Impact of Bypassing Local Surgical Care on Outcomes
Patients who bypass their nearest surgical hospitals for urgent procedures may face worse clinical outcomes.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
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Postoperative Triage Matters: Undertriage Increases DNR Orders
Postoperative undertriage of high-acuity patients leads to higher rates of do-not-resuscitate orders and respiratory failure.
Lower diabetes risk with minimally invasive parenchyma-sparing surgery for pancreas tumors
Minimally invasive parenchyma-sparing pancreatectomy (mi-psp) decreases the risk of postoperative diabetes and exocrine insufficiency for benign pancreatic tumors.
Safe Same-Day Total Thyroidectomy in High-Volume Settings
Same-day total thyroidectomy is feasible and safe for socioeconomically vulnerable patients, crucial for optimizing surgical flow.
Surgeon-Scientist Trends Impact Research Leadership
Surgeon-scientist representation in surgical research is declining, reshaping the landscape of surgical innovation.
Prehospital Whole Blood Transfusion Not Superior in Trauma
Prehospital whole-blood transfusion does not improve outcomes for major traumatic hemorrhage compared to standard blood component therapy.
Preoperative Low-Energy Diets May Reduce Surgical Risks
Patients with obesity undergoing non-bariatric surgery who follow low-energy diets show promise for better outcomes.
Pre-hospital deaths dominate trauma fatalities in urban systems
Most trauma deaths happen before hospital arrival, highlighting urgent needs in trauma care.
Liver Transplant Offers Hope for Colorectal Liver Metastases
Deceased donor liver transplantation (DDLT) improves survival for patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases (CLM).
Timing of Necrosectomy in Infected Pancreatic Necrosis Matters
Immediate necrosectomy for infected walled-off pancreatic necrosis offers no advantages over an on-demand approach.