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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
This study developed a survival prediction model integrating somatic driver gene mutations in patients with resected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), revealing that a higher number of mutations correlates with increased mortality risk.
Living donor liver transplant (LDLT) can be a viable option for select patients with unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICCA) amidst deceased donor shortages.
Using electronic health record data, a pilot study reveals that surgical residents performing consultations improve in speed but not in medication reconciliation as they gain experience.
Annual best practice meetings in the Netherlands led to a significant decrease in anastomotic leakage rates following esophagectomy for cancer.
A new consequence-based classification for postpancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH) offers better predictive value for surgical outcomes than the outdated 2007 criteria.
General surgery residency is increasingly focused on core procedures, with a significant decline in advanced operative experience over the last 16 years, which is concerning for diverse surgical practice.
Robotic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis shows higher bailout rates compared to laparoscopic approaches, impacting cost-effectiveness.
Surgeons should be aware of the high suicide rates among residents, especially early in their training, emphasizing the need for enhanced support systems and preventive strategies.
Non-elective cholecystectomy outcomes have significantly improved from 2015 to 2024, highlighting the benefits of increasing minimally invasive techniques despite a concerning rise in surgical-site infections.
Achieving an ideal outcome (io) after pancreatoduodenectomy for resectable pancreatic head cancer significantly improves overall survival and treatment continuity.
