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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
An advanced AI model utilizing computed tomography can predict extrapancreatic perineural invasion (epni) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients. Analyzing data from 1,065 patients, the model achieved an area under the curve of 0.87 to 0.83 across different validation sets. Furthermore, survival analysis confirmed significantly…
A case study demonstrated the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach in managing perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, involving neoadjuvant therapy and interventional radiology. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy significantly reduced the tumor size, facilitating an r0 surgical resection. Additionally, interventional radiology played a critical role in addressing postoperative complications, including a…
A national survey indicated that 44.3% of surgical residents complete noneducational tasks at home, while 37.6% express dissatisfaction with personal time. Multivariable regression linked work-life conflicts to increased risks of career dissatisfaction, burnout, and suicidality, particularly among parents and female residents. Qualitative analysis identified interventions,…
A randomized trial involving 450 participants demonstrated that negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) significantly outperformed advanced moist wound therapy in managing diabetic foot ulcers. Complete closure was achieved in 87% of NPWT recipients compared to just 29% for the moist therapy group. Additionally, NPWT resulted in…
Analysis of 368,502 groin hernia surgeries in Sweden from 1992 to 2021 reveals a significant decrease in reoperation rates for recurrence, particularly among females. Advances in surgical techniques from traditional suture repairs to modern laparo-endoscopic methods have contributed to these improved outcomes. The findings demonstrate…
Bolus exposure demonstrated superior predictive capability for postoperative symptom resolution in patients undergoing laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, outshining traditional acid-based parameters. In a cohort of 72 gastroesophageal reflux disease patients, its diagnostic accuracy reached 0.981 for regurgitation and 0.723 for epigastric pain. Secondary analyses in patients…
A prospective study involving 81 patients demonstrated the efficacy of near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography (NIRF-C) in emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis. The cystic duct was successfully identified in 56.8% and 95.1% of patients before and after calot's dissection, respectively. Significant differences in visualization rates of…
The presence of high levels of academic medical centers (AMCs) significantly reduces surgical complications and mortality rates in nearby non-academic medical centers (non-AMCs). Analysis of data from over 388,000 Medicare beneficiaries indicated that high AMC presence was linked to a decrease in extended length-of-stay, postoperative…
Hepatectomy guided by indocyanine green fluorescence navigation has demonstrated significant benefits over conventional methods for treating hepatocellular carcinoma. Key findings reveal reduced operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and lower transfusion rates, while improving the R0 resection rate and decreasing postoperative complications. Notably, the length of…
A study involving 335 gastric cancer patients undergoing radical surgery found significant declines in skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), skeletal muscle density (SMD), and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) during the perioperative period. Factors such as age ≥65 and low handgrip strength increased the risk of…
