Pocket-Creation Method Non-Inferior in Gastric ESD
The pocket-creation method for gastric tumors matches conventional techniques in safety and effectiveness, with fewer subsequent surgeries.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
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Enhanced Recovery Program Cuts Colorectal Surgery Stay
Quebec's new enhanced recovery program significantly reduces hospital stays for colorectal surgery patients while maintaining safety.
Ventral Hernia Repair: Onlay Mesh Reduces Risks
Onlay mesh placement significantly lowers the risk of reoperation for recurrence and bowel obstruction after ventral hernia repair.
Inguinal Hernia Repair: Stakeholders Disagree on Success Metrics
Different stakeholders prioritize diverse outcomes after inguinal hernia repair in older adults, impacting surgical practice.
Innovative Technique Reduces Tension in Hiatal Hernia Repair
A modified technique using lateral relaxing incisions may improve outcomes in complex hiatal hernia repairs.
Comparing ERCP Techniques in Billroth II Gastrectomy
Forward-viewing endoscopy with a cap shows similar efficacy to side-viewing duodenoscopy for ERCP in Billroth II patients.
Improved Peritoneal Disease Detection in Advanced Gastric Cancer
Staging laparoscopy reveals peritoneal disease in over half of advanced gastric cancer patients, enhancing surgical decision-making.
Plastic and Metal Stents Show No Survival Difference in Pancreatic Cancer
Stent choice for preoperative biliary drainage in pancreatic cancer does not affect long-term survival.
Prehabilitation Shows Promise in Abdominal Cancer Surgery
Multimodal prehabilitation may enhance baseline immune function in patients before abdominal cancer surgery, but its effect on postoperative immune outcomes appears limited.
Addressing the Psychological Impact of Surgical Errors
Surgeons must prioritize mental health after adverse events to improve practice and patient care.