Structured Robotic Surgery Training Improves Outcomes in Cancer Patients
A structured training program significantly enhances surgical performance for robotic procedures.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Prehabilitation Cuts Postoperative Risks in GI Surgery
Multimodal prehabilitation significantly reduces mortality and readmission rates in high-risk gastrointestinal surgery patients.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Cuts Complications in Small Bowel Tumors
Minimally invasive surgery for small bowel neuroendocrine tumors shows significant benefits over open resection.
ICG imaging elevates surgical outcomes in gastric cancer
Indocyanine green (ICG) guidance improves lymphadenectomy in gastric cancer post-neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Cold Snare Biopsy Improves CRC Diagnosis Without Risks
Cold snare biopsy (CSB) significantly boosts diagnostic accuracy for suspected colorectal cancer compared to cold forceps biopsy (CFB), without increasing complication rates.
New Imaging and Treatment Strategies in Rectal Cancer
Surgeons need to adapt to evolving diagnostic and treatment protocols for rectal cancer to enhance patient outcomes.
Serosal Invasion Drastically Impacts Survival in Cholangiocarcinoma
Tumor serosal invasion (si) significantly worsens outcomes in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (pcca).
Infectious Complications Skyrocket Post-Gastric and Colorectal Surgeries
Postoperative infections in gastric and colorectal cancer surgeries significantly increase costs and hospital stays, demanding urgent attention.
Efficacy of Percutaneous Papillary Balloon Dilation for CBD Stones
Percutaneous papillary balloon dilation is a safe, effective option for treating common bile duct stones when endoscopy or surgery isn't viable.
New Prediction Models for Pancreatic Cancer in Diabetes
New-onset diabetes significantly raises pancreatic cancer risk, an insight that could transform early detection strategies.