Surgeons Face High Burnout and Mistreatment Rates
Burnout and mistreatment are alarmingly common among academic general surgery faculty, particularly affecting female surgeons, which could impact recruitment and retention.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Obesity poses no barrier to effective antireflux surgery outcomes.
These findings support considering obese patients for antireflux surgery without BMI being the sole factor in candidate selection.
New Tool Flags High-Risk Patients for PE Post-Surgery
A new calculator improves pulmonary embolism (PE) risk assessment after surgery, potentially impacting thrombo-prophylaxis strategies.
Direct-to-Surgery for Stage II/III Rectal Cancer Yields Strong Results
For selected patients with stage II or III rectal cancer, a direct-to-surgery approach led to favorable 2-year oncologic outcomes.
Understanding Symptom Recovery After Pancreatectomy
Symptom recovery following pancreatectomy is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
End-to-Side Anastomosis Reduces Crohn’s Disease Recurrence
End-to-side ileocolonic anastomosis is a low-risk option that can improve outcomes for Crohn's disease patients after ileocecectomy.
Obesity Increases Conversion Rates in Colorectal Surgery
Higher BMI significantly raises the risk of converting from minimally invasive to open surgery for colorectal procedures.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Safe for pT4 Colon Cancer Patients
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) shows promise for pT4 colon cancer without compromising long-term oncologic outcomes.
Higher Risk of Postoperative Ileus in Robotic Rectal Surgery
Robotic rectal resection shows a higher rate of primary postoperative ileus (POI) compared to laparoscopic surgery.
Incidence and Timing of Reoperation After Hiatal Hernia Repair
Reoperation after hiatal hernia repair is uncommon but closely linked to surgical technique, with significant implications for patient selection.