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Best Papers in General Surgery
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Researchers reviewed 15 studies on economic evaluations of bariatric surgeries and pharmacotherapy for obesity treatment in adults. They found that bariatric surgery was seen as a cost-effective approach, but there was varying opinion on the cost-effectiveness of pharmacological interventions. Most evaluations were done from healthcare…
In patients with resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma, a study analyzed body composition metrics from baseline CT scans in the SWOG S1505 trial. Visceral adipose tissue (VATA) was associated with overall survival, but no significant links were found between survival and sarcopenia or sarcopenic obesity. This prospective…
Researchers analyzed data from 230 patients with solitary liver metastases from colorectal cancer undergoing liver resection. They found that initial N2 stage, hypoalbuminemia before surgery, and high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio after surgery were independent prognostic factors for recurrence-free and overall survival. Patients with these factors should…
Having a research-focused degree, a formal research mentor, and contractually protected research time were associated with higher research productivity and satisfaction for academic surgeons. Lack of protection from clinical responsibilities was identified as a primary barrier to research success. Surgeons pursuing research-focused careers should consider…
Results show that patients in neighborhoods with a high Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) have a higher risk of all-cause and cancer-specific mortality after colorectal cancer resection, regardless of other demographic or clinical factors. This suggests that focusing on neighborhood-level vulnerability may help target interventions to…
An ileoanal pouch with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is the preferred method for restoring intestinal continuity after total proctocolectomy. Changes in medical management and technological advancements have improved pouch surgery. The number of stages, minimally invasive approaches, pouch design, and anastomotic configuration are key considerations. The…
Comparison of robotic-assisted lateral lymph node dissection for low rectal cancer with or without transanal approach revealed that the 2team group had significantly shorter operation times (366 minutes vs. 513 minutes), reduced intraoperative bleeding (30 ml vs. 80 ml), and comparable postoperative complication rates (5%…
Efficacy and safety outcomes of bariatric surgery were similar between people living with HIV (PLWH) and controls, except for the lack of improvement in dyslipidemia in PLWH. At 1-year post-surgery, 89% of PLWH achieved ≥20% total weight loss, compared to 94% of controls. Improvement rates…
Rectal cancer treatment negatively impacts health-related quality of life (HRQOL). A multivariable prediction model developed in this study found that patient-reported outcomes from EORTC QLQ-C30, particularly fatigue and pain, were significant predictors of global HRQOL at all time points. These factors explained 55-65% of the…
Perioperative blood transfusion during curative hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma was associated with a higher incidence of postoperative complications and longer hospitalization, but did not significantly impact overall survival. A total of 846 patients were studied, with 125 receiving transfusions and 720 not. Patients who received…
