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The SAGES White Paper discusses the creation and evaluation of the Fundamentals of Leadership Development (FLD) curriculum to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in surgical practice. The FLD curriculum, developed using the ADDIE model, focuses on pipeline improvement, healthcare equity, and conflict negotiation. Surgeon leaders…
Patients undergoing common general surgical procedures experienced varying improvements in Impact on Life (IOL) scores post-operatively. Gallbladder surgery showed the greatest improvement, with consistent changes across ethnic groups. Pre-surgery IOL scores and the type of surgery were significant predictors of post-operative improvement. These findings support…
A systematic review and meta-analysis examining the impact of telemedicine in perioperative care found that digital health interventions are associated with a lower risk of readmissions and emergency department (ED) visits in patients who have undergone abdominal surgery. Across 19 studies with 10,536 patients, the…
Amidst an aging population and improved surgical outcomes, a review found a concerning lack of perioperative function reporting in older adults undergoing major abdominal cancer surgery. Only a small proportion of studies included in the review reported on postoperative function, suggesting a need for greater…
A synthetic minority oversampling technique (SMOTE)-based model was developed to predict postoperative delirium in elderly patients with abdominal malignancies. In this cohort of 611 patients, risk factors for delirium included Charlson comorbidity index, American Society of Anesthesiologists classification, history of cerebrovascular disease, surgical duration, perioperative…
Microencapsulated sodium butyrate, a stable form of the compound, is gaining attention for its potential use in gastrointestinal disease prevention and treatment. It offers energy to the large intestine, supports intestinal epithelium integrity, and stimulates the immune system. This review discusses its use from both…
A randomized controlled trial found that training with a 3D-printed model for laparoscopic biliary-enteric anastomosis led to significantly shorter operation times, higher performance scores, and greater goal achievement compared to traditional training methods. This suggests improved skill acquisition and transferability to a clinical setting with…
This study explored how the COVID-19 pandemic affected medical student education in surgery clerkships. Most directors shifted to virtual platforms and then back to in-person learning. Student preparation and progression were impacted, but interest in surgical careers remained stable. Despite initial challenges, the pandemic led…
Mindfulness interventions show promise in reducing perioperative pain and opioid use, offering a non-pharmacological approach to improve outcomes following surgery. Evidence suggests that brief mindfulness sessions preoperatively can alleviate pain and anxiety, while more extensive interventions postoperatively may help patients with persistent pain or prolonged…
Researchers explored the role of spindle and kinetochore-associated complex subunit 3 (SKA3) in cancer. SKA3, a key component in chromosomal segregation and cell division, has been identified as having oncogenic properties contributing to tumor development. This review integrates bibliometric analysis, pan-cancer studies, and narrative summary…
