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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
The study developed a novel prognostic model for overall survival in esophageal carcinoma (EC) patients, incorporating nine significant predictors, including body mass index and treatment modalities. Tested on 3,127 patients, the model achieved a c-index of 0.715 in training and 0.711 in validation cohorts. Area…
The study reveals that laparoscopic omental patch repair (LOPR) offers significant advantages for treating Helicobacter pylori-associated gastric ulcers with perforations. Patients undergoing LOPR demonstrated reduced operative time, less intraoperative blood loss, and quicker postoperative recovery compared to those receiving the Graham patch technique. Additionally, LOPR…
Between 2019 and 2023, surgical opioid stewardship in 15 hospitals resulted in a notable decline in preoperative opioid use from 17% to 10%, coupled with an increase in intraoperative blocks from 21% to 27%. Data from 18,325 patients indicated that opioid avoidance strategies were effectively…
The implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols across four institutions led to substantial improvements in elective colorectal surgery outcomes. Complications such as superficial surgical site infections dropped from 7.5% to 2.5%, while overall 30-day complications decreased by 35%. Additionally, median hospital stays shortened…
Artificial intelligence models demonstrated significant predictive capability for lymph node metastasis (LNM) in patients with T1 colorectal cancer, outperforming guideline-recommended metrics. Among 1,386 analyzed patients, 12.5% exhibited LNM, with AUROC values of models including regularized logistic regression classifier (0.673) and catboost classifier (0.679) surpassing the…
A new radiomics model utilizing multiparametric MRI and machine learning demonstrates the potential to accurately predict metachronous liver metastasis (MLM) in rectal cancer patients. In a study involving 301 patients, the random forest model outperformed traditional methods, achieving an area under the curve (AUC) of…
AI and robotic technologies are transforming surgical practices by enhancing precision, reducing errors, and improving patient outcomes. The systematic review synthesizes recent studies across various specialties, showcasing breakthroughs in imaging, data analysis, and automated instruments. Results indicate significant advancements in decision-making and personalized treatment strategies.…
A comprehensive analysis of over 280,000 colectomy patients revealed that the underlying disease etiology significantly affects postoperative outcomes. Unadjusted rates showed patients with infectious causes exhibited the highest mortality (2.6%) and morbidity (27.6%). After adjusting for risk factors, those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) had…
Non-hepatectomy opioid reduction efforts significantly decreased opioid prescriptions after hepatectomy. An analysis of 2,005 patients revealed over 50% reductions in both intraoperative and inpatient median oral morphine equivalents, alongside a 73% decline in discharge opioids. Clinically, pain scores remained low, showing no compromise in patient…
The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) has developed a standardized procedure for regularly updating clinical practice guidelines. This evidence-based approach aims to maintain the relevance and quality of recommendations for physicians and patients. By establishing a systematic framework for reviewing existing guidelines,…
