Outcomes of complications and patient satisfaction are frequently used to evaluate surgeons, but this study finds that these measures have low reliability. The research involved 333 surgeons who performed cholecystectomy, colectomy, and hernia repair on 23,533 patients. The reliability of complication rates was only 0.27, while the reliability of high satisfaction rates was 0.53. Reliability […]

Patients with delayed neurocognitive recovery (DNCR) exhibited worse odor identification compared to those without DNCR. Anesthesia/surgery induced olfactory and cognitive impairment, increased levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), reduced olfactory receptor neurons and synapses in mice. Odor enrichment and IL-6 antibody alleviated these effects. The study suggests that anesthesia/surgery-induced olfactory impairment may contribute to DNCR in patients […]

Surgeons demonstrated low adherence to documenting care preferences and surrogate decision-makers, while maintaining high adherence to discussing goals of surgery without documentation. Conflicting views arose concerning the relevance of care preferences and documentation of surrogate decision-makers. Participants questioned the direct connection between documentation of quality standards and improved patient care value. Factors influencing the adoption […]

This study aimed to analyze the connection between surgeon opioid prescribing intensity and patients’ subsequent persistent opioid use post-surgery. The results indicate that patients with surgeons in the highest intensity quartile were more likely to fill opioid prescriptions within 7 days after surgery compared to those with surgeons in the lowest quartile. While the primary […]

Researchers conducted a population-based study to determine if the publication of the STOP-IT randomized controlled trial influenced antibiotic prescribing for patients with complicated intraabdominal infection (CIAI). The study analyzed data from four hospitals in Calgary, Canada, between July 2012 and December 2018. The results showed that antibiotic duration for appendix or biliary tract sources of […]

Analyzing 1,112 surgical ICU patients, researchers identified congestive heart failure, high SOFA-hepatic score, carbapenem use, and pre-discharge factors (inadequate glycemic control, positive fluid balance, low PaO2/FiO2 ratio, and total parenteral nutrition) as predictors for unplanned ICU readmission. The developed scoring model showed good discrimination, with an AUC of 0.74. Patients with scores ≥4 points had […]

In assessing competency for the Versius surgical robot, researchers developed a virtual reality simulator-based test. Participants, categorized by experience, underwent exercises on the Versius trainer. Discriminatory analysis revealed parameters distinguishing novices and experienced surgeons but not intermediates. Test-retest reliability analysis showed moderate reliability for selected parameters. Non-compensatory pass/fail levels were defined, indicating novices’ failure and […]

In the Regroup trial focusing on coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), 28.6% developed postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF). Among 269 POAF patients, 85 received oral anticoagulation (OAC) with warfarin, and 184 did not. During active follow-up, stroke rates were similar (3.5% OAC vs. 5.4% no-OAC), but major adverse cardiac events were higher with OAC (20% vs. […]

England’s NHS waiting lists hide a daunting truth. A modeling study, dissecting data from Jan 1, 2020, to Dec 31, 2022, revealed a staggering elective procedure backlog of 4,519,467. Shockingly, 80.3% lurked in the hidden waiting list—3,621,423 procedures unnoticed. General surgery and orthopedics bore the brunt. Startlingly, 49.3% affected those aged 16-59. The majority, 84.7%, […]

A systematic review analyzed 16 studies involving 144,496 cancer patients, focusing on gastrointestinal, lung, and head and neck cancers. The study found that interventions triggered by patient-reported outcomes (PROs) were diverse, including referrals, medication changes, and self-management advice. Notably, in three studies, these interventions significantly improved cancer-related care and patient outcomes, emphasizing the potential of […]