NAPRC Accreditation Increases Rectal Cancer Patient Volume
Accreditation for rectal cancer is linked to higher patient volumes and early-stage procedures.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Enhanced Dissection Technique in Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy
A new standardized robotic dissection technique for the celiac axis and hepatic artery shows promise for safer, more precise pancreatic surgery.
Understanding Prognosis for Esophageal Basaloid Carcinoma
A study of 803 patients shows esophageal basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (EBSCC) has a similar overall survival to conventional esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) post-surgery, despite unique challenges.
Rare Gallbladder Neoplasm: High Dysplasia Rates Found
Intracholecystic papillary neoplasms (ICPNs) are infrequent but significant preinvasive lesions associated with high-grade dysplasia and carcinoma.
Surgeons Should Rethink Approach for Anal SCC Surgery
Local excision offers better survival than abdominoperineal resection for anal squamous cell carcinoma post-chemoradiotherapy.
Preoperative Low-Energy Diets Cut Post-Surgery Morbidity
Preoperative low-energy diets may reduce complications for overweight patients undergoing non-bariatric surgery.
Biliary Stent Choice for Bile Leak After Fenestrated Cholecystectomy
Different types of biliary stents show no significant impact on healing bile leaks after fenestrated cholecystectomy.
Wearables Enhance Surgical Recovery Insights
Increasing postoperative steps may significantly reduce hospital stay and complications for surgical patients.
Glycated Hemoglobin Predicts Risks in Colorectal Surgery
Glycemic control via preoperative glycated hemoglobin levels can enhance risk assessment for postoperative complications in elective colorectal surgery.
Advances in Conversion Surgery Improve Outcomes for Pancreatic Cancer
Conversion surgery for unresectable pancreatic cancer with liver metastasis can significantly improve survival for select patients.