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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
After pancreatic cancer surgery with vascular resection, portomesenteric venous thrombosis (PVT) is frequently encountered, particularly late PVT, which has significant implications for patient outcomes.
Using KRAS mutations in duodenal lavage fluid after secretin stimulation offers a promising method for identifying resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) with high sensitivity.
Pancreatic fistulas and fluid collections frequently occur after distal pancreatectomy, significantly impacting postoperative management.
Postoperative antibiotics after appendectomy for acute appendicitis, even in patients with intra-abdominal fluid, do not reduce infection rates.
Liver transplantation (LT) is critical for selected patients with primary liver cancers, with evolving strategies improving eligibility and outcomes through personalized treatment plans.
A new consensus provides standardized guidelines for managing symptoms after upper gastrointestinal cancer surgery, addressing a critical gap in postoperative care.
Chronic steroid use does not impact short-term complications or mortality in patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy.
Upstream factors in the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway significantly influence postoperative compliance in liver resection patients, suggesting that focusing on these elements can improve outcomes.
Using an unsutured composite technique for loop ileostomy after laparoscopic low anterior resection significantly reduces parastomal hernia risk compared to a sutured technique.
This paper introduces the "pulley maneuver" using the Stratafix suture to improve traction and exposure in minimally invasive hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeries.
