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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
In the healthcare hustle, achieving top-notch surgical care consistently demands teamwork and a culture shift. Researchers spill the tea on creating a Highly Reliable Quality Care Culture. The keys? Teamwork, transparency, and embracing failure. Learn the principles - fear of failure, sensitivity, no oversimplification, resilience,…
Researchers spill the tea on their fresh Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway for thyroid/parathyroid surgeries. The vibe? ERAS brings the party with a significant cut in recovery time (9.2 to 7.5 hours) and a drop in patient-initiated admissions. The ERAS group flaunts lower morphine…
Researchers dive into elective surgery prep for obese individuals, testing a dietitian-led very low calorie diet clinic's impact. Over 141 participants witnessed improved American Society of Anesthesiologists and Surgical Risk Calculator scores. Results suggest potential benefits, calling for randomized controlled trials to validate this approach.…
In patients with complicated acute cholecystitis, a meta-analysis comparing laparoscopic total and subtotal cholecystectomy revealed distinct outcomes. Total cholecystectomy showed a lower risk of bile leaks and subhepatic fluid collection, along with a significantly lower mortality rate, making it a more favorable option. Subtotal cholecystectomy,…
In the quest for parathyroid precision, researchers unveil the potential of near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) overlay imaging. 189 surgical contenders underwent the spotlight, revealing 543 parathyroid glands (PGs). Results? A tiebreaker, with surgeons and overlay imaging each spotting PGs in 111 cases. The NIRAF playbook dictates…
In the realm of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), the battle between neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and adjuvant chemotherapy (AC) takes center stage. A squad of 684 ESCC patients engaged in this retrospective face-off at Henan Cancer Hospital. Post Propensity Score Matching (PSM), the NAC squad…
As the battle against obesity rages on, clinicians explore the endoscopic arena for weight loss interventions. The review dissects diverse endoscopic bariatric therapies, from intragastric balloons to endoluminal procedures. While these methods exhibit short-term effectiveness, concerns linger about weight rebound. Adverse events, including nausea and…
In the realm of advanced rectal cancer, the question of lateral pelvic node metastasis being regional or systemic sparks debate. A study dives in, revealing that after preoperative chemoradiotherapy, outcomes for lateral lymphatic metastasis mirror upward spread, challenging the Western perception of it as systemic.…
In the fight against obesity-related cancers, bariatric surgery emerges as a hero. A multi-center study reveals that adults with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery enjoy a significantly lower risk of developing new obesity-associated cancers compared to their nonsurgical counterparts. At the 10-year mark, the bariatric surgery…
This study scrutinizes laparoscopic versus open surgery for peptic ulcer perforation (PUP). Analyzing 29 studies (17,228 patients), laparoscopy emerges as a superior choice. Laparoscopic intervention correlates with shorter hospital stays, reduced blood loss, and fewer complications. Remarkably, laparoscopy also exhibits a lower mortality rate. However,…
