Guidelines for Prehospital Care in Severe Trauma Injuries
Effective prehospital management can significantly impact outcomes in patients with multiple and severe injuries.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Lower Parastomal Hernia Rates with Mesenteric Molding Suturing
Mesenteric molding suturing significantly reduces parastomal hernia rates after colostomy, presenting a safer alternative with fewer complications.
Long-term outcomes for upfront pancreatectomy with venous resection in pancreatic cancer
Upfront pancreatectomy with venous resection shows promising outcomes in select pancreatic cancer patients.
Impact of Valsalva Maneuver Duration on HIFU Liver Ablation
Long durations of the Valsalva maneuver during high-intensity focused ultrasound liver ablation significantly worsen brain function outcomes.
Chronic Pain After Surgery: 15 Key Risk Factors Identified
Surgical patients face significant risk factors for chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) that can inform preoperative assessments.
CRP Levels Predict Safe Early Discharge After Colorectal Surgery
Postoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) can reduce reoperation rates by guiding safe early discharge following colectomies.
Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery Outperforms Open Surgery in Proctectomy
Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) leads to fewer complications than converting laparoscopic procedures to open surgery (LCOS) in proctectomy patients.
Improved Survival Prediction in Colorectal Cancer Surgery
An integrated nutritional and immune-inflammation score significantly predicts disease-free survival in colorectal cancer patients post-surgery.
Nicotine’s Toxic Impact on Chronic Wounds
Nicotine hinders healing for chronic wounds, complicating patient recovery.
Global Strategies to Widen Robotic Surgery Access
Robotic surgery is advancing rapidly, but access remains limited in low-resource settings.