Limit Post-Op Antibiotics in Uncomplicated Appendicitis
Using postoperative antibiotics for uncomplicated appendicitis is unnecessary and may increase risks.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Multifocal Cholangiocarcinoma: Rethinking Prognosis
Surgeons need to reconsider the staging of multifocal intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma as all cases should be classified as AJCC stage III, impacting surgical decision-making.
MELD Score Assesses Risks in Appendectomy Patients
The MELD score predicts postoperative complications in acute appendicitis, aiding surgical decision-making.
Innovative Training Could Address Global Surgeon Shortage
A shift to tech-driven, competency-based surgical education is critical for resolving the surgeon shortage.
Improved Liver Segmentation Enhances Surgical Planning
Surgeons can refine liver surgery strategies with a new patient-specific segmentation method focused on vascular structures.
Outpatient Cholecystectomy Shows Solid Outcomes with New Technique
Transcylindrical cholecystectomy is a promising, safe approach for outpatient treatment of cholelithiasis.
Mastering Robotic Liver Resection: Frequency Matters
Frequent access to robotic platforms leads to better outcomes in liver resection.
High-resolution Manometry Outperforms UGI for Hiatal Hernia Diagnosis
Using high-resolution esophageal manometry (HREM) improves diagnosis of sliding hiatal hernia in morbidly obese patients.
Wearable tech reveals stress’s impact on surgical training performance
Physiological stress during laparoscopic surgery training harms outcomes.
Robotic Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy Outperforms Alternatives
Robotic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy shows major advantages for patients with esophageal cancer.