New PPM Classification to Improve Pancreatic Surgery Outcomes
A standardized classification for postpancreatectomy mortality (PPM) can enhance surgical outcomes and patient safety.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
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Diagnostic insights for colorectal laterally spreading tumors
Magnifying endoscopy offers limited guidance for treating non-granular laterally spreading tumors (lst-ng), crucial for surgical decisions.
AI in Surgery: Bridging Expectation and Reality
Surgeons face significant gaps between their expectations of AI interventions and the actual outcomes in the operating room, highlighting challenges in implementation.
Elderly Patients Thrive Post-Ventral Hernia Repair
Very elderly patients (76-90) show comparable outcomes to younger counterparts after ventral hernia repair.
Operating Room Communication Impacts Surgical Outcomes
Effective teamwork in the operating room significantly influences patient safety and surgical outcomes.
Improving Resident Feedback in General Surgery Training
Increasing real-time feedback through entrustable professional activities (EPAs) enhances resident satisfaction during training.
Innovative Approach to SMA Dissection in Laparoscopic Surgery
A new in situ anterior technique for dissecting the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) during laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy improves outcomes.
Surgical oncology training evolves to meet diverse needs
Recent survey shows how surgical oncology fellowship prepares graduates for varied practices with implications for patient selection and training focus.
Robotic Esophagectomy Cuts Nerve Palsy Risk, Outcomes Similar
Robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) shows lower nerve injury rates compared to conventional minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) for esophageal cancer.
Robotic Single-Port Right Hepatectomy Shows Promise
Surgeons can safely perform robotic single-port right hepatectomy, offering a minimally invasive option for complex liver resections.