Impact of Corporatization on Surgical Team Dynamics
Surgeons must recognize that corporatization is compromising team cohesion and clinical performance.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Understanding Non-Receipt of Treatment in Pancreatic Cancer
Non-receipt of guideline-concordant treatment in pancreatic cancer is linked to worse outcomes and distinct patient patterns.
Long-Term Mortality Risk in Early Onset Solid Cancer Survivors
Survivors of early onset solid cancers face high late mortality risks, significantly affecting surgical outcomes.
Assessing Risks of Postpancreatectomy Hemorrhage
Surgeons need to know that bile leaks and Klebsiella pneumoniae infections are major predictors of severe postpancreatectomy hemorrhage in patients with postoperative pancreatic fistulas.
Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening During Anorectal Visits
Missed opportunities exist during benign anorectal visits to boost colorectal cancer screening for patients under 50.
Waiting Times for Cancer Surgery Rising, Impacting Outcomes
Patients are experiencing longer delays for definitive cancer surgery, with median wait times increasing across multiple malignancies since 2012.
Patterns of Lymph Node Metastases in Esophageal Cancer Reveal New Challenges
A recent study shows extensive lymph node metastases in esophageal carcinoma despite multimodality therapy, highlighting implications for surgical strategy.
Three-Tier Nodal Staging Cuts Through Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma Prognosis
A new three-tier nodal classification improves survival predictions for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma patients post-surgery.
Outcomes Improve for Hepatic Cytoreduction in Neuroendocrine Cancer
Neuroendocrine liver metastases are seeing better surgical outcomes as practices shift over the last two decades.
New Grading System for Postoperative Acute Pancreatitis
Postoperative acute pancreatitis affects recovery after pancreatoduodenectomy—understanding its definitions can optimize patient management.