Growing Female Representation in Surgical Oncology
Gender equity in surgical oncology is improving, with notable increases in female participation and leadership.
Newsletter
General Surgery
Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Intra-pancreatic Fat Deposition Predicts Poor Outcomes in PANNens
Significant intra-pancreatic fat deposition is a crucial marker for worse survival in high-grade pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms.
Outcomes of 2-Stage Hepatectomy: Key Insights for Surgeons
Hepatic vein occlusion with portal vein embolization significantly boosts future liver remnant growth in 2-stage hepatectomies, impacting patient selection and stage feasibility.
Trends in Perioperative Chemotherapy for Colorectal Liver Metastases
Perioperative chemotherapy shows a survival edge for patients undergoing hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases, but use is declining.
Surgeons’ Insights on Pancreatic Cancer Cure Rates
Surgical resection significantly increases cure probabilities for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Early-Onset Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Aggressive Recurrence
Surgically resected early-onset pancreatic cancer shows worse outcomes and aggressive molecular features compared to late-onset cases.
Rare Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Situs Inversus Done Safely
Pancreaticoduodenectomy is feasible in patients with complete situs inversus, ensuring oncologic principles are upheld.
Protocol CT Scans Improve Detection in Pancreatic Fistula Patients
Early protocol CT scans in high-risk patients after pancreatoduodenectomy increase detection of complications but don’t improve overall outcomes.
Postdischarge risks in nonoperative diverticulitis care
Nonoperative management of complicated diverticulitis significantly increases readmission risks.
Adjuvant Radiation Therapy Boosts Survival in Early Anal Cancer
Patients with T1-2 N0 anal squamous cell carcinoma benefit significantly from adjuvant radiation therapy after local excision.