Tumor Debulking in Multiorgan Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Fails to Improve Survival
Combining tumor debulking with palliative chemotherapy in multiorgan metastatic colorectal cancer does not enhance patient survival.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Gastric Cancer Peritoneal Metastasis Management Consensus Established
New guidelines for managing gastric cancer peritoneal metastasis (gcpm) offer surgeons a pathway to improve patient outcomes.
NCDB Revamp: Enhanced Data for Surgical Oncology Insights
The National Cancer Database now offers improved, timely data critical for surgeons to make informed decisions.
Conversion Risks in Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery
Converting minimally invasive liver surgery may significantly impact patient outcomes based on urgency and approach.
High-Fidelity Trauma Simulation Enhances OR Communication
High-fidelity trauma simulation significantly boosts communication and teamwork among surgical teams, impacting patient safety and outcomes.
Delayed Ventral Hernia Repair Harms Patient Well-being
Delayed ventral hernia repair worsens patients’ emotional and social health, impacting candidacy decisions.
Survival Advantage with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Oscc
For patients with resectable oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, neoadjuvant chemotherapy offers significantly better survival outcomes than chemoradiotherapy after achieving a pathological complete response.
Pioneering Surgery for Space Missions
Advanced surgical care is essential for long-duration space missions beyond Earth, especially for complex cases.
Effective Therapy Improves Outcomes in Advanced Rectal Cancer
Total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) with short-course radiotherapy shows promise for locally advanced rectal cancer patients.
Ventral hernia repair costs drop after reimbursement reform
Surgeons should note significant changes in costs following the January 2023 CMS reimbursement reform for ventral hernia repairs.