New Model Accurately Predicts Postoperative Risk
A new model incorporates complex health data to better predict complications after major surgeries, enhancing surgical decision-making and patient safety.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery: Prolonged Recovery Risks Identified
Older adults undergoing emergency surgery for gastrointestinal cancer often face complicated recovery trajectories that impact care planning.
Mapping Surgical Evidence for GEP-NETs
Surgical management of gastro-entero-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors is inconsistent, highlighting the need for clearer guidelines.
Delayed Recovery in Gastrectomy: Total vs. Other Procedures
Total gastrectomy patients experience slower recovery and greater symptom burden compared to other types of gastrectomy.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Outperforms Open and Robotic Methods
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy reduces mortality and complications compared to open surgery, especially in low- and middle-income settings.
International Consensus on Managing Presacral Tumors
A unified expert consensus now clarifies the best practices for diagnosing and managing rare presacral tumors, essential for improving surgical outcomes.
Improving Survival Predictions in Colorectal Liver Metastases
This study assesses 11 clinical risk scores to enhance patient selection for liver resection in colorectal cancer.
Predicting Post-hepatectomy Liver Failure in HCC Patients
Understanding risk factors can guide surgical decisions for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
New Insights on Organ Preservation in Rectal Cancer
Organ preservation strategies in rectal cancer management are safe and effective.
Surgical Resection Boosts Survival in Older Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Surgical resection significantly impacts survival in patients 65 and older with localized pancreatic cancer.