The study investigated inpatient satisfaction with surgical resident care, as they are often the primary providers of care to surgical inpatients. The researchers conducted a survey with English-speaking general surgery inpatients recovering from elective gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. Results showed that patients could identify their resident physicians with high frequency and rated resident care highly […]
Category: General Surgery
The Impact of Surgical Overlap on Patient Outcomes: No Detrimental Effect Found
Overlapping surgery does not detrimentally affect most patient outcomes, particularly with overlap of
Effect of Online Educational Modules on Anastomotic Leak Rates Following Right Colectomy
The EAGLE study aimed to reduce anastomotic leak rates following right colectomy through a standardized quality improvement intervention. The study included 332 hospital teams from 64 countries, with completion of online educational modules by half of the surgeons. The primary analysis showed that completion of the educational modules significantly decreased leak rates in high-engagement centers […]
Remote Triage of General Surgery Patients in Freestanding Emergency Departments: Low Undertriage and Overtriage Rates
During a 6-year analysis, this study examined the outcomes of general surgery patients who received remote triage and disposition in freestanding emergency departments. Of the 1,105 patients, 15% were discharged home, 27% were transferred to trauma centers, and 58% were transferred to community hospitals. Patients admitted to trauma centers were older and had higher acuity […]
Learning curve affects long-term quality of life after McKeown minimally invasive esophagectomy
The study investigated the impact of the learning curve on the long-term quality of life (QoL) of esophageal cancer survivors who underwent McKeown minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE). The results showed that patients in the experienced learning phase had better QoL outcomes, with significant improvements in functional scales and symptom scales related to respiratory and digestive […]
Advancements in the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas: A comprehensive update
Emerging innovations and advancements in the treatment of extremity and truncal soft tissue sarcomas are explored in this special edition update. The study covers classifications, emerging technologies, prognostic tools, radiation schemas, and treatment disparities. The results emphasize the importance of enhancing local control and reducing complications through innovative imaging, surgical guidance, and hypofractionated radiation. Additionally, […]
Increased Incidence of Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Surgical Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Approximately 56.3% of infants with surgical necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) required gastrostomy tube (GT) placement after ostomy reversal. GT placement may be safely performed concurrently with ostomy reversal, reducing the need for an additional procedure. Gestational age and birth weight did not significantly differ between patients who did and did not require GT placement. The hospital […]
Comparison of Laparoscopic Parastomal Hernia Repair Techniques: Keyhole, Sugarbaker, Sandwich, and Hybrid
Parastomal hernia, a common complication after stoma formation, has been treated using various minimally invasive techniques. However, the optimal technique remains unclear. In this updated systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers analyzed 33 studies involving 1289 patients to compare the outcomes of four commonly used techniques. The keyhole technique showed the highest incidence of complications and […]
Identification of Lymph Node Stations Relevant to Pancreatic Cancer Using Sectioned Images and 3D Models
Researchers utilized true color and high-resolution sectioned images of a cadaver with pancreatic cancer to enhance the understanding of lymph node stations in pancreatic cancer surgery. Through the images and 3D models, they successfully identified 21 out of the known 28 lymph node stations based on location, size, and color. The remaining five stations were […]
Healthcare Professionals Face Challenges in Making Surgical Oncology Decisions and Delivering COVID-19-Safe Care
A qualitative study on healthcare professionals’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic found that the redirection of medical attention towards COVID-19-affected patients had a significant impact on cancer service provision. The study identified three main challenges faced by healthcare professionals: multi-disciplinary team processes affected by limited in-person examination, increased complexity in surgical practice due to personal […]