Novel Methylation Test Identifies Lymph Node Metastasis in Colorectal Cancer
A new ctDNA methylation-based model shows promise for preoperatively identifying lymph node metastasis in colorectal cancer, influencing surgical decisions.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Vulnerable Patients in ED Risk Higher Mortality, ICU Admissions
Identifying vulnerability markers at triage can improve outcomes for emergency department patients.
Promising Results for PhasixST™ Mesh in Hiatal Hernia Repair
Using bioabsorbable PhasixST™ mesh in laparoscopic large hiatal hernia repairs shows potential to improve outcomes and reduce complications.
New Prognostic Tool Enhances HCC Treatment Decisions
A new CT-based online calculator predicts survival benefits from adjuvant transarterial chemoembolization after surgical resection in hepatocellular carcinoma patients.
Robotic Repair Outshines Open for Biliary Duct Injuries
Robotic repair of iatrogenic biliary duct injuries offers significant advantages over traditional open surgery.
Spleen-Saving Techniques in Distal Pancreatectomy: Key Findings
A study comparing Warshaw vs. Kimura techniques for spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy shows crucial differences in outcomes.
Laparoscopic D2 Lymphadenectomy Improves Gastric Cancer Outcomes
Laparoscopic D2 lymphadenectomy with complete mesogastrium excision offers significant benefits for locally advanced upper gastric cancer patients.
Lower Dumping Syndrome Rates with Fundoring Gastric Bypass
One-anastomosis gastric bypass with modified fundoplication significantly reduces dumping syndrome compared to standard one-anastomosis gastric bypass.
Laser Hair Treatment Cuts Pilonidal Disease Recurrence
Laser hair treatment significantly reduces recurrence of pilonidal disease in adolescents and young adults but its effectiveness varies by insurance type.
Surgery + Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
Integrating surgery with chemotherapy may extend survival for some patients with stage IV pancreatic cancer and liver metastases.