Higher surgical volume leads to better gastric cancer survival
Surgical outcomes for gastric cancer improve significantly at high-volume centers, impacting how you select facilities for patient care.
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General Surgery
Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Minimally invasive techniques cut mortality in early rectal cancer
Transanal endoluminal surgery (TES) shows significant advantages over endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for T1 rectal cancer.
Lower Seroma Rate with Midline Lateral Sac Management
Managing the distal hernia sac effectively reduces seroma after laparoscopic repair of large indirect inguinal hernias.
Identifying Comorbidity Clusters for Hernia Repair Outcomes
Pre-existing comorbidities significantly impact surgery results for hernia repairs.
Predictive Model for Colostomy: Reducing Irritant Dermatitis Risk
Surgeons can now better predict the risk of peristomal irritant dermatitis after colostomy surgery, enhancing patient care.
Robotic Surgery for Gastric Cancer: Disparities Persist
Robotic-assisted surgery for gastric cancer shows promise but access remains inequitable.
Intraoperative Imaging Predicts Gallbladder Cancer Invasion Depth
Intraoperative narrow-band imaging effectively estimates tumor invasion depth in gallbladder cancer, crucial for surgical strategy.
Robotic Pancreatic Surgery Outperforms Laparoscopic Approach
Robotic-assisted pancreatic surgery significantly reduces complications and improves recovery compared to laparoscopic methods.
Insights on Safety in Right-Sided Colectomy for Colon Cancer
This study aims to clarify the safety concerns surrounding laparoscopic right-sided colectomy for colon cancer, which has unexpectedly high complication rates.
Enhancing Surgical Training with Tech Toolkit
Surgeons need to prioritize technology training to boost safety and performance.