Access Gaps in Violence Intervention Programs Impact Care
Patients treated for firearm injuries at non-violence intervention programs (VIPs) miss critical support services, affecting outcomes.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Patterns of Recurrence After Esophageal Cancer Surgery
Half of esophageal cancer patients face recurrence after surgery, with significant implications for patient management.
Neoadjuvant Chemo Fails to Improve Outcomes in Colorectal Metastases
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy before CRS/HIPEC for metachronous colorectal peritoneal metastases offers no survival benefit and increases complication risks.
Robotic en bloc resection for pancreatic cancer is safe.
The patient was discharged on postoperative day 6, indicating a favorable recovery.
Effectiveness of Anti-Adhesion Agents in Surgery
Anti-adhesion agents significantly reduce adhesive intestinal obstruction rates in intra-abdominal surgery, impacting surgical outcomes and costs.
Robotic and laparoscopic cholecystectomy yield similar outcomes.
Surgeons can confidently select either approach depending on patient needs, as both are equally effective.
High Satisfaction in Mentor-Mentee Surgical Programs
Mentee-mentor matching in surgical training shows strong satisfaction, but evidence is weak.
Multivisceral Resection for Pancreatic Cancer: Comparable Outcomes
Multivisceral resection (MVR) for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma shows similar short-term outcomes to standard resection, but poorer long-term survival rates among selected patients.
Surgical availability impacts patient care decisions in urgent cases.
Surgical outcomes may hinge more on local practices than workforce numbers.
Fragmented Care Impacts Pancreatic Cancer Outcomes
Fragmented care for pancreatic cancer patients at high-volume centers leads to delays in chemotherapy but not worse surgical outcomes.