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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Researchers unveil a tech-savvy twist to esophageal cancer diagnosis, sidelining the subjective pink-color sign's (PCS) hiccups. Testing the V' variable solo, results hit 73.91% sensitivity, lagging behind human eyes. But, combining V' and U' variables steps up the game, matching seasoned endoscopists with 86.30% accuracy.…
Researchers bring a game-changer to minimal access liver surgery (MALS) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Testing the waters with laparoscopic and robotic ultrasound-guided compression anatomical resection (C-AR), they aced it with 10 patients—no post-op hiccups. This technique, known in open surgery, now waltzes into MALS, promising…
Discharging patients on weekends following pancreatic surgery, a practice previously linked to increased mortality, was found to have no significant impact on the 30-day readmission rate. The study, encompassing 2,042 patients, revealed similar readmission rates between weekend and weekday discharges, suggesting that with careful clinical…
In a study covering 97.8 million respondents, 0.12% identified as doctors. Among them, 72.4% were citizens by birth, with naturalized citizens working more hours annually. Immigrant doctors, particularly those naturalized for over 10 years, were more likely to serve in socially vulnerable and densely populated…
Researchers crafted an innovative machine learning (ML) model for forecasting clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (CR-POPF) after pancreaticoduodenectomy. The ML model consistently outshone the existing modified fistula risk score (MFRS) in both internal and external validations, proving its versatility and efficacy in enhancing CR-POPF prediction.…
A national study analyzing 16,883 cases across 80 centers unveils crucial associations. Low-volume centers show a 50% higher risk of severe postoperative complications, with reduced lymph node removal compared to high-volume centers. In rectal cancer cases, low-volume centers exhibit a 43% lower rate of adequate…
Surgeons embrace real-time artificial intelligence (AI) assistance for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, overcoming technical and cultural hurdles. The study proves the feasibility of deploying multiple AI models concurrently in operating rooms, offering live assistance during procedures. The research delves into diverse clinical applications, involving a collaborative effort…
In a paradigm-shifting viewpoint, academic surgery is urged to move beyond the traditional 'triple threat' model of clinical care, research, and teaching. The study advocates for a more sustainable and individualized approach, recognizing that the evolving healthcare landscape and external pressures make the current model…
For pancreatic body cancers, researchers compared distal pancreatectomy with portal vein resection (DP-PVR) to the more common pancreaticoduodenectomy with PVR. Despite DP-PVR having higher occlusion and complication rates, both approaches showed similar survival outcomes. Meticulous surgical techniques, including various reconstruction methods for DP-PVR, were crucial.…
In a gastric cancer retrospective study, researchers classified tumor deposits into distinct types. Of 868 patients, 11.1% had tumor deposits, revealing poorer survival (3-year overall survival: 53.2%) compared to those without (87.0%). Irregular nodule and the tumor deposits complex showed the worst prognosis (3-year overall…
