Enhanced Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cysts with EUS-NCLE
Using endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy improves diagnostic accuracy for pancreatic cystic lesions, reducing unnecessary surgeries.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
New Standard of Care for GEJ Adenocarcinoma Neoadjuvant Therapy
Neoadjuvant therapy now hinges on the FLOT regimen for resectable gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, significantly impacting surgical outcomes.
Understanding Nutritional Risk Enhances ESCC Outcomes
Preoperative nutritional risk influences treatment tolerance and survival in resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC).
R0 Resection Critical for Node-Positive Pancreatic Cancer
R1 resection is linked to significantly worse survival in node-positive pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients.
Robotic Cholecystectomy Shows Promising Outcomes Versus Open Surgery
Robotic cholecystectomy is gaining traction and appears to improve patient outcomes compared to open surgery.
AI Research Lags Behind Growth of Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Surgeons need to address a significant gap in AI research affecting patient care in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).
Intrathecal Morphine Matches Continuous Wound Infiltration Pain Control
Intrathecal morphine is as effective as continuous wound infiltration for pain management after open pancreatoduodenectomy.
Robotic Total Pancreatectomy After Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy
This study shows that robotic remnant total pancreatectomy (r-rtp) after robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy is a feasible option with promising outcomes.
Pancreatic neck margin testing shows limited benefit in cancer surgery.
Surgical efforts to clear positive margins may lead to worse overall survival outcomes.
Preoperative Chemotherapy for Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma: No Negative Impact on Surgery
Preoperative chemotherapy in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma shows similar surgical outcomes to those who do not receive it.