in early risk stratification, clinical decision-making, and […]

Global surgery collaborations with Africa are dominated by European institutions, with most African countries participating. South Africa and Nigeria have the highest collaboration frequency, but most publications originate from Eastern Africa. High- and low- to middle-income countries leveraging synergies, well-defined structures, and secure data platforms facilitate collaboration. However, the underrepresentation of collaborators from LMICs remains […]