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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
A consensus guideline has been established for managing anal fissures, addressing both acute and chronic cases that affect many individuals. The guidelines advocate for a clinical evaluation process and prioritize conservative treatments initially. If relief is inadequate, pharmacological intervention is suggested, followed by surgical options…
Surgical research in African low- and middle-income countries faces ethical challenges due to diverse socio-economic and cultural contexts. A comprehensive review highlights issues like informed consent and community engagement. Recommendations include organized workshops and training for local researchers to navigate these challenges. By prioritizing ethical…
Delays in obtaining central venous pressure (CVP) measurements significantly raise the risk of 28-day mortality in critically ill patients with acute pancreatitis. An analysis of data from 233 patients revealed that those who experienced longer wait times for CVP assessments had more than double the…
A randomized controlled trial revealed significant enhancements in functional capacity among colorectal cancer patients receiving a multimodal prehabilitation program. Prehabilitation participants demonstrated a 96-meter pre-operative improvement in the 6-minute walking test (6mwt) compared to controls, with sustained increases of 103 meters at 4 weeks and…
A multicenter study analyzed 4,525 colorectal cancer surgeries in Germany, revealing that minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery, resulted in significantly lower in-hospital mortality (1.7% vs. 6.1%) and fewer postoperative complications compared to open surgery. Patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery also experienced shorter average hospital…
A novel risk evaluation score, the NDAR score, was developed through a national audit in Senegal to predict mortality in patients with abdominal surgical emergencies. Analyzing 1,114 patient records, researchers identified several key factors influencing outcomes, including age, ASA status, positive QSIRS scores, and specific…
Telesurgery is emerging as a vital solution for delivering expert surgical care to underserved regions, addressing global healthcare disparities. While it holds transformative potential, significant challenges remain, including data transmission issues, latency, and the necessity for advanced robotic platforms. The introduction of 5G networks offers…
A study highlights the superior efficacy of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging over conventional nanocarbon dyes in detecting peri-intestinal lymph node metastasis in colorectal cancer patients. The research analyzed 30 cases, revealing significant correlations between fluorescence intensity and metastasis presence. Among 243 lymph nodes, 18…
Findings indicate that surgical resection significantly enhances overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) in selected patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and portal vein invasion (PVI) who maintain preserved liver function and performance status. In a study of 998 patients undergoing treatment, those in the…
A narrative review highlights the importance of recognizing "borderline resectable colorectal liver metastases" (br-crlm) as a distinct entity. By analyzing criteria for resectability, researchers found a significant need for chemotherapy prior to surgery. Advances in surgical techniques, locoregional therapies, and perioperative chemotherapy have improved long-term…
