Oral Antibiotics Cut Surgical Site Infections in Colorectal Ops
Oral antibiotic bowel preparation before elective colorectal surgery significantly reduces surgical site infections, influencing patient care decisions.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
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Access Boost for Surgical Oncology via APP-First Model
A new care delivery model for gastrointestinal malignancies significantly enhances patient access and treatment initiation.
Fewer Endocrine Complications with Completion Pancreatectomy
Completion pancreatectomy reduces severe endocrine complications compared to total pancreatectomy.
Intracorporeal Anostomosis Reduces Hernia Rates in Right Colectomy
Intracorporeal anastomosis during minimally invasive right colectomy leads to fewer incisional hernias compared to extracorporeal methods.
New Decision Tool Reduces CT Scans in Minor Trauma
A clinical decision instrument can safely cut abdominopelvic CT usage in minor blunt trauma patients, minimizing unnecessary procedures.
New Standard Technique for Gallbladder Bed Detachment
Butterfly traction shows promise as a standardized method for gallbladder bed detachment in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, enhancing surgical outcomes.
Prognostic Tool for Esophageal Cancer Predicts Survival
A new model accurately predicts 3-year mortality for patients with resected esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer, aiming to enhance surgical decision-making.
Effective Nonsurgical Strategy for Benign Biliary Strictures
Magnetic compression anastomosis offers a promising option for patients with completely obstructed benign biliary strictures unresponsive to standard therapies.
Predicting Anastomotic Leakage Risk After Gastric Cancer Surgery
A new machine learning model predicts anastomotic leakage risk post-gastrectomy, crucial for improving outcomes.
Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy Beats Open Surgery in Older Patients
Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) significantly improves survival for older esophageal cancer patients compared to open esophagectomy (OE).