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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
A nomogram created to forecast lymph node metastasis (LNM) in submucosal early gastric cancer (EGC) shows significant predictive accuracy. Analyzing data from 389 patients, the model employs risk factors like gender, CA199 levels, and tumor traits, achieving an area under the curve of 0.82 in…
A systematic review and meta-analysis of six randomized clinical trials involving 850 patients highlights the benefits of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols following oesophagectomy. The analysis showed significantly reduced overall complication rates, pulmonary complications, and shorter post-operative length of stay and time to flatus…
Following neoadjuvant treatment with FOLFIRINOX for pancreatic adenocarcinoma, researchers observed a median overall survival of 177 months for patients achieving complete pathological response (cpr). Among 101 patients studied, overall survival rates after 1, 3, 5, and 10 years were 93%, 75%, 63%, and 51%, respectively.…
A retrospective analysis of 102 rectal cancer patients demonstrated that the Linea Alba Support Method (LASM) for prophylactic loop ileostomy significantly reduced operative times compared to traditional methods. Key findings included shorter surgery duration (201.8 vs. 223.0 minutes), reduced ileostomy time (10 vs. 22 minutes),…
Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy remains a major complication after minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. Despite advancements, incidence rates have not improved significantly. The review examines prevention strategies such as nerve integrity monitoring and robotic surgery, which show varied effectiveness. Management techniques include voice rehabilitation…
Comprehensive management strategies for hilar cholangiocarcinoma (h-cca) highlight the urgent need for effective treatment options. With the disease often presenting in advanced stages, radical resection remains crucial for prolonging survival. Recent advancements in imaging techniques and the role of immunotherapy offer new avenues for therapy.…
The global burden of paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction (PIAIO) has been evaluated, showing alarming trends from 1990 to 2021. Prevalence and incidence rates remain high, particularly in males and among those under five years and the elderly. Despite potential improvements in mortality rates, health…
The eureka AI system enhanced nerve recognition rates among trainee surgeons during laparoscopic colorectal surgeries. In 101 scenarios, the rates of nerve recognition failure varied, with right lumbar splanchnic nerves showing a recognition assistance rate of 90.6%. Nerve preservation was improved overall, highlighting the system's…
A comparative study involving 413 patients evaluated the efficacy, safety, and health economics of endoscopic shaobei injection versus band ligation for grade I-IV symptomatic hemorrhoids. Both treatments demonstrated similar recurrence rates at three months, but the injection group reported significantly less postoperative pain and fewer…
The development of predictive models for postoperative complications and prognosis significantly aids patients with hepatocellular carcinoma combined with clinically significant portal hypertension (CSHP). Researchers identified key risk factors—including ALBI grade and portal vein occlusion time—and created nomograms demonstrating good predictive performance. These models achieved c-index…
