Global Consensus on Managing Gastric Cancer Peritoneal Metastasis
Experts established clear guidelines for handling gastric cancer with peritoneal metastasis, crucial for improving patient outcomes.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Hand-sewn closure leads to higher complications in left pancreatectomy.
Surgeons should consider stapler closure to reduce POPF risk and improve patient outcomes.
Insurance Instability Tied to Employment Disruption in GI Cancer
Patients with gastrointestinal cancer face significant insurance instability that impacts surgery timelines and costs.
Cost-Effective Strategies in Complicated Diverticulitis
Early colectomy is more cost-effective than interval colectomy for managing complicated diverticulitis with abscesses, leading to better outcomes for patients.
Adhesion Barriers Cut Small-Bowel Obstruction After Ladd Procedure
Using adhesion barriers during the Ladd procedure reduces rehospitalization for small-bowel obstruction without raising midgut volvulus risk.
Small-bites technique reduces incisional hernia risk after laparotomy
A multicenter trial shows that small-bites fascial closure significantly lowers the incidence of incisional hernias compared to large bites after midline laparotomy.
Cost-Saving Strategy in Ileostomy Closure: Prophylactic Mesh
Using prophylactic biosynthetic mesh during ileostomy closure significantly reduces incisional hernia rates and healthcare costs.
Laparoscopic vs. Open Repair for Incisional Hernias: Key Insights
Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernias shows advantages but comes with serious risks.
Patient Burden After Emergency Laparotomy Revealed
Emergency laparotomy patients face significant long-term quality of life challenges that surgeons must address in postoperative care.
High Out-of-Pocket Surgical Costs in Ethiopia Impact Care Access
One in four surgical patients in Ethiopia faces catastrophic health expenditure, jeopardizing access to essential care.