Improved Outcomes with the Global Budget Revenue Model in Cancer Surgery
Switching to a global budget revenue model can enhance surgical outcomes for cancer procedures.
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General Surgery
Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Robotic Liver Surgery Complexity Scores Validated
Surgeons now have a new, validated tool to assess the complexity of robotic liver surgery, improving patient selection and outcomes.
Diabetes Status Matters for Surgical Risk Assessment
Elective surgeries may carry different risks based on patients' glycemic status rather than just diabetes diagnosis.
Delayed Closure in Colorectal Surgery May Not Cut Infections
Delayed primary closure with intrawound irrigation doesn’t reduce surgical site infections after colorectal perforation.
Pelvic MRI is unreliable post-neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer.
Surgeons should be cautious in relying solely on MRI for treatment decisions following total neoadjuvant therapy, as endoscopic CCR does not guarantee a lack of disease.
Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy in Octogenarians Offers Advantages
Robotic pancreatoduodenectomy in patients 80 and older shows significant benefits over open surgery.
Surgeons Improve Antibiotic Use with Education
Surgeons can significantly enhance antimicrobial prescribing practices through targeted education, tackling the critical issue of antibiotic misuse.
Mentorship Programs Increase Diversity in Surgery
Surgical subspecialties are striving for greater diversity through targeted mentorship for underrepresented minorities.
Redefining Surgical Education with a Virtual Journal Club
A novel journal club enhances resident training and engagement in trauma surgery.
Enhancing Liver Surgery Training: Outcomes from a Leading Fellowship
Dedicated hepatobiliary fellowship programs sharply boost surgical confidence and competence, crucial for today's complex liver surgeries.