Survival Gains in Gastric Cancer with Surgery and Chemotherapy
Surgery combined with chemotherapy significantly improves survival in gastric cancer patients.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Robotic Surgery Enhances Caudate Lobe Resection Outcomes
Robotic-assisted surgery significantly improves the feasibility of caudate lobe resections for hepatobiliary surgeons.
Negative pressure therapy cuts complications in gut surgery
Negative pressure wound therapy significantly improves outcomes in high-risk gastrointestinal surgeries.
Study Compares Risk Scores for Emergency Laparotomy Outcomes
New research identifies the best scoring system to predict outcomes in emergency laparotomy patients.
Imaging Findings Enhance Surgical Decision-Making in Appendicitis
A large study reveals CT findings that predict complicated acute appendicitis, which may influence treatment choices.
Revolutionary Prognostic Tool for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
A novel grading system combining CA19-9, CA125, and CEA significantly improves prognostic accuracy for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma patients post-surgery.
Better Surgeon Communication Makes Operating Rooms Run Faster
Surgeons' non-technical skills significantly enhance operating room efficiency.
Thoracoscopic surgery improves survival in upper and mid-esophageal cancer
Thoracoscopic esophagectomy outperformed open surgery for upper and middle esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, improving both overall and disease-free survival.
New Algorithm Improves Competency Assessment in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This study reveals a novel algorithm that quantifies surgical competency during laparoscopic cholecystectomy using video analysis.
For-Profit Hospitals Linked to Higher Risks in GI Surgery
For-profit hospital ownership is tied to worse outcomes in major gastrointestinal surgeries.