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Best Papers in General Surgery
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Findings indicate that class III obesity significantly correlates with adverse postoperative outcomes in emergency general surgery. Out of 78,578 patients analyzed, the risk of 30-day postoperative morbidity escalates with rising obesity classes, particularly highlighting class III obesity as a key risk factor (adjusted odds ratio…
The introduction of a modified pulley maneuver significantly improves surgical outcomes in minimally invasive liver surgery (MILS). By employing barbed sutures with nonabsorbable polymer and metal clips, this technique allows for three-time reuse of sutures and minimizes iatrogenic damage during liver transection. The approach enables…
In a study comparing laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) and open distal gastrectomy (ODG) in older adults with locally advanced gastric cancer, LDG showed significantly lower rates of postoperative infectious complications. Among matched patients, only 3.4% of those undergoing LDG experienced complications compared to 27.6% for…
A randomized trial demonstrated that surgical trainees using the evidence-based lsppdm pedagogical framework outperformed those in a traditional training program. Trainees in the lsppdm group achieved higher subjective and theoretical assessment scores and completed procedures with greater efficiency and quality. They exhibited enhanced technical and…
A multicentre study on colorectal liver metastases establishes that an intraprocedural minimum ablative margin of at least 5 mm significantly reduces the risk of local disease progression. With data from 400 ablated tumors across various institutions, findings reveal 3-year progression rates drop to below 1%…
A systematic review of 19 studies with 12,731 patients revealed that robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (rpd) significantly outperformed laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (lpd) in key perioperative metrics. Findings included lower conversion rates (OR=0.58), reduced blood transfusions (OR=0.59), shorter hospital stays (MD=-0.54 days), and fewer postoperative complications such as pneumonia…
The study identified a high correlation between specific morphological appearances of peritoneal malignancies on imaging and their pathological outcomes. In a cohort of 630 patients, scalloping had a positive pathological incidence of 93.5%, followed by confluent disease at 78.8%, and tumor nodules at 69.6%. The…
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 59 studies involving 7,431 patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) revealed that anti-reflux surgery significantly improves gastroesophageal-related cough, with an 80% remission rate. Additionally, heartburn and regurgitation remission rates were 87.7% and 91.2%, respectively. These findings underscore the efficacy…
Advances in artificial intelligence are significantly enhancing surgical education. Researchers highlight its potential for creating realistic simulations, offering personalized feedback, and improving diagnostic capabilities. While AI-assisted surgeries promise greater precision and minimally invasive techniques, challenges such as data security, resistance to adaptation, and ethical issues…
A novel comorbidity score, termed the comorbid operative risk evaluation (CORE), outperformed existing indices in predicting in-hospital mortality among surgical patients. Using data from 699,155 records, the CORE score achieved higher accuracy than both the Elixhauser Comorbidity Index and the Charlson Comorbidity Index across multiple…
