Variability in Informed Consent Undermines Patient Autonomy
Informed consent practices vary widely, impacting surgical patient decision-making and autonomy.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Myotomy Methods Equal for Type III Achalasia Patients
Both per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) deliver similar outcomes for treating Type III achalasia, suggesting flexibility in surgical approach.
Intrathoracic Side-Overlap Technique Improves Recovery in Esophagectomy
Side-overlap esophagogastrostomy offers significant benefits over circular stapled techniques for Siewert type I/II adenocarcinoma.
Spatial Analysis Improves Understanding of Surgical Outcomes
Spatial analysis reveals geographic influences on surgical results and access, shaping patient selection and care strategies.
Values Elicitation in Surgical Oncology: A Call for Change
Surgeons are eliciting patient values but often failing to integrate them into surgical decisions.
Barbed sutures are safe for intra-abdominal surgery, showing no link to intestinal obstruction.
Surgeons can confidently use barbed sutures without fearing increased risk of intestinal complications.
Optimized Preoperative Risk Stratification for Rectal Cancer
A new predictive model enhances risk stratification in rectal adenocarcinoma, shifting from subjective MRI assessments to objective measures.
Postoperative Adjuvant Therapies for High-Risk HCC Patients
Adjuvant therapies significantly reduce recurrence risk in hepatocellular carcinoma patients after hepatectomy.
Laparoscopic vs. Robotic Cholecystectomy: Key Insights
Surgeons should weigh the nuanced benefits and risks of robotic and laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstone disease.
Effective Tropis Technique for Anal Fistulas
Tropis is a promising minimally invasive procedure for treating anal fistulas, showing high cure rates without compromising anal function.