Diagnostic Biomarkers Improve Outcomes in Bowel Obstruction
Routine hematological biomarkers enhance diagnosis and surgical decision-making in bowel obstruction.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
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New scoring tool predicts pancreatic fistula risk in surgery
A new preoperative risk score based on CT measurements can help surgeons predict clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (cr-popf) after pancreatoduodenectomy.
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Boosts Survival in Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery significantly improves outcomes for potentially resectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma compared to upfront surgery.
AI Model Enhances Parathyroid Identification in Thyroid Surgery
A new AI tool improves identification of parathyroid glands during thyroid surgeries, making operations safer and more efficient.
Tailored Prognostication with Deep Learning After HCC Resection
Using deep-learning models with CT imaging can significantly improve prognostication for patients after hepatocellular carcinoma surgery.
New insights on surgical management of rectus abdominis diastasis with hernias.
Surgeons should consider patient selection carefully, as outcomes highlight the complexity of these procedures.
Training Residents on Intraoperative DNR Improves Confidence
Surgeon education on intraoperative do not resuscitate (DNR) orders is crucial for enhancing patient care and respecting autonomy.
New Machine Learning Tool Improves Social Risk Assessment for Surgery
A new machine learning-based index enhances social risk evaluation in surgical patients, crucial for better outcomes and health equity.
New Endpoint May Streamline Trials for Colon and Liver Surgery
A composite endpoint approach can help assess outcomes in simultaneous resections for colon cancer with synchronous liver metastases, improving clinical trial efficiency.
Thoracoscopic Oesophagectomy Matches Open Approach in Cancer Patients
Thoracoscopic oesophagectomy is non-inferior to open oesophagectomy regarding overall survival for resectable thoracic oesophageal cancer.