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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
A multicenter European study reveals significant variation in surgical approaches for chronic pancreatitis based on morphology, with no improvement in outcomes linked to guideline adherence.
Preoperative single-dose glucocorticoids significantly reduce postoperative complications and length of stay in major gastrointestinal surgery without increasing surgical risks.
Smart glasses-assisted telementoring significantly enhances procedural accuracy in inguinal hernia repairs by facilitating real-time mentoring.
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) significantly influences surgical decisions in cholangiocarcinoma by identifying new findings, leading to 10% of patients being excluded from curative-intent surgery.
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) effectively achieves en bloc resection of laterally spreading ampullary tumors, but significant recurrence remains a concern.
A new circulating exosomal miRNA model shows promise for preoperatively identifying occult early liver metastasis (early-lim) in pancreatic cancer, which is linked to significantly poorer survival outcomes.
A focused 5-hour palliative care curriculum for surgical residents leads to significant improvements in attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors regarding palliative care.
Surgical innovation must be guided by value-based care principles to truly enhance patient outcomes and equity.
Recognizing leadership as a core competency for all physicians can significantly enhance patient outcomes and team effectiveness.
Using the valveless AirSeal insufflation system during minimally invasive procedures is associated with a significantly higher risk of early postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE).
