Innovative Telesurgery Could Transform Global Access
Intercontinental telesurgery shows promise for improving surgical care in underserved areas through remote operations.
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General Surgery
Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Telementoring Enhances Surgical Training in Low-Resource Settings
Telementoring can bridge surgical training gaps in low- and middle-income countries, improving surgical education access.
Early ERCP cuts mortality in acute cholangitis from CBD stones.
Surgeons should prioritize early ERCP for moderate to severe cases to improve outcomes.
Innovative Block Lowers Opioid Use in Colorectal Surgery
A new incision-based precision multipoint rectus sheath block reduces opioid requirements in laparoscopic-assisted colorectal surgery, improving patient outcomes.
Surgical Resection Improves Survival in T1 Esophageal Cancer
For T1 superficial esophageal cancer patients with non-curative endoscopic resection, additional surgical resection significantly enhances survival outcomes.
Effective GERD Solution: Long-Term Gains from ARMS-L
Ligation-assisted antireflux mucosectomy (ARMS-L) shows promising long-term outcomes for patients with proton pump inhibitor (PPI)-dependent GERD.
Robotic Assistance Enhances Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
A new robotic system improves endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) efficiency and safety for gastrointestinal tumors.
Older Adults at Higher Risk Post-Hollow Viscus Injury
Older adults (65+) decompensate rapidly after blunt hollow viscus injuries, affecting surgical outcomes.
Optimal Lymphadenectomy Balances Immunotherapy in Gastric Cancer
A new study shows that the extent of lymph node dissection impacts immunotherapy efficacy in recurrent gastric cancer, emphasizing precise surgical strategies.
Sequential Strategy Improves Survival in High-Risk Liver Metastases
A sequential approach combining neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy with surgery markedly boosts survival for high-risk colorectal liver metastasis patients.