Prolonged Ventilation Cuts Esophageal Leak Rates
Prolonging mechanical ventilation after minimally invasive esophagectomy significantly reduces anastomotic leak rates.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Improved Prognostic Tools for Gastric Cancer After Surgery
Linking new lymph node staging methods to better survival outcomes in gastric cancer enhances surgical decision-making.
Novel Strategy Reshapes Tumor Environment in Cholangiocarcinoma
Laser-activated nanoparticles can enhance immune response by transforming the tumor microenvironment in cholangiocarcinoma.
EUS-Guided Drainage Bleeding Managed with New Gel
A new peptide haemostatic gel shows promise for controlling bleeding during EUS-guided drainage and direct endoscopic necrosectomy of pancreatic fluid collections.
Effective Surgery for GERD-Related Chronic Cough
A study confirms transoral endoscopic fundoplication (TIF) is effective in treating GERD patients with chronic cough.
Hybrid Techniques for Complex Colorectal Lesions Prove Effective
Hybrid laparo-endoscopic approaches offer a safe alternative for resecting challenging colorectal lesions that standard endoscopy can't handle.
Surgeon well-being is critical for quality care delivery.
Fostering surgeon well-being can enhance patient outcomes and reduce workforce attrition.
Single-Port Robotic Surgery Outperforms Laparoscopy in Colon Cancer
Single-port robotic surgery significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer compared to single-port laparoscopy.
Factors Impacting Surgery for Colorectal Liver Metastases
Understanding non-tumor factors affecting surgery outcomes for colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) is crucial for reducing disparities.
Effective Method for Upper GI Bleeding Management
Endoscopic hemostatic forceps with high-frequency electrocoagulation shows high efficacy in treating upper gastrointestinal bleeding from peptic ulcers and Dieulafoy’s disease.