Resident Membership in ACS Varies by Surgical Specialty
Only 40.4% of surgical residents participate as members of the American College of Surgeons, with significant disparities based on training pathways and specialties.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Esophagectomy Outcomes in Patients Aged 70+ Years: Age Matters
For patients aged 70 and older undergoing esophagectomy, surgical outcomes are influenced more by intraoperative factors than by age alone.
Feeding Duodenostomy After Esophagectomy is Safe and Feasible
Duodenostomy tube placement using the round ligament of the liver is a promising alternative for enteral nutrition after minimally invasive esophagectomy, significantly reducing the risk of severe postoperative complications.
Single vs. Double Stapled Anastomosis in Colorectal Surgery
Single-stapled anastomosis may be a viable alternative to double-stapled techniques after anterior rectal resection, showing no increased risk of complications despite a trend toward lower anastomotic leaks.
Surgery Fellows Overrate Performance in Self-Assessments
Surgical fellows demonstrate significant stringency in self-assessment of their technical skills compared to faculty evaluations, which has implications for surgical training and professional development.
Electrocautery Smoke Evacuators Outperform Hose-Type Systems
Electrocautery-incorporated smoke evacuation significantly reduces harmful surgical smoke exposure compared to traditional hose-type systems, particularly with an 8 mm tip distance.
Trauma-Informed Care Lags for Spanish-Speaking Patients
This study reveals significant disparities in the delivery of trauma-informed care (TIC) between English- and Spanish-speaking patients in trauma settings, highlighting a need for improvement in communication practices.
Robotic Cholecystectomy Shows Fewer Complications but Higher Costs
In a study of nearly 1,830 patients, robotic cholecystectomy (rc) demonstrated lower complication rates compared to laparoscopic cholecystectomy (lc), particularly beneficial for high-risk patients with elevated BMI.
Patterns of Recurrence in Esophagogastric Junction Adenocarcinoma
This study identifies key predictors of recurrence in esophagogastric junction adenocarcinoma (AEG) after treatment, emphasizing the significant role of distant recurrence in patient outcomes.
Textbook Outcomes in Surgery for Chronic Pancreatitis
Surgery for chronic pancreatitis can achieve a textbook outcome in 74.1% of patients, but certain factors increase the risk of failure.