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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
A randomized trial found no significant difference in delayed gastric emptying (DGE) rates between side-to-side gastrojejunostomy (SSGJ) and end-to-side gastrojejunostomy (ESGJ) after pancreatoduodenectomy.
Robot-assisted total mesorectal excision (R-TME) significantly increases the likelihood of achieving primary anastomosis compared to laparoscopic TME (L-TME), with an odds ratio of 1.43.
Patients undergoing pancreatectomy for pancreatic cancer frequently experience debilitating gastrointestinal symptoms, significantly impacting their quality of life.
This study reveals that resident participation in robotic cholecystectomy and inguinal hernia repair significantly varies by operative phase and training level, highlighting potential training gaps.
Minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (MIPD) approaches are gaining traction, with robotic techniques significantly reducing hospital stays compared to traditional open surgery.
A new consensus-based framework called beacon-hcc provides a refined approach to treatment decisions for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), aligning therapy with tumor biology and emerging modalities.
Robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) offers better functional outcomes, reduced morbidity, and improved quality of life compared to traditional open surgery for esophageal cancer without compromising oncological results.
A new seven-item checklist, SMART, aims to standardize the reporting of modifications during the development of innovative surgical procedures and devices, addressing inconsistencies that could impact research quality and implementation.
In T3 body and tail pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), radical antegrade modular pancreatosplenectomy (RAMPS) significantly enhances recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) compared to standard resection.
Artificial intelligence is progressively being integrated into robotic surgical skills training, but its application remains in early development stages, limiting widespread uptake.
