Whole-blood transfusion cuts mortality in civilian trauma cases
Whole-blood transfusion significantly reduces mortality in adult trauma patients compared to component therapy, especially in civilian settings.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
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National Mentorship Network Improves Support for Surgery Residents
A national mentorship network is addressing the significant mentorship gap for general surgery residents from marginalized backgrounds.
CT Imaging Predicts Early Recurrence in Liver Cancer
A new CT-based analysis effectively predicts early recurrence in hepatocellular carcinoma, offering surgeons a powerful tool for patient stratification.
PTCS Procedures Show High Success for Biliary Strictures
Percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy (PTCS) is effective for treating postoperative benign bilioenteric strictures and biliary stones.
Perioperative CEA Levels Predict Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer
Perioperative carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a key marker for predicting survival and guiding treatment in stage II and III colorectal cancer.
Laparoscopic Ultrasound During Emergency Cholecystectomy Cuts Costs
Using laparoscopic ultrasonography during emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy for severe calculous cholecystitis can reduce hospital stays and costs.
Age-Dependent Outcomes in Gastrectomy Reconstruction Choices
Choosing between tubular esophagogastric and double-tract anastomosis for older patients can affect perioperative safety and long-term quality of life.
Minimally invasive surgery reduces complications in elderly cancer patients
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) may preserve daily activities in patients over 80 with gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancers.
Social Drivers Impact Surgical Outcomes in Patients
Understanding individual social drivers of health is vital for improving surgical results and addressing healthcare disparities.
Laparoscopic vs. Open Hemihepatectomy: A Side-by-Side Analysis
Laparoscopic right hemihepatectomy offers benefits that may improve patient recovery despite its complexity.