New Antibiotic Standard May Transform Pancreatoduodenectomy Outcomes
Broad-spectrum penicillin-based antibiotics significantly improve outcomes after pancreatoduodenectomy compared to standard care options.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
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Liver Transplant vs. ALPPS: Survival Similarities Uncovered
Liver transplantation (LT) and associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS) yield comparable survival outcomes for colorectal liver metastases (CRLM).
Flexible Endoscopy Surpasses Rigid Endoscopy for Zenker Repair
Flexible endoscopy achieves better outcomes than rigid endoscopy for Zenker diverticulum repair, making it a strong first-line option.
Stenosis Risk High After Circumferential Colorectal Dissection
Post-resection stenosis significantly impacts surgical outcomes for colorectal lesions treated with endoscopic submucosal dissection when over 90% of the circumference is involved.
New Model Predicts Surgical Risks in Emergencies
A new tabular foundation model outperforms traditional methods in predicting surgical risks for emergency patients, improving decision-making.
Framework for Surgical Sabermetrics Enhances Training
Surgeons can leverage an innovative framework for integrating data-driven performance metrics into surgical training to improve education and patient outcomes.
Guidelines for Greener Operating Rooms in Canada
Surgeons can lower their environmental impact with new actionable guidelines for sustainable operating room practices.
New biomarker predicts outcomes in esophageal cancer surgery
Low Cachexia Index (CXI) is a strong indicator of poorer survival in esophageal cancer patients undergoing surgery.
Drain CRP Level on Postoperative Day 4 Predicts Pancreatic Fistulas
Drainage fluid C-reactive protein levels can help predict clinically relevant pancreatic fistulas post-pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Midterm Insights on Weight Loss in Bariatric Surgery
One-anastomosis gastric bypass leads to greater weight loss but carries higher gastrointestinal complication risks compared to sleeve gastrectomy.