Gastric Cancer Treatment Shift: Prioritizing Patient Outcomes
Gastric cancer with peritoneal metastases is rising, especially in younger patients, highlighting the urgent need for better outcomes.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
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Effective Weight Loss Device for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
An endoscopically placed bypass liner significantly improves glycemic control and weight loss in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and obesity.
New treatment shows promise for refractory GERD patients
Anti-reflux mucosal ablation significantly benefits patients with reflux-predominant GERD unresponsive to PPI therapy.
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Effective for Rectal Neoplasms
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) shows promise for safely resecting rectal neoplasms near the dentate line, improving surgical options.
Emerging Techniques for GERD: Long-Term Efficacy Insights
Novel minimally invasive procedures for gastroesophageal reflux disease show promising outcomes, impacting patient selection and surgical approaches.
Predicting Liver Failure After Hepatectomy: Key Early Indicators
Early liver function tests can help surgeons identify patients at risk for post-hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF), improving outcomes.
Preoperative A1C Screening Critical for Surgery Outcomes
Elevated preoperative hemoglobin A1C is linked to higher postoperative complications in general surgery.
Social Factors Impact Post-Gastrectomy Outcomes in Cancer Patients
Social determinants significantly affect short-term outcomes after gastrectomy for gastric adenocarcinoma, highlighting disparities in care.
Bile Duct Injury Repair Insights: Delayed is Safer
Delayed repair for bile duct injuries (BDIs) following cholecystectomy significantly lowers reoperation and mortality rates.
Early FAST Ultrasound Cuts Trauma Mortality in Low-Resource Settings
Using early FAST ultrasound drastically lowers mortality rates in severe trauma patients, proving essential in low-resource environments.